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N. Veerman photo If your barber lives on Fleet Street, take heed, as he might just be a throat slitting, vengeance-filled maniacal murderer out to kill anyone who dares sit in his chair.

Creative commons photo Parks Canada has given conditional approval for a Gran Fondo bike race to be held in Jasper this June.

submitted photo A group of students from École Desrochers attended an exclusive energy conference earlier this month, gaining skills and knowledge to bring back to Jasper.

Last Friday, a group of six Woodland caribou was reported along the Icefields Parkway, 72 km south of Jasper, not far from the Sunwapta Warden Station.

N. Veerman photo Pride-full weekend The Jasper Pride Festival is back for its sixth year, beginning today, March 19, with a screening of The Case Against 8 at the Crimson Jasper at 7 p.m.

Jesse Way enjoys an afternoon of stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) on Lake Edith last summer. Parks Canada is currently considering proposals for SUP rentals at Edith and Annette lakes. | A.

D. Hinchcliffe photo The quest for sidewalk seating passed its first hurdle March 17 when council unanimously supported a one-year pilot project that will allow eligible restaurants to serve customers who are seated outside their establishments.

T. Nichols photo Parks Canada has finally opened up about its plans to develop an RV campground at the airfield.

T. Nichols photo He’s been here for more than 44 years, but it wasn’t until recently that Jasper’s Ken Rice could officially call himself a Canadian.

Sweeney Todd | March 20, 21, 22 | Jasper Junior/Senior High School, 7 p.m. | Adults $15, Student $10 | Tickets at Tekarra Color Lab and at the door |N.