https://erinwidmarkpickle.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Erin Widmark-PickleenWed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://thegatewayonline.ca/2026/04/public-attention-on-the-ahs-scandal-is-waning-to-the-ucps-benefit/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.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://thegatewayonline.ca/2026/04/public-attention-on-the-ahs-scandal-is-waning-to-the-ucps-benefit/https://thegatewayonline.ca/2026/04/unpaid-and-unseen-rural-families-on-the-frontlines-of-care/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.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://thegatewayonline.ca/2026/04/unpaid-and-unseen-rural-families-on-the-frontlines-of-care/https://thegatewayonline.ca/2026/02/su-elections-2026-international-students-association-forum-recap/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.Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://thegatewayonline.ca/2026/02/su-elections-2026-international-students-association-forum-recap/https://thegatewayonline.ca/2026/01/can-virtual-fencing-replace-traditional-fences-in-cattle-grazing/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.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://thegatewayonline.ca/2026/01/can-virtual-fencing-replace-traditional-fences-in-cattle-grazing/https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/451843/uploads/b8047517-590d-4393-a13e-0d8b7621beff.pdfThu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/451843/uploads/b8047517-590d-4393-a13e-0d8b7621beff.pdfhttps://thegatewayonline.ca/2025/05/u-of-a-professor-seeks-to-transform-youth-mental-health-care-in-canada/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.Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://thegatewayonline.ca/2025/05/u-of-a-professor-seeks-to-transform-youth-mental-health-care-in-canada/https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/451843/uploads/7efa9849-d679-4f0f-a4fd-7971963396c6.pdfIn this essay, I explore why conspiracies about HIV/AIDS, even though disproven, continue to thrive. I investigate how both historical examples and modern psychology research drive belief in these dangerous myths, particularly within Black and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Through a mix of research and analysis, I aim to highlight the real-world damage misinformation causes, especially in the fight to promote life-saving treatments, like PrEP.Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/451843/uploads/7efa9849-d679-4f0f-a4fd-7971963396c6.pdfhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/451843/uploads/6579c14b-7cd8-414b-9755-89a5a62aa1c0.pdfSun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/451843/uploads/6579c14b-7cd8-414b-9755-89a5a62aa1c0.pdfhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/451843/uploads/12fe12a8-f8a8-4140-a6ce-7ba5037e3611.pdfSun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/451843/uploads/12fe12a8-f8a8-4140-a6ce-7ba5037e3611.pdfhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/451843/uploads/f73a92ae-e14c-478a-90c7-0ad12229f77c.pdfSun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/451843/uploads/f73a92ae-e14c-478a-90c7-0ad12229f77c.pdfhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/451843/uploads/ceeac715-a4a6-4a0c-b952-a7d1868b0c78.pdfSun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/451843/uploads/ceeac715-a4a6-4a0c-b952-a7d1868b0c78.pdfhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/451843/uploads/74ae0e3a-89d3-4baf-8ade-841d96468f64.pdfSun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/451843/uploads/74ae0e3a-89d3-4baf-8ade-841d96468f64.pdfhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/451843/uploads/f843228f-907a-4ceb-ae2b-21fe5b828024.pdfSun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/451843/uploads/f843228f-907a-4ceb-ae2b-21fe5b828024.pdfhttps://thegatewayonline.ca/2024/10/winnipeg-based-band-the-prairie-joggers-release-their-debut-album/A profile on the Winnipeg-based folk rock duo The Prairie Joggers and their debut album Weight of it. The piece highlights the band's collaborative songwriting process, emotionally reflective themes, and their DIY recording approach, while also exploring how their music offers both personal resonance and a sense of escapism to listeners.Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://thegatewayonline.ca/2024/10/winnipeg-based-band-the-prairie-joggers-release-their-debut-album/https://thegatewayonline.ca/2024/01/singer-songwriter-nuela-charles-receives-15000-edmonton-arts-award/This feature on JUNO-nominated artist, Nuela Charles, celebrates her achievements, and the importance of supporting local talent through initiatives like the Edmonton Arts Trust Fund. It explores how Charles' multicultural background, evolving musical style, and connection to community shape her work.Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://thegatewayonline.ca/2024/01/singer-songwriter-nuela-charles-receives-15000-edmonton-arts-award/https://thegatewayonline.ca/2024/01/singer-songwriter-nuela-charles-receives-15000-edmonton-arts-award/Highlighting singer-songwriter Nuela Charles' receipt of a $15,000 Edmonton Arts Trust Fund award, this article explores how Charles' multicultural background, evolving musical style, and connection to community shape her work. This piece also discusses the challenges of building an arts career in Edmonton, and how local support like the EATF help artists thrive in the city.Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://thegatewayonline.ca/2024/01/singer-songwriter-nuela-charles-receives-15000-edmonton-arts-award/https://thegatewayonline.ca/2023/10/retro-on-retro-scream-1996/A retrospective review of Wes Craven's Scream (1996), this article explores how the film redefined horror through genre subversion, shock casting choices, and lasting character relationships.Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://thegatewayonline.ca/2023/10/retro-on-retro-scream-1996/https://thegatewayonline.ca/2023/02/will-this-be-zellers-big-break-again/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.Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://thegatewayonline.ca/2023/02/will-this-be-zellers-big-break-again/https://thegatewayonline.ca/2023/02/will-this-be-zellers-big-break-again/The nostalgic significance of Zellers in Canadian culture and its potential for success with its 2023 relaunch is explored in this article. Blended with personal memories with a marketing analysis, it considers how nostalgia and online convenience could shape the brand's comeback. It also explores the challenges Zellers will face competing against other major retailers like Walmart.Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://thegatewayonline.ca/2023/02/will-this-be-zellers-big-break-again/https://thegatewayonline.ca/2022/11/banoo-zans-poetry-book-letters-to-my-father-a-new-perspective-on-grief/This article offers a thoughtful review of Bänoo Zan’s poetry collection, Letters to My Father, exploring how Zan transforms personal grief into powerful poetry. This article discusses Zan's use of figurative language, vulnerability, and emotional honesty to navigate loss, regret, and the complexity of the father-daughter relationship. The piece highlights the universal resonance of mourning and showcases how poetry can create a new perspective on grief for readers.Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://thegatewayonline.ca/2022/11/banoo-zans-poetry-book-letters-to-my-father-a-new-perspective-on-grief/