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Five-way race to be the next elected member of the 45th Canadian Parliament for the Yellowhead riding

Five-way race to be the next elected member of the 45th Canadian Parliament for the Yellowhead riding

Five-way race to be the next elected member of the 45th Canadian Parliament for the Yellowhead riding

While the Yellowhead riding is considered safe for the Conservatives, factors such as the new boundaries, tariffs and the Liberal Party's comeback could play a role.

Conservative candidate William Stevenson bails last minute from election forum hosted by Banff and Lake Louise Hospitality Association and the Association for Mountain Parks Protection and Enjoyment at the Banff Centre.

The forum was hosted at the Forest Park Hotel on Tuesday (April 8) by the Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce and moderated by Nadine McIsaac, director of operations for Jasper lodging at Pursuit Collection.

Bayford has worked in oil and gas, specializing in regulatory consulting and operations, and became interested in politics in 2015 following the downturn in the industry and Justin Trudeau’s election.

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.