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M. Bradley photo Loons nesting soon on Pyramid Lake It’s another welcome sign that spring has arrived: the hauntingly beautiful call of the common loon.

Regional grant approved The municipalities of Jasper, Canmore and Banff have received a $170,000 regional collaboration grant to explore the cost differences between running a tourism-based municipality and a traditional town.

Local artist faces graffiti charges A 33-year-old Jasper man—whose graffiti-style art has appeared in numerous Jasper businesses—was charged with 11 counts of mischief, relating to illegal graffiti, March 31.

N. Veerman photo In anticipation of further budget increases, an additional million dollars was included in the 2014 capital budget for the library and cultural centre, bringing the total project budget to $9.5 million.

Every day in Jasper, a host of individuals donate their time, ideas and energy in an effort to make the community a better place.

N. Veerman photo Council holds the fate of the Jasper Heritage Rodeo Association in its hands, and on April 15 that fate will be sealed.

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Chopped CanadaFood NetworkApril 17, 8 p.m.Submitted photo Later this month, Jasper’s David Husereau will duke it out against three other Canadian chefs in an episode of the Food Network’s Chopped Canada.

Saturday, April 12Jasper Legion, 9 p.m.with Rude City Riot$31.50Submitted photo Ska fans across Canada have Jasper’s Sean McGrath to thank for The Planet Smashers’ latest tour.

Parks Canada photo Quebec class wins Canada’s coolest school contest Competition was fierce and hopes were high for the classes who recently participated in the Amazing Video competition to win Canada’s Coolest School Trip.