Drew Anderson
@drewanderson.bsky.social
Dad, journalist. Prariries reporter for The Narwhal, knee deep in climate, oil and politics. Contact me securely over Signal here: https://signal.me/#eu/nVe9L2aRp1coMBOKdlERmvXWk8cNubW9f2jLEZ32MXntZ+Wd86ZN17ZyjSMXNNo9
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This is excellent and speaks to a larger problem in media: an outdated sense of “balance” when dealing with a vast system that operates in bad faith, on climate, on rights, on democracy, on honesty itself. lithub.com/maybe-dont-t...
Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
lithub.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
This is excellent and speaks to a larger problem in media: an outdated sense of “balance” when dealing with a vast system that operates in bad faith, on climate, on rights, on democracy, on honesty itself. lithub.com/maybe-dont-t...
The Alberta Energy Regulator touts its rules for preventing financially strained companies from acquiring new licences. So why did MAGA Energy get approval to take over hundreds of sites when it was "in survival mode"? thenarwhal.ca/maga-energy-... #ableg #cdnpoli
Alberta allowed cash-strapped MAGA Energy to acquire 170 wells | The Narwhal
The Alberta Energy Regulator approved MAGA Energy, already in financial distress, to acquire 170 oil and gas wells. Unpaid bills will likely fall on taxpayers
thenarwhal.ca
November 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The Alberta Energy Regulator touts its rules for preventing financially strained companies from acquiring new licences. So why did MAGA Energy get approval to take over hundreds of sites when it was "in survival mode"? thenarwhal.ca/maga-energy-... #ableg #cdnpoli
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According to an email obtained by The Narwhal, MAGA Energy’s revenues had dropped and the company was in “survival mode” when Alberta allowed it to acquire 170 oil wells. Now, the company isn’t paying its bills to landowners and owes taxes to at least one municipality. thenarwhal.ca/maga-energy-...
Alberta allowed cash-strapped MAGA Energy to acquire 170 wells | The Narwhal
The Alberta Energy Regulator approved MAGA Energy, already in financial distress, to acquire 170 oil and gas wells. Unpaid bills will likely fall on taxpayers
thenarwhal.ca
November 6, 2025 at 9:26 PM
According to an email obtained by The Narwhal, MAGA Energy’s revenues had dropped and the company was in “survival mode” when Alberta allowed it to acquire 170 oil wells. Now, the company isn’t paying its bills to landowners and owes taxes to at least one municipality. thenarwhal.ca/maga-energy-...
In one corner of rural Alberta, landowners are increasingly frustrated as oil lease cheques stop coming. But they're also frustrated with the regulator, with government and with a system that uses tax dollars to bail companies out. #ableg #cdnpoli thenarwhal.ca/alberta-land...
Rural Albertans face growing problems with oil and gas wells | The Narwhal
The Alberta government is pushing a new plan to deal with years of regulatory failure. Alberta landowners aren’t convinced
thenarwhal.ca
November 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
In one corner of rural Alberta, landowners are increasingly frustrated as oil lease cheques stop coming. But they're also frustrated with the regulator, with government and with a system that uses tax dollars to bail companies out. #ableg #cdnpoli thenarwhal.ca/alberta-land...
Think electricity in Alberta is too expensive? The grid operator says you should be reasonable. #ableg www.aeso.ca/assets/conte...
www.aeso.ca
October 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Think electricity in Alberta is too expensive? The grid operator says you should be reasonable. #ableg www.aeso.ca/assets/conte...
The Alberta government continues to the follow the Free Alberta Strategy blueprint as it heads into the latest session. More sovereignty, more oil. #ableg. thenarwhal.ca/alberta-thro...
Alberta throne speech pumps up sovereignty and oil | The Narwhal
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith pushes for pipelines in throne speech, and Albertans pay $95 million to a coal company
thenarwhal.ca
October 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Alberta government continues to the follow the Free Alberta Strategy blueprint as it heads into the latest session. More sovereignty, more oil. #ableg. thenarwhal.ca/alberta-thro...
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An Alberta update from @drewanderson.bsky.social: Premier Danielle Smith is still pushing for pipelines and increased fossil fuel production, while a coal company that sued the province for flip-flopping on Rockies mining got a $95 million payout. thenarwhal.ca/alberta-thro...
Alberta throne speech pumps up sovereignty and oil | The Narwhal
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith pushes for pipelines in throne speech, and Albertans pay $95 million to a coal company
thenarwhal.ca
October 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
An Alberta update from @drewanderson.bsky.social: Premier Danielle Smith is still pushing for pipelines and increased fossil fuel production, while a coal company that sued the province for flip-flopping on Rockies mining got a $95 million payout. thenarwhal.ca/alberta-thro...
Writing was such a joy when I didn't know what the hell I was talking about.
October 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Writing was such a joy when I didn't know what the hell I was talking about.
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As we're still grappling with recent changes to municipal elections underway TODAY, the Alberta government announced changes to the NEXT elections.
They are to include a provision that "only those who truly care and are serious about representing a community or riding are allowed on the ballot."
They are to include a provision that "only those who truly care and are serious about representing a community or riding are allowed on the ballot."
Braid: UCP will decide who can run for office next time; only the "serious" allowed
UCP plans new rules to limit who can run in provincial and civic elections. There's a bill coming soon.
calgaryherald.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:13 AM
As we're still grappling with recent changes to municipal elections underway TODAY, the Alberta government announced changes to the NEXT elections.
They are to include a provision that "only those who truly care and are serious about representing a community or riding are allowed on the ballot."
They are to include a provision that "only those who truly care and are serious about representing a community or riding are allowed on the ballot."
Last night, @davidmoscrop.com told a crowd his work made him grind his teeth to nub/lamented the cost of mouth guards. I could only laugh, thinking about my own guard. Today, two colleagues asked about coverage for mouth guards. At least dentists are benefitting from the collapse of civilization.
October 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Last night, @davidmoscrop.com told a crowd his work made him grind his teeth to nub/lamented the cost of mouth guards. I could only laugh, thinking about my own guard. Today, two colleagues asked about coverage for mouth guards. At least dentists are benefitting from the collapse of civilization.
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Not interviewed by Judge Wyant in a report that’s supposed to probe political interference into AHS
-Health Minister Lagrange
-her chief of staff
-anyone on political side other than Marshall Smith, who left premier’s office last fall
-Health Minister Lagrange
-her chief of staff
-anyone on political side other than Marshall Smith, who left premier’s office last fall
The report commissioned by the Alberta government into allegations of corruption in the health system is out and everyone should read the caveats spelled out by the retired judge at the outset to understand what's in there, and more importantly, what's not. #ableg
open.alberta.ca/dataset/35ee...
open.alberta.ca/dataset/35ee...
open.alberta.ca
October 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Not interviewed by Judge Wyant in a report that’s supposed to probe political interference into AHS
-Health Minister Lagrange
-her chief of staff
-anyone on political side other than Marshall Smith, who left premier’s office last fall
-Health Minister Lagrange
-her chief of staff
-anyone on political side other than Marshall Smith, who left premier’s office last fall
The report commissioned by the Alberta government into allegations of corruption in the health system is out and everyone should read the caveats spelled out by the retired judge at the outset to understand what's in there, and more importantly, what's not. #ableg
open.alberta.ca/dataset/35ee...
open.alberta.ca/dataset/35ee...
open.alberta.ca
October 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The report commissioned by the Alberta government into allegations of corruption in the health system is out and everyone should read the caveats spelled out by the retired judge at the outset to understand what's in there, and more importantly, what's not. #ableg
open.alberta.ca/dataset/35ee...
open.alberta.ca/dataset/35ee...
Great work by @brettmckay.bsky.social, slogging through registry docs (respect) to track political donations in Edmonton. theijf.org/developers-u...
Developers used networks of companies to funnel money to Edmonton council candidates
Analysis of corporate records shows connections between several companies funding local political campaigns
theijf.org
October 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Great work by @brettmckay.bsky.social, slogging through registry docs (respect) to track political donations in Edmonton. theijf.org/developers-u...
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📣 Job alert! 📣
The Narwhal is offering a one-year fellowship for an Indigenous journalist in B.C., in collaboration with the Indigenous Journalists Association and IndigiNews. See the post for more details — applications are due Nov. 2. Spread the word!
thenarwhal.bamboohr.com/careers/40?s...
The Narwhal is offering a one-year fellowship for an Indigenous journalist in B.C., in collaboration with the Indigenous Journalists Association and IndigiNews. See the post for more details — applications are due Nov. 2. Spread the word!
thenarwhal.bamboohr.com/careers/40?s...
October 17, 2025 at 12:03 AM
📣 Job alert! 📣
The Narwhal is offering a one-year fellowship for an Indigenous journalist in B.C., in collaboration with the Indigenous Journalists Association and IndigiNews. See the post for more details — applications are due Nov. 2. Spread the word!
thenarwhal.bamboohr.com/careers/40?s...
The Narwhal is offering a one-year fellowship for an Indigenous journalist in B.C., in collaboration with the Indigenous Journalists Association and IndigiNews. See the post for more details — applications are due Nov. 2. Spread the word!
thenarwhal.bamboohr.com/careers/40?s...
I am making misssssssschief. 😈
October 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I am making misssssssschief. 😈
A report commissioned by Alberta's electric system operator shows big investors' faith in the province as a stable and predictable place to invest "has been significantly undermined in recent years." That's especially true when it comes to renewables. #ableg #cdnpoli
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‘Alberta is disincentivizing renewables’: report | The Narwhal
Confidence in Alberta’s energy market has been undermined by the ‘sheer volume and pace of regulatory and policy changes,’ major financial backers say
thenarwhal.ca
October 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
A report commissioned by Alberta's electric system operator shows big investors' faith in the province as a stable and predictable place to invest "has been significantly undermined in recent years." That's especially true when it comes to renewables. #ableg #cdnpoli
thenarwhal.ca/restructured...
thenarwhal.ca/restructured...
It has happened. A potential
source said I should first ask Chat GPT questions so we weren’t “starting from zero.” Which ignores years of my in depth reporting on a complex subject, and also it’s a complex subject, and also what the fuck? No.
source said I should first ask Chat GPT questions so we weren’t “starting from zero.” Which ignores years of my in depth reporting on a complex subject, and also it’s a complex subject, and also what the fuck? No.
September 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
It has happened. A potential
source said I should first ask Chat GPT questions so we weren’t “starting from zero.” Which ignores years of my in depth reporting on a complex subject, and also it’s a complex subject, and also what the fuck? No.
source said I should first ask Chat GPT questions so we weren’t “starting from zero.” Which ignores years of my in depth reporting on a complex subject, and also it’s a complex subject, and also what the fuck? No.
Alberta's new electricity market is a further blow to renewables and could increase power bills. All of the uncertainty created by the government and the new market reforms have also put a chill on investment. We break it down. thenarwhal.ca/alberta-rest... #ableg #cdnpoli
Alberta’s new plan for electricity, explained | The Narwhal
The plan for a restructured energy market in Alberta could mean higher electricity rates, fewer renewables and less investment, insiders say
thenarwhal.ca
September 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Alberta's new electricity market is a further blow to renewables and could increase power bills. All of the uncertainty created by the government and the new market reforms have also put a chill on investment. We break it down. thenarwhal.ca/alberta-rest... #ableg #cdnpoli
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Alberta’s electricity grid is complicated. So are plans to overhaul it.
@drewanderson.bsky.social spoke to experts and insiders, many of whom spoke off the record, to parse through the details of Alberta's new electricity plan. Here's what you need to know
thenarwhal.ca/alberta-rest...
@drewanderson.bsky.social spoke to experts and insiders, many of whom spoke off the record, to parse through the details of Alberta's new electricity plan. Here's what you need to know
thenarwhal.ca/alberta-rest...
Alberta’s new plan for electricity, explained | The Narwhal
The plan for a restructured energy market in Alberta could mean higher electricity rates, fewer renewables and less investment, insiders say
thenarwhal.ca
September 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Alberta’s electricity grid is complicated. So are plans to overhaul it.
@drewanderson.bsky.social spoke to experts and insiders, many of whom spoke off the record, to parse through the details of Alberta's new electricity plan. Here's what you need to know
thenarwhal.ca/alberta-rest...
@drewanderson.bsky.social spoke to experts and insiders, many of whom spoke off the record, to parse through the details of Alberta's new electricity plan. Here's what you need to know
thenarwhal.ca/alberta-rest...
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At the risk of staying the obvious ... If you sign this, you are in no way a journalist.
The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.
Defense Secretary Hegseth requires new 'pledge' for reporters at the Pentagon
The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.
www.npr.org
September 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
At the risk of staying the obvious ... If you sign this, you are in no way a journalist.
Alberta planning to use the notwithstanding clause. Some solid sleuthing by @reportrix.bsky.social #ableg #cdnpoli
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Alberta looks to use notwithstanding clause on its 3 transgender laws: memo | CBC News
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office has directed officials to invoke the Charter's notwithstanding clause in amending three laws that affect transgender people, says a leaked government memo obtai...
www.cbc.ca
September 19, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Alberta planning to use the notwithstanding clause. Some solid sleuthing by @reportrix.bsky.social #ableg #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Between the purge of late night comedians, Trump allies buying up TV networks, Hollywood studios and social media platforms, and news organizations getting slapped with multi-billion dollar lawsuits, there is a full-court press to dismantle the information systems propping up American democracy
ABC Suspends ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ “Indefinitely” Over Charlie Kirk Comments
The network’s decision comes after affiliate group Nexstar said it would pull the late-night show, and the chairman of the FCC suggested he might take action against ABC.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
September 17, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Between the purge of late night comedians, Trump allies buying up TV networks, Hollywood studios and social media platforms, and news organizations getting slapped with multi-billion dollar lawsuits, there is a full-court press to dismantle the information systems propping up American democracy
Rumours aplenty (and an NDP press release) that the UCP is going to announce major changes to Alberta's industrial carbon price. Will they kill it? Or reform? Here's our piece looking at their plans earlier this year. #ableg #cdnpoli thenarwhal.ca/alberta-indu...
Alberta considering killing its industrial carbon tax: email | The Narwhal
An industry association email obtained by The Narwhal lays out the plans it says the government presented to scrap or dramatically diminish its carbon price plan
thenarwhal.ca
September 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Rumours aplenty (and an NDP press release) that the UCP is going to announce major changes to Alberta's industrial carbon price. Will they kill it? Or reform? Here's our piece looking at their plans earlier this year. #ableg #cdnpoli thenarwhal.ca/alberta-indu...