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 connection to this community after 53 years. A desire and a duty to make a positive impact. To assist with Jasper's vision for the future post wildfire. ...

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 park has to offer. This is a special place, and I have always found time to give back to the community through volunteering and as a municipal councillor...

Who are you and why are you running for council? I have lived in Jasper since 1980.I wasthe Director of Community and Family Services/CFS for 36 years, I’veraised a family, volunteered, sat on boards and committees,been a fierce advocate for Jasper,actively involved in community activities,and serve...

Who are you and why are you running for council?   I am Gillean Thomas, “Gilly.” I was raised in Jasper by the best of parents, Bryn and Sheena, and learned a deep appreciation for this community, its people and its purpose. I spent my free time hiking, biking, climbing and skiing while making lifet...

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 about helping the community. I believe that fresh ideas and a young, energetic perspective would be a significant asset to our town. I think it's impo...

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 community building, and my work experience and education, combined with my many lived experiences in Jasper over 27 years, provides me with perspectives ve...

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 admittedly, a terrible gardener. I am known in our community because I care deeply and stay engaged in many aspects of life here. I care about my childr...

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 commitment. I have long felt a desire to offer my services to the community. Balancing as many as five jobs, I couldn’t devote the necessary time to properly...

Who are you and why are you running for council? I am a proud Canadian, originally from Ireland. I came to Canada in 1987 and made Jasper my home in 1990. For 30 years, my husband Jerry and I have been deeply rooted in this incredible community, enjoying everything Jasper has to offer. My profession...

Who are you and why are you running for council? I am a retired lawyer having lived in Jasper for the past 46 years. I practiced law here for almost 40 years from 1979 to 2018. I am running for council becauseI believethat my experience and knowledge will be helpfulin the many decisions ahead.I am w...

Who are you and why are you running for council? As a long-time resident with a deep commitment to our community, I believe my background in public service, organized labour, and community engagement has prepared me to contribute meaningfully to the governance and well-being of our town. I was born ...

Who are you and why are you running for council? I’m running for reelection because I believe in Jasper’s future.We have faced unimaginable loss, but in that loss lies opportunity—to rebuild stronger, support families and businesses, and make sure Jasper remains vibrant, affordable and resilient. I ...

Although it could be a decade before the Jasper townsite recovers from last year’s wildfire, rebuild projects have broken ground on several lots. BILD (Building Industry and Land Development Association) Alberta CEO Scott Fash, whose organization represents the residential construction industry in A...

Herb Robinson will be Jasper’s next school board trustee. The retired educator, longstanding community volunteer, minor hockey referee and former president of the Jasper Yellowhead Historical Society was the only candidate to put his name forward in the Jasper Ward of the Grande Yellowhead Public Sc...

Seventeen candidates will compete for six councillor positions this Monday, October 20. Nominations closed today (Monday, September 22) at 12 p.m. Elections Alberta returning officers for the Municipality of Jasper, Christine Nadon and Lisa Daniel, said the last day for nominations saw one final can...

After months of lobbying three different governments for reimbursed costs incurred while hosting Jasper wildfire evacuees, the Village of Valemount and nine Valemount businesses have had their voices heard. In August, the Village received $302,585.60, disbursed by the Alberta Government via the Muni...

The Municipality of Jasper has received the Disaster Recovery Institute Canada’s (DRI Canada) Award of Excellence. The honours were bestowed on the municipality for its courageous response to the July 2024 Jasper wildfire, the largest in more than 100 years in Jasper National Park. Jasper Wildfire C...

Long-serving Jasper school trustee Dale Karpluk will not run for re-election in October. Karpluk, who was first elected in 2017 and who for the last four years has sat as chairperson on the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division board, said she is ready to pass the torch to another community-minde...

Residents displaced by the 2024 wildfire can still participate in this October’s municipal election. And with voting booths opening in less than two months, the Municipality of Jasper is helping ensure those who resided in Jasper on July 22, 2024, and who intend to return to the community, have all ...

Richard Ireland has indicated his intent to run for mayor in Jasper again. The only mayor that the community has ever known filed his notice of intent papers today, August 15, 2025. Reached at his home Friday afternoon, Ireland said he and his family came to the decision to offer his services to the...