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Ross Derksen (left), owner of the local Home Hardware, and Mychol Ormandy, executive director of OUT Jasper, hold the custom crosswalk sign. Derksen donated supplies, including paint and tools. | P.Shokeir photos Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Kevin Lazzari | Special to the Fitzhugh When I found out Michelle Pfieffer had a new movie being released and she was the lead, I was thrilled. I have watched her career evolve throughout the years and consider her to be one of the greats.

The fire danger rating is high in Jasper National Park as of June 25. Although the park received some precipitation on June 23, the wildfire danger rating is expected to rise given the current forecast.

Emerson and Ethan Gibbons participated in Lemonade Day this past weekend. Part of their business plan was to donate 25 per cent of their profits to the Jasper Skatepark Committee. They made a donation of $100.

The Jasper Slo-Pitch League plays every Monday and Wednesday night until Aug. 15, and the playoff weekend will run Aug. 14-15. | A.Howat photo Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

Jasper Minor Sports managed to hold a minor soccer season this year but did have to cut it short due to health restrictions. | A.Howat photo Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

Jasper Municipal Council may fund a seasonal shuttle service with COVID relief funds. This comes after SunDog Tours submitted a shuttle proposal to the municipality. | SunDog Tours photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Matricia Bauer and her daughter Mackenzie Brown perform during National Indigenous Peoples Day at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge on June 21. | P.Shokeir photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] The Jasper Canada Day Committee is planning to show respect and support for the Indigenous community through programming over the summer.

Kevin Lazzari | Special to the Fitzhugh I took a chance and watched Percy Vs Goliath, because the film is based on a true story. There is something about a movie that is based on facts that always piques my interest.