Jason Herring, Calgary Sun

Jason Herring

Calgary Sun

Tempe, AZ, United States

Contact Jason

Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.

Start free trial

Recent:
  • Unknown
Past:
  • Calgary Sun
  • Regina Leader Post
  • Edmonton Journal
  • Edmonton Sun
  • Canoe
  • Toronto Sun
  • TheStarPhoenix.com
  • The Province
  • driving.ca
  • Ottawa Citizen
  • and more…

Past articles by Jason:

Smith boasts record mental health, addictions spending in budget

Alberta's UCP government plans to increase funding to its Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction to $275 million in next week's Budget 2023 → Read More

Calgary weather: Overnight snowstorm leaves traffic snarled, school buses parked

A snowstorm that left Calgary traffic snarled Tuesday morning also led to many schoolchildren in the city without bus service. → Read More

Calgary police seek surveillance footage from Renfrew, Mayland Heights in Judy Maerz homicide

Calgary police said detectives are currently building a timeline of Maerz's final movements before her killing. → Read More

Police probe targeted shooting in southeast Calgary Sunday

Calgary police are investigating a shooting in southeast Calgary Sunday morning that they believe was targeted. → Read More

An 'amazing man': Family mourns Latjor Tuel one year after police shooting

Latjor Tuel's family says they're still seeking answers. ASIRT is investigating the police shooting, but has yet to release its findings. → Read More

Snowfall warning issued as major snow, freezing temperatures forecasted

After a February that's mostly seen temperatures above the seasonal norm, Calgary is set to be hit with a blast of winter this week. → Read More

Coutts blockade key factor behind invocation of Emergencies Act: report

The final report from an inquest into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act last year highlights the Coutts blockade's impact. → Read More

Sask. third most 'active' province for tornadoes in 2022: report

Although the most active provinces were Ontario (43 over land and eight over water) and Quebec (26), Saskatchewan placed in a strong third place with 25. → Read More

UCP to cap post-secondary tuition hikes at two per cent

The province is also planning changes to relax burden from student loan repayment, Alberta's advanced education minister said → Read More

UCP deploy Alberta Sheriffs to downtown Calgary with eye on safety

Twelve Alberta Sheriffs will be deployed to Calgary's downtown through May in a pilot aimed at boosting safety through the city's core. → Read More

Calgary scientist hopes to see more STEM opportunities for Black youth

The machine captures molecules of nitrogen dioxide in the air, then uses light to break them down into a stable output which can be measured → Read More

Alberta to boost student aid, classroom seats for foreign nurses

The funding is the latest in a series of recent moves by the UCP government targeting increased student enrolment in health-care programs. → Read More

Foreign doctors seek solutions to work in Alberta

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta launched a pilot program to fast-track licensing for some international medical graduates. → Read More

Pilot to bring strep, flu, COVID testing to Alberta primary-care clinics

A pilot program looks to build on lessons from COVID testing in bringing point-of-care testing for other illnesses to primary-care clinics. → Read More

September head count shows slight reduction in homelessness

The one-day snapshot in Calgary saw more than 80 volunteers from local social agencies canvass encampments and city streets. → Read More

City council committee set to debate code of conduct changes

One proposed change to the bylaw would allow the integrity commissioner to initiate investigations without a complaint. → Read More

Students petition controversial former MRU prof's U of L speech

University of Lethbridge students and faculty are petitioning to cancel a guest lecture this week by a controversial former MRU professor. → Read More

Alberta contracts out some orthopedic surgeries in effort to cut wait times in Calgary

The deal is the latest in a series of moves by the province to fund more surgeries at private facilities. → Read More

Macleod Trail closed after fatal collision

Article content EMS said paramedics declared one person dead on their arrival at the scene. There were no other reported injuries. Police have closed Macleod Trail between 25 Avenue and 36 Avenue S.E. to investigate the crash. The road is expected to remain closed through most of the morning. More to come. → Read More

Crash on Highway 1 near Gleichen leaves one Calgary woman dead

Article content A 25-year-old Calgary woman was the driver and lone occupant of the passenger vehicle, and was declared dead at the scene. The semi driver was uninjured. Emergency crew including an RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the scene, and the cause remains under investigation. The crash had closed the road into Wednesday afternoon. Gleichen is about 95 kilometres east of Calgary. → Read More