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:Â Lisa MacGregor answers a few questions for Global Edmonton viewers, including the best part of her job, her passion for urban farming, three words to describe our city, and more.
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Jake’s Seasonings puts Alberta on the map for flavourful spices -
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Chef’s Challenge: Gluten-free gnocchi -
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Local filmmaker’s ‘You Are the Blue’ premieres at Edmonton International Film Festival -
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Musicians Gone Wild: Rock the Canyon opens at Mayfield Dinner Theatre -
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‘Italia’ at River Cree Resort and Casino hosts wine dinner -
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Oilers Fan Day takes over Rogers Place Saturday -
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Fox Burger joins Downtown Leduc Dining Week with new location -
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The Cabin Pub + Party launches new menu -
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Adjusting your beauty routine for fall -
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Event bringing Indian food and Ontario wines together -
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Vine Arts Wine and Spirits opens in Edmonton -
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Kaleido Family Arts Festival gets underway -
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Girls On Fire Confidence Conference returns and expands in Alberta -
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Alberta’s ‘Temperance Spirits’ creates spaces dedicated to non-alcoholic beverages -
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Sorrentino’s Mushroom Harvest Festival blooms throughout September -
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Egyptian restaurant ‘Pharaohs’ opens in Edmonton -
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Artist Home Studio Tour returns to Strathcona County -
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Annual ‘Nerd Run’ returns in support of neuroscience and mental health research -
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness month
Author Archives
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Smoky air leading to hundreds of kids sports cancellations in Edmonton each weekThe smoky conditions in Edmonton because of the Alberta wildfires is leading to hundreds of sports games and other outdoor activities getting cancelled week after week.HealthJun 12
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Deadly stabbing of mom, child in Edmonton believed to be ‘completely random’: policePolice confirmed the suspect was known. Police noted he was charged in 2009 with assault with a weapon and robbery.CrimeMay 8
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Canadian actor Simu Liu surprises Edmonton restaurantAfter putting out a request to dine at an Edmonton restaurant, actor Simu Liu, who is in town to host the Juno Awards Monday, stopped in for a bite to eat.EntertainmentMar 13
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Owner says dog ingested meth, opioids and THC at Edmonton off-leash parkA dog spent the night in hospital after she ingested drugs at an Edmonton off-leash park. What’s left officials most disturbed, is the amount of different drugs the dog consumed.HealthMar 7
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Vandalism, crime at Edmonton transit centre despite safety task force formed to tackle issuesThe Edmonton Transit Service continues to face safety problems, despite a provincial task force being formed to try and curb the issues linked to addiction, homelessness and crime.CrimeJan 31
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City of Edmonton reiterates message on Valley Line LRT: ‘If you see tracks, expect a train’The Valley Line LRT is a new style of transit and Edmonton drivers are going to have to get used to no crossing arms or bells, and obeying signs to not turn right on red lights.TrafficJan 23
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First-of-its-kind jump built for snowboarding World Cup stop in EdmontonCommonwealth Stadium has been transformed from a football field to a snowboard World Cup stop in Edmonton.SportsNov 29, 2022
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Pricy lettuce just the tip of the iceberg for Alberta consumersThe cost of the produce staple lettuce has doubled for some Alberta vendors, forcing them to use alternative leafy greens and that pricy increase is just the tip of the iceberg.ConsumerNov 15, 2022
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Sherwood Park business reopens after devastating fireA local business in Sherwood Park, Alta., is back after it was destroyed by a fire more than a year and a half ago.FireNov 14, 2022
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Status of Edmonton’s ‘robust’ 2022 construction season'Tis the season for construction sites and sounds around every corner in Edmonton. This year, the city managed 300 construction jobs and employed 13,000 people.TrafficOct 25, 2022
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U of A pilot project uses artificial intelligence to identify distracted drivers in EdmontonThe University of Alberta is testing a new artificial intelligence system that's similar to photo radar, except it catches drivers on their phone behind the wheel.TechSep 13, 2022
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Concerns raised over proposed relocation of Camrose Casino to south EdmontonThere are plans to transform a field between South Edmonton Common and Ellerslie Road into a large casino with a 120-room hotel.MoneyAug 8, 2022
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Some Albertans are driving the extra mile to save money at the gas pumpsWith high gas prices these days, some Alberta drivers wonder why they can pay so much less by driving out of town.MoneyJul 5, 2022
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Recycling cannabis containers is booming business for Edmonton startupIn less than two years, [Re] Waste has recycled low end plastic and turned it into a lucrative business in the Edmonton region.CannabisMay 9, 2022
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13-year-old Edmonton boy killed while skiing at Lake LouiseAn Edmonton family is devastated after the loss of a young teen while on a spring break skiing vacation in Lake Louise, Alta.CanadaApr 5, 2022
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City of Edmonton seeing 3 times more pothole complaints than last yearEdmonton roads are paying the price for the wild weather in Alberta's capital this past year.TrafficMar 8, 2022
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Edmonton city council will stop putting northwest LRT expansion on ‘back burner’The Edmonton Castle Downs LRT expansion has been put on the back burner for years and it almost happened again.PoliticsFeb 15, 2022
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City of Edmonton dealing with overflowing road issues after freeze-thaw cyclesCity of Edmonton road crews have been busy fielding calls about flooded streets and sidewalks, caused by the constant freeze-thaw melt cycles in recent weeks.TrafficFeb 8, 2022
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Alberta government now covering life-changing diabetes monitors for some childrenThe province is now providing eligible underage Albertans with coverage for continuous glucose monitors, which track blood sugar levels without having to prick a finger.HealthFeb 7, 2022
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Local businesses in Alberta struggle to survive 5th wave of COVID-19'Support local' has been a slogan throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta. But now, it's even more important than ever.ConsumerJan 17, 2022
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Riders call on City of Edmonton to do something about transit safety concernsThere's been finger pointing over the past few days over transit safety but the ones who actually use it, just want the City of Edmonton to do something about it.CanadaJan 11, 2022
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More Albertans motivated to cut their own fresh Christmas tree due to local shortageThe amount of Albertans taking it upon themselves to chop down their own tree for the holidays has more than doubled in the past few years.ConsumerNov 23, 2021
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5 years later, Edmonton’s ICE District keeps progressingIt has been five years since work began on Edmonton's ICE District. With it came bold predictions for the downtown core.EconomyNov 1, 2021
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Is Alberta’s Daylight Saving Time referendum question leaving voters in the dark?Municipal elections in Alberta are one week away, and one of the most impactful questions on the ballot is about time change.PoliticsOct 11, 2021
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Abuse and pushback to COVID-19 rules happening at rec centres in Sherwood ParkSome recreation centres are becoming a hot spot for abuse towards staff enforcing new vaccination requirements. It has led to confrontations with people using the facilities.HealthSep 28, 2021
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