Politics

Fark serves as Jasper’s director of recovery following the devastating wildfire last summer. Prior to Jasper, he was the general manager of municipal infrastructure for the Town of Canmore.

OTTAWA — Canada's 45th general election got underway Sunday, with the leaders vying to become Canada's next prime minister each positioning themselves as best to strengthen Canada's economy and stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump.

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.

Avni Soma, along with Edmonton Strathcona MP Heather McPherson and Sherwood Park MLA Kyle Kasawski, hosted “Winter Party: Warm Hands, Hot Topics.”

Although William Stevenson has been involved in party politics for 30 years, this is the first time that he has stepped out from behind the scenes and into the spotlight.

Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver says all Jasper residents should be able to participate in their local democracy, regardless of circumstance.

A Jasper business owner said losing Minister Boissonnault on the Jasper file was “a critical blow” for the community’s ability to get the ear of the Prime Minister’s office.

The Canmore resident is a scientist and small business owner with a background in health care and over 15 years of experience in the food industry. She currently sits on the National Food Policy Advisory Council and on the board of Alberta Food Matters.

Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault has been tasked by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to lead the federal government's share of the work to rebuild Jasper, Alta.

"Working within my role as Parliamentary Secretary of Rural Health, I have been meeting with Health Advisory Councils all across Alberta, hearing their concerns, gathering information to support future initiatives to enhance best practices in healthcare."