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Opinion: Forget party politics. Vote for local representation
Alberta Politics
Opinion: Forget party politics. Vote for local representation
Bob Covey 
Friday, April 25, 2025
For the first time in decades, Yellowhead has a real race on its hands Pundits and prognosticators are all saying it: this federal election is the most important in Canadians’ lifetime. With relations with our southern neighbour hitting lows not seen since 1812 and pressing questions about how the c...
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Straight up: We asked, some answered.
Alberta Politics
Straight up: We asked, some answered.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Yellowhead's federal election candidates answer 7 Questions about their 2025 campaign in their own (typed) words Editor's Note: The Jasper Local reached out to the three mainstream candidates running for political office in Yellowhead. We are presenting the campaign teams' answers in the order we re...
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Jasper’s director of recovery tapped as Liberal candidate in Yellowhead
Alberta Politics
Jasper’s director of recovery tapped as Liberal candidate in Yellowhead
Bob Covey 
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Michael Fark, the Municipality of Jasper’s Director of Recovery, has been selected as the 2025 Liberal candidate for Yellowhead. While as of March 27 the party hadn't officially announced his nomination, Fark confirmed to The Jasper Local that he is the expected candidate. The writ was dropped on Su...
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NDP candidate counting on appetite for change
Alberta Politics
NDP candidate counting on appetite for change
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Avni Soma’s mission to flip Conservative-dominated Yellowhead to the NDP is a spicy order. But the Canmore-based scientist, community leader and food advocate says she’s ready for the heat. Avni Soma is wearing fur-lined mittens, sturdy winter boots and a pompom-adorned toque, pulled down to meet th...
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Jasper mayor welcomes proposed federal electoral boundary changes
Alberta Politics
Jasper mayor welcomes proposed federal electoral boundary changes
Bob Covey 
Thursday, July 14, 2022
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...
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After years of pain, Jasper woman seeks endometriosis care abroad
Community
After years of pain, Jasper woman seeks endometriosis care abroad
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
With surgery in Mexico, Jasperite hopes to reclaim her active life while raising awareness of gaps in specialized care for a debilitating disease For ...
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Library seeks 13 per cent funding increase to meet new provincial rules
Alberta Politics
Library seeks 13 per cent funding increase to meet new provincial rules
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Monday, November 2, 2026
The Jasper Municipal Library is asking council for nearly $30,000 more than last year, citing additional staffing costs associated with new provincial...
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Marmot Basin access to remain open during road work
Business
Marmot Basin access to remain open during road work
Friday, November 6, 2026
Skiers and snowboarders heading to Marmot Basin this winter won’t have to worry about detours on the usual route from Jasper. Parks Canada says direct...
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‘Forever our teammates’: Bearcats honour Hills and Peacock
Community
‘Forever our teammates’: Bearcats honour Hills and Peacock
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
The Jasper U18 Bearcats opened their 2026-27 home season Saturday with a moving tribute to Danica Hills and Kayla Peacock, two young teammates who pas...
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Nearly half of Jasper Parks Canada workforce affected by job-cut process
Community
Nearly half of Jasper Parks Canada workforce affected by job-cut process
Monday, October 26, 2026
208 Jasper Field Unit employees identified as affected as Parks Canada plans to cut about 500 full-time-equivalent positions nationally Nearly half of...
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Jasper voters reject all nine Alberta referendum proposals
Alberta Politics
Jasper voters reject all nine Alberta referendum proposals
Friday, October 23, 2026
Support for questions on immigration, social programs and provincial powers trailed the rest of West Yellowhead by more than 30 percentage points Jasp...
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Jasper voters overwhelmingly favour remaining in Canada
Alberta Politics
Jasper voters overwhelmingly favour remaining in Canada
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Unofficial results show 91 per cent support for staying in Canada in Jasper, while West Yellowhead riding-wide support sits just below 60 per cent Jas...
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After years of pain, Jasper woman seeks endometriosis care abroad
Community
After years of pain, Jasper woman seeks endometriosis care abroad
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
With surgery in Mexico, Jasperite hopes to reclaim her active life while raising awareness of gaps in specialized care for a debilitating disease For ...
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Library seeks 13 per cent funding increase to meet new provincial rules
Alberta Politics
Library seeks 13 per cent funding increase to meet new provincial rules
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Monday, November 2, 2026
The Jasper Municipal Library is asking council for nearly $30,000 more than last year, citing additional staffing costs associated with new provincial...
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Marmot Basin access to remain open during road work
Business
Marmot Basin access to remain open during road work
Friday, November 6, 2026
Skiers and snowboarders heading to Marmot Basin this winter won’t have to worry about detours on the usual route from Jasper. Parks Canada says direct...
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Latest ›
Marmot Basin access to remain open during road work
Business
Marmot Basin access to remain open during road work
Friday, November 6, 2026
Skiers and snowboarders heading to Marmot Basin this winter won’t have to worry about detours on the usual route from Jasper. Parks Canada says direct...
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After years of pain, Jasper woman seeks endometriosis care abroad
Community
After years of pain, Jasper woman seeks endometriosis care abroad
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
With surgery in Mexico, Jasperite hopes to reclaim her active life while raising awareness of gaps in specialized care for a debilitating disease For ...
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Library seeks 13 per cent funding increase to meet new provincial rules
Alberta Politics
Library seeks 13 per cent funding increase to meet new provincial rules
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Monday, November 2, 2026
The Jasper Municipal Library is asking council for nearly $30,000 more than last year, citing additional staffing costs associated with new provincial...
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Who will be left to protect our national parks?
Letters
Who will be left to protect our national parks?
Friday, October 30, 2026
Dear Editor, How can the Liberal government under Mark Carney promote visitation to our national parks as a quintessential Canadian experience by prov...
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