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In this special to the Fitzhugh, John Wilmshurst talks about what Jasper Minor Hockey looks like this year with health restrictions. Pictured, U13 (pee-wee) practice.

Spring marks celebration, surviving winter, honouring ancestors and finally breaking bread. Whether it’s a cozy Easter brunch at home, Suhur, or perhaps a family game night, everyone celebrates with food in different ways.

Kevin Lazzari | Special to the Fitzhugh The irony of watching a documentary on Netflix about the last blockbuster is not lost on me. I was curious how there could be only one Blockbuster Video left on the entire planet.

Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh Grande Yellowhead Public School Division (GYPSD) is waiving all transportation user fees for the 2020-21 school year.

Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] It was just over a year ago when the COVID-19 pandemic changed life across the globe.

Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Jasper Municipal Council discussed the details about a paid parking pilot project at their committee of the whole meeting on March 23.

Take a stroll by the Anglican Church and you’ll see a detailed panel that honours British nurse Edith Cavell. It was created by local artist Jennifer Ottaway, who wants to keep Cavell’s example and memory alive.

In its new monthly column for the Fitzhugh, the Jasper Municipal Library details how residents of all ages can sign up for a free membership.

Kevin Lazzari | Special to the Fitzhugh The ‘80s was a decade that produced movies that will be soon forgotten. We all want films that are current and relevant. When I watched movies in the ‘80s I was not really interested in films from the ‘40s.

Start slow and simple if you’re looking to add plant-based offerings to your dinner repertoire. For example, this vegan take on a comfort-food favourite combines plant-based sweet Italian sausages with a handful of pantry staples.