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Jen Henderson is a journalist breaking news in the capital region. She is a staff reporter at the St. Albert Gazette and  covers provincial and federal politics, crime and court. 

Jennifer Henderson
Mayor Nolan Crouse intends to run for Alberta Liberal Party leader
Jan 17

Jan 17 Mayor Nolan Crouse intends to run for Alberta Liberal Party leader

Jennifer Henderson
politics, web, people, feature

“I have always related more to the liberal philosophy over my lifetime and I think that was solidified while I was mayor."

Mayor Crouse announces intentions to run for leader of the Alberta Liberal Party
Jan 17

Jan 17 Mayor Crouse announces intentions to run for leader of the Alberta Liberal Party

Jennifer Henderson
politics

“It’s the challenge of rebuilding the party that at one time governed Alberta and now it has the potential to be rebuilt and reconstructed."

Mayor Crouse will not seek re-election
Jan 5

Jan 5 Mayor Crouse will not seek re-election

Jennifer Henderson
politics

“The community is in good shape. The corporation is in good shape. There is nothing where I feel I have to stay because of unfinished business.”

Gas prices jump with new carbon levy
Jan 4

Jan 4 Gas prices jump with new carbon levy

Jennifer Henderson
politics, local news

On Jan. 1 the carbon levy kicked in raised the price of regular gasoline by 4.5 cents per litre and 5.3 cents per litre for diesel fuel.

Metal detector master finds missing treasures
Dec 31

Dec 31 Metal detector master finds missing treasures

Jennifer Henderson
people, feature

 “If you’ve got a good idea where you’ve lost it and the last place you were at, then most probably you can find it.”

Khan wins all 15 hometown delegates
Dec 21

Dec 21 Khan wins all 15 hometown delegates

Jennifer Henderson
politics

“I’m always just humbled and incredibly grateful for the incredible support I get from St. Albert."

Dec 17
Dec 17 Military members get sexual assault awareness training

Jennifer Henderson
crime

“I refer to it as a combat first aid for sexual trauma."

Dec 14
Dec 14 ASIRT clears Morinville RCMP of wrongdoing in 2015 shooting

Jennifer Henderson
crime

An investigation has cleared the Morinville RCMP of wrongdoing in the May 22, 2015 shooting death of a man near Morinville.

City gets funding to buy four electric buses
Dec 7

Dec 7 City gets funding to buy four electric buses

Jennifer Henderson
local news

The electric buses are the first of their kind in the country and are expected to use less fuel and require less maintenance.

Nov 30
Nov 30 Province aims to curb election spending

Jennifer Henderson
politics

The act would limit individual contributions to $4,000 per person per year.

Nov 23
Nov 23 Kenney's actions queried after three infractions

Jennifer Henderson
politics

Progressive Conservative leadership hopefuls Stephen Khan and Richard Starke are both questioning if Jason Kenney is intentionally trying to make the PC party look bad.

Nov 23
Nov 23 PTSD symptoms got worse while fighting for help

Jennifer Henderson
feature

“I’m all fought out. You just get worn out. It’s a full-time job.”

Waiting three years and eight months for AISH benefits
Nov 23

Nov 23 Waiting three years and eight months for AISH benefits

Jennifer Henderson
feature

Christy Brown has been trying unsucessfully to get on AISH for years

Results are fuzzy after the Spruce Grove-St. Albert delegate selection
Nov 19

Nov 19 Results are fuzzy after the Spruce Grove-St. Albert delegate selection

Jennifer Henderson
politics

The first PC delegate selection meeting in the region ended with more questions than answers Thursday.

Cultivating local cheese culture
Nov 12

Nov 12 Cultivating local cheese culture

Jennifer Henderson
feature

Satisfying a cheesy craving no longer requires a trip to the grocery store. Thanks to the internet and classes with expert hobbyists, it is easier than ever to make cheese in the comfort of your own home.

Auto thefts spike in St. Albert
Nov 12

Nov 12 Auto thefts spike in St. Albert

Jennifer Henderson
crime

Since 2012, the number of stolen vehicles reported to police in the city has increased by 58 per cent.

Renaud not surprised by AISH review
Nov 12

Nov 12 Renaud not surprised by AISH review

Jennifer Henderson
politics

Marie Renaud hopes that the auditor general’s report criticizing the AISH program will help spark change.

Protesters gather to preserve the park space
Nov 9

Nov 9 Protesters gather to preserve the park space

Jennifer Henderson
local news

Dozens of members from the Braeside community gathered on Saturday to protest the rezoning and redistribution of land on Sturgeon Road.

Nov 9
Nov 9 Auditor General report finds flaws in AISH program

Jennifer Henderson
politics

Alberta’s auditor general report has found the aid program for the severely handicapped to be inefficient and difficult to access.

Khan launches leadership campaign
Nov 5

Nov 5 Khan launches leadership campaign

Jennifer Henderson
politics

“The magic of this province has always been that no matter where you’re from, where you pray or who you love, as long as you’re working hard and doing your best you’re one of us.”

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Bylines have appeared in The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, CTV News, St. Albert Gazette, Welland Tribune, North Shore News, Airdrie City View, Cochrane Eagle, Rocky Mountain Outlook, Okotoks Western Wheel and dozens of community newspapers across the country.

 

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