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. 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.
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Video Archives
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Publication bans a barrier for some domestic abuse survivors
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Domestic abuse victims face even more hurdles in rural Alberta
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Advocate explains challenges for rural Alberta domestic abuse survivors
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How publication bans are applied in sexual offence proceedings
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Global News at 6 Edmonton: Oct. 12, 2021
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Global Edmonton weather forecast: Oct. 5
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Global News at 6 Edmonton: Oct. 5
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Enoch Cree Nation unveils monument and walkway
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Global News at 6 Edmonton: Aug. 16
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Pride Corner on Whyte Avenue and Gateway Boulevard
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Health workers pen open letter to Peace River residents about Alberta’s COVID-19 protocol changes
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Global Edmonton weather forecast: July 8
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Global News at 6 Edmonton: July 27, 2021
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The Italian Centre opens new location in Sherwood Park
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The Canadian Brewhouse at Taste of Edmonton
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Smaller midway coming to Edmonton Expo this summer
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Global News at 6 Edmonton: June 24
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Global News at 5 Edmonton: June 24
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Cindy Rivers describes coming out as trans in Fort McMurray
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Cindy Rivers describes navigating the health system in Alberta
Author Archives
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Is a ‘big tent’ conservative party realistic in Alberta anymore?'I'm not sure that that glue -- hostility towards the NDP -- is sufficient to keep this party together," MRU political scientist Duane Bratt said. 'It is not united.'PoliticsMay 19
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Serious assault at Edmonton auto body shop leaves person with critical injuriesOfficers found a person with "significant injuries" who needed "immediate medical attention," Edmonton police said.CrimeMay 18
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Edmonton councillors consider how to determine and allocate police fundingCoun. Rutherford put forth a motion to recommend city council provide EPS with $385 million base operating funding in 2023, on an ongoing basis.CanadaMay 18
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Expanded Edmonton High Level Streetcar route opens ThursdayThe iconic High Level Streetcar is expanding its route south in Old Strathcona with a new stop at Gateway Boulevard on Whyte Avenue that launches Thursday.TrafficMay 18
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Edmonton mayor makes historic proclamation of Pride Corner on WhyteWhat began as a counter-protest to show support for the LGBTQ community will receive historic proclamation from Edmonton's mayor on Friday.FeaturesMay 13
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Treaty 6, Métis Nation of Alberta welcome Pope Francis’ visit as part of reconciliationTreaty 6, the Métis Nation of Alberta and the city's mayor said Friday they are pleased Pope Francis will be visiting Edmonton as part of his trip to Canada this summer.CanadaMay 13
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Aurora Cannabis to close Aurora Sky facility in EdmontonAfter reducing its workforce to 25 per cent back in 2020, Aurora Cannabis announced Thursday it would be closing its Aurora Sky facility in Edmonton.CannabisMay 12
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Data shows Alberta’s emergency medical services in crisis: NDPThe Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Services quarterly dashboard from early April shows ambulance response times in urban areas got progressively worse in the past year.HealthMay 11
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Edmonton Oilers’ Darnell Nurse suspended 1 game for head-buttingDarnell Nurse has been suspended for one game after head-butting Los Angeles' Phillip Danault.SportsMay 11
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UCP MLAs confirm Alberta bereavement leave would cover abortionMadu and Frey said the Labour Statues Amendment Act would expand access to bereavement leave to employees whose pregnancy ends "in anything other than a live birth."CanadaMay 10
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2 people hurt in ‘small avalanche’ in Banff National ParkParks Canada said everyone involved was accounted for and three people were rescued. Two people suffered minor injuries in the avalanche.EnvironmentMay 10
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Edmonton Pride Festival returns to Churchill Square under new organizationAfter eight years, the Edmonton Pride Festival is returning to Churchill Square on June 25.CanadaMay 9
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11-year-old Edmonton boy located ‘safe and unharmed’The boy was seen at Aldergrove Elementary School at around 8 p.m. on Thursday, walking toward the park. He was located Friday evening.CanadaMay 6
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‘First Call’ beer supports Alberta first respondersAfter being "blown away" by the success of their launch last year, Alberta breweries are banding together again in 2022 for a special beer in support of first responders.ConsumerMay 5
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Mustard Seed expands wrap-around support services for vulnerable Edmontonians'With the opening of our new centre, we're hoping to also provide occupational therapy as well as counselling supports,' said Samantha Lowe with The Mustard Seed.HealthMay 5
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Edmonton strip mall tenants disappointed with ‘super bad’ timing of redevelopmentMore than 15 businesses that rent space in Strathearn Centre on month-to-month leases were given written notice to vacate by Oct. 31.ConsumerMay 4
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Man found dead in ditch in Parkland County identified; RCMP seek vehicleRCMP have identified the man whose body was found in a ditch near Township Road 510 and Range Road 44 last month.CrimeMay 4
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Trip to L.A. to watch Oilers in playoffs? Here’s what it could cost you.Some Edmonton Oilers fans are planning trips to L.A. for a game. And, when you compare that option with a playoff ticket at Rogers Place, it's actually not horrible.CanadaMay 3
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Layoffs confirmed at Servus Credit Union as company enters ‘transition’'Staffing changes are often necessary to realize an organization's full potential,' Servus Credit Union's Chief Transformation Officer Michelle Belland said Tuesday.CanadaMay 3
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Alberta Crown prosecutor strike averted as province commits to negotiationsThe Alberta Crown Attorneys' Association said the province has heard its concerns and has agreed to make compensation changes and negotiate first steps of a framework agreement.CrimeMay 2
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6 Edmonton junior high students suspended as police investigate sex assault involving youthEdmonton Catholic Schools says it is working with students to reinforce responsibilities associated with digital citizenship and sharing of media.CrimeApr 29
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15-year-old Cardston girl killed in southern Alberta rolloverFamily and friends are grieving the loss of 15-year-old Taylor Olsen, who was killed in a rollover near Del Bonita Thursday. Seth Law, 15, was critically injured in the crash.TrafficApr 29
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Work by Edmonton music studio Velveteen nominated for 3 Juno AwardsVelveteen has work nominated for Pop Album of the Year, Contemporary Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year, and Adult Contemporary Album of the Year.EntertainmentApr 28
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Edmonton police ask people to not post names of youths accused, witnesses of McNally attackIn relation to the fatal stabbing at McNally High School, Edmonton police remind the public that publishing the identity of any accused and witnesses is a criminal offence.CrimeApr 28
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Foothills man charged with child sexual assault; RCMP believe there are more victimsIn case an alias was used, Alberta RCMP are releasing a photo of 45-year-old Matthew Wade Kinch.CrimeApr 27