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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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
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Calgary police cracking down on excessive speeding, thousands of tickets issuedCalgary police say they are stopping a growing number of drivers for 'excessive speeding,' especially on Stoney Trail, where recent enforcement efforts are 'paying dividends.'CrimeApr 21
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Many Albertans welcome daylight time but expert warns of serious health impactsAs more provinces and territories get rid of the twice-yearly time changes, a researcher from the University of Calgary has some warnings about the potential harm.ScienceApr 21
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Calgary trial begins for 4 people accused of killing woman, dumping her bodyGreg Schuster, Gurpreeet Gill, Jared Burke and Shyana Popplestone are all charged with first degree murder and all of them have pleaded not guilty.CrimeApr 20
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Calgary police lay more charges following recent string of extortion shootingsCalgary police have now laid charges against three men in relation to a recent serious of extortions in the city. Two have been arrested and a third is wanted on warrants.CrimeApr 20
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Alberta expected to make switch to daylight saving time permanentThe government of Alberta is expected to table legislation this week that would make the switch to Daylight Saving Time permanent for the province.PoliticsApr 20
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SAIT layoffs highlight funding challenges at Alberta post-secondary schoolsA decision by the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology to lay off 30 employees is highlighting the funding challenges faced by post-secondary institutions across Alberta.EducationApr 17
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Calgary police believe victim of early Friday morning shooting was targetedCalgary police are investigating a shooting in the city's southeast that sent a man to hospital in life-threatening condition.CrimeApr 17
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Calgary police investigating March shooting, seeking public assistanceCalgary police are asking for the public's help investigating a shooting after two men showed up at the Peter Lougheed Hospital in late March with gunshot wounds.CrimeApr 16
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RCMP arrest youth after threats made to shoot students at Alberta schoolThe Alberta RCMP have arrested a youth after threats were made over social media to shoot students at a high school in Stettler, east of Red Deer.CrimeApr 16