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Peter Shokeir | [email protected] A Calgary man has been arrested for a hit-and-run that killed one and sent another to the hospital just east of Lake Louise on Highway 1. On Aug.

The Jasper Red Fins Summer Swim Club held a Fun Meet at the Aquatic Centre on Aug. 6 as a way to introduce swim meets to young athletes. | P.Shokeir photos Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Hinton RCMP arrested and subsequently charged two adults following a lengthy investigation related to drug trafficking. This is in relation to a search warrant executed back in April.

The grand reopening of Alberta is underway, and I want to thank you for all you have done to protect yourselves and your neighbors through the COVID-19 pandemic – the greatest challenge our province has faced in modern history.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] The fire ban has been lifted in Jasper National Park effective Aug. 6. Parks Canada says the fire danger has been reduced due to rain showers over the last few days combined with cooler temperatures.

The Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting on Aug. 3. Pictured, Robson House where the chamber is located.

Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Hinton RCMP arrested five people on July 29 and 30 in relation to a two-week long drug trafficking investigation. During the investigation, police seized 56 grams of methamphetamine, 44 grams of cocaine and 0.

Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] During the August long weekend, the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives hosted a Gigantic Used Book Sale.

The Jasper Volunteer Fire Brigade team lined up their shots on the 18th hole during the 12th annual Jasper Victim Services fundraising golf tournament on Sept. 11. Pictured: Rob Denison, Dan Eady, Alex Napa and Greg Van Tighem.