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Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

I joined the Fitzhugh as its Ecology and Environment Reporter in July 2022 under Local Journalism Initiative funding provided by News Media Canada.

Before that, I was a reporter at the St. Albert Gazette for 14 years, and its freelance movie critic for four years before that. I could go on...

...and so I will. I previously freelanced with the Edmonton Journal, See Magazine, and the U of A Gateway, and I was the editor at the NAIT Nugget as well. My career started in Grade 6 with an article on citywide track and field games for my elementary school newsletter. Later, I wrote for my high school newspaper, too.

My overall writing experience covers news articles, advertisements, opinion pieces, book/performance/movie reviews, press releases, annual reports, and speeches. This is very little that I haven't written already, and even less that I cannot write. I'm writing this as we speak.

Phone
587-336-6919
Email
[email protected]

Recent Work by Scott

Eco groups say conservation agreements failing Alberta's caribou

Eco groups say conservation agreements failing Alberta's caribou

“Habitat destruction is still occurring. And in fact, in both Alberta and Ontario, caribou are continuing to decline.”
Via Rail plan aims to streamline passenger rail’s place in Canada’s future

Via Rail plan aims to streamline passenger rail’s place in Canada’s future

Via Rail's five-year strategic plan aims to place the Crown Corporation as a best-in-class operator across the continent.
Work continues to restore damaged Berg Lake Trail at Mount Robson

Work continues to restore damaged Berg Lake Trail at Mount Robson

The restoration and repair work involves new bridges and some upgrades to the trail as well as camping and picnic sites.
Indigenous-led program works to prevent caribou deaths on Highway 40

Indigenous-led program works to prevent caribou deaths on Highway 40

Highway 40 is Alberta's deadliest highway for caribou.
Jasper National Park caribou recovery and Indigenous Exhibit moving ahead

Jasper National Park caribou recovery and Indigenous Exhibit moving ahead

Caribou recovery program now more than halfway constructed in Jasper
Jasper National Park using pylons to prevent ‘bear jams’

Jasper National Park using pylons to prevent ‘bear jams’

Stopping on the highway for any non-emergency reason is actually illegal, Parks Canada says.
Alberta’s increased aquatic invasive species fines will be the highest in North America

Alberta’s increased aquatic invasive species fines will be the highest in North America

Fines associated with avoiding boat inspections in Alberta will increase by thousands starting June 20.
Athabasca Falls experiencing partial trail closure for repairs

Athabasca Falls experiencing partial trail closure for repairs

Trail to Athabasca Falls in Jasper National Park will be closed until Sunday. Falls still visible from another area.
Over 100 fruit trees in Jasper replaced to help deter hungry bears

Over 100 fruit trees in Jasper replaced to help deter hungry bears

There have been bears in and around the Jasper townsite for a month.
Book shares best day hikes in Jasper

Book shares best day hikes in Jasper

Visiting Jasper National Park? New book reveals best places to go for a hike.
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