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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

'The next logical evolution': New law to help expedite Jasper rebuild

'The next logical evolution': New law to help expedite Jasper rebuild

This law will enable the transfer of land-use planning and development authorities from Parks Canada to the Municipality of Jasper.
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Alberta government plans to attract doctors to rural areas with $16 million bursary program

Alberta government plans to attract doctors to rural areas with $16 million bursary program

The action plan also includes an $800,000 grant program to help establish new Medical First Responder agencies, and a $600,000 grant program for communities with existing emergency medical services stations to recruit and train a local workforce.
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'It's a very rare thing': Did the Jasper wildfire create a tornado?

'It's a very rare thing': Did the Jasper wildfire create a tornado?

"We haven't confirmed yet that there were fire tornadoes that occurred in Jasper, but it's a very strong possibility."
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Hinton getting more doctors but still experiencing ER interruptions

Hinton getting more doctors but still experiencing ER interruptions

"Most people who live in smaller areas recognize that they're a far distance away from specialty care, but they do expect – and should expect – to have good primary care."
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PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire destruction as seen from above

PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire destruction as seen from above

Parks Canada took the Fitzhugh on a helicopter tour of Jasper National Park to get a better sense of the wildfire destruction.
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Jasper applies for $73 million through Alberta's Disaster Recovery Program

Jasper applies for $73 million through Alberta's Disaster Recovery Program

The Municipality of Jasper has submitted an application for $73.14 million in expenditures to the provincial Disaster Recovery Program.
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PHOTOS: Old Fort Point reopens after Jasper fire scorches landscape

PHOTOS: Old Fort Point reopens after Jasper fire scorches landscape

Old Fort Point reopened on Friday (Sept. 28) after the Jasper wildfire scorched the surrounding landscape.
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Service being held to remember destroyed Jasper Anglican Church

Service being held to remember destroyed Jasper Anglican Church

The service will be held just outside the fenced-off property at the corner of Miette Avenue and Geike Street on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m.
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Caribou habitat mostly spared from Jasper wildfire

Caribou habitat mostly spared from Jasper wildfire

Parks Canada says the fire impacted a minimal amount of caribou habitat, but most vegetation at the breeding centre sustained varying levels of damage.
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Jasper fire deals heavy blow to outlying accommodations

Jasper fire deals heavy blow to outlying accommodations

The wildfire caused extensive damage to all four outlying accommodations south of the Jasper townsite and completely destroyed Jasper House Bungalows.
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