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 many years working in radio, Ken made the switch to television, and in 2005 joined Global News, working in a variety of roles, including broadcast producer, web editor, and weekend assignment editor with Global National.
Ken joined the Global Calgary news team as assignment editor in 2011 and in 2024, made the switch to the Global News Online team as Alberta online supervisor.
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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Cochrane’s soaring population prompts concerns over firefighting resourcesWith Cochrane's firefighting resources increasingly stretched by its soaring population, the mayor of Cochrane claims it has come up with a plan that will also save millions.FireMay 1
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Large brush fire in Rocky View County under controlRocky View County says a large brush fire that started on Thursday near Ghost Lake, west of Calgary, is now under control and no longer considered to be active.FireMay 1
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1st-degree murder charges laid after 2 kids found dead in Calgary vehicleA 37-year-old Calgary father has been charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of his two children, whose bodies were found inside a vehicle on Thursday after he called 911.CrimeMay 1
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Jury selection begins for 2 men accused of killing man east of CalgaryJury selection took place Friday in the trial of two men charged with second degree murder and attempted murder following a shooting and province-wide manhunt in August 2024.Apr 30
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2 children found dead in Calgary vehicle, homicide team investigatingCalgary police said one person is in custody after the bodies of two children, believed to be under the age of 10, were found inside a vehicle in the city's northwest.CrimeApr 30
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Local business, community leader appointed University of Calgary chancellorWell-known Calgary-born lawyer and philanthropist John S. Osler has been selected as the next chancellor of the University of Calgary.EducationApr 30
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Sentencing delay for man who caused 2024 Boxing Day crash that killed childThere has been another delay in the sentencing for a man involved in a deadly December 2024 crash that killed a nine-year-old Calgary girl and badly injured her sister and mom.CrimeApr 29
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‘Outrageous’: Alberta motorists shocked by overnight gas price spike'A new normal' is how one industry analyst describes the more than 30 cents-per-litre overnight spike in gasoline prices in Calgary and Edmonton.ConsumerApr 29
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Purloined peafowl found and safely returned to owners: Alberta MountiesAlberta RCMP say the search is over for a peacock and peahen that went missing, when the pickup truck they were in was stolen just west of Edmonton.CrimeApr 29
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Calgary police arrest 4, seize drugs and gun in stolen property investigationCalgary police have laid charges against four people following an investigation into recent break and enter and alleged sale of stolen property through Facebook Marketplace.CrimeApr 28
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Man charged with second-degree murder in death of Calgary woman: RCMPAn 18-year-old resident of the Mini Thni Stoney First Nation has been charged with the second-degree murder of a 38-year-old Calgary woman.CrimeApr 28
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Alberta government launches annual campaign against invasive aquatic speciesThe Alberta government is stepping up the fight against zebra mussels, quagga mussels and other invasive aquatic species by adding more inspection stations and more K-9 inspectors.EnvironmentApr 28
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Flooding fears prompt evacuation alert for residents near Fort McMurrayThe Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has issued an evacuation alert for more than 130 residents of Draper over fears of flooding by the Clearwater River.WeatherApr 28
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Lethbridge police cracking down on noisy vehicles, high-risk driving behaviourLethbridge police issued 63 tickets on the first day of their annual traffic enforcement project, targeting such high-risk driving behaviours as speeding and stunting.TrafficApr 27
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Calgary police ask for public help identifying Fish Creek sex assault suspectCalgary police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of sexually assaulting two women in Fish Creek provincial park on April 20.CrimeApr 27
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Shell to buy Canada’s ARC Resources in output-boosting $16.4 billion dealBritish energy giant Shell plc has agreed to buy Calgary-based energy company ARC Resources in a deal worth US$16.4 billion, including debt.MoneyApr 27
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Alberta government develops new certification process to meet demand for teachersWith up to 80,000 additional students expected to join Alberta classrooms over the next three years, the provincial government has come up with a plan to certify more teachers.EducationApr 24
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Calgary fire investigators called in following a house fire in MahoganyTwo Calgary fire investigators have been called in to try to determine the cause of a fire that seriously damaged a house in Mahogany shortly before noon on Friday.FireApr 24
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Spring storm with violent winds, up to 50 centimetres of snow pummels AlbertaRoofs blown off buildings, trees uprooted, highways closed, motorists stranded — those are just a few of the problems caused by a nasty spring storm that has slammed into Alberta.Apr 24
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Town of Peace River, Alta. cancels evacuation alert as flood threat recedesThe Town of Peace River has cancelled an evacuation alert after the threat of flooding eased overnight, but residents are being advised to be prepared for changing conditions.CanadaApr 24
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Calgary philanthropist’s legacy inspires life-changing mental health researchThe life and legacy of Calgary businessman Norm Johnson has inspired some groundbreaking research into mental health at the University of Calgary.HealthApr 23
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Residents of Peace River warned of possible flooding, to be ready to evacuateThe town of Peace River, Alta. has issued an evacuation alert because of possible flooding, with residents of the downtown area being told to be ready to leave on short notice.HealthApr 23
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RCMP investigating Peace River homicide, seek help identifying suspectRCMP homicide investigators are asking for the public's help after a man was found dead outside a Petro-Canada gas station in Peace River early Thursday morning.CrimeApr 23
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Alberta premier leaves door open to pursuing some referendum initiatives even with ‘no’ voteAlberta Premier Danielle Smith is hoping to get a 'strong mandate' from Albertans to October's referendum questions, but also wouldn't committ to respecting a 'no' vote.PoliticsApr 23
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Alberta family faces ‘uncertain future’ after toddler’s rare disease care funding deniedThe family of a two-year-old toddler from Airdrie is fighting with the Alberta health-care system over its refusal to pay for potentially life-saving treatment in Europe.HealthApr 22