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Proposed rule changes for tourist rooms stun Jasperites
Community
Proposed rule changes for tourist rooms stun Jasperites
Bob Covey 
Friday, May 20, 2022
Residents say amendments to private home accommodations will shut families out of home ownership. UPDATE: 5:58 p.m., Friday May, 20 Parks Canada has issued an emailed update announcing the are WITHDRAWING the proposed PHA amendment package “Effective today, Parks Canada is withdrawing the proposed a...
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No tents on patios: Parks Canada
Business
No tents on patios: Parks Canada
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
I’d skirt the guidelines, frustrated councillor tells restauranteurs Patio decision epitomizes jurisdictional issues between town and federal government Councillor Scott Wilson expressed the collective frustration of Jasperites at the May 17 municipal council meeting when he told business delegates ...
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MOJ urging residents to register for paid parking
Local Government
MOJ urging residents to register for paid parking
Bob Covey 
Monday, May 16, 2022
As Paid Parking commences, the Municipality of Jasper is encouraging residents to register their vehicles so they don’t have to pay to park. All this week (Monday, May 16) Paid Parking signs are being erected in the downtown vicinity. As soon as they go up, the program is live. “When the signs are u...
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Incumbent mayor prefers to let his service do the talking
Local Government
Incumbent mayor prefers to let his service do the talking
Bob Covey 
Friday, October 15, 2021
You won’t see Richard Ireland on the campaign trail. Even though, for the first time in two decades, Ireland is facing a serious threat to his six-term run as Jasper’s only mayor, the incumbent is not canvassing for residents’ votes, handing out fliers nor booking any advertising spots. Other than t...
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Mayoral seat challenger has a passion for policy
Local Government
Mayoral seat challenger has a passion for policy
Bob Covey 
Friday, October 15, 2021
Whichever way the election turns out, Jasper mayoral candidate Paul Butler says his single regret will be that he will no longer will have the opportunity to work alongside fellow 2021 candidate Richard Ireland. If Butler wins more votes than Ireland, Jasper will have a new mayor for the first time ...
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Editorial
Small town election, big picture issues
Bob Covey 
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Before you decide on who you’re voting for, make sure you know what councillors will be working on Jasper Housing Corp Housing may be Jasper’s defining issue, and it has been for some time. There has been much progress made on this file thanks to the the creation of the Jasper Community Housing Corp...
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Recovery update: Interim housing, insurance deadlines, reopened trails
Community
Recovery update: Interim housing, insurance deadlines, reopened trails
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Jasper's interim housing program is fully subscribed, more than half of wildfire-affected leaseholders have initiated their permitting and Jasper's la...
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Jasper facing higher RCMP costs as Alberta ponders provincial police force
Alberta Politics
Jasper facing higher RCMP costs as Alberta ponders provincial police force
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Monday, March 2, 2026
PLUS: Council contemplating where to find $776,000 for serviced RCMP lot UPDATE 3/3/26: This story has been updated to include comments received from ...
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West Yellowhead MLA says he supports a united Canada
Alberta Politics
West Yellowhead MLA says he supports a united Canada
Bob Covey 
Friday, March 6, 2026
West Yellowhead MLA Martin Long says he does not support Alberta’s separation from Canada. Long, who was appointed as Alberta’s Minister of Infrastruc...
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Council approves $1.23 utility fix, paid parking hikes
Local Government
Council approves $1.23 utility fix, paid parking hikes
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Friday, March 6, 2026
E mergency utility repairs Council approved using $1.23 million from reserves for an emergency replacement of a water supply pump and the wastewater t...
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As Pathfinders program grows, Jasper’s recovery capacity builds
Community
As Pathfinders program grows, Jasper’s recovery capacity builds
Bob Covey 
Thursday, February 19, 2026
As a retired teacher, Jasper’s Paulette Dubé has logged thousands of hours in the classroom. Like many educators, she considers herself a life long st...
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Councillors seek clarity on off-site levies ahead of public hearing
Business
Councillors seek clarity on off-site levies ahead of public hearing
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Reporter 
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Residents who lost their homes are racing to submit their rebuild permits before increased off-site levies potentially come into effect, according to ...
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New rules aim to promote more housing
Community
New rules aim to promote more housing
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Jasper officials are anticipating recent land-use policy updates will help address the town’s chronic housing shortage and simplify rules for resident...
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A Love Story : How Geography Triumphed
Local Literature
A Love Story : How Geography Triumphed
Anonymous — A Jasper Resident 
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Gold is trading below $35 an ounce; the Dow has sunk to 631; and just the year before, men have for the first time, walked on the moon. And now here i...
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Recovery update: Interim housing, insurance deadlines, reopened trails
Community
Recovery update: Interim housing, insurance deadlines, reopened trails
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Jasper's interim housing program is fully subscribed, more than half of wildfire-affected leaseholders have initiated their permitting and Jasper's la...
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Jasper facing higher RCMP costs as Alberta ponders provincial police force
Alberta Politics
Jasper facing higher RCMP costs as Alberta ponders provincial police force
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Monday, March 2, 2026
PLUS: Council contemplating where to find $776,000 for serviced RCMP lot UPDATE 3/3/26: This story has been updated to include comments received from ...
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West Yellowhead MLA says he supports a united Canada
Alberta Politics
West Yellowhead MLA says he supports a united Canada
Bob Covey 
Friday, March 6, 2026
West Yellowhead MLA Martin Long says he does not support Alberta’s separation from Canada. Long, who was appointed as Alberta’s Minister of Infrastruc...
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Council approves $1.23 utility fix, paid parking hikes
Local Government
Council approves $1.23 utility fix, paid parking hikes
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Friday, March 6, 2026
E mergency utility repairs Council approved using $1.23 million from reserves for an emergency replacement of a water supply pump and the wastewater t...
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Council approves $1.23 utility fix, paid parking hikes
Local Government
Council approves $1.23 utility fix, paid parking hikes
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Friday, March 6, 2026
E mergency utility repairs Council approved using $1.23 million from reserves for an emergency replacement of a water supply pump and the wastewater t...
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West Yellowhead MLA says he supports a united Canada
Alberta Politics
West Yellowhead MLA says he supports a united Canada
Bob Covey 
Friday, March 6, 2026
West Yellowhead MLA Martin Long says he does not support Alberta’s separation from Canada. Long, who was appointed as Alberta’s Minister of Infrastruc...
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Recovery update: Interim housing, insurance deadlines, reopened trails
Community
Recovery update: Interim housing, insurance deadlines, reopened trails
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Jasper's interim housing program is fully subscribed, more than half of wildfire-affected leaseholders have initiated their permitting and Jasper's la...
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Jasper facing higher RCMP costs as Alberta ponders provincial police force
Alberta Politics
Jasper facing higher RCMP costs as Alberta ponders provincial police force
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Monday, March 2, 2026
PLUS: Council contemplating where to find $776,000 for serviced RCMP lot UPDATE 3/3/26: This story has been updated to include comments received from ...
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