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T. Nichols photo On May 28, in Linda Morgan’s classroom at Jasper Elementary School, about 30 Grade 1–2 students sat at their desks, twitching with excitement.

T. Nichols photo The Alpine Summit Senior’s Lodge officially kicked of Alberta Seniors’ Week June 2, with a garden party in their newly planted backyard garden.

T. Nichols photo The overcast sky kept many participants at home, but a few brave souls chanced the weather to take part in Alpine Summit Senior’s Lodge’s Mini Golf tournament, June 3.

Council wants more information before it makes a decision on whether or not to pursue community-owned housing for municipal staff. That information includes the Town of Banff’s policy for managing its 33 units.

RCMP seek assistance An aircraft at the Jasper Airstrip was damaged sometime between May 18 and May 22, and the RCMP is asking for assistance to identify the person responsible. The suspect caused damage to a wing and the tail of the aircraft.

N. Veerman photo When Jasper’s youngsters arrived at school, June 4, it looked like the circus had come to town. Scattered around the bike racks at the Jasper Elementary School were all kinds of quirky vehicles.

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.