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From the left: Mayoral candidates Paul Butler, Basil Byrd and Richard Ireland (incumbent). The Jasper Fitzhugh solicited profiles from the mayoral candidates for this upcoming municipal election.

Parks Canada is extending seasonal closures in the Tonquin Valley and other caribou ranges in Jasper National Park. | Parks Canada/L.Neufeld photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] At the final committee of the whole meeting for this council on Oct. 12, members discussed using the COVID Relief Reserve for utility rebates.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Businesses and organizations in Alberta can now use a government-supported app to scan QR codes in order to verify their patrons’ vaccination status.

Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] It’s that time of year to put your shorts and swimsuits away and bring out your plaid and pumpkins.

Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Jasper Hikes and Tours hosted the annual Maligne Canyon Shoreline Cleanup on Oct. 3.

The Jasper Dark Sky Festival will return Oct. 15 to 24. | Jeff Bartlett photo Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

Jasper Local Food Society board members Ashley Kennedy and ryAn eSch (correct capitalization) operate an apple cider press during the second annual Apple Fest at the community garden on Oct. 2. | P.Shokeir photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Basil Byrd has thrown his hat into the ring as one of three mayoral candidates during this upcoming municipal election on Oct. 18.

The Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce hosted a municipal forum for Jasper's 11 councillor candidates via Zoom on Oct. 5. Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.