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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

Jasper reporter shares story of packing up and fleeing from wildfire

Jasper reporter shares story of packing up and fleeing from wildfire

This was the second part of the personal account, with more to come. To read the first part, visit: Jasper reporter shares day leading up to heartbreaking evacuation .
Jasper reporter shares day leading up to heartbreaking evacuation

Jasper reporter shares day leading up to heartbreaking evacuation

First hand account tells the of thunder and bug-size ashes falling from the sky before Jasper residents were told to evacuate
Public hearing set as Jasper clean energy program gets spotlight

Public hearing set as Jasper clean energy program gets spotlight

The program is meant to help make it easier for homeowners to afford energy efficiency or green energy initiatives by spreading out the cost over time and possibly through all current and future owners of the residences.
Wildlife groups, NDP critic fire back at province for allowing grizzly bear hunting

Wildlife groups, NDP critic fire back at province for allowing grizzly bear hunting

Critics say that the species still has not recovered enough to warrant a change in the legislation.

Jasper council’s pay to be reviewed before next election

Advertising for the maximum four members of the committee should begin within the next week or two.
'Racquet'-eers ready to show tennis courts some love

'Racquet'-eers ready to show tennis courts some love

During this Thursday's meeting, organizers also hope to sign up 100 members to further demonstrate support for their cause: successfully applying for a provincial grant and convincing the Municipality to bump up its funding schedule.
Parks Canada urges public participation to help get rid of invasive plants

Parks Canada urges public participation to help get rid of invasive plants

This is the one exception to Parks Canada's rule that prohibits people from picking vegetation from inside Jasper National Park.
Conservation group says Alberta government’s Plan for Parks puts recreation before environment

Conservation group says Alberta government’s Plan for Parks puts recreation before environment

More parks is a good idea, says CPAWS.
Grizzly family returns, gate stays down for Lac Beauvert access road

Grizzly family returns, gate stays down for Lac Beauvert access road

There have not been any negative interactions with the bear family yet and Parks Canada says that people can still use the access road to Lac Beauvert by foot or by bicycle.
Fire ban in place for Jasper National Park and Alberta’s Forest Protection Area

Fire ban in place for Jasper National Park and Alberta’s Forest Protection Area

The wildfire situation has been getting worse and worse across the province, leading to multiple fire bans and precautions about future potential fires.
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