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Two people died following an avalanche on Mount Andromeda at the Columbia Icefields on May 30. | Parks Canada photo Jasper RCMP confirmed the identities of the two climbers who died as a result of an avalanche on Mount Andromeda on May 30.

Erin Shore (back row, middle), the current owner of Spa Jasper at the Sawridge Inn, is surrounded by her crazy, lovable spa family. | A.Howat photo Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

The Jasper United Church was in full bloom this past weekend as it welcomed shoppers to the 53rd annual plant sale. | A.Howat photo Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

The University of Alberta has been relocating ground squirrels from land slated for development north of the Sawridge Inn. Pictured, student Brianna Lorentz holds one of these critters. | Submitted photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Jasper Municipal Council decided to shift the tax burden from commercial to residential this year by reducing the ratio from 5.1:1 to 5.0:1 during the June 1 regular meeting.

Three people died as a result of a rollover of an Ice Explorer at the Columbia Icefields on July 18, 2020. | File photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Tourism Jasper is excited about Alberta’s Open for Summer Plan and several other announcements made by the province last week.

After a winter cooped up at home, we’re all looking forward to a spring and summer spent outdoors. If you have a cottage, now’s the time to make sure you’re ready before the season gets into full swing. Get any licenses you need.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Two people have died following an avalanche on Mount Andromeda at the Columbia Icefields on May 30.

West Yellowhead mayors, including Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland (bottom), held a business webinar in order to hear from local businesses on May 13.