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Jobs, Economy and Innovation Minister Doug Schweitzer in Edmonton on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. | Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

The land earmarked for the affordable housing project is on the south side of the 700-800 block of Connaught Drive, south of the intersection of Connaught Drive and Spruce Avenue. | File photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Mathew Conte will become the new fire chief for the town of Jasper starting May 10. | Supplied photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

A rendering of Pursuit’s new hotel, which is anticipated to open in June 2022. | Melissa Rainville/Pursuit Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Jasper Fire Chief Greg Van Tighem is retiring from his role with the Municipality of Jasper. | File photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Community garden co-ordinator ryAn eSch (correct capitalization) with the Jasper Local Food Society stands inside the garden at 305 Connaught Drive on April 23. | P.Shokeir photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Ashley Chorley (middle) and Kelly Dawson (right) with the Jasper Fire Department help out Head Brewer Spike Baker make a new beer at the Jasper Brewing Co. Proceeds will go towards supporting first responders in Alberta.

Skiers take part in the Pride Flag ski run at Marmot Basin during the Jasper Pride Festival on April 24. | Marmot Basin photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

The Valemount Mountain Bike Park north of Valemount, B.C. | File photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Greg Van Tighem, director of protective services with the Municipality of Jasper, loads up branches in the back of a pick-up truck. | MOJ photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.