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Council considering public survey on cannabis
Alberta Politics
Council considering public survey on cannabis
Bob Covey 
Friday, May 4, 2018
The Municipality of Jasper wants the community’s input on cannabis. When cannabis becomes legal in Alberta later this summer, some decisions on how to regulate the drug’s use and sale will be left up to municipalities. To help inform recommendations to council,a cannabis working group is proposing t...
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Alberta Politics
Local family petitions federal government to change park’s eligible residency rules
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
While Parks Canada is questioning a long-term Jasperite’s need to live in this community, Stef Dolan’s family is questioning the rules which define eligible residency in a national park. Dolan, who’s called Jasper home for 33 years, has been looking for a work-around ever since Jasper National Park ...
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Alberta Politics
COMMENT: Rainbow crosswalk pitch should have been a home run
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Bob Covey, editor Just when I thought Jasper wasn’t some regressive backwater, living in isolation from the rest of the civilized world, the community shows its true colours. Rainbow crosswalk debates. How is this a thing? Let’s review, shall we? First, a local community organization, inspired by ot...
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Teachers call on province to invest in education at Jasper rally
Alberta Politics
Teachers call on province to invest in education at Jasper rally
Bob Covey 
Friday, October 10, 2025
Teachers and public education supporters from across the region banded together in Jasper yesterday (Thursday, October 9) to demonstrate solidarity in...
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Teachers, armed with public support, push government to end strike
Alberta Politics
Teachers, armed with public support, push government to end strike
Bob Covey 
Thursday, October 16, 2025
The union representing striking teachers in Alberta say educators have tabled a reasonable offer to the province and that it’s now up to the Danielle ...
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Shawnee Janes Wilson
Council Candidates
Shawnee Janes Wilson
Monday, October 13, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council? My name is Shawnee Janes Wilson I am running for Municipal Council on October 20th. I have a deep con...
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Paco Artiaga
Council Candidates
Paco Artiaga
Friday, October 10, 2025
My name is Paco, and like many others, I initially came to this town for a summer. I am now running for a councillor position because I am passionate ...
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On Borrowed Roads: Rediscovering Jasper
Guest Editorial
On Borrowed Roads: Rediscovering Jasper
Troy Nahumko 
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
"Returning to Jasper this summer, I found myself rerooting, as an Albertan who spent most of my adult life abroad." The palette beyond our engine was ...
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Jason Stockfish
Council Candidates
Jason Stockfish
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council? My name is Jason Stockfish and I am running for council because I believe that my dedication to commu...
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Ashley Kliewer
Council Candidates
Ashley Kliewer
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council? I am a mother, a wife, a businessperson, a creator, an animal lover, a friend, a gracious host—and ad...
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Ted Turnbull
Council Candidates
Ted Turnbull
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council? I originally came to Jasper to work restaurants for university friends. It was an eight month commitm...
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Teachers call on province to invest in education at Jasper rally
Alberta Politics
Teachers call on province to invest in education at Jasper rally
Bob Covey 
Friday, October 10, 2025
Teachers and public education supporters from across the region banded together in Jasper yesterday (Thursday, October 9) to demonstrate solidarity in...
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Teachers, armed with public support, push government to end strike
Alberta Politics
Teachers, armed with public support, push government to end strike
Bob Covey 
Thursday, October 16, 2025
The union representing striking teachers in Alberta say educators have tabled a reasonable offer to the province and that it’s now up to the Danielle ...
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Shawnee Janes Wilson
Council Candidates
Shawnee Janes Wilson
Monday, October 13, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council? My name is Shawnee Janes Wilson I am running for Municipal Council on October 20th. I have a deep con...
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Paco Artiaga
Council Candidates
Paco Artiaga
Friday, October 10, 2025
My name is Paco, and like many others, I initially came to this town for a summer. I am now running for a councillor position because I am passionate ...
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Latest ›
Teachers, armed with public support, push government to end strike
Alberta Politics
Teachers, armed with public support, push government to end strike
Bob Covey 
Thursday, October 16, 2025
The union representing striking teachers in Alberta say educators have tabled a reasonable offer to the province and that it’s now up to the Danielle ...
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A celestial celebration: Jasper Dark Sky Festival returns for 15th year
Arts & Culture
A celestial celebration: Jasper Dark Sky Festival returns for 15th year
Amir Said 
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Festival will feature astronomy experts, space-themed experiences and signature events that highlight Jasper's exceptional stargazing opportunities Ja...
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Shawnee Janes Wilson
Council Candidates
Shawnee Janes Wilson
Monday, October 13, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council? My name is Shawnee Janes Wilson I am running for Municipal Council on October 20th. I have a deep con...
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Ralph Melnyk
Council Candidates
Ralph Melnyk
Monday, October 13, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council? As a resident in Jasper for over 34 years, my family has enjoyed everything the town and national par...
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