Jessica Nelson Local Journalism Initiative

Great West Media has received federal government funding through the Local Journalism Initiative to support a reporter to cover climate in Alberta.

Jessica will feature in-depth reporting on where Alberta is at with actions to reduce carbon emissions and generation of less carbon-intensive energy, along with climate issues across the province as they intersect with industry, business, the environment, the economy, communities, and lifestyles.

Jessica Nelson joined the St. Albert Gazette in 2020. She writes about court, crime, politics, health, and more.

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Recent Work by Jessica

Air quality alert for Edmonton area

The poor air quality is due to a stagnant weather pattern which is causing “pollutants to build up near the surface,” according to an Environment Canada alert.

Mar 21, 2023 11:20 AM Read more >

To bring the parka or not to bring the parka: A meteorologist talks spring

“(Spring) is still a time where we do expect heavy snow falls. The sun is gaining strength and so it can feel really warm on some days and then you can get a cold snap come very quickly,” said Kyle Fougere meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Mar 20, 2023 2:22 PM Read more >

Insurance premiums rising for Alberta farmers

Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Nate Horner said insurance premiums will be rising but only by about 22 per cent depending on “where you're at and what you're growing.”

Mar 20, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Alberta Justice Minister talks bail and guns

The Alberta Firearms Act was introduced into the Alberta Legislature on March 7 and passed second reading on March 9.

Mar 17, 2023 1:15 PM Read more >

Insurance premiums rising for Alberta farmers

Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Nate Horner said insurance premiums will be rising but only by about 22 per cent depending on “where you're at and what you're growing.”

Mar 16, 2023 2:28 PM Read more >

Climate action march brings hope to climate anxious youth

A tightknit group of people gathered at Churchill Square in Edmonton on Friday and then made their way to the Alberta Legislature.

Mar 15, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Deliberate planning needed to see women succeed in renewable energy sector

Women are still under-represented in the traditional energy industry in Alberta and there are fears the gender equity gap may be replicated in the renewable energy sector.

Mar 12, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Elk most likely animal to attack in Alberta: report

“(When) we look at studies on why wild animals attack people, we find that the causes are really related to human behaviour and not understanding how to behave in these environments and putting (ourselves) at risk,” said Kim Titchener, president of Bear Safety & More Inc.

Mar 9, 2023 12:42 PM Read more >

Deliberate planning needed to see women succeed in renewable energy sector

“All these new cleantech businesses are so reliant on science, technology, engineering, and math we need to really start even earlier and say, how can we make sure that women and girls are going into the universities and trades with that kind of end goal in mind because at the moment it's a very low representation of women and girls,” Kendall Anderson, Manager of the Pembina Institute’s Energy Transition program

Mar 8, 2023 12:16 PM Read more >

Vinca Bridge funding a 'win' for Industrial Heartland

The bridge, which Plamondon described as a key piece of infrastructure, was built in 1967 and is located on Highway 38 near Redwater. The bridge crosses the North Saskatchewan River connecting Strathcona and Sturgeon Country.

Mar 7, 2023 4:48 PM Read more >