Lisa MacGregor is the Anchor of Global Edmonton’s Global News Morning Weekend and a Reporter during the week.
Before joining Global Edmonton, she worked as a sports and news anchor/reporter for Global Calgary and at the CBC Edmonton covering everything from the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, pro golf, the CFL to breaking news, political affairs, and feature stories.
Lisa completed her Bachelor of Communications degree on the Gold Coast of Australia at Griffith University, after earning a Broadcast News diploma at SAIT in Calgary, and most recently completed the Kiplinger Fellowship in Covering Political Discourse and Saving Democracy in Ohio.
She was also a fellow in Solution Hack for Journalists by The Lookout Station and Disrupt Design in Spain on climate change.
Born and raised Edmontonian and feels great pride to be back in her hometown working in her dream career while being closer to family.
When she is not working, Lisa spends a lot of time biking and walking after giving up owning a vehicle and thrifts her fashion finds and anchor desk outfits at Goodwill. She also tends to her urban farm and backyard chickens, beekeeping, golfing, restoring vintage furniture, cooking, and travelling.
WATCH: Lisa MacGregor answers a few questions for Global Edmonton viewers, including the best part of her job, her passion for urban farming, three words to describe our city, and more.
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Alberta RCMP seize $420K in stolen property -
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Grass fire breaks out near rail tracks on northeast Edmonton outskirts -
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Backstairs Burger expands to third location -
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Gunman identified in southwest Edmonton Cavanagh construction site shooting -
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Daylight shooting claims life of homebuilder at southwest Edmonton construction site -
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11-year-old boy dies at south Edmonton home where other dog attacks recently occurred -
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Hudsons Canada’s Pub patio stuck in bureaucratic limbo -
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Ma-Me-O Beach mayor says tough decisions to be made over failed sewer line project debt -
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Alberta government to review social service providers in light of Leduc hotel patient incidents -
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Leduc hotel rooms being used for hospital patients -
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Alberta politician on mission trip stick in Haiti -
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City of Edmonton prepares for CSU 52 strike disruptions -
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Alberta preparing for the worst ahead of 2024 wildfire season -
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Oilers star players Nuge, Hyman push car out of snowbank for Edmonton teens -
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Epcor faces Edmonton City Council to explain management of non-essential water use ban -
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Spike belt protocol questioned after death of Alberta mom during police pursuit -
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Phase 1 parking ban coming to Edmonton after blast of winter weather -
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Edmonton Animal Care and Control too full to accept healthy animals -
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Some employees return to Edmonton city hall after shooting -
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Non-essential water ban likely to continue until Sunday in Edmonton region
Author Archives
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Edmonton Oilers star players push car out of snowbank for local teensThree teens had an unforgettable night after Edmonton Oilers forwards Zach Hyman and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins helped push their stuck car out of a snowbank in the west end.SportsMar 5
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Alberta woman warns others after being scammed online over $1,500 Christmas treeA senior in Spruce Grove is the latest to fall victim to an online scam involving an expensive Christmas tree.ConsumerDec 5, 2023
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Celebrating Edmonton’s food scene with some easy-to-make appetizers for your holiday get-togethersEdmonton is known for being a hockey city, but it's also a foodie's paradise.CanadaDec 1, 2023
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Disarming Edmonton Gangs: Police curfew checks with criminalsFrom curfew checks to building relationships, the EPS gang suppression team keeps tabs on gang members when they get out of prison.CrimeOct 25, 2023
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Disarming Edmonton gangs: A look at the guns and brazen violence that has police concernedThe Edmonton Police Service's gang suppression team has been busy keeping tabs on gang members in an effort to prevent more violence from happening.CrimeOct 24, 2023
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Disarming Edmonton gangs: Meet the police unit suppressing gang and gun violenceIn Part 1 of an exclusive Global News series 'Disarming Edmonton Gangs,' we look at a special unit created by Edmonton police to tackle gun and gang violence.CrimeOct 23, 2023
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Smoky air leading to hundreds of kids sports cancellations in Edmonton each weekThe smoky conditions in Edmonton because of the Alberta wildfires is leading to hundreds of sports games and other outdoor activities getting cancelled week after week.HealthJun 12, 2023
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Deadly stabbing of mom, child in Edmonton believed to be ‘completely random’: policePolice confirmed the suspect was known. Police noted he was charged in 2009 with assault with a weapon and robbery.CrimeMay 8, 2023
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Canadian actor Simu Liu surprises Edmonton restaurantAfter putting out a request to dine at an Edmonton restaurant, actor Simu Liu, who is in town to host the Juno Awards Monday, stopped in for a bite to eat.EntertainmentMar 13, 2023
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Owner says dog ingested meth, opioids and THC at Edmonton off-leash parkA dog spent the night in hospital after she ingested drugs at an Edmonton off-leash park. What’s left officials most disturbed, is the amount of different drugs the dog consumed.HealthMar 7, 2023
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Vandalism, crime at Edmonton transit centre despite safety task force formed to tackle issuesThe Edmonton Transit Service continues to face safety problems, despite a provincial task force being formed to try and curb the issues linked to addiction, homelessness and crime.CrimeJan 31, 2023
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City of Edmonton reiterates message on Valley Line LRT: ‘If you see tracks, expect a train’The Valley Line LRT is a new style of transit and Edmonton drivers are going to have to get used to no crossing arms or bells, and obeying signs to not turn right on red lights.TrafficJan 23, 2023
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First-of-its-kind jump built for snowboarding World Cup stop in EdmontonCommonwealth Stadium has been transformed from a football field to a snowboard World Cup stop in Edmonton.SportsNov 29, 2022
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Pricy lettuce just the tip of the iceberg for Alberta consumersThe cost of the produce staple lettuce has doubled for some Alberta vendors, forcing them to use alternative leafy greens and that pricy increase is just the tip of the iceberg.ConsumerNov 15, 2022
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Sherwood Park business reopens after devastating fireA local business in Sherwood Park, Alta., is back after it was destroyed by a fire more than a year and a half ago.FireNov 14, 2022
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Status of Edmonton’s ‘robust’ 2022 construction season'Tis the season for construction sites and sounds around every corner in Edmonton. This year, the city managed 300 construction jobs and employed 13,000 people.TrafficOct 25, 2022
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U of A pilot project uses artificial intelligence to identify distracted drivers in EdmontonThe University of Alberta is testing a new artificial intelligence system that's similar to photo radar, except it catches drivers on their phone behind the wheel.TechSep 13, 2022
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Concerns raised over proposed relocation of Camrose Casino to south EdmontonThere are plans to transform a field between South Edmonton Common and Ellerslie Road into a large casino with a 120-room hotel.MoneyAug 8, 2022
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Some Albertans are driving the extra mile to save money at the gas pumpsWith high gas prices these days, some Alberta drivers wonder why they can pay so much less by driving out of town.MoneyJul 5, 2022
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Recycling cannabis containers is booming business for Edmonton startupIn less than two years, [Re] Waste has recycled low end plastic and turned it into a lucrative business in the Edmonton region.CannabisMay 9, 2022
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13-year-old Edmonton boy killed while skiing at Lake LouiseAn Edmonton family is devastated after the loss of a young teen while on a spring break skiing vacation in Lake Louise, Alta.CanadaApr 5, 2022
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City of Edmonton seeing 3 times more pothole complaints than last yearEdmonton roads are paying the price for the wild weather in Alberta's capital this past year.TrafficMar 8, 2022
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Edmonton city council will stop putting northwest LRT expansion on ‘back burner’The Edmonton Castle Downs LRT expansion has been put on the back burner for years and it almost happened again.PoliticsFeb 15, 2022
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City of Edmonton dealing with overflowing road issues after freeze-thaw cyclesCity of Edmonton road crews have been busy fielding calls about flooded streets and sidewalks, caused by the constant freeze-thaw melt cycles in recent weeks.TrafficFeb 8, 2022
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Alberta government now covering life-changing diabetes monitors for some childrenThe province is now providing eligible underage Albertans with coverage for continuous glucose monitors, which track blood sugar levels without having to prick a finger.HealthFeb 7, 2022
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