Eileen Bell
News Manager and Anchor
Eileen Bell joined the team at 630 CHED in 1984. During her time at CHED, Eileen has hosted talk shows, election coverage, telethons and military events. She has spoken with seven Canadian prime ministers and interviewed a wide variety of influential figures from the worlds of sports, politics and entertainment.
She has broadcast during elections, tornadoes, wildfires and a royal visit.
Her favourite moments include a broadcast breakfast with Wayne Gretzky, chatting with her heartthrob, Donny Osmond, dinner at 24 Sussex Drive and participating in media stand-up comedy challenges.
Prior to working at 630 CHED, Eileen worked for CKRD-AM and CFCR-FM in Red Deer, Alta., where during her three-year tenure she became news director.
Eileen began her broadcast career in 1978 in Provo, Utah, where she worked for KBYU-FM and KBYU-TV. She is a graduate of Brigham Young University. While enrolled in radio news and television production at BYU, Eileen also freelanced for ESPN and NBC-TV for BYU football and basketball games.
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Rampage in west Edmonton leaves 2 women injuredA man is facing charges after a rampage Monday night that sent one woman to hospital and saw damage done in a number of west end locations.CrimeJul 18, 2018
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Police find missing Edmonton teen with autismEdmonton police are trying to find a missing teen with autism. Cory Brgan, 14, was last seen at about 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoon in the Bonnie Doon area.CanadaJul 9, 2018
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St. Albert creates committee, plans tribute for Humboldt players connected to citySt. Albert asked former Mayor Nolan Crouse to head up a Humboldt Remembrance Committee which will honour the players killed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash who have roots in the city.CanadaApr 17, 2018
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Membership in Alberta Party soars by 500% ahead of leadership voteMembership in the Alberta Party has multiplied by over six times over less than a year ago. The party's numbers have grown 539 per cent since last March.PoliticsFeb 15, 2018
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Edmonton broadcaster Chuck Chandler, 73, dies after battle with cancerLong-time Edmonton broadcaster Chuck Chandler has died. Chandler hosted 630 CHED and the TV show Disco Daze at CITV in the 1970s.FeaturesNov 28, 2017
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Alberta Catholic superintendents respond to criticism of proposed sex-ed curriculumAlberta Catholic schools say there are misconceptions about what their proposed sex-education curriculum would be like.EducationOct 26, 2017
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Edmonton Emergency Relief Services Society kicks off blanket campaignThe Edmonton Emergency Relief Services Society has kicked off this year's blanket campaign.CanadaOct 23, 2017
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12-year-old says man tried to get her into his truck in Sherwood ParkA 12-year-old Sherwood Park girl has told Strathcona County RCMP that a man tried to get her to get into his truck on Monday afternoon in Sherwood Park.CrimeOct 17, 2017
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Morinville’s next mayor has already been decided for the Oct. 16 electionLongtime town councillor Barry Turner will be the next mayor of Morinville after no other challengers came forward. He replaces Mayor Lisa Holmes.PoliticsSep 19, 2017
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Former MLA Paul Hinman looking to enter UCP leadership raceFormer MLA Paul Hinman is entering the leadership race for the UCP. He wants more accountability for politicians, including the ability to recall MLAs.PoliticsSep 11, 2017
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Die-hard Edmonton Eskimos fans get married just before Labour Day ClassicWes and Kelly Goddard of Edmonton got married Monday, right before the Labour Day Classic. They were decked out in their Eskimos jerseys.CanadaSep 8, 2017
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Edmonton police locate missing seniorEdmonton police are thanking the public for help finding a missing senior.InvestigationsAug 21, 2017
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Cluster of out-of-control wildfires burning in northern AlbertaFive wildfires were burning out of control in Alberta on Friday, all southwest of Fox Lake, which is located 670 kilometres north of Edmonton.EnvironmentAug 18, 2017
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EEDC confident in Canada’s ability to get a better NAFTA dealThe Edmonton Economic Development Corporation is hoping the NAFTA renegotiations lead to a better competitive advantage for Canadian businesses.CanadaAug 17, 2017
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Union worries about ‘potentially dangerous’ drug exposure for some health workers in AlbertaThe AUPE has been receiving a number of complaints from front-line health-care workers about exposure to potentially dangerous cytotoxic medications.HealthJul 17, 2017
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Camrose Christian school may battle school division over Bible teachingsA Christian school southeast of Edmonton is upset because it says their school division wants to censor what parts of the Bible they can teach to students.EducationJun 14, 2017