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Drew Anderson

@drewanderson.bsky.social
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Dad, journalist. Senior Prairies Reporter for The Narwhal, knee deep in climate, oil and politics. Contact me securely over Signal here: DAnderson.78 thenarwhal.ca/author/drew-anderson

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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Chatting AI data centres on CBC News Network. From gas demand to turbine shortages to water, noise and pollution. www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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AI panel explores recent data centers projects planned across Canada
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 05/10/2026
The Pacific Link pipeline moved another step forward last week, marking an expensive truce between Canada and Alberta, @drewanderson.bsky.social writes. Despite the two governments agreeing it would be financed by the private sector, taxpayers were always going to foot the bill.
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Carney’s expensive Alberta truce: the Pacific Link pipeline
Canadians were always going to foot the bill for the pipeline to the West Coast — despite an agreement requiring private capital to cover it
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
You! Give us money! We're good.
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Haha. Oh man. I bet Weird Al could save us somehow if he could just get into the inner circle.
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 17/09/2026
A leaked document has made a big splash in Alberta, but the full details have not been made public — until now. The document lays out plans to overhaul Alberta’s natural gas pipelines in an effort boost oil and gas and support new AI data centres, via @drewanderson.bsky.social.
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Read the leaked plan to boost data centres, oil and gas in Alberta | The Narwhal
The document proposes dramatic changes to Alberta’s natural gas pipelines as part of a plan to boost oil and gas production and support new AI data centres
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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
“Government black magic at play here” The Narwhal's @drewanderson.bsky.social chats on alleged leaked document showing Alberta’s plans to pave the way for AI data centres & more oil prod He adds the doc suggests the cost of generating power could increase by 25% podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Reaction to our scoop this morning on potential government plans to take control over natural gas pipelines in Alberta. With acknowledgement from the Alberta government. #abpoli thenarwhal.ca/alberta-oppo...
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Alberta’s alleged push for more AI data centres, oil and gas, sparks outrage | The Narwhal
‘For her foreign billionaire friends’: Opposition leader accuses Danielle Smith of possibly raising energy bills for AI data centres. Here’s a peek at the leaked doc he’s talking about
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 12/09/2026
A leaked document obtained by @drewanderson.bsky.social has led to political backlash in Alberta over moves the doc says could raise electricity and gas prices. It's all to spur data centre and oil & gas growth. Read more, and see excerpts from the document, here: thenarwhal.ca/alberta-oppo...
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Alberta’s alleged push for more AI data centres, oil and gas, sparks outrage | The Narwhal
‘For her foreign billionaire friends’: Opposition leader accuses Danielle Smith of possibly raising energy bills for AI data centres. Here’s a peek at the leaked doc he’s talking about
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Weirdly, Drew was at Luke's just last night.
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
According to a leaked document, the government of Alberta is considering a massive overhaul of natural gas pipelines in the province, and billions in spending, to help drive an AI data centre boom. #abpoli #cdnpoli thenarwhal.ca/alberta-ai-d...
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Leaked doc suggests Alberta has sprawling plans to pave the way for AI data centres, more oil production
Rewriting laws, creating Crown corporations that could rival TC Energy, building new natural gas pipelines and increasing prices for consumers: what a leaked document says about Alberta’s AI data centre and oil push
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Alberta in 2024: shit, there’s a bunch of folks with Canadian flags up ahead. Alberta in 2026: sweet, there’s a bunch of folks with Canadian flags up ahead.
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
It’s me. In a giant digger. And it wasn’t a trap!
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 03/09/2026
Officials at the Coal Valley mine in Alberta argue their operation isn’t as environmentally destructive as other coal mines. To prove it, they invited The Narwhal for a tour. Here’s a rare glimpse inside an active Canadian coal mine.
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A glimpse inside an active Alberta coal mine, nestled in the Rockies
In a rare move, one company gave The Narwhal a tour of its coal mine in Alberta, as the province grapples with the future of the industry
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
In July, I was invited to tour an operational coal mine in Alberta's foothills. A rare oppotunity, offered by a company that says it's trying to do better. But even if it strives to be better than its peers, can a coal mine be good? #abpoli thenarwhal.ca/alberta-rock...
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A glimpse inside an active Alberta coal mine, nestled in the Rockies
In a rare move, one company gave The Narwhal a tour of its coal mine in Alberta, as the province grapples with the future of the industry
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 03/09/2026
Alberta opens the door for farmers to legally destroy many wetlands The province says farmers shouldn’t need permission to destroy temporary or seasonal wetlands. One advocate says that puts 94 per cent of prairie wetlands at risk thenarwhal.ca/alberta-water-act-wet…
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Alberta opens the door for farmers to legally destroy many wetlands
The province says farmers shouldn’t need permission to destroy temporary or seasonal wetlands. One advocate says that puts 94 per cent of prairie wetlands at risk
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 02/09/2026
Alberta wants to expand coal mining in the Rockies, but data shows the province's existing mines have struggled to prevent incidents that impact local water and wildlife.
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42 incidents at Alberta coal mines in 3 years: data | The Narwhal
As Alberta debates new coal mines, existing sites struggle to keep water clean
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 27/08/2026
POV: you’re watching your daily ‘Love Island’ episode, while asking your AI-powered smart fridge what to make for dinner. You get a grid alert saying, ‘Hey, that’s a lot for me, man.’ @drewanderson.bsky.social explains what that means thenarwhal.ca/video-albert...
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Blackout threats in Alberta, explained | The Narwhal
Albertans get alerted when they’re using too much electricity. How does it work? We break down grid alerts and blackout threats in a new video
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Definitely did a double take when I saw this subject line from the Alberta government. Luckily we won't have dogs sniffing us to make sure we're legit. #ableg
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Well, that's that I guess. *satisfied sigh*
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 09/07/2026
Alberta is betting its AI future on natural gas-powered data centres. But a global shortage of gas turbines could delay projects, drive up costs and complicate the province’s $100-billion ambitions. @drewanderson.bsky.social explains: thenarwhal.ca/alberta-ai-d...
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Alberta’s data centre dreams face headwinds | The Narwhal
A global shortage of gas turbines means long wait-lists and higher prices for Alberta to build AI data centres
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Ha. No. Just an extra ticket.
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Ticket. But you probably figured that out. Maybe I should #yeg this thing. I’d hate for the ticket to go to waste!
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Hello Edmonton! Anyone want a ticke to see Angine de Poitrine tonight?
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Hahahahaha. Maybe I’m just lazy.
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
It doesn't even have to be me! (but that would be swell). You could hook up @carrietait.bsky.social, maybe @mattscace.bsky.social, or @brettmckay.bsky.social, maybe @charlesrusnell.bsky.social etc. etc.
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Hey, just in case you need to hear it, you should totally leak information to Alberta journalists. The good ones are good with secrets. Tell a friend. #ableg.
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Anyone interested in a single ticket to see Angine de Poitrine in Edmonton on July 8? If so, drop me a line.
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
What is this picutre on the left?
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 23/06/2026
Alberta's government has been flip-flopping on its coal mining policies for years. Now, a citizen petition is calling for a ban on new mines. With three coal mines operating in the province, and at least three more in development, here's where things stand right now: thenarwhal.ca/alberta-coal...
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What’s happening with Alberta’s coal mining, explained | The Narwhal
After a dizzying slew of back-tracked policies, here’s what you need to know about coal mining right now
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National Media Awards Foundation @canadamediaawards.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
🔍 The 49th National Magazine Awards — Investigative Reporting: Gold: "What Happens after a Death on Campus," @thewalrus.ca Silver: "Tracking down prominent Albertans behind delinquent oil and gas companies," @thenarwhal.ca #NMA26
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 05/06/2026
Alberta and Ottawa want to build a new pipeline while reducing emissions from the oilsands — but that second goal just got a lot less ambitious. Read more in our latest newsletter: thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-a...
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Oilsands, greenwashing and the Mandela Effect | The Narwhal
Alberta and Ottawa want to build a new pipeline while reducing emissions from the oilsands — but that second goal just got a lot less ambitious
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 04/06/2026
The latest deal between Alberta and Canada promises big emissions reductions through carbon capture. Or does it? As @drewanderson.bsky.social reports, the carbon capture project underpinning the deal has drastically reduced its ambitions. thenarwhal.ca/oilsands-pat...
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Oilsands Alliance drops Alberta carbon capture target by 77% | The Narwhal
The Alberta carbon capture project from the Oilsands Alliance (Pathways Alliance) has revised down its plan to capture 68 megatonnes of emissions each year
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
It's officially official. #ableg #cdnpoli
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 12/05/2026
Alberta and Canada are hashing out a deal to build a new pipeline to the West Coast. The sticking point? Alberta's industrial carbon tax. Here’s what you need to know, via @drewanderson.bsky.social: thenarwhal.ca/alberta-pipe...
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Canada still has a carbon tax. Will it kill Alberta’s pipeline dreams? | The Narwhal
A deal between Alberta and Canada to build a new pipeline to the West Coast hinges on agreeing about the carbon tax — the industrial version. Here’s what you need to know
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Jason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
HUGE: Alberta judge quashes the separatists' referendum petition, in major victory for Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and Blackfoot confederation. Justice Shaina Leonard: "the Crown failed to meet its duty to consult"
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Also an interesting point of contention! Some ranchers are like: there’s already three groups of hunters out there, someone left the gate open and my cows escaped and I’m pretty sure that guy just tried to fight my bull and lost, I guess I need to rescue him. Etc.
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
And if you're wondering what I'm talking about, here's a little summary. #ableg thenarwhal.ca/alberta-graz...
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5 key takeaways about windfall payments to Alberta ranchers using public land | The Narwhal
Alberta allows millions in oil and gas payments to ranchers renting cheap public land. Here’s what you need to know
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
I will also say this: it's great that the ones who were miffed at the story and reached out, were willing to have constructive chats. #ableg
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Interestingly, the one thing everyone seems to agree on? Oil and gas companies are mostlly a pain in the ass, regulations have failed and the heady days of shared oil and gas wealth is coming to an end in big areas of the province. #ableg
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Add in the cost to buy a lease from an existing leaseholder (a whole other schmozzle I haven't touched), the challenges of managing land access.... #ableg
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Is that better or worse than the government doing it from Edmonton? Which outcome is better? And if it's the rancher, what compensation should they get for it? And that seems to be where shared understanding breaks down beetween the folks I'm hearing from. Where's the line on compensation? #ableg
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Example: the duty of leaseholders is something I touched on, but I've had conversations about what happens if they aren't there. Say you've got a rancher with native grasss, the most endangered ecosystem we have. They are out bullying the oil and gas companies to help keep it sound. #ableg
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
I have had a lot of feedback on my stories looking at grazing leases and oil and gas sites. It's fascinating, complicated and nuanced. Some are mad at me. Some are mad at leaseholders. Some are mad at the government. Etc etc. Definitely more to do and definitely some complicated narratives. #ableg
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Many of these aren't orphans! Still operating, still have owners, but ones who aren't paying what they are legally obligated to pay.
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
I do not anticipate winning against all these badasses. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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#nma26 #pmc26 | National Media Awards Foundation
🔍 Congratulations to the nominees for Investigative Reporting / Journalisme d'enquête at the 2026 National Magazine Awards! Félicitations aux finalistes dans la catégorie Journalisme d'enquête / Inve...
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Chuffed to say I've been nominated for a National Magazine Award for investigative reporting, for this look into who owns delinquent oil and gas wells in Alberta. #ableg thenarwhal.ca/alberta-oilp...
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The prominent Albertans behind delinquent oil and gas companies | The Narwhal
A former prime minister, a major philanthropist and a host of developers emerge from a tangled web of corporate ownership in the oilpatch
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 30/04/2026
$5 million in taxpayer money. Six-figure payments. No political will to fix the system. Here are 5 key takeaways from @drewanderson.bsky.social's investigation into the windfall oil and gas payments some ranchers receive while grazing cattle on public land. thenarwhal.ca/alberta-graz...
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5 key takeaways about windfall payments to Alberta ranchers using public land | The Narwhal
Alberta allows millions in oil and gas payments to ranchers renting cheap public land. Here’s what you need to know
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Alberta finance minister Nate Horner is from a political dynasty in Alberta, including a grandfather who founded an organization to fight changes to grazing leases and profits from oil and gas sites. I counted the sites on his public grazing leases. #ableg #cdnpoli thenarwhal.ca/alberta-nath...
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Alberta’s finance minister, also a rancher, earns taxpayer dollars off public lands | The Narwhal
It’s a unique way the government allows ‘personal financial benefits’ from public assets. One of the recipients is Finance Minister Nate Horner
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 29/04/2026
The Narwhal has learned Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner is among the ranchers who receive taxpayer dollars for oil and gas operations on public grazing lands. thenarwhal.ca/alberta-nath...
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Alberta’s finance minister, also a rancher, earns taxpayer dollars off public lands | The Narwhal
It’s a unique way the government allows ‘personal financial benefits’ from public assets. One of the recipients is Finance Minister Nate Horner
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
I find this picture of a very busy business very funny.
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