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Jasper tenants, landlords asked to provide input on rental market changes post-wildfire

鈥淏y collecting this information, we hope to better understand the current rental environment and explore what options may be available.鈥�

Mar 10, 2025 2:19 PM Read more >

Gerald Soroka 'deeply grateful' for privilege of serving as Yellowhead MP

Soroka had served as a Yellowhead County councillor and later its mayor before entering federal politics. He ran in the 2019 federal election and was re-elected in 2021.

Mar 10, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Parks Canada forum outlines plans to get Jasper ready for visitors

This summer, Jasper will have 70 per cent of its frontcountry camping available to the public, and some campsites will have longer operational seasons for more camping opportunities.

Mar 7, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Jasper residents displaced by wildfire begin moving into interim housing

"This is intended as interim housing, so it鈥檚 not permanent or long term but to allow Jasper residents a safe place to be for the next few years while they rebuild."

Mar 7, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Feds giving Jasper another $2 million for pop-up business village, other wildfire recovery initiatives

The Municipality of Jasper will receive over $1.8 million to establish the pop-up business village and deliver construction related initiatives, while Tourism Jasper will receive $250,000 to enhance and promote visitor experiences.

Mar 6, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

'It's beyond anecdotal': Jasper officials will look into major rent increases post-wildfire

Some Jasper tenants are reportedly facing rent increases of nearly 50 per cent amid a housing crisis exacerbated by the last summer鈥檚 wildfire.

Mar 6, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Op-ed: As wildfire and flood season approaches, extreme weather costs grow clearer

"The Canadian Climate Institute estimates that climate impacts now cost Canada鈥檚 economy $25 billion per year, about half of Canada鈥檚 projected GDP growth."

Mar 6, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Provincial Republican party emerges in Alberta

The Buffalo Party of Alberta has changed its name to the Republican Party of Alberta.

Mar 5, 2025 5:15 PM Read more >

'Buy Alberta' campaign to be led by Ag Minister Sigurdson

The campaign, led by Highwood MLA RJ Sigurdson, is expected to launch in the coming weeks.

Mar 5, 2025 4:24 PM Read more >

Jasper council extends eight term firefighter positions, makes second captain position continuous

"It's critical that we in this time support the recommendations that come from that department to ensure that they're well positioned to continue to provide protection to our community."

Mar 5, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >