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Local NDP candidate in conservative country embracing the challenge
Alberta Politics
Local NDP candidate in conservative country embracing the challenge
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
As a youngster, Guillaume Roy wanted to be mayor of the small town he grew up in. “I’ve always liked to talk politics, share ideas and opinions,” said Roy, who grew up in Mascouche, Quebec, a suburb of Montreal. The 28-year-old will have no shortage of opportunities to engage in political discourse....
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Forever Canadian petition closes on high road
Alberta Politics
Forever Canadian petition closes on high road
Bob Covey 
Monday, October 27, 2025
Driving from Lake Louise to Jasper last week, Forever Canadian petitioner Thomas Lukaszuk came around the famous “big bend” in the Icefields Parkway. ...
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Contractors working to lay foundations before cold snap
Business
Contractors working to lay foundations before cold snap
Peter Shokeir, freelance contributor 
Friday, October 24, 2025
Jasper is expected to see substantial rebuilding this winter and contractors are focusing on pouring foundations while the weather cooperates. Foundat...
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UCP quashes strike, orders teachers back to work
Alberta Politics
UCP quashes strike, orders teachers back to work
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Alberta Government invokes Notwithstanding Clause to impose a collective contract and shield it from court challenges for the duration of the four-yea...
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Jasper’s dark side on display
Arts & Culture
Jasper’s dark side on display
Amir Said, freelance contributor 
Monday, October 27, 2025
Halloween brings haunted happenings to Jasper with ghost tours, spooky celebrations Bears and elk won’t be the only creatures roaming Jasper National ...
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Embers doc glows with compassionate, urgent storytelling
Arts & Culture
Embers doc glows with compassionate, urgent storytelling
Bob Covey 
Monday, October 20, 2025
“We’re all one day away from a life we don’t recognize.” An intimate story about grief and the healing power of art following the devastating 2024 Jas...
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Nine issues facing Jasper’s next council
Community
Nine issues facing Jasper’s next council
Bob Covey 
Sunday, October 19, 2025
The race for town council is on. It’s exciting, not just because there’s a slate of worthy candidates, but also because in a small town, residents kno...
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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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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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Forever Canadian petition closes on high road
Alberta Politics
Forever Canadian petition closes on high road
Bob Covey 
Monday, October 27, 2025
Driving from Lake Louise to Jasper last week, Forever Canadian petitioner Thomas Lukaszuk came around the famous “big bend” in the Icefields Parkway. ...
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Contractors working to lay foundations before cold snap
Business
Contractors working to lay foundations before cold snap
Peter Shokeir, freelance contributor 
Friday, October 24, 2025
Jasper is expected to see substantial rebuilding this winter and contractors are focusing on pouring foundations while the weather cooperates. Foundat...
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UCP quashes strike, orders teachers back to work
Alberta Politics
UCP quashes strike, orders teachers back to work
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Alberta Government invokes Notwithstanding Clause to impose a collective contract and shield it from court challenges for the duration of the four-yea...
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Jasper’s dark side on display
Arts & Culture
Jasper’s dark side on display
Amir Said, freelance contributor 
Monday, October 27, 2025
Halloween brings haunted happenings to Jasper with ghost tours, spooky celebrations Bears and elk won’t be the only creatures roaming Jasper National ...
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James Eugene Merrill (1943 – 2025)
James Eugene Merrill (1943 – 2025)
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peacefully passing of our beloved father James Eugene Merrill on Oct 22, 2025 at the age of 82. Dad was b...
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Jasper’s new council sworn in
Community
Jasper’s new council sworn in
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Jasper's mayor and six councillors were officially sworn in on Friday, October 24 at the Lobstick Lodge's Skyline Lounge. Jasper's 2025 council includ...
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UCP quashes strike, orders teachers back to work
Alberta Politics
UCP quashes strike, orders teachers back to work
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Alberta Government invokes Notwithstanding Clause to impose a collective contract and shield it from court challenges for the duration of the four-yea...
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Forever Canadian petition closes on high road
Alberta Politics
Forever Canadian petition closes on high road
Bob Covey 
Monday, October 27, 2025
Driving from Lake Louise to Jasper last week, Forever Canadian petitioner Thomas Lukaszuk came around the famous “big bend” in the Icefields Parkway. ...
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