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Volunteers dump 1,000 rubber ducks into the Miette River for the 29th annual duck race on Sept. 26. | P.Shokeir photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

A historical photo featured in “Resilient: The Aseniwuche Winewak Story,” written and directed by Len Morissette and Ryan Dalgleish.

Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] The Government of Alberta has brought in vaccine passports and implemented new health measures in order to mitigate the surge of COVID-19.

Jasper Trustee Dale Karpluk visited Jasper Elementary School with GYPSD Superintendent Carolyn Lewis back in 2019. | File photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Conservative incumbent Gerald Soroka has won a second term as the member of Parliament for the Yellowhead riding, which includes the town of Jasper.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Three candidates for mayor and 11 candidates for councillor have filed their nomination papers for the next municipal election. Nominations closed at noon on Sept.

Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] The Tourism Industry Association of Alberta (TIAA) conducted surveys of fellow residents of Alberta on the impacts of the outdoor recreation economy. Around 0.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] A 53-year-old male has been charged in relation to the double homicide of a 24-year-old female and her 16-month-old toddler in Hinton. On Sept.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] The Municipality of Jasper is implementing health restrictions for some facilities, while partaking in the Restriction Exemption Program for others. Starting Sept.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] No proof of vaccination will be required when voting at the Jasper Activity Centre in the federal election, but voters should expect some health restrictions at the polls.