Darcy Hoogers

Darcy Hoogers

Student Reporter

He/Him

Darcy is a student at MacEwan University in the Bachelor of Communication Studies program. He has an English degree from the University of Alberta.


Recent work by Darcy

A black-and-white photograph of Ryan McCourt in a metalworking studio. Metal sculptures rest on a table in the foreground.
arts music

Artist questions CKUA's stance on AI and music

An Edmonton-based experimental artist who uses AI in his creative process is disappointed that his music is no longer welcome on CKUA's airwaves.

A bike leans against a bench at a bus stop
city council region

Your turn: Multi-modal trips, Fort Sask's Larkspur, Beaumont boards

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a paid research project about multi-modal transportation, an open house about a new neighbourhood in Fort Saskatchewan, and an invitation to join advisory boards in Beaumont.

Four concrete cylinders loom over a yellow Mini Cooper and two blue trucks. A closed blue door resides in the centre of one of the cylinders. Dirt and grime sticks to the outer walls of the cement cylinders.
business climate

Carbon-capture project on hold at Edmonton cement plant

Diminished interest in incentivizing reductions in carbon dioxide emissions has delayed an Edmonton project once touted to be the world's first cement plant with full-scale carbon capture and storage.

A speaker addresses a crowd of people in front of Sturgeon County Centre. Some members of the crowd are holding signs with anti-data centre messages.
region technology

Your turn: Data centres, public art, and more

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a series of virtual and in-person town halls about the development of data centres in Alberta, plus a survey about public art along the Valley Line Southeast LRT.

Tree branches in the sky
city council trees

Your turn: Tree canopy, landscaping, LRT art

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes two surveys about trees and shrubs, as well as an opportunity to give input on art along the Valley Line Southeast LRT.

business region

Pacific Northwest economic leaders return to Edmonton after 20 years

The Pacific Northwest Economic Region is bringing its flagship event back to Edmonton for the first time since 2006.

A graphic shows the proposed location of a youth centre in the west part of Kinsmen Park in Leduc
region city council

Your turn: BGC Leduc, resilient landscaping

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes outreach about a proposed youth centre from Boys and Girls Club Leduc and climate-resilient landscaping in Edmonton.

A playground with a wide, gently sloped ramp into the play area
health city council

City would benefit from more inclusive playgrounds, says advocate

As Edmonton city council gets ready to set its next four-year budget, playground reviewer Jill Footz has a wish.

A dozen people pose at a booth, collecting feedback
city council region

Your turn: Chinatown housing, Windsor Park rezoning, and more

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a questionnaire about housing in Edmonton's Chinatown and a rezoning proposal in Windsor Park.