
Breanna Karstens-Smith
Anchor/Reporter
Breanna Karstens-Smith is currently on maternity leave, but when working reports on various topics and is Global Edmonton’s reporting supervisor.
Born and raised in Edmonton, Breanna was excited to join Edmonton’s #1 news team in June 2019 after spending time working throughout Alberta and British Columbia.
Breanna earned her Broadcasting diploma from Mount Royal University in Calgary. After graduation, she made the move to CHAT Television in Medicine Hat to gain experience.
In 2012, she returned home to work as a reporter in Edmonton. After four years, she made the move to Vancouver where she reported and filled in on the anchor desk.
In May 2016, Breanna was one of the reporters in Fort McMurray when a wildfire quickly spread to the city, forcing everyone to evacuate. She spent the next year travelling back and forth to Fort McMurray to tell stories of the damage and rebuild. As a result, she was part of the team awarded the 2017 Edward R. Murrow Award for Continuing Coverage.
The following year, Breanna was once again on the front lines as British Columbia experienced a record wildfire season. The coverage earned the 2018 Charlie Edwards Award for Breaking News and the 2018 Bert Cannings Award for TV Newscast.
Giving back to the community is extremely important to Breanna, having done work with Kin Canada, the MS Society of Canada and Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters.
In her spare time, she is busy planning her upcoming wedding, travelling, spending time with her family and running with November Project Canada.
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Video Archives
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Edmonton city councillors to re-evaluate shisha ban
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City of Edmonton promises better snow clearing this winter
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Pigeons found after being stolen from south Edmonton home
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Alberta’s new premier getting attention outside of Canada
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Alberta’s new cabinet sworn in Monday
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Alberta sees simultaneous political conventions in unofficial election kickoff
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Edmonton police commission supports adding race to ID
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One year since Edmonton city council was elected
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Edmonton councillors to decide between raising taxes or delaying construction
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Edmonton hosts Vancouver and Winnipeg to discuss downtown dreams
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Alberta premier releases statement on discrimination comments
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Alberta’s new premier faces backlash after calling unvaccinated people the ‘most discriminated against group’
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Sohi suggests he’s open to changes in terms of EPS oversight
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New funding formula for Edmonton Police Service approved
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Edmonton police service apologizes for releasing phenotype photo
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Edmonton police apologize after concerns raised over release of DNA phenotyping composite sketch
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University of Alberta studies the power of profanity
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City councillors consider new funding formula for Edmonton Police Service
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Sacred Indigenous stone to be returned to original site in Alberta
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Alberta government returns sacred artifact on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Author Archives
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Edmonton councillors to re-evaluate shisha ban despite a decade of debateJust two years after banning shisha smoking in public, Edmonton city councillors will once again consider whether the bylaw needs to be looked at again.PoliticsOct 28, 2022
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Competition pigeons stolen in Edmonton turning up in Strathcona CountyOne week after being stolen from a south Edmonton backyard, it appears at least some of the competition prized pigeons have been released.CanadaOct 26, 2022
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith garnering international attentionLess than three weeks after being sworn in as premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith is already making headlines internationally for comments she has made.CanadaOct 25, 2022
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Alberta sees simultaneous political conventions in unofficial provincial election kickoffBoth of Alberta’s major political parties will meet over the weekend to set the stage ahead of the provincial election scheduled for the end of May.CanadaOct 21, 2022
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Edmonton police commission supports adding race to IDThe Edmonton Police Commission has decided to lobby the Alberta government to add a person’s race to their government-issued identification.CanadaOct 20, 2022
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1 year since Edmonton city council was elected — what has been accomplished?October 18, 2022 marked one year since the municipal election which saw a largely inexperienced city council elected and there's mixed opinions on how much has been accomplished.PoliticsOct 18, 2022
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Edmonton council debates increasing taxes or delaying neighbourhood renewalEdmonton city councillors are having to decide between increasing taxes or cutting back on neighbourhood renewal in an effort to fund needed infrastructure improvements.PoliticsOct 17, 2022
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Edmonton mayor calls for changes to police budget controlMayor Amarjeet Sohi says he believes the accountability and governance model overseeing the Edmonton Police Service is outdated and needs to be changed.PoliticsOct 11, 2022
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Councillors approve temporary funding increase for Edmonton Police ServiceEdmonton city councillors granted the Edmonton Police Service a $7-million funding increase Friday but it does not provide the predictability EPS was looking for.CanadaOct 7, 2022
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University of Alberta studies the power of profanityA new University of Alberta study has found a few well-placed curse words can make online customer reviews more trustworthy to those reading the review.CanadaOct 4, 2022
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Councillors consider new funding formula for Edmonton Police ServiceEvery two years, the police funding formula would be adjusted to take population growth and inflation into account.CrimeOct 3, 2022
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City of Leduc files defence, denies firefighters’ abuse allegationsMonths after a pair of City of Leduc firefighters filed a statement of claim alleging years of sexual assault, harassment and bullying, the city has filed its defence.CanadaSep 7, 2022
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Edmonton City Hall marks 30 years since openingSunday, Aug. 28 2022 marks 30 years since City Hall opened in Edmonton, changing the look of Churchill Square downtown forever.FeaturesAug 28, 2022
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Street parking overhaul gets go-ahead from Edmonton councillorsChanges could include higher fees for parking, less time allowed for parking and see some stalls transformed into patios, accessible parking or bike parking.PoliticsAug 23, 2022
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Edmonton councillors shelve pesticide ban, demand better weed controlEdmonton city councillors decided to keep weed control chemicals while calling on city staff to improve the appearance of public parks and boulevards.EnvironmentAug 22, 2022
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City of Edmonton considering widespread changes to public parkingA new curbside management strategy will be going to Edmonton city councillors later this month that could fundamentally change parking city-wide.TrafficAug 12, 2022
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City of Edmonton blames P3 model for Valley Line LRT delaysBoth the city and groups in Alberta are calling out the public-private partnership model of contracts after the latest Valley Line LRT delay.PoliticsAug 11, 2022
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Dozens speak for and against Prairie Sky Gondola proposal at Edmonton city hallThere were split views between the public about whether or not the proposed gondola project would benefit the city and the robust river valley.PoliticsAug 10, 2022
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Gondola developer would pay Edmonton $1.1 million annually for city landA land agreement reached between Prairie Sky Gondola and the City of Edmonton would see the developer pay just over $1.1 million each year for building on public land.CanadaJul 29, 2022
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Edmonton World Juniors tournament demand downLess than two weeks before the World Juniors tournament at Rogers Place, tickets are still available begging the question whether the Hockey Canada scandal is playing a role.CanadaJul 29, 2022
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Crews continue to search for missing paddle boarder in Elk Island ParkEmergency crews were called to Elk Island National Park Saturday evening after it was reported a paddle boarder had gone missing while on Astotin Lake.CanadaJul 23, 2022
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The history of the Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimageOn Tuesday, Pope Francis will accept a longstanding invitation to take part in an annual pilgrimage to Lac Ste. Anne which has a history dating back to before 1889.CanadaJul 21, 2022
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Alberta Beach businesses booked solid ahead of papal visitWhen Pope Francis visits Lac Ste. Anne, the village of Alberta Beach is expected to swell from 1,000 people to up to 100,000 throughout the week keeping businesses busy.CanadaJul 14, 2022
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New sod, more bathrooms and a police walkthrough, Lac Ste. Anne prepares for the PopeThe community of Lac Ste. Anne is working hard to prepare for the Pope to visit on July 26 as part of his reconciliation tour of Canada.CanadaJul 13, 2022
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Edmonton city council goes on summer break with accomplishments being questionedEdmonton city council is going on summer break but there are questions about how much has actually been accomplished over the past eight months.PoliticsJul 6, 2022