Chris Chacon
Digital Journalist
Chris joined the Global News team in 2019. He is originally from Calgary, but has been working as a journalist in Western Canada for the last few years.
Before moving back to the Prairies, he spent several years working in British Columbia’s northern capital of Prince George, where he worked as a television news anchor and producer. Before making the move to northern B.C., he also spent some time in Canada’s only border city Lloydminster.
Reporting the news from both Alberta and Saskatchewan, he began his career as a general assignment reporter and weekend weather anchor, he then moved into the weekend news anchor and city council reporter position.
Chris graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations and Chinese Studies from Utah Valley University. He spent some time studying abroad in China, earning certificates in Chinese language studies. He also holds a Diploma in Broadcast News from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.
When Chris isn’t shooting, editing and writing stories, he loves to spend time with his wife and family. He also enjoys travelling, cooking and working on cars.
Video Archives
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Pigeon Lake residents voice frustrations in meeting over proposed feedlot expansion
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Hockey fans may see mental health benefits from embracing Battle of Alberta
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Calgary Flames show support for Ben Stelter, the 5-year-old Edmonton Oilers superfan battling brain cancer
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More Albertans are betting big for Battle of Alberta
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Norwood Legion in Edmonton raises money with hopes of avoiding permanent closure
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Edmonton Oilers fans gear up ahead of big Game 7
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Pope Francis to visit Edmonton for in-person apology
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Dozens marched from Edmonton City Hall to Chinatown in a show of action against anti-Asian racism
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Family fleeing war-torn Ukraine find work and a home in Edmonton
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Edmonton Oilers fans soak up sun in Los Angeles for playoff games
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Transit safety and disorder could be used as leverage to increase EPS budget: CTLA
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Edmonton police lay charges in 6 assaults believed to be motivated by hate
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Central Alberta Doctors disappointed general surgeries at Red Deer Regional Hospital being diverted
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More Albertans with gastrointestinal symptoms test positive for COVID-19
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Former Edmonton Elks player Eddie Steele has Grey Cup ring stolen
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Hundreds attend funeral of Edmonton teen killed in violent assault outside his school
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Family of murdered Edmonton teen wants accused charged as adults
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Edmonton’s Muslim community reacts to mosques targeted with white powder
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Edmonton-based Flair Airlines CEO claims licence safe as airline overhauls board, refinances debt
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Spring snowfall has many Edmontonians hoping for warmer days
Author Archives
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Flames’ Tkachuk shows support for Edmonton Oilers super fan battling brain cancerAs the battle of Alberta intensifies, a softer side of this rivalry is coming to light and it involves a young boy battling cancer and a player he's not too fond of.CanadaMay 20
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Edmonton’s Royal Canadian Legion Norwood Branch 178 raises money with hopes of avoiding permanent closureThe Royal Canadian Legion Norwood Branch 178 has started a GoFundMe page in hopes that Edmontonians will donate to help keep the legion alive.CanadaMay 15
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Dozens marched from Edmonton City Hall to Chinatown in a show of action against anti-Asian racismEdmontonians marched from city hall to Chinatown Sunday afternoon to draw attention to what they say is a growing problem, anti-Asian racism.CanadaMay 8
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Family fleeing war-torn Ukraine finds work and a home in EdmontonAs Edmonton residents welcome Ukrainians displaced by the war into their homes, one man is going the extra mile to help these refugees find both a job and a home.CanadaMay 7
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Edmonton Oilers fans soak up the sun in Los Angeles for playoff gamesEdmonton Oilers fans couldn't get enough of Friday's big 8-2 win over the Kings, especially those who watched the game in Los Angeles.CanadaMay 7
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Transit safety could be used as leverage to increase Edmonton police budget: CTLAThe topic of transit safety has been top of mind for many Edmontonians recently, but the Criminal Trial Lawyers' Association said, according to ETS data, it may not be so bad.CanadaMay 6
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Alberta doctors disappointed general surgeries being diverted from Red Deer Regional HospitalAlberta Health Services said these measures are being taken due to a number of factors, including a shortage of clinical assistants who support the general surgery program.CanadaMay 1
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More Albertans with gastrointestinal symptoms test positive for COVID-19Most people don't generally associate gastrointestinal symptoms with COVID-19, but more and more Albertans testing positive with the virus are experiencing these symptoms.CanadaApr 30
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Hundreds attend funeral of Edmonton teen killed in violent assault outside his schoolRoughly 600 people attended the funeral of 16-year-old Karanveer Sahota, the teen who died after being attacked outside of his school in Edmonton.CanadaApr 24
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Edmonton’s Ukrainian community encouraged by Canadian efforts in war-ravaged homelandA Ukrainian-Canadian veteran is one of many in Edmonton welcoming Canada's military support for refugees in Poland displaced by war.CanadaApr 17
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Iconic Edmonton establishment has the blues over patio problems with cityAn iconic Edmonton establishment has the blues about its outdoor patio. The manager says city red tape is forcing its patio gates closed.ConsumerApr 14
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City looking at different options to address increase in homelessness in EdmontonThe city of Edmonton is trying to grapple with the growing issue of people experiencing homelessness and is looking at the possibility of managing an encampment.PoliticsApr 6
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Mixed emotions at Edmonton Indigenous church on first Sunday after Pope Francis apologySunday was a day of joy and sorrow for some parishioners at Edmonton's Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples following the Pope's apology.PerspectivesApr 3
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Out-of-province property investors make it tough for some 1st-time Edmonton homebuyersAn uptick in out-of-province homebuyers is making it tough for some first-time homebuyers. With prices up and inventory low, some are calling for the province to help.CanadaMar 30
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Alberta man helping relatives from Ukraine frustrated with Canadian program red tapeRules requiring fingerprint and photos for those applying for visas are challenging some people trying to escape Ukraine and come to Canada.CanadaMar 23
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Alberta delegation prepares to travel to Vatican to meet Pope FrancisAfter a delay due to COVID-19, a group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders from Alberta is preparing to travel to the Vatican to meet with the pope.CanadaMar 20
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High fuel prices in Alberta forcing reduction in inter-city bus service, increase in ticket pricesAs gas prices remain high, Alberta transportation businesses that heavily rely on the use of fuel are starting to feel the financial pinch.ConsumerMar 13
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New purpose, same facility draws criticism over closure of former McCullough CentreThe government of Alberta announced its opening a new recovery community west of Edmonton, but the new centre is drawing some criticism.CanadaMar 10
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Edmonton area woman recounts mother’s harrowing escape from war-torn Ukraine"She was traveling at night time so she was exhausted. She hadn't slept for more than 24 hours."CanadaMar 6
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Ukrainian man living and working in Alberta cancels return ticket to Canada to defend his countryAs the war rages on in Ukraine, we bring you the story of a man who's been working in Alberta but chose to extend a visit home to defend his country.CanadaMar 5
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Ukrainians in Edmonton gather at local churches, praying for peace as Russian invasion takes its tollOn the first Sunday since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, churches in Edmonton filled up with people looking for mental and spiritual guidance.CanadaFeb 27
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Edmontonians say family in Kyiv forced into bunkers as Russian air strikes rain downAnna Reva's sister and her family fled their Kyiv home and now live in a bunker, but can't help but listen to airstrikes targeting their city.WorldFeb 25
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Edmonton police chief calls for calm amid weekend protests"A divided community can be a dangerous community," Chief Dale McFee said in a press conference Wednesday.CanadaFeb 18
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Anger, frustration over how Edmonton police handled counter-protest and convoy noise: councillorAn Edmonton councillor is frustrated with police following its handling of a counter-protest Saturday and its lack of enforcement towards people making noise in the convoy.CanadaFeb 13
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Edmonton man says $1 lien preventing him from selling paid-off SUVHarvey Minhas is sharing his experience trying to sell his SUV, hoping it will help others. He couldn't complete the transaction because there was a $1 dealership lien on it.EconomyFeb 11