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Kalum Teke Dan poses in front of his piece, “Sacred Fire,” at an unveiling party hosted by the Uplift! Jasper Mural Festival at Jasper Pizza Place on Apr. 29. | J.Stockfish photo Jason Stockfish | advertising@fitzhugh.

The smoky aftermath of a prescribed fire near the Jasper airfield on May 4. | P.Shokeir photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Jason Stockfish | [email protected] The speed limit will drop from 50 km/h to 30 km/h throughout town after council gave third and final reading to the traffic safety bylaw during its May 3 meeting.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Some users may have seen their water/sewer bill go up following the council’s approval of a new utility rate model earlier this year.

With the warmer months fast approaching, we are excited to welcome visitors from both near and far to Alberta’s national parks.

Jasper Municipal Council unveils the new flag for the Municipality of Jasper on April 27. From the left: Councillors Ralph Melnyk, Kathleen Waxer, Mayor Richard Ireland, Scott Wilson and Wendy Hall. | P.Shokeir photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Matt Devine will run 300 kilometres through the Rockies in late June to raise funds for the Rainbow Society of Alberta. | Supplied photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Jashandra (Jay) Naidoo with his guide dog Elsa at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge on April 10. | P.Shokeir photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] It’s the ultimate form of volunteering. Jasperites have been stepping up to help out those fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Sam Fitzgerald skis at Marmot Basin. | B.Payette/Marmot Basin photo Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Marmot Basin is remaining open to skiers and snowboarders until May 1 and will host events this weekend to wrap up a successful season.