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Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Recent Work by Brett
Alberta’s homicide rate fell in 2023
Alberta recorded a modest decline in homicides with 115 reported in 2023, down from 119 in 2022.
Dec 17, 2024 1:15 PM
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Over 300 COVID outbreaks hit Alberta acute care facilities last year
During these outbreaks, 2,352 patients and 660 health care workers tested positive for COVID.
Dec 15, 2024 9:05 AM
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'Like a jail': A disability can make rural Alberta unliveable
Fifty-nine per cent of Albertans with disabilities reported barriers to accessibility in public spaces, according to Statistics Canada.
Dec 10, 2024 1:58 PM
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Bill fast-tracking resort development sets 'problematic’ precedent, critics say
Dec 7, 2024 10:05 AM
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Registries collected $2.4 M in fees from GoA portal in 2023
Government of Alberta data shows 198,688 passenger vehicle renewals were processed through its website in 2023.
Nov 26, 2024 5:30 PM
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The story of Alberta's rural long COVID program that never was
Tools for remotely assessing fatigue and breathlessness were designed, developed, and then shelved before clinical implementation.
Nov 25, 2024 7:28 AM
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Alberta pro-coal citizens group hid role of lobbyist, strategist on campaign
A citizens’ group campaigning in favour of a contentious Southern Alberta coal mine project in the Crowsnest Pass area has undisclosed connection to lobby group.
Nov 20, 2024 12:45 PM
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Sexual health content missing after AHS social media restructuring
When Alberta Health Services deleted its social media accounts used to share sexual health information in March, it promised the same content would continue to be published on remaining social media channels. A review of AHS social media shows the health agency hasn’t kept this commitment.
Nov 18, 2024 1:15 PM
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iGaming and ads led to more problem gambling in Ontario. Should Alberta expect the same?
There is a clear association between the expansion of online gambling, gambling advertising, and the number of people seeking help for problem gambling in Ontario, according to a new study.
Nov 17, 2024 7:15 AM
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Increase funding or expect infrastructure failure, Alberta municipalities tell province
The roads, bridges, water pipes and sewers lines that connect rural Alberta are in jeopardy without more funding says report.
Nov 8, 2024 1:15 PM
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