Gates Guarin
Digital Journalist
Gates Guarin is a digital journalist at Global Edmonton.
A born and raised Calgarian, he didn’t start his career in broadcasting.
After graduating from the University of Calgary with an economics degree in 2014 and working in the corporate utilities sector for eight years, Gates made the decision to pursue his passion for storytelling and enrolled in SAIT’s Radio, Television and Broadcast News program in 2020. Gates graduated with honours in 2022.
Gates began his journalism career at CHAT News in Medicine Hat. Starting as an intern, he worked his way up to senior reporter and backup news anchor and producer, covering some of the largest stories of 2022 in Medicine Hat, including extreme summer weather, by-elections and historical building fires.
He then moved northeast to join the team at Global News in Saskatoon in January 2023, before moving to Edmonton three years later.
When Gates is not busy reporting, he likes to spend his time with board games and video games, travelling and watching films and sports.
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Video Archives
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City offers incentives to encourage transit oriented development in Edmonton -
Proposed Bonnie Doon bike lane elicits mixed mixed reaction from residents -
RCMP renew public plea into 50-year-old unsolved homicide -
Major Edmonton festivals wrap up summer season -
Canadian Forces Snowbirds take to Alberta skies as plane retirements draw near -
Canadian Forces Snowbirds take to Alberta skies as plane retirements draw near -
Downtown Edmonton retailers respond to recent wave of restaurant closures -
Alberta distillery welcomes easing of interprovincial alcohol trade barriers -
Greta Bar to close downtown Edmonton location -
North Edmonton homeowner’s basement floods for 3rd time in 4 weeks -
NFL star holds hometown football camp for youth in Sherwood Park -
Sturgeon County data centre construction draws concerns from residents -
Tornado touches down, wreaks havoc at provincial park campground in Alberta -
South Edmonton communities enter into restrictive covenant to limit infill development -
Neighbourhoods along 50 Street say new bike lane project lacked consultation -
Team Canada drops final World Cup game to Switzerland, still advance to knockout round -
Young philanthropists honoured at 11th annual Stollery Superstars party -
Edmonton lost dog given to wrong people, owner pleads for her return -
Judge decides e-scooters to be defined as ‘automobiles’ -
Treaty chiefs, Alberta premier ask for respect after RCMP treason investigation call
Author Archives
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City of Edmonton offers incentives to encourage transit-oriented developmentThe proposed Infill Infrastructure Program would incentivize building residential units along priority growth areas identified by the city.CanadaAug 13
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Boardwalk Centre renters seek action after summer storms damage suitesSome of the residents of the highrise along Jasper Avenue at 90 Street in central Edmonton are living with damaged ceilings and walls from storm flooding.WeatherAug 7
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Another Edmonton bike lane draws varying opinions from community membersTo accommodate the bike lanes along 79 Street, much of the on-street parking would be removed. A portion from 76 to 90 Avenue would also change into a one way, southbound lane.CanadaAug 6
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Kidney in a box: Advancements in transplant technology allows for quicker recoveryEdmonton is the first centre in Canada to utilize the XVIVO Kidney Assist Transport, which has proven to help in patient recovery after the kidney has been transplanted.HealthJul 31
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Wetaskiwin Mayor Joe Branco files lawsuit against cityWetaskiwin Mayor Joe Branco has filed a lawsuit against the Alberta city he was elected last fall to represent, in the hopes restrictions on him placed in January will be lifted.PoliticsJul 30
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Thunderstorm cleanup expected to cost City of Edmonton $20-$30 millionEdmonton city manager Eddie Robar says this is the first time in his current role he's seen the effects of summer storms cost more than in the winter.WeatherJul 29
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Edmonton organizations watch out for seniors during hot, smoky conditionsMeals on Wheels, which delivers more than 300 meals each day throughout Edmonton, says the extreme weather has made regular wellness checks even more important.HealthJul 24
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Downtown Edmonton retailers dig in amid rash of restaurant closures: ‘Not going anywhere’Some downtown retailers are reacting to the recent closures of restaurants nearby. While issues like accessibility and safety are concerns, they have no plans to leave the core.EconomyJul 23
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Alberta distillery welcomes easing of interprovincial liquor trade barriersThe MOU allows consumers to buy beer, wine and spirits from different provinces — but those producers want barriers lifted on selling to restaurants, bars and liquor stores too.ConsumerJul 22
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IBC estimates $230M in insured damage claimed from Edmonton stormsThe Insurance Bureau of Canada says two storms have resulted in almost a quarter billion dollars' worth of insured damage in Edmonton and the surrounding communities.ConsumerJul 16
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5 people injured after tornado hits campground near Alberta-Saskatchewan borderThe Alberta RCMP are expected to provide an update Thursday afternoon after two tornadoes are reported to have touched down Wednesday evening in eastern Alberta.WeatherJul 9
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Edmonton police impound lot expands to add about 150 spacesIn a news release, the city says the number of abandoned vehicles waiting to be towed hit a peak of 682 on June 17. That number has dropped to 181 as of July 7.TrafficJul 8
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South Edmonton communities enter into restrictive covenant to limit infill developmentThe 20-year covenant sets constraints on any future redevelopment of properties that buy in, including a height limit of eight metres and one parking spot per dwelling.CanadaJul 3
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Edmontonians help with Venezuela earthquake relief effortFor every $20 donated, people will get one of Sazón's homemade empanadas. Owner Esmeralda Leon says the money will go towards buying medical supplies for earthquake victims.CanadaJun 26
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Renovations complete on 882 affordable housing units in EdmontonRenovations to affordable townhomes built in the 1960s and 1970s took place over the past three years, with upgrades like new hot water tanks and foundation fixes.ConsumerJun 25
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War of words continues between First Nations chiefs, Alberta premierThe Grand Chief of Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta is defending the decision to call for Premier Danielle Smith to be investigated for possible treason.PoliticsJun 18
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Alberta man who died by suicide blamed AISH-to-ADAP transitionAlbertan man Bruce Johnson said the impending change from AISH to ADAP, which will provide less money to those who receive disability benefits, pushed him over the edge.CanadaJun 15
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Rotating food vendors fill gap at Station Park food hall in Old StrathconaRight now all of the Station Park vendors are serving Japanese-themed food: think ramen noodle soup, mochi doughnuts, Tokyo street food, and fresh-baked sweet cheese tarts.Jun 15
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Red Deer woman’s 31-month wait for MRI sparks fear and anger: ‘Really unreasonable’Linda Burns was referred for a MRI due to pain in her neck suspected to be serious — but her appointment letter from AHS revealed it won't happen until the end of 2028.HealthJun 3
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Late spring start, dry conditions to blame for intense Edmonton allergy seasonAn Edmonton abourist says drought conditions coupled with a later start to spring have put added stress on trees and shrubs, causing them to produce more pollen than usual.HealthMay 29
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Camrose Casino relocation to Edmonton in flux as judge grants judicial reviewConstruction is active at the south Edmonton site where the Camrose Casino announced years ago it was moving to — but a recent legal ruling has the facility's future in question.CanadaMay 27
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Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village reopens after being damaged by fire in 2025More than a year after a grass fire destroyed the visitor's centre at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, the attraction east of Edmonton is re-opening to visitors.FireMay 15
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Several grassfires burn in Edmonton as city steps up prevention measuresSeveral grassfires broke out in Edmonton on the same dry, warm, windy day the city conducted a prescribed burn in Jan Reimer Park.WeatherMay 8
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Fort McMurray seeks answers from province over Highway 63 storm responseThe massive, sudden snowfall that started on April 23 left hundreds of stranded drivers on Highway 63 without food, water, or proper communication for almost 24 hours.TrafficMay 6
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Edmonton Oilers fans search for answers after team’s early playoff exitThe Edmonton Oilers' season came to an end Thursday with a Game 6 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, a feeling fans and businesses alike have not had to deal with for the past few years.SportsMay 1