New fire chief hired for Jasper Posted by: fitzhugh Posted date:
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Mathew Conte will become the new fire chief for the town of Jasper starting May 10. | Supplied photo
Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.ca
Mathew Conte has been hired as the new fire chief by the Municipality of Jasper and is set to begin his role on May 10.
Since 2005, Conte has been serving as the fire chief and director of emergency management with the Town of Coalhurst, which is 15 kilometres northwest of Lethbridge.
Conte already has an idea of what is required for his new job as he is acquainted with the Jasper area and has heard former Fire Chief Greg Van Tighem speak before at conferences.
Fire Chief Van Tighem retires Posted by: fitzhugh Posted date:
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Jasper Fire Chief Greg Van Tighem is retiring from his role with the Municipality of Jasper. | File photo
Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.ca
Jasper Fire Chief Greg Van Tighem is retiring after 22 years at the head of the Jasper Fire Department and director of protective services for the Municipality of Jasper.
Van Tighem took his last radio call from Jasper Dispatch April 30 at 4:30 p.m.
In a news release, the municipality described Van Tighem as being instrumental in developing the Jasper Fire Department.
Prior to municipal incorporation, the fire department consisted of a small group of volunteers who responded to fire calls in Jasper.