A new Otipemisiwak Metis Government has been formed and Kaila Mitchell is the newly elected representative for the Jasper House Métis District. “This is a monumental moment not only for our area but for all Métis people in Alberta,” Mitchell said. “We are embarking on a new chapter in our history, a...

If you didn’t have on your BINGO card that community leader, social media influencer and LGBTQ2+ icon, MLA Janis Irwin, would be chatting up Alberta voters at a drag show at a seniors centre, do you even Pride? Edmonton MLA Janis Irwin was in Jasper recently ahead of the writ being dropped in the 20...

Jasper’s Fred Kreiner will be the NDP candidate for West Yellowhead in Alberta’s next provincial election.  Kreiner won the nomination on December 8 after collecting more votes than Brule’s Lavone Olson in a local constituency election.  Kreiner is a former principal and French immersion teacher who...

Jasper’s top official got a warm welcome in the gallery of Canada’s Upper House last month.  Mayor Richard Ireland was part of a Rocky Mountain delegation in Ottawa on November 22 when he was introduced in the Canadian Senate as a longterm colleague and dear friend of former Banff mayor, now-Canadia...

Two nominees are vying to be the NDP’s candidate in West Yellowhead in the upcoming provincial election. Lavone Olson and Fred Kreiner have been nominated for candidacy to represent the NDP in West Yellowhead. A membership vote to determine the candidate will take place December 7 and 8. Fred Kreine...

Kevin Van Tighem throwing his hat into the political arena Kevin Van Tighem says he can no longer justify wasting his experience, skills and knowledge when Alberta is facing such critical times. The author, conservationist and former superintendent of Banff National Park is running for the provincia...

If you want workers to come to Alberta, pay them fairly and stop trying to undercut their wages, says Rachel Notley. The Leader of the Official Opposition was in Jasper September 19 as a guest speaker of the Building Trades of Alberta conference, held this year at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Not...

Banff being incorporated into Yellowhead makes sense, Richard Ireland suggests Banff could be part of the same electoral district as Jasper come 2024 and Jasper’s mayor, for one, is all for it. Richard Ireland has been at the head of Jasper’s civic government since 1990. If Banff is incorporated int...

Official Opposition Leader Rachel Notley talked to The Jasper Local to discuss running, the Rockies and the road ahead for the NDP   Rachel Notley was in Jasper on June 4 for the Banff-Jasper Relay. The Jasper Local snapped a photo of the leader of Alberta’s Official Opposition as she ran her 19 km ...

Members of Jasper municipal council, administration and operations staff unveiled the town’s new logo on Wednesday, April 27. The Municipality of Jasper unveiled its new logo on April 27. Helping launch the new brand were (l-r) Director of Operations John Greathead, Councillor Scott Wilson, Mayor Ri...