Kim Smith is the weekend anchor for Global News Hour at 6 and Global News at 11, and reports three days a week.
She joined the Global News Edmonton team in summer 2017 as a digital journalist, filing stories for broadcast and online. In 2018-2019, she filled in as host and co-producer of Family Matters, a segment that runs on TV and radio stations across the country.
She also spent time working at Global Calgary, CTV Edmonton, Global Regina and Newcap News in Lloydminster. Prior to TV, she worked as a reporter and anchor at 630 CHED and iNews880 in Edmonton.
One of her career highlights was reporting on a natural gas explosion at Regina Beach, where her live report was part of a national RTDNA award for best newscast.
She was also part of breaking news coverage of the Edmonton U-Haul attack, which was part of a RTDNA award. Kim is also proud of a three-part feature she produced on drug funding for rare diseases.
Kim grew up in Beaumont, Alberta and studied political science and Spanish at the University of Alberta. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts, she spent time teaching English in Taiwan before moving to Australia to complete her master’s degree in journalism, focusing on issues affecting Aboriginal groups.
In July 2019, Kim and her husband proudly welcomed their second son.
WATCH: Host and Co-Producer of Global News Family Matters, Kim Smith, answers a few questions for Global Edmonton viewers, including: what is the best part of your job, what is your favourite movie, and what is the best part of living in Edmonton?
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Alberta First Nation investigating possible burial sites of children near former residential school -
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Daylight sexual assault in Mill Woods sparks concerns -
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Edmonton police investigate sexual assault near Crawford Plains park -
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Edmonton Research Park tenants calling for pause of sale of two buildings -
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Excitement in downtown Edmonton as Oilers head to playoffs -
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Invasive fish species Alberta researchers want you to know about -
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Edmonton teen died from fatal stabbing outside high school, youth suspects identified: police homicide update -
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Edmonton police expected to release details Wednesday into McNally High School death -
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Family mourns teen who died after attack outside Edmonton high school -
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Flair Airlines faces foreign control concerns -
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Edmonton takes step toward decriminalizing simple possession of illegal drugs -
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Why all Albertans should be paying attention to the UCP leadership review -
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‘The rhetoric was over the top’: Political scientist Duane Bratt on Kenney’s speech to UCP members -
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Alberta government to cover some costs of higher continuing care fees -
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Photos of proposed 100 Street Pedestrian Bridge released -
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More workers returning to downtown Edmonton -
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Metis experiences at residential schools -
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: March 26
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Alberta First Nation investigating human remains found near residential school siteLast year, Saddle Lake Cree Nation formed a group called the Acimowin Opaspiw Society to investigate possible burial sites.CanadaMay 18
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Edmonton mayor takes aim at province in State of the City address'Too often we are made to feel that Edmonton does not matter to the province. If you feel that way, I am there with you,' Sohi said in his speech.EconomyMay 10
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Edmonton Research Park tenants calling for pause of sale of two buildingsTenants of the Edmonton Research Park are calling for the pause of the sale of two of the buildings to give the city time to reflect on the vision it has for innovation.CanadaApr 27
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Edmonton takes step toward decriminalizing simple possession of illegal drugsEdmonton city councillors voted in favour of asking administration to explore the issue of decriminalizing simple possession of illegal drugs and provide recommendations.CrimeApr 11
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Another fire on central Edmonton block destroys abandoned buildingAn abandoned building in central Edmonton, next to the site of a major fire at the Milla Pub in November, was destroyed by fire Sunday evening.FireApr 10
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Three proposed designs released of new ‘iconic’ Edmonton pedestrian bridgeThe three options are a timber bridge, a cable-stayed bridge or a suspended bridge.TrafficApr 5
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Downtown Edmonton businesses optimistic as employees head back to the officeBusinesses in downtown Edmonton were cautiously optimistic and many returned to their offices, bringing along business to the struggling area.EconomyApr 4
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Edmonton advocacy groups call for safer, more accessible taxisAn advocacy group is hoping Edmonton city council will introduce new regulations to keep women safer when using taxis.CanadaMar 7
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Senior’s death in southwest Edmonton a homicide: EPSThe Edmonton Police Service's homicide section is investigating the death of an 85-year-old woman found dead in a home in southwest Edmonton Saturday morning.CrimeMar 6
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COVID-19: Will Edmontonians still have to wear a mask when Alberta’s mandate is lifted?The Alberta government is expected to announce on Saturday whether it will be lifting its province-wide mask mandate.HealthFeb 23
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Hinshaw urges respect for COVID-19 comfort levels as some businesses continue vaccine checksEdmonton's Varscona Theatre, located off Whyte Avenue, will continue asking for proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.HealthFeb 16
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End of an era: St. Albert’s last payphone to be removedSt. Albert's last payphone, located inside the Grandin Medical Clinic on St. Anne Street, has generated about $5 over the last two years, which works out to 10 phone calls.TechFeb 10
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Photographer draws attention to Islamophobia in Edmonton through photo series'What's alarming is, this happens to most of us. It started off with words or with looks and now it's escalated to physical contact. That's where the alarm comes from.'PerspectivesFeb 2
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Edmonton Public’s enrolment lottery process expands to include 2 more schoolsNew students in the attendance area for Lillian Osborne High School in the southwest, and David Thomas King School, in west Edmonton, will have to enter a lottery.EducationJan 23
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Alberta educators ‘disappointed’ with new e-tutoring websiteAlberta's e-tutoring hub was launched as a resource to help students who may have fallen behind during COVID-19, but it's receiving lacklustre support from educators.EducationJan 18
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COVID-19: Some Alberta classes move online as teaching positions go unfilledThe ATA said teachers would like better PPE like KN95 masks, substitute teachers on contract, smaller class sizes to facilitate distancing and contact tracing.EducationJan 17
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What happened to 91,000 KN95 masks donated to Alberta teachers?An Edmonton company that donated KN95 masks to the Alberta school system wants to know if they actually ended up in teachers' hands as intended.EducationJan 10
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Edmonton schools making changes to air filtration as calls grow for HEPA filtersEdmonton Public Schools and Edmonton Catholic Schools announced they are both installing new air filters in their school's HVAC systems.CanadaJan 5
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COVID-19: Alberta daycare facing staffing shortage as parents juggle school delay"I think that we're able to juggle it for this short term of a week with staffing, but if it goes to online learning, I don't know what we're going to do."EducationJan 3
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Why dangerous chemicals from the U of A needed to be detonated at Hawrelak ParkEarly in the morning on Nov. 27, a convoy of Edmonton police, EMS and fire vehicles made its way from the University of Alberta to Hawrelak Park with dangerous chemicals on board.CanadaDec 26, 2021
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Beaumont volunteers mark 10 years of selling traditional, popular Christmas tourtière piesThe volunteers make hundreds of tourtière pies every Christmas season and they are usually sold within minutes.FeaturesDec 24, 2021
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Newly appointed federal defence minister visits troops at CFB EdmontonIn one of her first official trips as Canada's newly appointed defence minister, Anita Anand took time to thank the troops at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton on Thursday.CanadaDec 9, 2021
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Drivers parking on new bike lane in Garneau neighbourhoodDrivers have been parking on the new two-way protected bike lane on 88 Avenue between 109 Street and 110 Street.CanadaNov 29, 2021
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University of Alberta Students’ Union calling for more action against sexual violenceIn her role as UASU's vice-president of student life, Talia Dixon said reluctance to report is a scenario she hears about all too often.CrimeNov 12, 2021
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‘These animals are so often demonized:’ Alberta reptile community comments after fireDaly said keeping dozens or more reptiles in one home can be done safely and should not be a concern for neighbours.FireNov 11, 2021
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