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Stats cited by Danielle Smith’s office to kill story on EMS overtime contradicted by government’s own data

Government attempts to influence story raise concerns about transparency and accountability

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

15 Apr 2026 • 5 min read

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Image of an ambulance with EMS marking seen from behind.
The amount of overtime worked by Edmonton EMS has increased steadily in recent years. (Brett McKay/The IJF)

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Brett McKay is an Edmonton-based reporter specializing in investigative and data-driven stories. His work has appeared in The Tyee, APTN, The Breach, CTV News and Great West Media.

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