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The Spirit of Alberta has been parked near Stettler, AB, since 2012 waiting for costly boiler repairs. Now, the repair project has begun - and more donations are needed to finish the job. | File photo Fuchsia Dragon | publisher@fitzhugh.

Trans Mountain officials felt that they should not be encouraging its use any more by flooding it annually - and did not flood it last year for that reason. | F.Dragon photo Fuchsia Dragon | publisher@fitzhugh.

Significant precipitation in Jasper National Park and late snowmelt has resulted in high water levels on rivers, streams, and in the backcountry.

Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

Alberta Blue Cross has released these tips to help you be prepared for any situation this summer. | Stock photo COVID-19 has impacted summer vacation plans for many Albertans, but the pandemic has not stopped the arrival of summer.

Verne Clarridge celebrated her 107th birthday on June 19. Verne's daughter, Coni Bowen said her mom has a great sense of humour and enjoys each day. | F.Dragon photo Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

Preston Pointe Deveny from Fort St. James, British Columbia, was last seen in Hinton. | Supplied photo Police are appealing for information to locate a wanted man last seen in Hinton. Preston Pointe Deveny, 36, from Fort St.

Jasper Fire Department responded to a car fire on Patricia Street on Monday night. A second vehicle had been on fire about 100 metres away. | Supplied photo Fuchsia Dragon | publisher@fitzhugh.

Handmade wares were up for sale at the first Jasper Farmers Market of the season last Wednesday - with special public health protocols in place. | J.McQuarrie photo Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

Rob Hubick, manager at Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives, held a decades-old wrench as he stood by a display in tribute of Jasper legend, Harry Home.