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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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[email protected]

Recent Work by Peter

Jasper council gets update on interim housing, rebuild prep

Jasper council gets update on interim housing, rebuild prep

Utility serving is ongoing for the land parcels within the townsite allocated for interim housing.
Jasper ski resort spared from wildfire aiming for Nov. 15 opening

Jasper ski resort spared from wildfire aiming for Nov. 15 opening

Marmot Basin has received around 40 centimetres so far this season, and snowmaking began four days ago.
No sign of Jasper blaze as Alberta’s wildfire season ends

No sign of Jasper blaze as Alberta’s wildfire season ends

While the Jasper fire is classified as under control, Parks Canada won’t be able to declare the blaze extinguished until it can do a final scan at the start of next wildfire season and look at some perimeter areas where deeper fuel pockets are located.
Debris removal in Jasper estimated to last until next spring

Debris removal in Jasper estimated to last until next spring

Officials have noted that mass debris removal was the most cost-effective approach and was previously done in Slave Lake and Fort McMurray.
PHOTOS: Jasper students show off costumes in Halloween Parade

PHOTOS: Jasper students show off costumes in Halloween Parade

PHOTOS: Jasper students show off costumes in Halloween Parade
Jasper land use policy updated to facilitate rebuild, prohibit wood exteriors for new buildings

Jasper land use policy updated to facilitate rebuild, prohibit wood exteriors for new buildings

"The updated development policies will facilitate our community's recovery as well as improve our preparedness for future wildfires and help address housing shortages."
Conservation groups, NDP critical of survey for Alberta’s nature strategy

Conservation groups, NDP critical of survey for Alberta’s nature strategy

More than 150 stakeholders and Indigenous community members recently provided input, and the online survey is open to the public until Nov. 7.
Governor General pays visit to recovering Jasper

Governor General pays visit to recovering Jasper

"I can see the resilience in people’s faces when I was talking to them today – the responders, the first responders, all the people that helped get people together and fed."
Alberta government promises 250 modular homes for Jasper residents displaced by wildfire

Alberta government promises 250 modular homes for Jasper residents displaced by wildfire

“When people have a place to call home, they can better cope with all of life’s pressures and challenges.”
Feds, province pledge $5.5 million toward Jasper's tourism recovery

Feds, province pledge $5.5 million toward Jasper's tourism recovery

The federal government has pledged $3 million, and the Alberta government is contributing $2.5 million.
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