Linda Olsen
Anchor
Linda Olsen is a proud born-and-raised Calgarian who anchors Global News at 5 and Global News Hour at 6, weeknights on Global Calgary.
A graduate with Honours from SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology), Linda began her broadcast career as a reporter and weekend anchor at Global News in Saskatoon (formerly known as STV). She then worked as a reporter and anchor for CTV Calgary before joining Global Calgary in 1995.
During her 30-year career, Linda has received many awards and accolades including an Honorary Fellow Award from St. Mary’s University in Calgary in 2020 for her role in the community, was selected as one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40, received a 2014 RTDNA Award, and was also a proud part of the team that won Canada’s Best Newscast at the 2018 RTDNA Awards.
In 2015, SAIT presented her with an Honorary Degree in Business Administration and in 2022, she was honoured by SAIT as a Distinguished Alumni, 34 years after she graduated.
As a broadcast journalist, Linda has witnessed and helped walk Calgarians through some of the most interesting and significant events in and around the city, including multiple municipal, provincial, and federal elections, major breaking news, and the devastating flood in Southern Alberta in 2013.
For 15 years, Linda hosted and produced Global’s Woman of Vision series, a monthly segment featuring the stories of inspirational women in the Calgary community, and wrote an accompanying column in the Calgary Herald. She was honoured to receive a Woman of Vision award for her service in the community and her commitment to the program.
A big part of her role at Global News is to support dozens of community partnerships and to share their stories with Calgarians. Linda is involved with several charitable organizations, including as a board member of the Calgary Children’s Foundation.
A mom to three grown children, who all call Calgary home, Linda spends as much time as she can with her family, including her inspiring mother, who just turned 90 years young.
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Video Archives
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Global Calgary’s Linda Olsen says farewell ahead of retirement
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Global Calgary’s Linda Olsen announces plans to retire
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Calgary Animal Services launches new foster program for pets in need
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Calgary’s Horror Con promises spooky fun with panels and film festival
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Calgary’s housing crisis: secondary suite incentive program explained
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Can parking and vehicle fees support public transit in Calgary?
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Calling all animal lovers: City of Calgary seeks volunteers for PAWS pet program
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Denver looks to Calgary for solutions to downtown vacancy woes
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Alberta mother advocates organ donation discussion, sharing son’s inspiring decision
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30 Years of Compassion: Christine McIver’s Legacy in childhood cancer support
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Global Calgary’s Joelle Tomlinson opens up about her Boston Marathon journey
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Calgary’s new ‘Wise Whiskers’ program educates kids on animal safety
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Calgary police chief discusses role in addiction recovery amid mental health restructuring
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Could Pancholi’s exit lead to an ‘anybody but Nenshi’ shift in Alberta NDP leadership race?
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Meet Cody the cat and learn pet safety measures from the City of Calgary
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Calgary Police Chief Neufeld reflects on recent events and future challenge
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Political scientist Duane Bratt reflects on Brian Mulroney’s relationship with the west
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Navigating tax season: Ombudsperson offers insight into CRA service
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Special Olympic Athlete Ambassadors shine in Calgary
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: Feb. 26
Author Archives
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Celebrating 40 years of the Saddledome in Calgary: ‘It’s in all our hearts’This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of Calgary's Saddledome, the iconic arena with the unique roof and an impending departure.FeaturesOct 11, 2023
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Global New Hour at 6 Calgary: May 30Urban vote, rural vote? Alberta elected a UCP majority but the NDP claimed nearly all Edmonton and Calgary seats. Which sectors and organizations will benefit and who expects to lose out under the Danielle Smith-led government?May 30, 2023
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: April 25The city has reached an agreement in principle with Calgary Sports and Entertainment on a new event centre, the latest on the search for justice in connection with a fatal collision in Cochrane last summer and a Calgary woman renting an affordable housing unit says there aren’t enough of them available for people struggling to...PoliticsApr 25, 2023
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Global News at 6 Calgary April 24TONIGHT – PREPARING FOR SUMMER holiday AIR TRAVEL. “last year we all know it was a hot mess, it was right.” “the new rules over what you’re owed – if a flight is delayed or cancelled. and why some say they don’t go far enough.” PLUS – CONTINUED CONCERNS OVER TRANSIT SAFETY. “the public has...Apr 24, 2023
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: February 3.Global News Hour at 6 on Global Calgary for February 3, 2023. Hosted by Linda Olsen and Joel Senick.Temp CategoryFeb 3, 2023
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: Feb. 2Global News Hour at 6 on Global Calgary for Feb 2, 2023. Hosted by Linda Olsen and Joel Senick.Feb 2, 2023
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: January 6.Global News Hour at 6 on Global Calgary for January 6, 2023. Hosted by Linda Olsen and Joel Senick.Jan 6, 2023
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: January 5.Global News Hour at 6 on Global Calgary for January 5, 2023. Hosted by Linda Olsen and Joel Senick.Jan 5, 2023
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: January 4Global News Hour at 6 on Global Calgary for January 4, 2023. Hosted by Linda Olsen and Joel Senick.Jan 4, 2023
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Calgary educators focused on moving forward in truth and reconciliation through educationThe day was being widely recognized at several universities, through online presentations and special acknowledgments, leading up to and after Sept. 30.CanadaSep 30, 2021
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Calgary Fire Chief looks ahead to 2020 after challenging yearCalgary Fire Chief Steve Dongworth looks back at a challenging year in 2019 and discusses goals for 2020.CanadaDec 27, 2019
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Linda Olsen: Reflecting on more than 2 decades at Global CalgaryIt is hard to believe it has already been five years since I contributed to our 60th anniversary celebration for CHCT.Oct 8, 2019
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Only in Canada: Moose on the loose halts Calgary traffic during snowstormDrivers were courteous and let the moose have the right of way, while some grabbed cameras to snap a shot of the surprising sight.CanadaFeb 8, 2018
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2017 Calgary politics in review: Mayor Naheed Nenshi on Olympics, Midfield & moreFrom taxes to a possible solution on secondary suites, plus a contentious election campaign that got personal, Global News catches up with Mayor Naheed Nenshi as 2017 comes to a close.PoliticsDec 27, 2017
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Rio 2016 blog: Global Calgary anchor Linda Olsen shares memories of niece Shallon OlsenGlobal Calgary news anchor Linda Olsen had the honour of watching her niece Shallon Olsen compete for Team Canada in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics.SportsAug 23, 2016
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BLOG: Calgary’s Canuck Dinos win gold at 17U National ChampionshipGlobal's Linda Olsen, a proud parent of a young player, reflects on Calgary's Canuck Dinos win at the 17U Volleyball Canada National Championships.May 20, 2015
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BLOG: Linda Olsen looks back on 60 years of Global CalgaryAs we celebrate our 60th anniversary, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on some of the interesting and entertaining moments in television that I remember and have also been part of through my career as a broadcast journalistOct 8, 2014
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Woman of Vision: Deloria Many Grey HorsesDeloria Many Grey Horses is the Global Calgary Woman of Vision for June.Jun 3, 2013
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Woman of Vision: Dr. Anne GillisFinding a cure, and ending suffering and sudden death from heart rhythm disorders, has been the focus of Dr. Anne Gillis’ work since she embarked on a career in cardiovascular medicine more than 30 years ago.FeaturesMay 17, 2013
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Woman of Vision: Sue FortuneSue Fortune is Director of Pathways to Housing, which offers long-term housing and community support for vulnerable Calgarians who suffer from a major mental illness and who have experienced homelessness.Apr 9, 2013