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The retail sector in Jasper has been hardest hit according to a recent business survey. P Clarke photo.

An accident between a tractor trailer and a mini-van closed a section of Highway 16 on May 12. P. Clarke photo. Highway 16 was temporarily closed in both directions after an accident between a tractor trailer and a mini-van, May 12.

Mayor Richard Ireland addressed members of the Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce during the fifth annual state of the municipality, May 9. P. Clarke photo.

Accuweather data promises a parade of thunderstorms in the Rocky Mountains this summer. Images supplied. Pack an umbrella along with that bear spray, it could be a boomer of a summer in the mountain national parks for Canada 150.

Jasper will need to expand its cemetery within the next 10 years. To do so, WSP Engineering recommended expanding the cemetery north in three phases that will provide enough capacity for the next 200 years.

Marmot wrapped up the season on May 7 with retro day. P. Clarke photos. Marmot Basin wrapped up the season in style, May 7.

Jasper has dug itself out of a financial hole, but there’s still more work to be done. According to the latest audit, the town’s financial health has improved from a net debt of $2.2 million in 2012 to a net asset of $2.7 million in 2016.

Parks Canada recently set up nine trailers in the old woodlot across from Old Fort Point Road to house its staff this summer. P. Clarke photo.

The Out Jasper board of directors, Catherine Ratcliff, Lori Phillips, Nancy Lynn Taylor, Mychol Ormandy, Vanessa Hughie and Erin Knickle hosted an open house at their new digs at 620 Connaught Drive on May 3. C. Gilbert photo.

Lance Drozda is the owner of i.am.heart and will be in Jasper on May 17 at the Royal Canadian Legion from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to talk about emotional empowerment in boys.