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Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Peter Shokeir is the publisher and editor of the Jasper Fitzhugh. He has written and edited for numerous publications in Alberta.

Phone
780-852-8423
Email
[email protected]

Recent Work by Peter

Jasper lifting state of local emergency, receives 13 EOIs for interim housing

Jasper lifting state of local emergency, receives 13 EOIs for interim housing

"Ending the state of local emergency signals a transition from acute emergency response into stabilization and longer-term recovery efforts."
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Jasper's need for mental health supports expected to increase with time

Jasper's need for mental health supports expected to increase with time

"What we look forward to is post-traumatic growth where even after this most terrible situation, people will come out even stronger, and Jasper will just continue to grow and strengthen."
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Connaught affordable housing project proceeding despite wildfire

Connaught affordable housing project proceeding despite wildfire

"Understanding the impact of the Jasper Wildfire Complex on local housing, stakeholders are committed to the project and recognize the importance of moving it along quickly to address community needs."
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Black bear and cub destroyed after breaking into Jasper house

Black bear and cub destroyed after breaking into Jasper house

The bears had also broken into a yard when people were around, and a storage shed containing food.
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Parks Canada approves Pursuit’s acquisition of Jasper SkyTram

Parks Canada approves Pursuit’s acquisition of Jasper SkyTram

Initially announced in June, the transaction includes a renewable long-term lease with Parks Canada, with nearly 30 years remaining.
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Council learns about rebuild phases, extends relaxation of RV rules

Council learns about rebuild phases, extends relaxation of RV rules

For phase one of the rebuild, leaseholders are asked to talk with their insurer and think about what they would like to build and what they have scope to build.
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PHOTOS: Wildfire destruction along Highway 93A south of Jasper

PHOTOS: Wildfire destruction along Highway 93A south of Jasper

PHOTOS: Wildfire destruction south of Jasper
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Jasper re-entry: Restaurants face uncertainty as they begin to reopen

Jasper re-entry: Restaurants face uncertainty as they begin to reopen

“We’re Jasper, we’re tourism, and if we don't have the tourism, where are we going to be?”
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Registration open for Jasper minor hockey, but no timelines finalized

Registration open for Jasper minor hockey, but no timelines finalized

“We will take it one day at a time and get everyone on the ice as soon as we can.”
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PHOTOS: How fire-generated winds tore apart Wabasso Campground

PHOTOS: How fire-generated winds tore apart Wabasso Campground

PHOTOS: How fire-generated winds tore apart Wabasso Campground
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