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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
St. Albert dog rescue video goes viral
Apr 12

Apr 12 St. Albert dog rescue video goes viral

Jennifer Henderson
human interest

“I think honestly a lot of people would do the same thing and I’m sure if he could, Cosmo would do the same for me. I’m not gonna let him go down without a fight."

Father of drowned toddler pleads guilty to lesser charge
Apr 12

Apr 12 Father of drowned toddler pleads guilty to lesser charge

Jennifer Henderson
court

Judge L. Nemirsky accepted the guilty plea of the lesser charge and said that the couple had “absolutely suffered greatly” from the loss of their child

Citizens concerned after moose shot in St. Albert
Apr 1

Apr 1 Citizens concerned after moose shot in St. Albert

Jennifer Henderson
local news

Some witnesses have questioned the need for the moose to be killed, and challenged the official report of events.

Modest economic recovery predicted in budget
Mar 16

Mar 16 Modest economic recovery predicted in budget

Jennifer Henderson
politics

“We are not out of the woods yet, far from it. But there are hopeful economic signs, what I refer to as green shoots.”

Missing dog found after four years
Mar 15

Mar 15 Missing dog found after four years

Jennifer Henderson
human interest

“Where she went in these last four years, I have no idea, but she’s here now."

Wynn’s Law passes second reading
Mar 11

Mar 11 Wynn’s Law passes second reading

Jennifer Henderson
politics

“I don’t know the last time that there has been an opposition bill that was opposed by a majority government that passed the house.”

Committee hears about the challenges of rural representation
Mar 8

Mar 8 Committee hears about the challenges of rural representation

Jennifer Henderson
politics

Rural constituents don’t want their ridings to get any larger. That’s the message The Electoral Boundaries Commission heard during a public hearing in Westlock.

Couple warn of dangers of aluminum wiring
Mar 8

Mar 8 Couple warn of dangers of aluminum wiring

Jennifer Henderson
saftey

A local couple wants to warn the public about the potential fire hazards posed by aluminum electrical wiring.

Impaired driver sentenced to 8 years
Feb 20

Feb 20 Impaired driver sentenced to 8 years

Jennifer Henderson
court

“I believe this is one of the saddest cases I’ve dealt with."

Push scooters are the newest extreme sport
Feb 20

Feb 20 Push scooters are the newest extreme sport

Jennifer Henderson
feature

The popularity of scooter riding is exploding and St. Albert is at the epicentre of the action, thanks to local scooter shop Wheelz.

Wynn's death inspires changes to provincial bail system
Feb 15

Feb 15 Wynn's death inspires changes to provincial bail system

Jennifer Henderson
court

Alberta’s chief justice has ruled police officers do not have the authority to act on behalf of the Crown in bail hearings.

Florists arrange bouquets for Valentine's Day
Feb 11

Feb 11 Florists arrange bouquets for Valentine's Day

Jennifer Henderson
feature

Monday and Tuesday will be the busiest days of the year for local florists

MLA Renaud hosts first telephone town hall
Feb 4

Feb 4 MLA Renaud hosts first telephone town hall

Jennifer Henderson
politics

On Thursday night, Renaud spoke to about 3,770 constituents and listened to their concerns on topics ranging from jobs and the economy to access for people with disabilities.

Braving the cold for camping
Feb 4

Feb 4 Braving the cold for camping

Jennifer Henderson
feature

“It’s nice because you don’t sweat and there are no insects. It’s just you and nature.”

Mission Fun and Games thrives online
Feb 4

Feb 4 Mission Fun and Games thrives online

Jennifer Henderson
feature

The game store is an online shopping success story

Khan quits PC race
Jan 28

Jan 28 Khan quits PC race

Jennifer Henderson
politics

“It’s really about this vacuum of discussion and ideas. It’s become a race about all these antics and this destructive circus.”

Parents and faculty get a lesson in mental health
Jan 25

Jan 25 Parents and faculty get a lesson in mental health

Jennifer Henderson
local news

“He made a very strong point that in society we are immensely confusing the phenomenon of toxic stress with positive stress."

The March on Washington is coming to Edmonton
Jan 21

Jan 21 The March on Washington is coming to Edmonton

Jennifer Henderson
people

“The purpose of this protest is really just taking a stand in support of women’s rights regardless of race, religious relation, political affiliation or sexual orientation."

Animal abuse charges laid in Sturgeon County
Jan 18

Jan 18 Animal abuse charges laid in Sturgeon County

Jennifer Henderson
crime

An Edmonton man has been charged with multiple offences involving animal cruelty after a dead dog and nine medically distressed dogs were found on his property in Sturgeon County.

Alberta Liberal Party leadership race launches
Jan 18

Jan 18 Alberta Liberal Party leadership race launches

Jennifer Henderson
politics

“The priority is to start rebuilding our constituency association, the grassroots that everybody always talks about, and getting prepared to have 87 candidates in the next general election."

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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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