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Keenan Silence poses in front of his mural on the back-alley wall of Timberwolf Rocky Mountain Emporium Ltd. | J.Stockfish photo Jason Stockfish | advertising@fitzhugh.

Community members gather for the flag raising in recognition of International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on May 17. | P.Shokeir photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] A 70-year-old male has died following a two-vehicle collision involving a semi truck and an automobile near Miette in Jasper National Park on May 18.

Parks Canada is warning of spring wildlife activity in Jasper National Park, such as mother bears with cubs and elk calving. | Parks Canada photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Natascha Thoennes is the executive director of Hinton Victim Support Services, which is now covering the Jasper area. | Supplied photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Jason Stockfish | [email protected] A letter from Parks Canada to the municipality denying the allowance of tents on sidewalk seating created a stir at the council meeting on May 17.

Wildfire smoke is causing the Athabasca Glacier to melt faster. | P.Shokeir photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland gives his annual State of the Municipality Address at Cassio’s Italian Restaurant on May 11. | P.Shokeir photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Jasperites can pick up their flowers and greenery for the summer during the 54th Jasper United Church Plant Sale on May 26, 27 and 28. The plant sale will run at the McCready Centre (701 Turret Street) from 10 a.m.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Paid parking is set to resume in downtown Jasper this week, and residents will soon be eligible to apply for 500 hours of free parking.