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Erin Widmark-Pickle

I’m an emerging journalist reporting on politics, gender, and inequality in Canada. I’m interested in how systems of power shape everyday life and how those impacts are often minimized, hidden, or ignored. My work focuses on bringing those stories into view. I report with a focus on clarity, accountability, and care, as well as aim to make complex issues feel immediate and human.

The Gateway • 8th April 2026

Public attention on the AHS scandal is waning, to the UCP's benefit - The Gateway

As scrutiny of Alberta’s AHS scandal begins to fade, this piece argues that the real winner is the UCP. It interrogates how short public attention spans and shifting news cycles can dilute accountability, ultimately shaping political outcomes in the province.

The Gateway • 7th April 2026

Unpaid and unseen: rural families on the frontlines of care - The Gateway

This article uncovers the realities of unpaid caregiving in rural communities, where families are forced to act as the backbone of a strained healthcare system. By amplifying firsthand experiences, it interrogates how policy failures, geographic isolation, and gendered expectations make this labour both essential and invisible.

The Gateway • 23rd May 2025

U of A professor seeks to transform youth mental health care in Canada - The Gateway

This article profiles Dr. Adam Abba-Aji's leadership in the ACCESS Open Minds initiative, a national program aimed at revolutionizing youth mental health services across Canada. The piece discusses how the initiative has led to measurable improvements in service accessibility and timeliness, emphasizing the importance of destigmatizing mental health care and involving youth in the design of supportive environments.

The Gateway • 28th February 2026

SU Elections 2026: International Students’ Association forum recap - The Gateway

Coverage of a Students’ Union election forum focused on international student concerns, including tuition, representation, and campus safety. Contributed reporting and writing to summarize candidate platforms and key moments from the discussion.

The Gateway • 13th January 2026

Can virtual fencing replace traditional fences in cattle grazing? - The Gateway

Reported on emerging virtual fencing technology and its potential to reshape cattle grazing practices. Covered how the system works, its benefits for producers, and ongoing questions around cost, durability, and adoption.

27th April 2025

From Rumour to Risk_ The Human Cost of HIV_AIDS Conspiracy Theories

The Gateway • 27th February 2023

Will this be Zellers' big break (...again)? - The Gateway

This article reflects the nostalgic significance of Zellers in Canadian culture and explores its potential for success with its 2023 relaunch. It analyzes how nostalgia marketing and modern e-commerce strategies might determine its success.