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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.

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780-852-8423
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Recent Work by Peter

Jasper council postpones electric bus procurement, will entertain other zero-emission options

Jasper council postpones electric bus procurement, will entertain other zero-emission options

"We did apply for something specific, but if there are new technologies that meet the same intent or different ways of meeting the same intent, that would be fine."
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Jasper leaseholders will be asked to make decision about debris cleanup

Jasper leaseholders will be asked to make decision about debris cleanup

"The primary intent is to ensure that the leaseholder is properly assigned as prime contractor and either directly themselves or through their chosen contractor."
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Jasper Community Team Society raises $1.7 million for wildfire relief

Jasper Community Team Society raises $1.7 million for wildfire relief

To date, the society has released $160,000 to support individuals and families in areas such as connecting children and youth to activities, overcoming barriers to mental health and covering basic needs.
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PHOTOS: Whistlers Campground undergoing restoration following Jasper wildfire

PHOTOS: Whistlers Campground undergoing restoration following Jasper wildfire

Parks Canada is working to clear out damaged trees as well as replace and repair infrastructure in Jasper campgrounds such as Whistlers ahead of the 2025 summer season.
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Parks Canada preparing Jasper campgrounds for next summer

Parks Canada preparing Jasper campgrounds for next summer

Major frontcountry campgrounds reopening include Whistlers, Miette and several self-registration sites. Wapiti Campground will operate at reduced capacity, while Wabasso and Whirlpool group campgrounds will remain closed for ongoing restoration.
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Hinton council hears out proposed changes to renumeration

Hinton council hears out proposed changes to renumeration

The Council Remuneration Committee recommended that comparator municipalities have a population between 8,000 and 12,000 with an average assessment base ranging between 80 and 120 per cent of Hinton’s assessment base.
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Federal grants to assist Jasper small businesses with wildfire recovery

Federal grants to assist Jasper small businesses with wildfire recovery

"This is going to offset lost revenues during the summer season when many businesses were at their busiest."
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Jasper considers holding off on procuring electric buses

Jasper considers holding off on procuring electric buses

An initial RFP for three battery-electric buses was issued on July 11 with a closing date of Aug. 16. The budgeted amount for the purchase is $2.25 million with the federal grant covering $1.8 million.
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Jasper groups describe post-wildfire struggles in funding requests to council

Jasper groups describe post-wildfire struggles in funding requests to council

Requests were generally modest and similar to last year’s funding amounts in recognition of the municipality’s strained finances following the wildfire.
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PHOTOS: Jasper honours fallen on Remembrance Day

PHOTOS: Jasper honours fallen on Remembrance Day

Jasper residents honoured those who gave their lives to serve their country during a Remembrance Day ceremony. Afterward, a drum line entertained a crowd at the Jasper Royal Canadian Legion Branch 31 "The Stand Easy."
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