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Peter Shokeir

Peter Shokeir

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

Panel begins reviewing Alberta’s seniors lodge system

Panel begins reviewing Alberta’s seniors lodge system

The Seniors Lodge Program is Alberta’s oldest affordable housing program for seniors and supports 10,850 lodge units in 149 lodges across the province.
Recreation facilities renos on track to finish before end of September

Recreation facilities renos on track to finish before end of September

While the project overall is on track, the Aquatic Centre reopening had to be delayed due to asbestos that was discovered and required removal.
PHOTOS: Spring Dinner draws seniors from Whitecourt

PHOTOS: Spring Dinner draws seniors from Whitecourt

The Jasper Seniors Society hosted its annual Spring Dinner at the Jasper Activity Centre on Monday, April 22, 2024.
Hinton hospital unable to provide obstetrical services over weekend

Hinton hospital unable to provide obstetrical services over weekend

Alberta Health Services says the interruption will last from 7 a.m. Friday, April 19 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 21.
RCMP say ruptured pipeline near Edson not national security incident

RCMP say ruptured pipeline near Edson not national security incident

"The RCMP can confirm that INSET was engaged with the Edson RCMP and industry partners."
UPDATE: Wildfire caused by pipeline rupture now under control

UPDATE: Wildfire caused by pipeline rupture now under control

“An initial ignition of natural gas at the rupture site is now extinguished. We are working to support Alberta Wildfire in their response to contain a secondary fire.”
UPDATE: Wildfire caused by pipeline rupture now under control

UPDATE: Wildfire caused by pipeline rupture now under control

“An initial ignition of natural gas at the rupture site is now extinguished. We are working to support Alberta Wildfire in their response to contain a secondary fire.”
PHOTOS: Mayor presents awards to distinguished residents

PHOTOS: Mayor presents awards to distinguished residents

Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland presented awards to two distinguished residents.
Fire shuts down natural gas pipeline between Hinton and Edson

Fire shuts down natural gas pipeline between Hinton and Edson

The wildfire was about 10 hectares in size and was visible from Highway 40 north and Highway 16. No communities are threatened at this time.
Small wildfire contained near transfer station northeast of Jasper

Small wildfire contained near transfer station northeast of Jasper

"Thanks to early public reporting, Parks Canada fire crews and the Jasper Fire Department were able to respond quickly."
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