Ken MacGillivray
Supervisor, Online Journalist
From spotting icebergs in the shipping lanes off Cape Spear, Newfoundland, to tagging grizzly bears on the North Slope of the Yukon, to covering the opening of Canada’s first diamond mine near Lac des Gras in the arctic, Ken MacGillivray is an award-winning journalist who has travelled from coast to coast to coast and to many destinations abroad to tell stories about the issues that matter to Canadians.
Originally hailing from Stanley, New Brunswick, Ken has a B.A. from the U.N.B. in Fredericton. After spending 10 years working in radio, Ken made the switch to television, the past 15 years with Global TV in a variety of roles, including broadcast producer, web editor, and weekend assignment editor with Global National.
In 2011 Ken joined the Global Calgary news team. This is Ken’s second stint living and working in Calgary, the highlight of the first being reporting on the Calgary Flames’ successful run to the Stanley Cup in 1989.
When not working, Ken can be found playing hockey, fly fishing, tying flies, cooking and enjoying time with his wife Carolyn, sons Alex and Fraser and his dogs Qiosha and Natalie.
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Calgary-area woman’s stolen ashes returned to her familyFollowing an emotional plea from the family of 74-year-old Anna Thompson, a stolen urn containing the ashes of the recently-deceased woman, has been returned.CrimeJan 9
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City of Calgary says water use remains too high as repairs enter critical stageAs repairs to the Bearspaw Water Main enter a critical stage, the City of Calgary says water usage in the city remains above sustainable levels.HealthJan 9
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Calgary police investigating homicide in southwest community of Canyon MeadowsCalgary police say a suspicious death on Thursday in the southwest community of Canyon Meadows is now being investigated as a domestic homicide.CrimeJan 9
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Albertans prepare for the big melt as temperatures forecast to soar this weekendAfter Albertans were forced to endure some frigid, frosty weather recently, a big warmup is on the way with the mercury forecast to soar to near-record temperatures.WeatherJan 8
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Calgarians’ water use still above sustainable levels despite pleas to conserveDespite pleas for residents to conserve water, the City of Calgary says the amount of water being used continues to be above sustainable levels.Jan 8
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Explosion in Alberta town’s arena caused by propane leak: Taber officialsWhile the Town of Taber has determined the cause of an explosion that caused extensive damage to the community centre last month, it's still unable to provide a date for reopening.FireJan 7
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City of Calgary aware of water main problems since 2004, says independent reportA report on the state of Calgary's water infrastructure says the city has known about the problems for at least two decades. It also makes recommendations to fix systemic issues.HealthJan 7
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Calgary woman charged after traffic cone tossed off downtown apartment balconyA 28-year-old Calgary woman has been charged with mischief, causing danger to life following a viral video that shows her tossing a traffic cone off an high rise balcony.CrimeJan 6
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Alberta RCMP issue nearly 1,000 tickets to drivers over the holidaysIt was a busy holiday season for members of the RCMP's traffic safety enforcement team, which issued 998 tickets to drivers across Alberta.CrimeJan 6
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Lethbridge police charge Uber driver with sexual assault of female passengerA 27-year-old Uber driver has been charged with the sexual assault of a 20-year-old woman who claims she was a passenger of his on Nov 9, 2025.CrimeJan 6
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Calgary police seek help identifying suspect in violent assault and robberyCalgary police have released a composite sketch of a man believed to have been involved in a violent assault and robbery in Fish Creek Park on Oct. 23, 2025.CrimeJan 5
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‘No guarantee’ Bearspaw South Feeder Main will not break again: City of CalgaryMore water restrictions will be part of the 'new reality of water usage' warned Mayor Jeromy Farkas, as the city provided an update Monday on the rupture of a major water main.HealthJan 5
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Water shortage could lead to loss of life: Calgary mayorThe mayor of Calgary issued a stark warning that failure to further reduce water usage could affect the city's ability to fight fires or provide essential services.CanadaJan 5
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Calgary police seek public help finding suspect in 2 sexual assaultsPolice believe the same man is responsible for both assaults, but the second victim has not contacted police and the suspect remains at large.CrimeDec 24, 2025
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Tsuut’ina Nation family loses house to fire just days before ChristmasJust days before Christmas, a fire destroyed a family home on the Tsuut'ina Nation, west of Calgary. But now even complete strangers are stepping up to help.FireDec 23, 2025
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‘Project Gaslight’ guilty plea sends Edmonton man to prisonA judge in Edmonton has sentenced a man to 7.5 years in prison for his role in 'Project Gaslight,' an extortion scheme targeting homebuilders in the city's South Asian community.CrimeDec 23, 2025
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Skiier taken to hospital after falling off chairlift at Banff Sunshine VillageA skiier was taken to hospital in stable condition on Sunday after she fell off a chair lift at Sunshine Village Resort, near Banff.InvestigationsDec 22, 2025
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A white Christmas in the forecast for Edmonton and Calgary, but not ‘perfect’For most people who live in Alberta and are dreaming of a white Christmas this year, it appears they will get their wish.WeatherDec 22, 2025
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Alberta man and woman charged after RCMP seize drugs, cash, gunA 33-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man from northwestern Alberta face a variety charges after RCMP seized drugs and a weapon during a traffic stop in Onoway last week.CrimeDec 22, 2025
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Alberta animal welfare agency says dog that tested positive for avian flu has diedThe Alberta SPCA says a dog that tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza has died, making it the second confirmed fatal case of bird flu in a dog in Canada.CanadaDec 22, 2025
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Calgary, Edmonton airports offer advice for the busiest travel days of the yearWith Christmas less than a week away, it will be one of the busiest weekends of the year for travellers who are being told the key to a smooth trip is to be prepared.ConsumerDec 19, 2025
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Cause of explosion at Taber ice rink under investigation, cleanup underwayThe town of Taber, Alta. says there are several investigations underway into an explosion that rocked the town community centre on Tuesday, but no timeline on when it may reopen.FireDec 19, 2025
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Calgary massage therapist charged with sexual assaultA 36-year-old massage therapist has been charged in an alleged sexual assault involving a client at Massage Addict in the southeast Calgary community of Mahogany.CrimeDec 19, 2025
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ASIRT, Calgary police release more details on man shot by officer in DalhousieCalgary police say a man who was shot by police following a confrontation with officers at the Dalhousie LRT station on Tuesday is now facing several charges.CrimeDec 19, 2025
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Pedestrian dies in hospital after being hit by vehicle in northeast CalgaryA pedestrian was killed after being struck by a car in northeast Calgary on Thursday, the second fatal crash in just two days.TrafficDec 19, 2025