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Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Recent Work by Brett
Timeline of how lobbyists with ties to UCP pushed coal policy rewrite
The coal industry hired at least 14 government insiders to lobby for favourable policy changes, records show.
Jan 27, 2025 1:19 PM
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Climate risk score for Canadian real estate in works
Although data exists to forecast future risk to a home from wildfire, flood, and other increasingly common extreme weather, it is not readily available in Canadian real estate.
Jan 23, 2025 5:30 PM
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Alberta storms caused record insurance losses in 2024
Extreme weather events caused a record breaking $8 billion in insured losses in 2024, with the Jasper wildfires and Calgary hailstorm contributing nearly half of all insured damage in Canada.
Jan 16, 2025 1:45 PM
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'Degraded and helpless': Spike in reported abuse in Alberta's continuing care homes
In 2023-24, The Protection for Persons in Care (PPC) program investigated hundreds of reports of abuse. According to its annual report, investigators determined 157 of these allegations were founded — three times more than the previous year.
Jan 15, 2025 8:22 AM
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Strip mining to be allowed under Alberta's new coal rules
Alberta’s modernized coal rules will permit strip mining and other surface mining techniques in the Rockies and foothills.
Jan 14, 2025 2:50 PM
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Size and number of tailings spills underreported by AER: study
Researcher says Alberta's energy regulator is failing gather environmental data, conduct on-site inspections, and protect ecosystems from harm.
Jan 10, 2025 10:45 AM
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Staff cuts at Alberta’s Family Supports for Children with Disabilities worry parents
Parents of children with disabilities are concerned that staff cuts within a provincial support program will make it harder for families to access the services they need.
Jan 7, 2025 3:14 PM
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What are Alberta’s ‘contractual’ obligations to coal companies?
The Government of Alberta says it has an obligation to some coal companies to allow open-pit mining, but these "contractual relationships" aren't quite formal contracts.
Jan 5, 2025 2:15 PM
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Declining volunteers increasing risk to rural municipalities
Plummeting numbers of volunteers threaten the sustainability of rural communities.
Jan 5, 2025 8:15 AM
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Sundre Palliative Care Association volunteers help with end-of life care amidst rural shortage
Sundre is one of many towns without a dedicated hospice or palliative care bed in rural Alberta.
Dec 30, 2024 8:10 AM
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