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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

PHOTOS: Maligne Road reopens in Jasper National Park

PHOTOS: Maligne Road reopens in Jasper National Park

Maligne Road reopened in Jasper National Park on Friday (Oct. 11) at 8 a.m. The road provides access to attractions such as Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake. Maligne Lookout is open, but Maligne Canyon remains closed for the time being.
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Jasper mayor condemns 'divisive rhetoric' around wildfire

Jasper mayor condemns 'divisive rhetoric' around wildfire

"From my perspective, the current level of discourse is disrespectful to Canadians generally, but it’s actively harmful to Jasper residents who have already suffered so greatly."
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Feds offer $15 million in rent relief for Jasper

Feds offer $15 million in rent relief for Jasper

Federal Minister Randy Boissonnault also announced the reopening of Maligne Road starting 8 a.m. Friday (Oct. 11), and some backcountry sites will be available for booking starting Thursday (Oct. 10).
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Municipality of Jasper begins process to take over land-use authority

Municipality of Jasper begins process to take over land-use authority

This authority is expected to expedite the rebuild following the wildfire and allow for more input from community stakeholders.
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'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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