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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.

Three charges dropped, case delayed Ryan McQuaid, who appeared in court May 22 facing 11 charges stemming from graffiti he allegedly painted across Jasper, has once again had his case pushed back.

D. Leopold photo The whole encounter lasted less than 30 seconds. It started with a powerful roar—just like the ones you hear in the movies. Then, before he knew it, Etienne Cardinal was knocked off his bike and preparing for a vicious attack.

R. Fletcher photo Local cyclists have set their sights on the creation of a bike park, and they’re looking to the municipality for assistance in making that dream come true.

T. Nichols photo At first it was just some potted plants on a balcony at the Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge. Pat Wilson, a flower lover and avid gardener, planted some seeds during the snowy months, to green up the space during the dreary winter.