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N. Veerman photo Two men strolled down Patricia Street holding hands last month. For many—especially those who’ve lived in cities—it wasn’t an unusual sight. But for a few Jasperites, it was enough to elicit squeals of delight.

T. Nichols photo Four Jasper firefighters were honoured June 3, with medals for their decades of service to the province and country.

N. Veerman photo The final countdown is on. In a few short weeks, the last graduating class from the current Jasper Junior/Senior High School will roam the hallways, soaking in the memories of six years of hard work and play, for one last time.

N. Veerman photo In a heartfelt presentation to council, Karen Byers asked the municipality to stop thinking of the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives as a liability and rather view it as an asset.

Photo courtesy of C. Muhlfeld The westslope cutthroat trout looks like a tough fish, but looks can be deceiving.

Friday, June 6Jasper Legion8 p.m. | $15Submitted photo The Wardens roll into Jasper, June 6, with a brand new album full of tales of backcountry adventure.

M. Bradley photo Grizzly research beginning in and around JNP Jasper National Park and the Foothills Research Institute will work together this summer to estimate the grizzly bear population in and adjacent to certain areas of Jasper National Park.

With the province’s senior citizens celebrating Alberta Seniors Week from June 2-8, one “emerging senior” hopes to bridge the gap between Jasper’s oldest and youngest senior citizens.

As Canadians celebrate Environment Week, the Environmental Stewardship Committee is aiming to make Jasper a little bit greener.

Meeting cancelled The June 10 committee-of-the-whole meeting is cancelled, so council can interview candidates for the chief administrative officer position.