Lisa MacGregor

Anchor/Reporter

Lisa MacGregor came to Global Edmonton after spending five years at Global Calgary as a sports and news anchor and reporter. Lisa anchors Global News Morning Weekends and reports on local and breaking news during the week.

Originally from Edmonton, Lisa is very happy to be back living and working in her hometown. Lisa got her start at CBC as researcher and reporter during Alison Redford’s election run.

She graduated SAIT’s broadcast news program before completing her communications degree at Griffith University on Australia’s Gold Coast.

A varsity soccer player growing up, Lisa enjoyed playing for the SAIT Trojans. She also honed her skills emceeing games for the University of Calgary and SAIT athletics while in school.

Some of Lisa’s fondest memories are from working in the field around Alberta in the mountains or small towns, finding rare characters that have unique stories to tell.

A big traveller, Lisa takes every opportunity to get away.

“If I have a chance to go somewhere, even for two days, I’ll do it.”

Watch Below: Meet Global News Weekend Morning News anchor Lisa MacGregor. Lisa recounts growing up in Edmonton and how a fateful offer led to her into a broadcasting career.