Heather Yourex-West
Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
Heather Yourex-West is an award-winning journalist based in Calgary. As a Network News Digital Journalist, Heather contributes to all Global News platforms, covering news throughout the Prairies for Global National.
Prior to joining the network’s national team in 2018, Heather spent 10 years covering the health beat for Global Calgary. During that time, her work was recognized with a number of awards.
In late 2015, she produced a special series examining Canada’s upcoming medical assistance in dying legislation that went on to win an International Edward R. Murrow award and a Canadian Screen Award nomination.
Heather received her broadcasting education at the University of Calgary and SAIT. After a brief time working as videographer, anchor, producer and news reader at CFTK-TV in Terrace, B.C., Heather joined Global Lethbridge in 2003 before moving to Global Calgary in 2005.
In 2008, Heather’s curiosity about the AIDS pandemic in Africa took her to South Africa, where she took a break from broadcasting to help a small NGO produce videos about the work they were doing. Deeply moved by the tragedy of the orphan crisis created by the pandemic, Heather shared her experiences with the Global audiences online.
Outside the newsroom, Heather is a mother of two young girls and enjoys exploring the mountains with her husband, Dave.
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Video Archives
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Concerns of measles outbreak growing during March break
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Danielle Smith says U.K. decision to limit access to puberty blockers is example for Alberta
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Trudeau, premiers clash over polarizing carbon pricing hike
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How Nenshi’s Alberta NDP leadership bid could jolt province’s politics
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Winter weather wreaking havoc across Canada
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‘Be prepared’: Western Canada braces for difficult drought season
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Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation suing Alberta Energy Regulator
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Public health officials concerned over Canada’s rise in measles cases
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Concerns of measles vulnerability increase as cases are confirmed in Ontario and Quebec
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Alberta budget 2024: Tax cut delayed, EV levy added
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Alberta unveils strict new rules for renewable energy
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‘Neuter Your Ex’: Animal shelter fundraisers offer revenge on Valentine’s Day
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Many migratory species at risk, UN report warns
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Canadian cities grappling with terrifying increase in extortion cases
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AB students protest proposed gender identity policies
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How could Danielle Smith’s transgender policy proposals impact Alberta’s UCP?
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‘Deeply troubling’: Alberta’s new gender identity policy concerns transgender community
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Rare white bison pair becomes ‘sign of hope’ for Alberta First Nation
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Some Alberta daycares begin rolling closures to protest $10 per day child care
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B.C. launches Canada’s first self-screening tests for cervical cancer
Author Archives
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Alberta says it consulted widely in drafting controversial transgender rights policyAlberta's premier says she's had many conversations with members of the trans community before and since drafting a suite of policy proposals dealing with transgender rights.HealthFeb 8
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How a ranch on the Siksika First Nation became a destination for people seeking hopeAcross many indigenous cultures, the white buffalo is a sacred animal because it's seen as a symbol of hope.CanadaJan 31
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‘It will be traumatic’: James Smith Inquest could re-open old woundsCommunity leaders say they aren't sure if the inquest will be worth the pain.CanadaJan 15
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Canada not on track to meet climate goals. Can Ottawa close the gap?As bad as the 2023 fire season was, climate scientists agree the planet is in for far worse if global average temperatures are allowed to rise more than two degrees.EconomyDec 1, 2023
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Pride on the Prairies: Lacombe’s first Pride Society reflects on a tumultuous year'When I was younger, people shouted the F-slur down the street. You were kicked out of businesses for the way you dressed or looked at with disgust for holding someone's hand.'CanadaJun 30, 2023