After struggling through two years of pandemic-related restrictions, construction might be the final straw for two Edmonton businesses.
Emily Mertz began her career with Global Edmonton right out of university.
She has a BA (Hons) in English from the University of Alberta, where she studied English and non-fiction writing, and also wrote for the school newspaper, The Gateway.
After graduation, she was hired as a writer for Global News in Edmonton. Since then, she has worked as an assignment editor and producer before moving into her current position as an Online Reporter/Producer.
Before coming to Edmonton for school, Emily lived in Ontario. She grew up watching the Blue Jays and is still a huge fan.
She also enjoys travelling (especially to New Zealand!), running in the River Valley, and trying to make her friends laugh.
After struggling through two years of pandemic-related restrictions, construction might be the final straw for two Edmonton businesses.
Alberta’s chief medical officer of health said Wednesday that the Omicron subvariant BA.2 is now the dominant COVID-19 strain in the province.
Edmonton’s bylaw requiring face masks on public transit vehicles and inside public transit stations will be rescinded when the province’s rules on masking on transit are lifted.
Todd Babiak decided to make just one copy of The Daughters of Walsingham as an NFT. The book was purchased by Edmonton businessman Chris Labossiere, who gave the only copy to EPL.
Potholes are a sure sign of spring in Edmonton. But they’re not the only driving hazard motorists need to be on the lookout for at this time of year.
According to the analysis, the 10 most popular hiking routes in Canada include five routes in British Columbia and two in Alberta.
The proposed changes will give similar protection to roadside maintenance workers and snowplow operators that first responders and tow truck operators currently have.
Edmonton police have released images of the suspect vehicle involved in the fatal shooting of notorious Edmonton landlord 59-year-old Abdullah Shah.
A 27-year-old man has been charged after an altercation and stabbing at Central LRT Station on Wednesday, March 9.
An email shows AHS made an opening bargaining proposal of wage rollbacks for about 57 per cent of HSAA members ranging from 0.28 per cent to 10.93 per cent depending on profession.
RCMP confirm they’re investigating a death in Lac La Biche, an autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday in Edmonton and no arrests have been made.
William (Bill) James Kaye, 63, was charged with breach of trust, sexual assault and criminal harassment.
Both Alberta’s COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU admissions went down slightly on Thursday. Six new deaths were reported to Alberta Health in the last 24 hours.
The city is no longer recommending fees for disposable cups in a report on single-use items as part of Edmonton’s proposed waste-reduction plan.
Ashley Callingbull is the first Indigenous woman to model in Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. This year, she’s also the only Canadian represented.