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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

Feds plan to give Jasper planning and development authority to help with rebuild

Feds plan to give Jasper planning and development authority to help with rebuild

"By enabling the transfer of planning and development authorities to the municipality, it will make it possible to give the town of Jasper and businesses and residents more say to shape the future of the town."
Jasper council cancelling taxes for uninhabitable properties, subject to provincial funding

Jasper council cancelling taxes for uninhabitable properties, subject to provincial funding

Along with approving the conditional tax relief, council also requested the Government of Alberta provide funding to offset losses in core municipal revenue from 2024 to 2027.
Team Rubicon sifts through over 200 wildfire-damaged Jasper properties

Team Rubicon sifts through over 200 wildfire-damaged Jasper properties

Team Rubicon has been sifting through the rubble and ash in hopes of recovering items that have importance or sentimental value, including wedding rings and family heirlooms.
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."
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."
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.
PHOTOS: Wildfire destruction along Highway 93A south of Jasper

PHOTOS: Wildfire destruction along Highway 93A south of Jasper

PHOTOS: Wildfire destruction south of Jasper
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?”
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
Indigenous elders lodge slated to open near Grande Cache next year

Indigenous elders lodge slated to open near Grande Cache next year

The $14-million project is expected to be completed in January 2025, although it will take another month afterward before the lodge can house residents.
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