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Railroaders’ eligible residency discussed by council, CN
Community
Railroaders’ eligible residency discussed by council, CN
Bob Covey 
Monday, June 9, 2025
The fate of longterm Canadian National (CN) employees based in Jasper whose reporting terminal is being relocated is being discussed by local officials. And although CN has declined to comment on the matter, a report from Jasper’s Mayor to municipal council suggests railroaders may have some hope to...
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Artists’ redemption: PDAC green lights co-working space in Jasper’s industrial park
Arts & Culture
Artists’ redemption: PDAC green lights co-working space in Jasper’s industrial park
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Recommendation helps local professionals meet Parks Canada's eligible residency requirements To an artist, there’s nothing like a blank slate. And last week, a cadre of local creatives got the official word that their collective canvas has been primed for painting. On January 18, Jasper-based cerami...
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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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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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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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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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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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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...
this is a test
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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