Jill Croteau
Reporter
Jill Croteau is an award-winning journalist for Global News with a passion for telling people’s stories. She is drawn to the types of stories that tug on the heartstrings, and enjoys exploring topics that don’t always make the headlines. She takes pride in getting the story beyond the story.
To help feed her appetite for in-depth storytelling Jill along with her colleague, photographer, Nate Luit have launched a podcast “Off Script” that airs monthly on Global News Radio 770 CHQR. It’s a unique look behind the scenes in the creation of their television news stories, highlighting the people who are making profound differences in our city.
“I admire the strength in so many people I have come across who trust me to share their personal experiences with Calgarians,” she says. “It’s a responsibility I respect and never take for granted.”
Jill is proud and humbled by the international and national awards she has won for some of her investigative reporting and her work with diverse communities.
Jill calls Calgary home. It’s here where she and her husband Chris are raising their two daughters, Sophia and Sadie.
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Video Archives
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Calgary police officer fired after assault conviction involving handcuffed woman
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Calgary woman loses money from what she believes was card-reading scam
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Calgary police chief apologises after homicide charges stayed against teenage brothers
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Residents speak out as Calgary gun violence escalates
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Calgary police investigate shooting in Marlborough
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Big break in 47-year-old cold case involving a young Alberta mother
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Falling table from ninth floor Calgary apartment suite narrowly misses pedestrian below
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Icy conditions dominate roads, sidewalks, pathways
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Victim speaks out after learning Calgary man posing as Halloween character back in court
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Calgary police officer released from hospital after suspect shot dead
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Devastated Shuswap residents staying in Calgary realize their homes have been lost to fire
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Grandson, grandfather share incredible connection over artificial limbs
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Calgary firefighters ‘Hot Stuff’ calendar officially retiring
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Delicate extraction: Beekeepers safely relocate 40,000 bees from historic tavern hive
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Vida Smith’s family awaits answers from medical examiner
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What’s next for Calgary’s Victoria Park following new event centre announcement
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Extreme temperature swings can cause issues for some homeowners
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Extreme temperature swings can cause issues for some homeowners
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Accessibility advocates say Calgary city officials need to be more inclusive in snow removal priorities
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Calgary teens may face street harassment fines for counter-protesting anti-LGBTQ group
Author Archives
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Falling table from 9th floor Calgary apartment narrowly misses pedestrian belowA terrifyingly close call occurred Friday afternoon for people walking near a busy downtown Calgary intersection over the noon hour.CrimeOct 27
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Devastated Shuswap residents staying in Calgary realize their homes have been lost to fireA heartbreaking reality for those people who have lost their homes in the Shuswap region. Global News spoke to those staying in Calgary who are devastated and feeling abandoned.FireAug 22
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Calgary widower raising Angela McKenzie’s children dies suddenlyThe fiancé of Angela Mckenzie has passed away. Jeff Poirier was engaged to Mckenzie when she was killed on May 10, 2022.CanadaJul 4
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Calgary grandson, grandfather share incredible connection over artificial limbsOvercoming adversity can bring families closer. That's certainly the case for a Calgary family. A grandfather and his grandson have a connection that can only be explained as fate.FeaturesJul 3
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Calgary firefighters’ ‘Hot Stuff’ calendar officially retiringIt's the end of an era for a decades old charitable initiative. This is the last year for the Calgary firefighters' 'Hot Stuff' calendar. Here's why the legacy project is retiring.FeaturesJun 29
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Accessibility advocates say City of Calgary needs to be more inclusive in snow removal prioritiesWhen the snow starts falling, those who have challenges getting around are worried. Some living with disabilities say Calgary's snow priority plans are leaving them behind.WeatherFeb 23
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Calgary teens may face street harassment fines for counter-protesting anti-LGBTQ groupA Calgary family feels the street harassment bylaw wasn't applied fairly after a protest against inclusive LGBTQ change rooms was met with counter protesters.FeaturesFeb 20
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Calgary residents living in fear after bullies terrorize parts of their neighbourhoodA northwest Calgary neighbourhood is worried by an escalating level of violence. A growing number say they are terrorized by a group of individuals and want their community back.CrimeFeb 17
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Jewish homeowner offended after condo corporation asked him to remove religious symbolA Calgary homeowner says his Jewish tradition is being unfairly challenged by the condo corporation. He said they didn't take into consideration his faith.CanadaFeb 16
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Alberta family loses son to suicide while he waited for mental health careAn Alberta family feels their loved one became a casualty of a broken mental health care system. They lost their son to suicide while he waited for psychiatric help.HealthFeb 9
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Canine commute to dog park on Calgary school bus making tails wag with delightA Calgary family has created a unique business for dogs who love car rides and the park. The entrepreneurial mother and son bought a bus to take pet pooches to and from the park.FeaturesFeb 3
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Calgary father and firefighter featured in emotional Alberta Cancer Foundation campaignThis weekend marks World Cancer Day. Feb. 4 is reserved to raise awareness and encourage prevention. A Calgary man with cancer is sharing his story to bring survivors hope.HealthFeb 2
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Calgary woman’s motorized wheelchair severely damaged on Flair airlines flightA woman who recently moved to Calgary has been waiting nearly four months for her airline claim to be resolved. It didn't involve a lost bag, but rather a damaged mobility aid.ConsumerJan 30
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Family from France desperate to stay in Calgary, fears for lives if deportedMembers of a family living in Calgary are in a desperate race against time to find a skilled job. They are facing deportation unless their temporary work permit can be renewed.CanadaJan 26
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Alberta musician becomes artisan harpmakerAn Alberta man living in the mountain hamlet of Bragg Creek has developed a niche career. Out of his garage he is creating stunning works of art that make beautiful sounds.FeaturesJan 24
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A connection on the ringette rink inspired a gift of life to an Alberta teenThey met seven years ago in their small southern Alberta town. Neither of them had any way of knowing their connection would lead them to the operating room for an organ donation.HealthJan 20
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Visitors at Foothills Hospital report mice in cafeteria and dirty patient unitsThe state of one of Calgary’s hospitals is failing to meet the basic standards of cleanliness — that is according to patients and their caregivers who visit the Foothills Hospital.HealthJan 16
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‘He was a remarkable man’: Heritage Park honors Chinese-Calgarian grocer with exhibit renamingThere's a permanent change to a Heritage Park staple to be a more inclusive tourist attraction. In collaboration with Chinese-Calgarians, a significant modification was unveiled.PerspectivesJan 13
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Indigenous-inspired room unveiled in Calgary Ikea showroomOne of the most popular home décor stores is unveiling a new idea. Ikea designers visited the home of an Indigenous woman and collaborated to create a room in a Calgary showroom.FeaturesJan 12
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‘I found my voice’: Calgary teen hopes to inspire others with autism to try new form of communicationRPM, a relatively new educational form of therapy for people living with autism, is changing lives. And a Calgary teen who doesn't speak has found it to be life-altering.EducationJan 10
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‘A total new beginning’: Family of Angela McKenzie navigate life after mom of 5 dies in crashIt's been eight months since Angela Mckenzie, a mother of five, was killed in what police call a senseless crime. Her children are speaking out hoping the man wanted is caught.FeaturesJan 9
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Lost pigeon flew the coop, finding her way from France to CalgaryIt’s a wild lost-and-found tale: a pigeon that literally flew the coop from abroad wound up in Calgary. The incredible journey of how she got to Alberta may remain a mystery.FeaturesDec 23, 2022
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Alberta woman sheds nearly 200 pounds, not eligible for skin removal surgery coverageAn Okotoks woman transformed after losing an extreme amount of weight. But her dramatic change comes with a price she's having trouble affording after being denied coverage.FeaturesDec 22, 2022
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Desperate Calgary family searching in cold for missing emotional support dogA Calgary family is heartsick after their dog, an emotional support dog for their daughter, went missing three days ago. They're worried because of the extreme cold.FeaturesDec 21, 2022
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Cold surge continues to have tight grasp on AlbertaTemperatures hovered around minus 40 Tuesday morning causing multiple school closures and AMA wait times ranged from 73 hours to four hours throughout the morning.EnvironmentDec 20, 2022