A worker walks in a neighbourhood in west Jasper, Alta., which was destroyed by wildfire in July 2024, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken

By Canadian Press

PROVINCIAL POLITICS

Alberta government changing election rules to account for displaced Jasper residents

Feb 5, 2025 | 12:05 PM

The Alberta government says it will be amending election rules to ensure displaced residents of Jasper will still be allowed to vote and run in the upcoming municipal election.

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A devastating wildfire last summer uprooted more than 600 families as more than 350 homes, apartments, and businesses were destroyed.

With a municipal election scheduled for the fall, the province said Tuesday it’s looking to ensure residents not living in Jasper as the rebuild continues can still vote and run for office.

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Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver said those looking to vote will have had to have been eligible to vote immediately before the fire and plan on returning to Jasper at some point.

He said it’s critical that local democracy has strong participation, especially after a disaster like the fire last summer.

Alberta’s next municipal elections are set for Oct. 20.