Sarah Komadina
Digital Journalist
Sarah Komadina joined Global Edmonton in June of 2019 after working as the morning live reporter at Global Regina. Before that, she worked at Global Lethbridge.
Sarah was born and raised in Wainwright, Alta., and is proud to be reporting stories in her home province.
She began her career in northern B.C. as a video journalist after graduating from NAIT’s Radio and Television Arts program.
From there, she had the opportunity to work in Prince Albert, Sask., where she honed her skills covering wildfires burning thousands of hectares in northern Saskatchewan.
She also was in La Loche reporting on the aftermath of a school shooting that saw four people get killed and many others injured.
Sarah loves telling feature stories highlighting people who are doing amazing things. She’s especially proud of a story she did about a young man with Down syndrome looking for work. Weeks later he was offered two jobs.
One of her most memorable stories is a long feature on a woman coping with perinatal loss. To help other women and their families cope, a Regina woman started an initiative called Twinkle Star Baskets. The baskets were used to wrap babies in so parents could hold their child in something comforting before saying goodbye. The program started in Saskatchewan and has since expanded to other provinces.
When she is not reporting, you’ll find Sarah posting pictures of her photogenic and extremely adorable dog Koda to Instagram, hiking and attempting to bake something delicious.
Video Archives
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Alberta wildfires: 2 weeks in and the worst may be yet to come
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Mother’s Day event honours missing, murdered and exploited Indigenous people
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Pedestrian bridge work to close 170 Street by West Edmonton Mall
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Residents of Grande Prairie and surrounding areas on edge over Alberta wildfire threat
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Alberta Wildfires: MD of Greenview remains under evacuation order
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Alberta wildfires: Fire causes major damage in Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation
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Manhunt in central Alberta ends with arrest of suspect
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Alberta political leaders put differences aside amidst wildfires
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Trial continues for Beryl Musila
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Parkland and Yellowhead county residents allowed to return home
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Parts of Leduc County under evacuation order due to wildfire
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Are efforts made to make Edmonton safer working?
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Ronald Worsfold murder trial: RCMP officer says senior’s body found inside Rubbermaid bin
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Court hears gruesome details at trial for woman accused of killing St. Albert senior
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Wastewater overflow at Whitecourt paper mill being investigated by Alberta Environment
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Reaction from Edmonton on transit safety recommendations
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Edmonton police recorded highest number of violent crimes ever in 2022
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Alberta Mountie who died in crash remembered as kind, selfless, exceptional
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Federal workers in Edmonton join Canada-wide PSAC strike
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City of Edmonton to launch its enhanced encampment response plan in the summer
Author Archives
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Progress made on improving safety in downtown Edmonton, on transit: city, policeThe presentation to the committee focused on three areas: a transit safety plan, Chinatown's recovery and downtown vibrancy.PoliticsMay 1
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Closing arguments in manslaughter trial of Kenneth Courtorielle, accused of killing Billie JohnsonLawyers entered closing arguments in the trial of Kenneth Courtorielle. He is accused of manslaughter in the death of Billie Johnson.CrimeApr 6
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Kenneth Courtorielle, accused in the death of Billie Johnson, testifies at manslaughter trialOn Monday, the defence called Courtorielle to the stand, where he talked about their relationship and said he was dishonest with police in the weeks following Johnson's death.CrimeApr 4
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Edmonton Public Schools anticipating to be 100% full by 2030EPSB believes if enrolment and capital funding stay constant at its current utilization rate, there will be 34,000 more students than spaces in the system in 10 years.EducationMar 22
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Man charged in death of Alberta mother pleads not guilty to manslaughterThe man accused of manslaughter in the death of Billie Johnson, a 30-year-old mother whose remains were found north of Edmonton in 2021, pleaded not guilty to the charge on Monday.CrimeMar 20
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Edmonton police say family and domestic violence calls most dangerous to respond toEdmonton police said domestic and family violence calls are unpredictable and dangerous, and those who work to prevent it say the situations are becoming more complex.CanadaMar 17
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Some Albertans feel less safe since the pandemic started: pollNearly half of Albertans polled said there appears to be more violence in the community since COVID-19, and they feel less safe where they live compared to a year ago.CannabisMar 12
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Alberta domestic violence survivor devastated after attempted murder charge downgradedMichelle Poulin still has scars and is struggling to overcome the emotional trauma from being stabbed at least 15 times by her ex-boyfriend in November 2020.CanadaFeb 24
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Ghost guns a growing concern for Edmonton PoliceThe Edmonton Police chief says untraceable privately or homemade guns are on the rise in Canada, and he is concern about what that will mean for organized crime in our cityCrimeFeb 19
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Online safety educator says parents need to be diligent in light of 92-victim child luring caseAn online safety educator is urging parents to monitor what their kids are doing online. It comes after a man pleaded guilty to sex crimes involving more than 90 underaged victims.CanadaFeb 18
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Edmonton industry leaders look for ways to improve downtownIndustry leaders held a panel to discuss ways to improve downtown and help businesses grow after a tough few years.CanadaFeb 8
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Alberta woman, 92, remains in hospital days after her 911 calls were transferred to 811Barbara Ross became sick and too weak to move in January. When her daughter called 911 for an ambulance, she was transferred to 811 and told to go see a family doctor instead.HealthFeb 5
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Edmonton residents frustrated over seasonal parking ban, finesResidents say the city has always put up signs in past years, however, there was no warning sign of the parking ban this year, which resulted in lots of residents getting tickets.TrafficJan 29
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Community organization donates handmade toques, scarves to Edmonton’s homelessThe city's vulnerable population is facing extreme elements as the city issued an extreme weather warning. But the community is pulling through with its donations.CanadaJan 28
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Alberta dad learns about son’s death in Victoria after Googling his name, finding obituaryThe funeral home in B.C. posted Scott Grier’s obituary online as a courtesy, in hopes a family member would come across it after the Alberta man died in Victoria in May 2022.CanadaJan 24
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Spruce Grove man who beat woman to death sentenced to life in prisonBlake Jolicoeur, convicted of killing Saladina Vivancos near Spruce Grove in 2019, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison with no chance of parole for 12 years.CanadaJan 5
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Alberta town of Vermilion takes matters into its own hands to get high speed internetSlow and unreliable internet was hurting business in Vermilion, so the town took matters in to its own hands and partnered with a private company. Brooks is doing the same.CanadaDec 26, 2022
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Slippery road conditions lead to busy collision reporting centres in EdmontonCold weather created slippery road conditions in Edmonton and over the week it resulted in many collisions.CanadaDec 23, 2022
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630 CHED Santas Anonymous delivery days start630 CHED Santas Anonymous delivery days started on Saturday. The demand his higher and thousand of children will receive a gift for Christmas.CanadaDec 17, 2022
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Nearly 5% tax increases for next 4 years in Edmonton’s 2023-2026 budgetThe 2023-2026 Edmonton budget was presented with an annual property tax increase of 3.9 per cent each year — but on Friday, council passed it with an even higher increase.MoneyDec 16, 2022
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Edmonton Police Service requests $99M from city council for its capital budgetThe Edmonton Police Service has put forward its capital budget request to city council.PoliticsDec 2, 2022
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Edmonton community groups request more funds from 2023-2026 budgetThe community groups included Explore Edmonton, Fort Edmonton Park and Edmonton Arts Council and the asks range from $1 million to tens of million dollars.PoliticsDec 1, 2022
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Push continues to find long-term solutions to homelessness in EdmontonAs Edmonton city council considers funding temporary shelter spaces for millions of dollars, there are calls to invest in longer term solutions.PoliticsNov 24, 2022
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City of Edmonton hears appeal of new Boyle Street Community Services buildingBoyle Street Community Services is moving forward with plans to trade in its current building and move a few blocks north, but it's being met with opposition.CanadaNov 11, 2022
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Alberta animal rescue puts hold on all its programs: ‘We are just trying to survive’Inflation has forced Zoe's Animal Rescue to halt intakes, spays and neuters, and a program that provides affordable veterinary care to low-income families.MoneyNov 9, 2022