Emily Mertz
Senior News Reporter - Online
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. She then 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 live music.
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Video Archives
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West Coast wind sport company making fabric for moon habitats
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Edmonton space scientist named to Virgin Galactic research crew
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Canadian physician named to Virgin Galactic research space crew
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Summer book club rewards Edmontonians for reading
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Edmonton area a hot spot for farmers’ markets
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Edmonton library hosts parent and tot classes at seniors’ homes
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Alberta research team creating maps to track health impacts of climate change
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Alberta distillery wins best new spirit at World Whiskies Awards
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Band featuring Alberta RCMP officer and Edmonton police officer nominated for Juno
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Track Edmonton snow plows in real time
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Map tracks Edmonton snow plows in ‘near real time’
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Fun (and mostly free) activities to do in this (mild) Edmonton winter
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No snow? No problem! Fun winter activities in Edmonton
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Initiative brings Metis girls to Edmonton Oilers hockey camp
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Alberta farmers can use AI to detect lameness in dairy cows
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Tim Hortons joins app to reduce food waste, save money
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Edmonton teen wins 1st prize at international science contest
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Study finds Alphonso Davies the most influential Canadian sports star
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Tourism Jasper exploring use of AI
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How AI could be used as time-saving tool for Alberta doctors
Author Archives
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Edmonton surpasses last July’s total for calls about animals left in carsCrews have been called to 65 instances of pets or people left alone in vehicles so far this month, surpassing last July's full-month total of 63.CrimeJul 17
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Murder trial begins for man accused of killing fellow student at Leduc high schoolDylan Thomas Pountney, now 23, is accused of first-degree murder in the death of 17-year-old Jennifer Winkler.CanadaJul 16
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B.C.-made material to be used by Max Space, NASA for habitats on moonA small West Coast company is helping astronauts return to the moon in 2026. ALUULA Composites has signed on to provide its durable, lightweight fabric to build space habitats.CanadaJul 16
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Edmonton Elks announce Almondo Sewell as defensive line coachAlmondo Sewell is the Edmonton Elks' new defensive line coach, replacing Nate O'Neal, the CFL club revealed Tuesday.SportsJul 16
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‘Prolonged heat’ in Alberta triggers warning from Environment CanadaAs Alberta braces for up to 10 days of soaring temperatures, Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for nearly all of the province.CanadaJul 15
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Heat prompts Edmonton’s extreme weather responseWith hot weather expected to hit Edmonton for more than a week, the city activated its extreme weather response Monday.EnvironmentJul 15
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Edmonton’s Plouffe sisters heading to Paris Olympics for 3×3 basketballTwins Katherine and Michelle Plouffe, from Edmonton, Alta., are part of Canada's 3x3 women's basketball roster for the upcoming Paris Olympics.CanadaJul 11
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Partner charged with murder after woman stabbed in south EdmontonCharges have been laid against the male partner of a 33-year-old woman who died after a serious assault in southeast Edmonton on July 3.CrimeJul 5
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Dozens of Stony Plain Road businesses close: ‘Construction needs to be done’Ongoing LRT construction in Edmonton is one of several factors making things very difficult for some Stony Plain Road businesses.ConsumerJul 5
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5-year-old boy drowns at Wetaskiwin campgroundRCMP said a five-year-old boy who wandered away from the family camper died Tuesday after drowning in a pond next to the Lions Campground in Wetaskiwin.CanadaJul 5
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Aviva and Sonnet ending auto insurance coverage in AlbertaAviva Direct is withdrawing its auto and home insurance services from Alberta effective January 2025. Sonnet is phasing out its auto insurance in Alberta later this year.ConsumerJul 4
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Bail denied for 84-year-old man charged with shooting teen on rural Alberta propertyAn 84-year-old man charged after a young person sustained life-threatening injuries from being shot on a rural property near St. Albert on June 29 was denied bail Thursday.CrimeJul 4
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Violent sexual offender, known to prey on girls, released again in Edmonton: policeDavid Hay, 23, is a convicted sexual offender who has breached conditions twice in the past two years and has victimized 'adolescent females in a sexual manner,' police said.CrimeJul 4
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Deadly assault of woman in south Edmonton prompts police investigationA woman died and a male who knew her was arrested by police after they were called to a reported assault in southeast Edmonton Wednesday morning.CrimeJul 3
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Some orthopedic surgeries at Royal Alexandra Hospital postponedApproximately 90 orthopedic surgeries that were scheduled to take place at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton have been postponed, Alberta Health Services said Wednesday.HealthJul 3
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Canadian doctor will join Virgin Galactic research space crewDr. Shawna Pandya, an Edmonton physician, will be flying to space as a research astronaut with Virgin Galactic on its new Delta Class of spacecraft.CanadaJul 3
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Emergency crews respond to vehicle fire at West Edmonton MallAccording to Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, the call came in at 1:10 p.m. and the fire was under control at 1:29 p.m.FireJul 2
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84-year-old man charged after youth shot on rural Alberta propertyAn Alberta senior has been charged after a young person sustained life-threatening injuries from being shot on a rural property near St. Albert.CrimeJul 2
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Edmonton Riverhawks break attendance record in 16-3 Canada Day winFor the first time in Edmonton Riverhawks' history, REMAX Field was completely sold out for Monday's ball game, selling 9,071 tickets.CanadaJul 2
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Charges pending in south Edmonton pedestrian collision that killed 3-year-old boyEdmonton police confirmed charges are pending in connection with a collision between a pickup truck and family that killed a three-year-old boy on June 27.CrimeJul 2
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Edmonton industrial fire in cooling tower takes 6 hours to controlA large industrial cooling tower engulfed in flames in northeast Edmonton took fire crews over six hours to get under control.FireJul 2
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12 rocks or heavy objects thrown from overpass in west Edmonton in 3 monthsEdmonton police are investigating 12 instances of rocks or other objects being thrown from an overpass onto Whitemud Drive in the west end between March 27 and June 22, 2024.CrimeJun 28
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Edmonton Army and Navy building on Whyte Ave soldThe historic Army and Navy store -- a staple for decades on Edmonton's Whyte Avenue -- has been sold to new owners. The sale has people dreaming big.EconomyJun 28
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Edmonton police issue warning about violent sexual offenderPolice are warning the public about a convicted violent sexual offender who is living in Edmonton and allegedly broke several conditions of his release.CrimeJun 28
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3-year-old boy dies after being hit by pickup truck in south EdmontonA three-year-old boy died and his mother and sister were taken to hospital after they were hit by a pickup truck in south Edmonton on Thursday.TrafficJun 27