Profile for 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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Recent Work by Peter

Jasper’s living wage skyrockets to $31.40 per hour

The Alberta Living Wage Network calculates Jasper’s living wage has increased from $24.90 per hour in 2023 to $31.40 per hour in 2024. This is the highest living wage ranked in this year’s report.

Dec 2, 2024 7:35 PM Read more >

Jasper family wins tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

"After such a challenging year for families like the Beckmanns in Jasper, we wanted to provide them with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Dec 2, 2024 4:19 PM Read more >

Calendar featuring firefighters amid Jasper wildfire aftermath to support local crisis response

The Crisis Team Jasper Society is launching a 2025 fundraising calendar featuring firefighters amid the landscape following the recent wildfires.

Dec 1, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

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.

Nov 18, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

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.

Nov 15, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

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."

Nov 15, 2024 8:14 AM Read more >

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

Library, museum, public art all looking for support from Jasper council while picking up the pieces from wildfire.

Nov 15, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >

Jasper council gets update on interim housing, rebuild prep

Utility serving is ongoing for the land parcels within the townsite allocated for interim housing.

Nov 6, 2024 6:15 PM Read more >

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.

Nov 5, 2024 7:47 AM Read more >

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.

Nov 1, 2024 1:27 PM Read more >

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