Kent Morrison

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• Edmonton man reflects on running into burning home to save neighbour

  An Edmonton man is reflecting on the moment he ran into a burning home to save a neighbour earlier this month.

  Features

  May 22, 2019
• ‘Stay home, with adult or in groups’ amid multiple armed robberies of young people: St. Albert RCMP

  Amidst a number of armed robberies in St. Albert, RCMP are telling young people in the city to stay in groups, with an adult or stay at home.

  Crime

  Apr 26, 2019
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• Low-income housing project proposed in Terwillegar area

  A proposal for a low-income housing project in the Terwillegar area was presented to community members at an open house in the southwest Edmonton neighbourhood Wednesday night.

  Features

  Apr 25, 2019
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• New pothole-filling truck arrives in Edmonton

  On Thursday, the city unveiled one of its new custom-built pothole filling mega trucks.

  Traffic

  Mar 28, 2019
• Rare WWII Hawker Hurricane plane restoration almost complete

  It has taken years to re-build, but a rare World War II Hawker Hurricane fighter plane being restored in Alberta is almost ready to be unveiled.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2018
• Edmonton’s incoming police chief lays out his goals

  Dale McFee believes face-to-face conversations are the best way to build relationships with community groups.

  Crime

  Dec 12, 2018
• Life of Kai: Alberta dog given up by owners loses 67 pounds

  Old dogs can learn new tricks. All they need is someone to give them a chance.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2018
• DeLorean connects Edmonton man to his past

  An Alberta history professor has spent two years building the famous car from Back To The Future.

  Entertainment

  Sep 14, 2018
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• ASIRT investigating after driver of stolen car shot dead by Edmonton police

  The incident began when two vehicles collided near 66 Street and 123 Avenue, just north of Yellowhead Trail.

  Crime

  Aug 19, 2018
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• Edmonton pumpkin theft caught on camera

  An Edmonton family is upset after someone stile their pumpkin.

  Crime

  Aug 18, 2018
• BLOG: Determined to dance

  Leigh's Disease won't let Maren Bradford grow up the way she's supposed to. But it can't stop her spirit.

  Jul 5, 2018
• Edmonton mosquitoes hatching a month behind schedule

  Hatching is only beginning now, so swatting season will be delayed too.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2018
• Outlet mall at Edmonton airport blends online and in-store shopping

  Set to open May 2 near the Edmonton International Airport, the mall caters to travellers and local shoppers.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2018
• Canadian farmers open up about mental health: ‘They’re not the only ones’

  The first-ever formal discussion about mental health at the annual FarmTech Conference in Edmonton was nearly at capacity.

  Health

  Jan 31, 2018
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• Twitter name game: Why I cheer for the Buffalo Bills

  How do two brothers from Saskatchewan end up Buffalo Bills fans? Global News anchor Kent Morrison explains how his brother's Twitter handle launched a great adventure.

  Sports

  Jan 4, 2018
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• Alberta teen’s sneaker design leaves behind lasting legacy following his death

  An Alberta teen had a wish come true when he got the chance to design his own shoes. Those shoes have kicked off a campaign to help kids who need it.

  Features

  Dec 15, 2017
• Edmonton economist warns of baby boom: ‘Be prepared’

  According to Statistics Canada, there were 50,560 children under the age of four in Edmonton in 2011. In 2016, that number jumped to 88,120.

  Economy

  Nov 22, 2017
• 93-year-old WWII veteran praises No Stone Left Alone efforts: ‘They’re doing a tremendous job’

  C.W. Canfield is a 93-year-old Second World War veteran. He’s a military man, from a military family and proud of it.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2017
• Prospects proving baseball belongs in the heart of Edmonton

  On Tuesday night, nearly 3,000 fans witnessed a spectacular diving catch in left field to preserve a win and give the Prospects a 2-1 series lead over the Swift Current 57's.

  Sports

  Aug 16, 2017
• This one is for real Saskatchewan Roughriders fans

  When new Mosaic Stadium opens for real, I'll be looking for the people sporting green and grey.

  Commentary

  Jun 30, 2017
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• ‘She was a rockstar to us’: former students say goodbye as Edmonton music teacher retires after 43 years

  After 43 years, a popular music teacher in Edmonton is saying goodbye to the profession she loves and leaving quite an impact on her students.

  Features

  Jun 28, 2017
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• Fairytale daycare set to open in central Alberta

  A retired developer north of Edmonton is hoping his new and unique building captures the attention of adults and the imagination of children.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2017
• Long lost diary of Edmonton soldier sheds light on Battle of Vimy Ridge

  The diary Private Joseph "Goldie" Fairholm kept leading up to the victory at Vimy Ridge was lost for 98 years before it was reunited with his family.

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2017
• Love of the game: what baseball means to me

  My dad used to wear a tie to work. I used to wait for him after school so we could play baseball in the backyard. He'd come home and say, 'I just have to change my clothes.'

  Features

  Apr 3, 2017
• Edmonton boy aging 8 times faster than normal

  A fundraiser is taking place this weekend for an Edmonton boy with a rare genetic disorder that means his body ages eight times faster than normal.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2017