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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.

T. Nichols photo “I’m not going to point fingers tonight. The language tonight is going to be ‘we need to do better,’ and ‘we need to do more,’ because we all play a part in this.

If everything goes as planned, the Jasper Adult Learning Centre will soon host a new group dedicated to providing a range of learning initiatives for the town’s senior citizens.

T. Nichols photo Two titans in Jasper’s ski history were honoured at the Alberta chapter of the Canadian Ski Instructor’s Alliance Spring Fling April 5.

George Mercer joined Parks Canada when he was 18 years old.