Gil Tucker
Reporter
Gil Tucker is a born and raised West Coaster, attending Vancouver Community College and BCIT before getting into broadcasting. He worked at stations in Prince George, Kelowna and Red Deer, then came to Global Calgary.
He worked as a general reporter and occasional anchor, before settling into his current role as the lucky guy who gets to regularly do “people stories.” He considers it a privilege to be able to meet so many interesting and inspiring individuals each day. None of the stories would happen without the great people who share their experiences with us.
Some the particularly memorable ones who stand out: all the players who put in all the hours at the rink in Chestermere in 2012 and 2014 to set new records for the world’s longest hockey game, raising $1 million for the Children’s Hospital. A 9-year-old girl who sold her paintings of hearts to raise $11, 000 to help the homeless. And the always enthusiastic and entertaining Herb Williams, the creator and host of the Superdogs shows.
Gil will never forget his pummelling at the hands of an 82-year-old Stu Hart, the wrestling legend responding to his scrawny opponent’s whimpering with “Oh, you sound like a goosey girl.” Replying to the pleading “I give” with “You can’t give.”
What a great lesson: “You can’t give.” No matter what you’re up against, you just have to keep going.
You’ll find a way.
Video Archives
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Calgary program to help local farmers sell produce sees ‘tremendous growth’
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Miniature horse supports larger companion at Calgary show-jumping competition
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New project brings ‘desperately needed’ indoor farming to Calgary Tower
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Calgary milk bank gets help meeting ‘big need’ amid baby formula shortage
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Calgary artists create colourful new outdoor roller rink
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Dancers give Calgarians a chance to connect with Indigenous culture
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Pandemic project: Calgary company develops eco-friendly garden kits
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Struggling young Calgary moms get new Indigenous-themed healing space
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Alberta students promote new tribute to ‘really cool’ pioneering cowgirl
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‘Amazing’ new fundraising run brings support for homeless people on Canada Day
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‘Amazing’ Calgary teacher receives national award: ‘Best teacher I’ve ever had’
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German artist creates ‘tallest mural in the world’ in Calgary
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Calgary-area vendors promote shopping local this Father’s Day
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Volunteers hold fundraising auction for historic Calgary-area community hall
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Calgarians try ‘super fun sport’ on World Pickleball Day
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Calgary museum showcases foreign military veterans who have settled in Alberta
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Photo project celebrates ‘inspiring’ bonds between LGBTQ people and rescue dogs
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Calgary restaurant puts ‘really cool’ robot to work serving meals
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‘Amazing’ Indigenous leader celebrates honorary university degree in Calgary
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Calgarians celebrate ‘incredible’ Platinum Jubilee, Queen’s legacy in city
Author Archives
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New project brings ‘desperately needed’ indoor farming to Calgary TowerAgriplay Ventures hopes to bring its system that grows fruits and veggies indoors to other downtown buildings in Calgary.EnvironmentJun 28
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Calgary milk bank gets help meeting high demand during baby formula shortageA golf tournament has raised money to help babies get milk they need. 'Breast milk acts as a medicine and it provides immunities.'FeaturesJun 27
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Calgary artists create colourful new outdoor roller rinkCalgarians are getting a chance to enjoy a bright new experience as they mark the city's grey and soggy first week of summer.FeaturesJun 24
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Pandemic project: Calgary company develops eco-friendly garden kitsSince starting their business in early 2022, Martineau and Mondin have sold about 60 of their Doug Gardens kits to customers around Alberta.FeaturesJun 22
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Struggling young Calgary moms get new Indigenous-themed healing space2022's National Indigenous Peoples Day brings new support for some vulnerable young Calgarians.FeaturesJun 21
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Alberta students promote new tribute to ‘really cool’ pioneering cowgirlChildren's book author is leading the effort to get recognition for Flores Ladue, who she describes as 'a trail-blazing woman' and 'a wonderful role model for Alberta's kids.'CanadaJun 20
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‘Amazing’ new fundraising run brings support for homeless people on Canada DaySome hard-working volunteers are inviting Calgarians to celebrate our country in a new way this Canada Day.FeaturesJun 17
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German artist creates ‘tallest mural in the world’ in CalgaryAn international artist is in Calgary through much of June to create a colourful new addition to the downtown core.FeaturesJun 14
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Calgary-area vendors promote shopping local this Father’s DayAfter struggling through COVID-19 pandemic, vendor appeal for support; "supporting local is just the only way that we can survive'CanadaJun 13
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Volunteers hold fund-raising auction for historic Calgary-area community hallVolunteers at the historic Square Butte Community Hall hope an online auction can keep the century-old centre in the Rocky Mountain foothills open after two years of no bookings.CanadaJun 10
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Photo project celebrates ‘inspiring’ bonds between LGBTQ people and rescue dogsPeople involved in the project say their dogs have been a great addition to their lives.FeaturesJun 7
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Calgary restaurant puts ‘really cool’ robot to work serving mealsMore and more Canadians in the food service industry are finding an unusual new solution to their staffing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.FeaturesJun 6
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Southern Alberta farm museum ‘so excited’ to host exhibit saved from wrecking ballThe Grain Academy was a popular fixture for almost 40 years at Calgary's Stampede Park and now it's moving to a new home outside the city.FeaturesMay 31
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Seniors create music video to support Calgary Flames: ‘They get so excited’Residents of the Whitehorn Village Retirement Village have recorded a video of themselves cheering on the Flames.FeaturesMay 26
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Calgary performers salute legendary tap dancer and civil rights leaderSome talented young Calgarians are stepping up to salute a legend.EntertainmentMay 17
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Calgary charity group provides support for Canadians whose pets have cancerA Calgary charity group is getting ready for a busy summer helping Canadians going through a tough time.FeaturesMay 16
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Calgary charity offers employment training for Ukrainians coming to cityThe Women In Need Society is set to provide six-week training programs in retail and warehouse work for Ukrainians arriving in Calgary.CanadaMay 10
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‘Precious, irreplaceable’ $140K bottle of Scotch for sale at Calgary storeA Calgary liquor store is offering up a chance to own a piece of history.FeaturesMay 9
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Calgary artists raise money to support Ukrainians fleeing warThere's a new Calgary effort to help people fleeing the war in Ukraine.FeaturesMay 5
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‘Big boots to fill’: Alberta performer plays Johnny Cash in new Calgary showDevon Brayne is playing singer-songwriter Johnny Cash in the Theatre Calgary production of Million Dollar Quartet.EntertainmentApr 27
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Pandemic pursuit: Calgary auto painter finds ‘peace of mind’ creating artAfter 38 years working in body shops, a Calgary man is using an auto spray painter to make his art: 'It just brings a new adventure in life.'FeaturesApr 26
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Fundraising book sale helps Calgary students struggling during COVID-19 pandemicCalgary Reads literacy organization prepares for first sale since 2019: 'This sale and the proceeds are more important than ever before.'FeaturesApr 25
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Calgary astronomers hope Dark Sky event reduces light pollutionScientists and students are urging Albertans to reduce their use of lights at night in order to reduce light pollution.CanadaApr 21
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‘Overwhelmingly joyful’ effort provides grad outfits for struggling Calgary familiesIt's the first time since 2019 that Gradtown has been able to offer graduation outfits to students of Calgary families hit hard by the pandemic.EducationApr 20
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Calgary soccer players off to Cerebral Palsy World CupAlberta soccer players are training for an international tournament in Barcelona: 'It's life-changing. This is something that I never thought I'd have the chance to do.'FeaturesApr 19