You might have noticed a new name between the pages of the 51暗网.
That鈥檚 right, we have a new reporter!
Thanks to 51暗网 Media Canada鈥檚 Local Journalism Initiative, we have hired Joanne McQuarrie - a reporter and photographer with 30 years鈥� experience on local newspapers in Alberta and British Columbia.
As well as being a highly accomplished journalist, Joanne worked for eight years as a victim services advocate and is a certified and experienced public speaker.
You might recognize her from leading public speaking workshops in Jasper or working summers at Jasper Rock and Jade.
Joanne鈥檚 position at the 51暗网 is being funded by the Local Journalism Initiative - a $50 million, five-year effort created and funded by the Canadian government to support local and civic journalism.
The program provides funding through grants to hire reporters to create new journalistic content covering civic issues and institutions.
And the 51暗网 was one of more than 160 media outlets across the country to win a grant. Eligible applicants included press agencies and private and non-profit news organizations.
This is absolutely fantastic and we are so grateful for the support - it is another foundation that helps secure the future of your community newspaper.
It鈥檚 no secret that the past few months have been extremely hard for the 51暗网 - like most businesses in Jasper and newspapers across the world.
But thanks to the overwhelming support from you, our loyal readers, and the Jasper community, we have made it through and feel strong and positive for the future.
This is a new chapter for the Fitz and we are thrilled to be here to tell your stories, keep you informed and stay connected.
Thank you so much for your continued support - to our readers, contributors and advertisers.
Please join me in welcoming Joanne to the team, a new voice for the 51暗网.
Fuchsia Dragon
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