Dallas Flexhaug
Anchor
Dallas Flexhaug anchors Global News Morning Calgary weekdays from 5-9 a.m.
A staple in Alberta’s broadcasting landscape for more than a decade, Dallas has been on the frontlines of many big new stories across the province and country.
She’s covered several major weather events over the years, including the Calgary floods of 2013. She was on the frontlines for the Fort McMurray flood of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, the 2022 tornado in Cypress County, the wildfires in Wheatland County, Alta. in 2017 and devastating B.C. wildfires in both 2017 and 2021.
Flexhaug has also travelled to Texas to cover Alberta’s changing energy industry, and was front and centre in countless special broadcasts on provincial and municipal elections and budgets.
As a news anchor, Flexhaug has conducted hundreds of live interviews including with celebrities like Patrick Duffy, Tom Green and George St-Pierre. She’s also held community leaders to account including politicians at the local, provincial and federal level, and police and fire chiefs, and tracked several breaking news stories live on the air including the death of Queen Elizabeth II and subsequent days of coverage following King Charles III as he toured the U.K. during our broadcasts.
In the community, Flexhaug hosts several events in support of The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, Calgary Chamber of Commerce, U of C Alumni and others. She has also been a part of several “Morning of Giving” and “Month of Giving” campaigns, raising money for charities throughout Calgary. She is also a member of IODE Canada, a volunteer organization that’s been supporting women, children and education initiatives since 1900.
Flexhaug is also proud to act as a judge for RTDNA awards, recognizing the best in Radio, Television and Digital News. She’s also been a part of the on air teams winning an RTDNA Canada award for Global’s 2019 Alberta Election show and an RTDNA Prairie Region award for continuing coverage of the Fort McMurray Flooding on 2020. In 2022, Flexhaug was nominated for an RTDNA Prairie Region award for a heartfelt feature she did on an Indigenous priest’s past with residential schools.
A born and raised Calgarian, Flexhaug spends her spare time being a mom, wife, daughter, and sister. She loves family time and animals big and small.
Video Archives
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Better Business Bureau warns fake job scams have spiked in recent years
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Recapping Monday’s Alberta Election Results
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Alberta election: Global News expert panel reacts to projected UCP majority
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Annual Calgary Marathon is Sunday, May 28.
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Family friendly event for reptile lovers of all ages
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The final week of campaigning ahead of the May 29 Alberta Election
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Money Matters with Baun and Pate Investment Group at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth
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Latest stories on the Alberta election trail
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Money Matters with Baun and Pate Investment Group at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth
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Wildfire impact on election day
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Thanking Calgary Police Service members for their service.
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Decision Alberta: UCP Leader Danielle Smith joins Global News Morning
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Checking In with Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek
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Latest stories on the Alberta election trail
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Money Matters with Baun and Pate Investment Group at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth
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Money Matters with Baun and Pate Investment Group at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth
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‘The Incredible Hulk’ Lou Ferrigno at the Calgary Expo this weekend
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Alberta Election: Minister ridings at risk and political impact of Calgary event centre
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Money Matters with Baun and Pate Investment Group at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth
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Calgarians take on the world in City Nature Challenge
Author Archives
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Calgary police Chief Neufeld looks back at 2022Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld looks back at a busy 2022 in policing, dealing with rising gun violence and transit safety concerns.CrimeDec 29, 2022
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‘It’s an epidemic’: Sextortion and online crimes against youth spike dramaticallyPolice agencies across the country are warning about a dramatic increase in the number of cases involving online sexual exploitation or sextortion of children and teens.CrimeNov 26, 2022
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Families grieve loss of homes after windstorm rips through Cypress CountyFamilies in Cypress County were left to clean up the damage done by the 140 km/h winds that ripped through their community on Monday afternoon.WeatherJul 19, 2022
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Celebration of life held for Shaw Communications founder and philanthropist JR ShawJR Shaw was celebrated as a passionate family man, business leader and philanthropist at a special gathering on Wednesday.CanadaApr 13, 2022
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2021: A year in review with Calgary’s police chiefIn a year-end interview with Global News, Calgary police chief Mark Neufeld talks about the challenges of 2021, like guns, gangs, anti-vaccine rallies and officer morale.CrimeDec 24, 2021
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Month of Giving: Calgary Food Bank helps families and individuals with food insecurityGlobal's Month of Giving Campaign is hoping to raise funds and support for the Calgary Food Bank to help families put food on the table, and take stress off of the table.HealthDec 22, 2021
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Indigenous priest speaks of ‘roller-coaster of emotions’ for residential schools and Catholic churchThe painful history of residential schools has many feeling conflicted with some of the symbols that have come to be connected to it, including those from the Catholic church.CanadaJul 5, 2021
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2020: A year in review with Calgary Mayor Naheed NenshiGlobal's Dallas Flexhaug sits down with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi for a look back at 2020 and a look ahead to 2021.CanadaDec 31, 2020
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COVID-19 survivors: Albertans share their experiences with novel coronavirusThose who contracted the virus are sharing their experiences; from the first signs of sickness to their thoughts now that they have recovered.HealthDec 24, 2020
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Month Of Giving 2020: CUPS Calgary sees increased need for services amid COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic has only increased the need for CUPS services in Calgary.CanadaDec 2, 2020
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2019 year in review with Calgary Police Chief Mark NeufeldGun violence, workplace culture and budget issues all made for a busy 2019 for Calgary's new police chief, Mark Neufeld.CrimeJan 1, 2020
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An inside look at Alberta’s ‘war room’Global News got a first look inside the Canadian Energy Centre. The "Alberta War Room" — as it was initially dubbed — has been the topic of much discussion ever since it was pitched as part of the UCP platform in the last provincial election.PoliticsDec 17, 2019
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Energy exodus: Life in the Lone Star State for Canadians"I think we look at Alberta with sad eyes, quite frankly, because we all know what's going on there."EconomyDec 4, 2019
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Energy exodus: The incentives in Texas luring Canadian oil and gas companies southThere has been a brain drain from Alberta to Texas in recent years, with many saying the state is a great place to do business.EconomyDec 3, 2019
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Energy exodus: oil and gas workers look for more opportunity in TexasThe oil and gas sector is struggling to get its 'Alberta Advantage' back and that has many looking elsewhere for opportunity. Some are finding it, in Texas.CanadaDec 2, 2019
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Word on the Street: What Calgary voters want in a leader in the 2019 federal electionFederal party leaders have laid out their platforms and taken part in several televised debates, but have they done enough to get your vote come Oct. 21?CanadaOct 18, 2019
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Word on the Street: How the economy is affecting Calgary voters in the 2019 federal electionEconomist Trevor Tombe says no matter who wins the upcoming federal election, Canadians won’t see a big change in growth and employment.CanadaOct 17, 2019
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Word on the Street: How the energy industry and climate change are affecting Calgary voters'Global News Morning Calgary' took to the streets to find out what Calgarians think about the energy industry and climate change in the context of the 2019 federal election.PoliticsOct 16, 2019
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Word on the Street: How is western alienation affecting voters in the 2019 federal election?As voters begin to head to the polls, one expert worries the 2019 federal election has widened the divide between eastern and western Canada rather than addressed it.PoliticsOct 15, 2019
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Super Mario at school? Calgary junior high offers video games in the classroomA Calgary junior high school is offering a class that uses video games to teach important lessons.EducationSep 16, 2019
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Alberta election panel discusses issues facing familiesAhead of Alberta’s 2019 election, Dallas Flexhaug sat down with a panel of experts to discuss the issues facing families in the province.PoliticsApr 11, 2019
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Alberta election panel discusses issues facing province’s jobs and economyAhead of Alberta’s 2019 provincial election, a panel of experts discuss economic issues facing the province such as slow economic growth and high unemployment rate.PoliticsApr 3, 2019
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2018 Year in Review: Mayor Nenshi on the economy, energy sector, jobs and cannabisMayor Naheed Nenshi looks back at what was accomplished, and what wasn't, in 2018.PoliticsJan 2, 2019
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Social media in 2018: Top Twitter, Instagram, Google and YouTube trends in CanadaWhat would the internet be without some sort of challenge? In the past we've seen the cinnamon challenge, the tide pod challenge and the Harlem Shake. In 2018, though, it was a Drake song that sparked the challenge of the year: the #InMyFeelings challenge.CanadaDec 26, 2018
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Finding common ground on opposite sides of the Trans Mountain pipeline controversyBoth have been watching the pipeline debate unfold and say the only path forward is together.CanadaOct 1, 2018