Sarah Komadina
Digital Journalist
Sarah Komadina is a digital journalist for Global Edmonton.
Born and raised in Wainwright, Alta., Sarah began her broadcast career in northern BC.. as a video journalist after graduating from NAIT’s Radio and Television Arts program.
Prior to joining Global Edmonton in 2019, Sarah worked as the morning live reporter at Global Regina, worked at Global Lethbridge, and in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
Sarah loves telling stories, whether it is about someone doing something amazing, breaking news or covering civic politics and was part of the Global News coverage that was awarded with a 2023 RTDNA for its breaking news coverage of a serious stabbing attack in 2022 that forced residents to stay in their homes for several hours. Sarah reported live on air when the suspect was arrested, and informed viewers as the scene was unfolding.
When she is not reporting, you will find Sarah spending time with her husband and daughter, posting pictures of her photogenic and extremely adorable dog Koda to Instagram, hiking and attempting to bake something delicious.
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Video Archives
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Edmonton father dies waiting to see a doctor in hospital E.R. -
ASIRT investigations lead to a record number of charges in 2025 -
Beaumont man found guilty of murdering Treasa Oberly a relief for her friends, family -
Gasoline prices dip down in Edmonton -
Defence makes case at 2nd-degree murder trials of Kenneth Skelly -
Day 2 of trial for man accused of killing Beaumont mom Treasa Oberly -
2nd-degree murder trial begins for man accused of killing Beaumont mom Treasa Oberly -
Shoppers too spooked by tariffs, economy to spend on Black Friday -
Edmonton council considers 6.4% tax increase for 2026 -
4 people charged in Leduc RCMP child sexual offence investigation -
Vivid northern lights seen across North America -
Day shelter need in Edmonton -
Edmonton investigators seek help from public in string of infill fires -
Project Gaslight ‘middle manager’ sentenced for extortion arsons targeting fellow South Asians -
Children with cancer sent home without chemo due to no beds at Stollery -
New Edmonton city council sworn in -
Alberta teachers won’t engage in work-to-rule as classes resume -
Parents, teachers protest as Alberta government poised to order educators back to work -
38-year-old Bryan Farrell accused in murder of 14-year-old Alberta boy Samuel Bird -
Edmonton police chastize vigilantes while sharing how Samuel Bird was found
Author Archives
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Edmonton father dies in hospital E.R. waiting to see a doctorOn Monday, Dec. 22, Prashant Sreekumar, 44, had severe chest pains while at work. A client drove him to the Grey Nuns Hospital where he died waiting to see a doctor.CanadaDec 24
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‘Project Gaslight’ guilty plea sends Edmonton man to prisonA judge in Edmonton has sentenced a man to 7.5 years in prison for his role in 'Project Gaslight,' an extortion scheme targeting homebuilders in the city's South Asian community.CrimeDec 23
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Beaumont man’s guilty verdict in Treasa Oberly murder a relief for her friends, familyThe loved ones of Treasa Lynn Oberly, a Beaumont mom killed in July 2023, are relieved her partner Kenneth Skelly was found guilty of second-degree murder instead of manslaughter.CrimeDec 11
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2nd-degree murder trial begins for man accused of killing Beaumont mom Treasa OberlyThe second-degree murder trial for Beaumont man Kenneth Skelly is underway. He is accused of killing his common-law partner and mother of their son, Treasa Lynn Oberly.CrimeDec 2
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Edmonton police seek public’s help investigating string of suspicious firesEdmonton police said the fires have been at infill construction sites in the established, central neighbourhoods of Glenora, Belgravia, King Edward Park and Strathcona.CrimeNov 4
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Use of force questioned after Taser used twice in Edmonton arrestPolice said the suspect was fleeing in a truck allegedly disguised to hide it had been stolen. Questions are being raised if the force used during the arrest was appropriate.CrimeOct 10
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Amarjeet Sohi reflects on term as Edmonton’s mayorEdmonton's 36th mayor, Amarjeet Sohi, is preparing to pass the torch. He reflects on the good, bad and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.PoliticsOct 6
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Autism Edmonton shares concerns over misinformation after Trump remarks about TylenolAutism Edmonton said there's already large stigmas surrounding being neurodivergent and to amplify that message is hard on parents already feeling guilt or confusion.PoliticsSep 23
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Should city workers return to downtown offices? Edmonton mayoral candidates weigh inEdmonton mayoral candidates weigh in on if they think city employees should remain on a hybrid work model or return to the downtown offices.PoliticsSep 18
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Edmonton city staff asked to explore more regulations for short-term rentalsCity councillors are asking administration to explore more regulations for the short-term rental industry, where properties are often listed on sites like Airbnb and VRBO.ConsumerSep 9
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Command post set up as search for missing Edmonton teen Samuel Bird enters 14th weekSearchers are camped out at a command post at the Dawson Park boat launch and have started a fire they say will stay tended and lit until Samuel Bird is found — alive or otherwise.CrimeSep 8
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Campaigns heat up for 6 Edmonton mayor hopefuls as polling releasedMichael Walters, Andrew Knack, Rahim Jaffer, Omar Mohammad, Tim Cartmell, and Tony Caterina are all hoping to be Edmonton's next mayor.PoliticsSep 3
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13-year-old boy dies after contacting power line southwest of EdmontonA 13-year-old from a Hutterite colony southwest of Edmonton has died after being rushed to hospital on Wednesday after coming into contact with a power line.InvestigationsAug 28
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Edmonton business community appeals Beverly Motel supportive housing projectThe Beverly Business Association is appealing Edmonton city council's decision to turn the Beverly Motel into supportive housing.Jul 24
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Hugging bandit: Edmonton senior falls victim to distraction theftA 70-year-old woman fell victim to a distraction theft when a man told her she looked like his grandma and put jewelry on her. She is now too scared to leave her house alone.CrimeJul 22
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Edmonton mayoral candidate weighs in on infill debateAnother mayoral candidate is weighing in on how infill housing should be handled in Edmonton.PoliticsJul 7
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Black mould forces Alberta family out of their homeThe family is the fourth generation to be living in the house near Foremost, Alta.HealthJun 23
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Edmonton psychic shared predictions of Stanley Cup finalAs Oilers fans are doubling down on rituals and superstitions to manifest a win, a psychic at the Russian Tea Room in Edmonton predicts it’s going to be an uphill battle.EntertainmentJun 13
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Edmonton faces $1.5B capital funding budget shortfall — which is set to growThe City of Edmonton doesn't have enough money to maintain its existing infrastructure, let alone build anything new.MoneyJun 10
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RCMP take steps to combat thieves targeting Alberta’s evacuated communitiesThe Alberta RCMP is using drones to prevent and catch thieves who target evacuated communities during wildfires. They also use the equipment to look for hotspots.FireJun 5
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Peers wildfire evacuees return home, elderly couple saves prized petuniasPeople from Peers were allowed to return home, five days after being ordered to evacuate the hamlet west of Edmonton due to a wildfire just a kilometre away in Yellowhead County.FireJun 3
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Dwayne Mandrusiak back with the Edmonton ElksFour years after being fired, longtime equipment manager Dwayne Mandrusiak is back with the Edmonton Elks.SportsMay 26
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Coach carbon copy? Alberta pastor a dead ringer for Edmonton Oilers’ Kris KnoblauchA Sherwood Park pastor isn't being recognized for being in front of the church pews, but perhaps preaching from the bench. He looks a lot like Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch.LifestyleMay 23
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Alberta Wildfire on what to do — and what not to do — as May long weekend approachesThe May long weekend is the kickoff to summer for many Albertans itching to enjoying the outdoors, but it comes at a precarious time in the province's wildfire season.FireMay 14
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Maskwacis crash victims being remembered by family members'I feel really fortunate that Gabe was able to be there with our little brother because we know he would have been scared and he always needed somebody to feel that comfort.'CanadaMay 9