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Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Jasper is likely to get a little tourism boost as the federal government announced the easing of border measures for fully vaccinated travellers. Beginning Aug.

The old boat house at Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park on June 6. | P.Shokeir photo Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Time Magazine has listed Jasper, Alberta, as one of the world’s greatest places of 2021.

Black bear eating in grass. | Parks Canada/R.Bray photo Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Although Jasper National Park is full of wonders and recreation opportunities, the wild always has a dangerous side.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] When roughing it in Jasper National Park, campers should be aware of current fire restrictions and their own role in preventing wildfires.

Whistlers Campground’s new registration centre in Jasper National Park is ready to welcome visitors. | Parks Canada photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Geeky Street Theatre Camp is returning for two five-day sessions. | Supplied photo Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Love to roller skate or ever wanted to learn? Challenge in the Rockies is hosting its first-ever Rolling in the Rockies in Hinton.

Jasper’s current municipal council. | MOJ photo Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Jasper quietly reached its 20th anniversary since incorporation on July 20 as the municipality continues to pursue more autonomy.

Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] In the event of an emergency, do you feel that you would be vulnerable? Well, no need to worry anymore. The Municipality of Jasper now has the Vulnerable Persons Registry (VPR).

Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] On July 20, council members approved the development of a more equitable utility rate bylaw.