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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.

T. Nichols photo If all goes as planned, the Old Fire Hall will be transformed into a interpretive centre by the end of June, bringing music, theatre, workshops and programs to Patricia Street all summer long.

N. Veerman photo The 88th annual Jasper Heritage Rodeo will take place in the arena after all.

T. Nichols photo More than 100 people packed into the Jasper Legion May 24, to watch as musicians from Jasper and beyond battled it out for a chance to perform at this year’s Jasper Folk Music Festival.

Stories, tips & regulations with Park Warden Joe Storms Parks Canada photo In early April, we were on patrol, checking out a number of popular haunts outside the townsite, when I came across the unmistakable smell of smoke.

Parks Canada safety training pushes employees to the limit T. Nichols photo As he rumbles down the highway in his Parks Canada car, John Wilmshurst speaks in a strained voice.