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Peter Shokeir | [email protected] A 1981 Chevrolet Camaro has been reported stolen out of the Hinton area along East River Road, near Range Road 242. The theft is believed to have occurred sometime from 9 p.m. on Aug. 2 until approximately 8 a.m.

Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] A mobile vaccination clinic made an appearance in Jasper on Aug. 3 as COVID-19 cases continue to climb in the community.

Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] On Aug.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Alberta Health has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 from a series of private gatherings in Jasper. The outbreak investigation opened on July 25.

Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland confirmed he will run for re-election this fall. Ireland filed his papers last week on July 29 after making an assessment on whether or not he could make the offer.

Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Want to try a new sport? Then Jasper is the place to be. Jasper has a lot to do in the summer, including having many sports teams for locals to join in during the summer season.

The culture camp is similarly designed from the multicultural night (pictured) that Habitat of the Arts ran in previous years. | Supplied photo Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

NDP Leader Rachel Notley vowed to reintroduce the Eastern Slopes Protection Act in Calgary on July 15. Above, Kevin van Tighem, former superintendent of Banff National Park, joins Notley for the announcement.

Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Jasper Municipal Council may opt to use $24,000 from the COVID relief reserve to develop a child-care strategy.

A sign for paid parking along Patricia Street on July 26. Drivers can pay by using their phones or visiting the municipal administration office. | P.Shokeir photo Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.