Michael King
Digital Journalist
Born and raised in Calgary, Michael joined Global Calgary as a digital journalist in 2018 and is the live reporter for Global News Morning.
With a focus on stories that affect the community, he also covers a wide range of topics including court, Canada’s aviation sector, and has covered a number of local, provincial and federal elections both as a reporter and a videographer and has been at the scene of numerous breaking news stories for Global News Morning.
A graduate of Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s Broadcast News program, he was a radio anchor and reporter before making the move to television.
In his spare time, you can find him at the airport or near an airshow honing his aviation photography skills. He also enjoys cooking, barbecuing and taking day trips to B.C.
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Video Archives
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Skier safe after triggering avalanche near Lake Louise in Banff National Park -
Crews battle early morning fire in northeast Calgary -
Independent report into 2024 water main rupture in Calgary released -
Calgary brewery to focus on making historic beers -
Crews deal with stubborn fire at Calgary restaurant -
Calgary man dies after domestic incident in Deer Run -
Calgary Catholic diocese opens crypt for miscarried babies -
Police investigate fatal shooting in southeast Calgary -
Calgary airport launches new security screening program -
Calgary man lives out darting dream at world championships -
Heavy snow causes chaos on the roads in southern Alberta -
Calgary care home hidden cameras installed by siblings catches ‘horrible’ footage -
Calgary family raises concerns after care home investigations finds ‘evidence of serious bodily harm’ -
Decision Calgary 2025: In conversation with Jyoti Gondek -
Decision Calgary 2025: In conversation with Brian Thiessen -
Decision Calgary 2025: In conversation with Jeff Davison -
Mount Royal University’s Springbank campus takes off -
Decision Calgary 2025: In conversation with Sonya Sharp -
Decision Calgary 2025: In conversation with Jeromy Farkas -
Photo radar returning to 3 Calgary intersections
Author Archives
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3 homes in northeast Calgary damaged by Wednesday morning fireThe back of the home where the fire started sustained significant damage, while some of the siding on two neighbouring homes was melted by the heat.FireJan 14
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Fatal northwest Calgary confrontation an act of self-defence, police sayOfficers were called to a residence along Edgemont Court in Calgary at around 4:15 on Friday afternoon for a report of an altercation inside.CrimeJan 13
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Calgary police investigating homicide in southwest community of Canyon MeadowsCalgary police say a suspicious death on Thursday in the southwest community of Canyon Meadows is now being investigated as a domestic homicide.CrimeJan 9
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City of Calgary aware of water main problems since 2004, says independent reportA report on the state of Calgary's water infrastructure says the city has known about the problems for at least two decades. It also makes recommendations to fix systemic issues.HealthJan 7
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Work continues on new aircraft manufacturing plant east of CalgaryDe Havilland says it’s on track to open a portion of its new aircraft manufacturing plant sometime in 2028, and that a major regulatory hurdle has been recently cleared.EconomyJan 1
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Calgary brewery to focus on making historic beersGood Cheer Brewing’s owner Nathan Vadeboncoeur says he hopes showcasing beer recipes from centuries past will help beer lovers better appreciate the long history.LifestyleDec 22, 2025
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Redwood Meadows, Alta. fire department devastated by blaze that destroyed 3 trucksThe small community of Redwood Meadows, located about 25 minutes west of Calgary, has lost three fire trucks in a devastating blaze that broke out Wednesday evening.FireDec 18, 2025
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Crews deal with stubborn fire at Calgary restaurantFirefighters had a tough time tracking down the source of a restaurant fire in Calgary's Beltline on Wednesday. No injuries have been reported and the fire is under investigation.FireDec 17, 2025
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Calgary man dies after domestic incident in Deer RunA man in his 70s is dead after what Calgary police are calling a domestic incident in the southeast community of Deer Run. Officers have one suspect in custody.CrimeDec 15, 2025
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Police investigate fatal shooting in southeast CalgaryCalgary police are investigating an early morning shooting in the southeast community of Ogden/Lynnwood that left one man dead. Officers say three people are in custody.CrimeDec 10, 2025
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Calgary airport launches new security screening programThe Calgary International Airport is set to open its new centralized security screening area on Wednesday with the aim of reducing security wait times for domestic passengers.CanadaDec 9, 2025
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2 Calgary families raise concerns over treatment in care homesTwo separate Calgary-area families are raising concerns about the way they say their mothers have been treated at two different care facilities.HealthNov 21, 2025
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Pedestrian killed in southeast Calgary crashOne person is dead after being hit by a vehicle on Peigan Trail in southeast Calgary early Wednesday morning. It happened between 84 Street southeast and 100 Street southeast.TrafficNov 19, 2025
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Decision Calgary 2025: In conversation with mayoral candidatesAs the municipal election approaches, the top candidates for mayor have agreed to join 'Global News Morning' to chat about their platforms and the city they hope to represent.CanadaOct 14, 2025
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1 person dead in southeast Calgary trailer fireOne person is dead after an early morning fire at a trailer park in the southeast Shepard Industrial area. Both Calgary Police and the Calgary Fire Department are investigating.CanadaOct 3, 2025
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Motorcyclist dead after early morning crash in southwest CalgaryA man in his late 20s is dead after a motorcycle crash early Wednesday morning on Macleod Trail Southwest near James McKevitt Road.TrafficSep 17, 2025
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Calgary hockey player Orca Wiesblatt dead after weekend car crash, ECHL confirmsWiesblatt played with the Calgary Bisons and the Brooks Bandits before earning a spot with the Calgary Hitmen, playing with the team as recently as 2021.Sep 15, 2025
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Motorcyclist dead after crash in northwest CalgaryA man in the early 20s is dead after an late-night crash at the intersection of 16th Avenue and 10 Street northwest. Calgary police say officers believe speed was a factor.TrafficAug 25, 2025
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Tariff uncertainty taking a toll on Alberta’s construction industryAlberta's construction industry is hoping for the best but preparing for the worst as the clock ticks down to a Friday deadline for a trade agreement between Canada and the U.S.EconomyJul 31, 2025
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1 dead and 3 in critical condition after northeast Calgary crashA two-vehicle crash in the northeast Calgary community of Temple early Monday morning has claimed the life of at least one person.TrafficJul 21, 2025
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Calgary police officer charged with 2nd-degree murder to be back in court in AugustThe case of a Calgary police officer, charged with two counts of second-degree murder following a low-speed chase along Memorial Drive, will be back in court on Aug. 27, 2025.CrimeJul 17, 2025
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2025 Calgary Stampede narrowly misses attendance recordOn Sunday, 121,704 people passed through the Calgary Stampede gates, bringing the total attendance to 1,470,288, — about 7,000 fewer than in 2024.CanadaJul 14, 2025
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‘She was screaming’: 2 people killed, several others rescued from Calgary house fireNeighbours in the northeast Calgary community of Taradale have identified the victims of an early morning house fire as 50-year-old Sunny Gil and his 9-year-old daughter Hargun.CanadaJun 26, 2025
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Nearly 400 electrical workers at City of Calgary-owned Enmax vote in favour of strikeIBEW Local 254 represents nearly 400 outdoor technicians and electricians at City of Calgary-owned Enmax, who have been without a contract since the end of 2024.CanadaJun 6, 2025
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Calgary Police shoot man after brandishing possible handgunOne man is in hospital after being shot by a Calgary Police officer. Officials say it happened after a passenger in a vehicle brandished what appeared to be a handgun.CrimeJun 6, 2025