Emily Olsen

Videographer

Emily Olsen was thrilled to join the Global Lethbridge team as a videographer in August 2019, shortly before graduating from the Radio and Television Broadcast program at NAIT.

She was born and raised in Edmonton, and is a self-described “‘Berta girl.”

Before joining the Global Lethbridge team, Emily completed her practicum placement, working on Vancouver Island, creating stories for both television and radio newscasts, as well as doing live radio hits and anchoring.

Emily loves telling strong, character-based stories and getting to know the people that make a community thrive.

Video Archives: Emily Olsen

Author Archives: Emily Olsen

Science

June 5, 2020 7:44 pm

University of Lethbridge researchers studying differences between biological sexes

A pair of University of Lethbridge researchers are studying the biological differences between sexes. Continue reading →

Crime

June 3, 2020 8:19 pm

Lethbridge police chief responds to race tensions in U.S.

Lethbridge’s interim police Chief Scott Woods is sharing his thoughts on the civil unrest and protests in the United States due to racism in law enforcement. Continue reading →

Economy

May 25, 2020 10:28 pm

Lethbridge gym to open June 1 against official health protocols

A gym owner in Lethbridge said he plans to open on June 1 regardless of the provincial government’s relaunch strategy. Continue reading →

Canada

May 20, 2020 6:42 pm

Businesses in Coutts, Alta., react to extension of Canada-U.S. border closure

Businesses near the Coutts, Alta., border crossing are facing another month of uncertainty, following Justin Trudeau’s announcement to extend the Canada-U.S. border crossing to non-essential travel for an additional 30 days. Continue reading →

Education

March 26, 2020 7:06 pm

Coronavirus: Lethbridge College offers resources to Canada’s frontline

Lethbridge College has reached out to offer medical supplies from its nursing program to Canada’s front line, as well as the use of its 3D printers. Continue reading →

mandatory recycling

March 5, 2020 8:50 pm

Lethbridge businesses express concerns as introduction of mandatory recycling nears

The program will focus on paper, cardboard and wood materials for now, which make up around 20 per cent of business waste in the city. Continue reading →

Economy

February 28, 2020 8:19 pm

Albertans fear budget 2020 means hundreds of layoffs in agriculture and research

The budget indicates that 277 people in permanent positions with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry are facing layoffs. Continue reading →

Canada

February 27, 2020 8:45 pm

‘It opens a lot of doors’: Piikani Nation trades program sees first graduates

Eighteen young men are graduating this week from a brand new trades program on the Piikani Nation. Continue reading →

Education

February 26, 2020 8:36 pm

‘It says that people are out there’: southern Alberta students mark Pink Shirt Day

Students in southern Alberta marked Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, showing their support for the anti-bullying movement. Continue reading →

Education

February 25, 2020 8:50 pm

Southern Alberta students get coding at Picture Butte hackathon

The “Hackathon” hosted by Picture Butte high school, featured a series of challenges that required students in grades seven to 12 to learn code and practice data analysis using information from the City of Lethbridge and Statistics Canada. Continue reading →

Town of Fort Macleod

February 25, 2020 8:23 pm

Fort Macleod lays off peace officers following changes to provincial funding

Fort MacLeod’s Chief Administrative Officer Sue Keenan says the decision to lay off its CPOs was not taken lightly, but the cost of keeping the officers was too high after the recent funding changes. Continue reading →

Health

February 20, 2020 9:02 pm

In response to AHS review, Red Deer surgeon says doctors already prioritize procedures

A review of Alberta Health Services is looking for ways to reduce costs but a Red Deer surgeon says doctors already prioritize procedures to make the best use of limited operating room capacity. Continue reading →

Canada

February 18, 2020 8:32 pm

New lead in search for missing Calgary man

The family now has confirmation that Marshal was still in Lethbridge on Nov. 18, one day after he was allegedly headed to Calgary. Continue reading →

Health

February 7, 2020 10:00 pm

Lethbridge mayor voices concern over suggested 911 dispatch consolidation

Consolidating 911 EMS dispatch services from Calgary, Lethbridge, Red Deer and Wood Buffalo was one of the many recommendations that came out of a Alberta Health Services review. Continue reading →

Emily Olsen

Videographer

University of Lethbridge researchers studying differences between biological sexes

Lethbridge police chief responds to race tensions in U.S.

Lethbridge gym to open June 1 against official health protocols

Businesses in Coutts, Alta., react to extension of Canada-U.S. border closure

Worker from JBS meat packing plant near Brooks dies with COVID-19 test pending

Coronavirus: Lethbridge College offers resources to Canada’s frontline

Lethbridge businesses express concerns as introduction of mandatory recycling nears

Albertans fear budget 2020 means hundreds of layoffs in agriculture and research

‘It opens a lot of doors’: Piikani Nation trades program sees first graduates

‘It says that people are out there’: southern Alberta students mark Pink Shirt Day

Southern Alberta students get coding at Picture Butte hackathon

Fort Macleod lays off peace officers following changes to provincial funding

In response to AHS review, Red Deer surgeon says doctors already prioritize procedures

New lead in search for missing Calgary man

Lethbridge mayor voices concern over suggested 911 dispatch consolidation

Canada pushes back on U.S. Congress members' call to reopen border amid coronavirus

California police change search to 'recovery mission' for 'Glee' star Naya Rivera

NHL, players' association announce Toronto and Edmonton as hub cities amid coronavirus

Calgary Flames' Hamonic becomes 1st NHL player to opt out of league's plan to play during pandemic

Clothes, bedsheets taken away from Ghislaine Maxwell due to suicide concerns: official

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Lethbridge researchers find female bodies can respond differently to stress

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Lethbridge police respond to questions about racism spurred by unrest in U.S.

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Waterton Lakes National Park opens its gates

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Alberta’s border communities fear water shortage after Milk River collapse in U.S.

Coronavirus

Lethbridge residents voice concerns about crime near COVID-19 shelter

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COVID-19: Coutts officials reacts to extension of border closures

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Lethbridge Farmers Market returns with big changes

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COVID-19 punctuates nurses week for new grads

Health

COVID-19: Testing centre in Brooks open to everyone

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How delivery services are helping Lethbridge restaurants through COVID-19

Coronavirus

Lethbridge man quarantined at sea returns home

Environment

City officials concerned about increased illegal dumping in Lethbridge

Agriculture

Potato surplus: Alberta growers take major hit in spring planting

Coronavirus

Mental health organization’s request for Lethbridge residents during Mental Health Week

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Lethbridge man charged in suspicious death

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City of Lethbridge prepares for province-wide reopening

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Blood Reserve officials respond to first confirmed case of COVID-19

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Lethbridge man’s ‘Slow Your Roll’ campaign gains traction

Coronavirus

COVID-19: How do Lethbridge’s past pandemics compare?

Crime

Lethbridge police investigate suspicious south-side death