Gil Tucker
Reporter
Born and raised on the West Coast, Gul Tucker is a graduate of Vancouver Community College and BCIT.
Prior to joining Global Calgary, Gill was a broadcaster in Prince George, Kelowna and Red Deer.
He has worked as a general reporter and occasional anchor, before settling into his current role a reporter specializing in telling the stories of people in the community.
Some the memorable stories include:
- The players who put in all the hours at the rink in Chestermere in 2012 and 2014 to set new records for the world’s longest hockey game, raising $1 million for the Children’s Hospital
- A nine-year-old girl who sold her paintings of hearts to raise $11, 000 to help the homeless
- The entertaining Herb Williams, the creator and host of the Superdogs shows
- Taking a pummeling at the hands of 82-year-old wrestling legend Stu Hart
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Video Archives
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Calgary first responders look forward to ‘amazing experience’ at World Police & Fire Games
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Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth ‘breaking barriers’ with new Calgary mural
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‘We’re super excited’: Calgary-area family celebrates 75 years of running ice cream shop
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Calgary artists enjoy ‘fantastic’ opportunity to have work showcased on puzzles
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Calgary jump rope club prepares for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ trip to world championships
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Closeout sale at movie prop company helps Calgarians create ‘new kind of Stampede’
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‘Nostalgia Strikes’: Calgary artist creates free outdoor bowling alley
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Calgary man passes on ‘incredible’ piece of the past he saved from the trash
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‘A dream come true’: Calgary cousins enjoy sweet success with new ice cream shop
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Calgary man trains for ‘absolutely incredible’ round-the-world sailing race
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Calgary-area Rush fans show ‘incredible’ support for cancer fundraising effort
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Calgary agency helps immigrant women entrepreneurs become ‘great contributing Canadian citizens’
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Calgary talent showcase aims to keep young performers from leaving the city
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Art project showcases future hopes of young Albertans: ‘So cool!’
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Veteran contortionist offers Calgary training session
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‘It’s just awesome!’: Calgary care home welcomes parrot club
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Building a ‘Crow-nocerus’ turns into ‘a real adventure’ for Calgary artist
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New version of the ‘Battle of Alberta’ supports people with disabilities
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Calgary-area wildlife photographer wins international award: ‘I got passionate about bears’
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New Calgary presentation ‘extremely important’ effort to highlight historical racism
Author Archives
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Calgary canines help veterinary students develop safety, handling skillsStudents in the new veterinary assistant program at Bow Valley College are benefitting from having dogs visit as part of their training.Features3 hours
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Calgary-area teen going to ‘really cool’ world medieval combat championshipMalin Wigglesworth, 16, will be travelling with his dad Andrew to the International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) 2024 world championship in Mexico City.FeaturesMar 27
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Calgary woman’s ‘very potent’ sourdough starter has roots in ancient EgyptDespite its exotic origins, the starter with roots in ancient Egypt is a fairly routine ingredient for most home bakers.FeaturesMar 22
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Calgary teens create ‘everlasting bouquets’ for kids in hospitalMembers of a leadership club at Forest Lawn High School are crocheting flowers, then putting them together to make bouquets.FeaturesMar 21
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Life with dyslexia explored in Calgary performance: ’Nothing holds me back’Alexa McGinn is sharing a personal journey on stage in her one-woman show "Celexia," which explores her experience with dyslexia.EducationMar 20
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Huge collectibles donation brings new support for Calgary kids: ‘A true blessing’Hope Mission is going to be auctioning off a wide range of sports and entertainment memorabilia donated by the widow of a longtime Calgary collector.FeaturesMar 19
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Calgary-area project restores derelict 1905 hotelThe hotel’s owner, Kerry Tucker, said the restoration project is something he couldn’t resist tackling.FeaturesMar 15
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‘Paleo 2024’ offers Calgarians ‘really cool’ opportunity for dino loversPaleontologist Jon Noad gave a preview of some aspects of 'Paleo 2024' to a group of Grade 3 and 4 students at Colonel Walker School in southeast Calgary.FeaturesMar 14
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‘Hail, Caesar!’: Calgary woman launches campaign to change National Caesar DayA Calgary woman is kicking off a campaign to change the day of National Caesar Day.FeaturesMar 13
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Puppet project: Calgarians learn to make ‘really entertaining’ little charactersCalgarians are getting a new chance to do some real hands-on creative crafting.FeaturesMar 8
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Calgary agency helps train new immigrants for trades jobsIn Momentum’s programs that lead to a career in trades, 90 per cent of those being trained are recent immigrants.CanadaMar 7
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Calgary kids excited to be part of ‘really cool’ Lego Mania competition"It’s all just coming from their imagination,” MacKenna Posey said.FeaturesMar 6
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‘Rolling Crones’ put ‘Patriarchy on Trial’ in International Women’s Day showSome creative Calgarians are offering up a new way to celebrate International Women’s Day, taking the stage with a light-hearted look at some serious situations.FeaturesMar 5
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Calgary disc golfers carry on through the winter with ‘Putt-a-palooza’'It’s a lot of fun,' Calgary disc golfer Robert Jacobs said. 'When you get that great throw it’s so rewarding.'SportsMar 1
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New Calgary show flips gender stereotypes: ‘a topsy-turvy world’'Beautiful Man' takes a satirical look at gender stereotypes in film and television.FeaturesFeb 29
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Calgary woman celebrates special leap year birthday: ‘It’s a joy!’Nicole Plesa was born on Feb. 29, 1992. So technically, by leap year standards, she's turning eight this week.FeaturesFeb 28
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New mural tours showcase work of ‘incredible artists in Calgary’The BUMP Festival arts organization, which has brought more than 120 murals to the city, is about to start offering year-round tours.FeaturesFeb 27
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‘Calgarian Samaritan’ finds new path to improvement by picking up litterAfter getting clean himself, a Calgary man is set on cleaning up the city as best he can. And his efforts are inspiring others to join in.FeaturesFeb 26
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‘She’s my life-saver’: Calgary trainer coaches dogs in medical scent detectionSome Calgarians and their dogs will be taking steps together that could lead to some lives being saved as a veteran scent detection expert offers an introductory training session.FeaturesFeb 23
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Calgary singers focus on ‘Underground Railroad’ in Black History Month showMembers of the newly-formed Mountaintop Gospel Choir are putting together a show to celebrate Black History Month.EntertainmentFeb 22
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‘Lots of fun’: Calgary-area seniors hit the ice in wheelchairsSome seniors in and around Calgary aren’t letting their physical challenges get in the way of some great winter fun.FeaturesFeb 16
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New murals help support Calgary families in crisis: ‘kids will be happy here’Some Calgary families going through a tough time are getting some much-needed support from a local artist.FeaturesFeb 15
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Calgary actors hope curling fans ‘hurry hard’ to take in onstage bonspielAlberta Theatre Projects is preparing to open its new production of The Black Bonspiel of Wullie MacCrimmon, a dark comedy featuring onstage curling.FeaturesFeb 14
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Calgary ‘relationship alchemist’ offers Valentine’s Day speed datingThis Valentine’s Day brings a real twist on tradition for Calgarians looking for romance on the big night. It's called Tantra Speed Date.FeaturesFeb 13
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Mayhem and mirth on the menu at Valentine’s pirate wedding in CalgaryThe Jane Bond BBQ restaurant is hosting a pirate-themed event at its downtown Calgary special event space. Find out why the organizers think it's a perfect fit for Valentine's Day.FeaturesFeb 12