Sarah Offin
Reporter
Sarah Offin started her passion for storytelling young, working for a local newspaper and radio station in her hometown of Mackenzie, B.C.
She was brought to Calgary in 2004, drawn by her love of speed skating, to study at U of C, and skate at the neighbouring Olympic Oval. She finished part of her Communications Studies degree studying in Leicester, England, before returning to Calgary and earning her Broadcasting diploma at SAIT Polytechnic.
Career highlights include the 2011 Slave Lake wildfire, 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire, and the 2013 Calgary flood. Her work on a 2013 series about Alberta’s wild horses with cameraman George Glenn earned them the Stan Clinton Award for News Essay Cinematography.
Sarah’s keen interest in energy and technology continue to drive her in-depth reporting related to science and innovation. You’ll find Sarah chasing wildlife and exploring Alberta’s great outdoors, both in her work and in her spare time.
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Video Archives
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Officials urge caution following 2 separate bear attacks in Alberta
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Speeding and noise at northeast Calgary shopping plaza spark safety concerns
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‘She’s a bad bear’: Calgary hunter shares story of grizzly attack
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Alberta’s wasp boom creating a seasonal influx in ER admissions
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RV owners fight City of Calgary over long-term parking
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High River faces doctor shortage amid uncertainty over physician compensation from province
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Family of slain Indigenous teen protest sentencing delays
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How will Alberta’s cellphone ban impact Calgary students?
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Calgary man charged with luring, sexually assaulting teenage girls
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Record-breaking move-in day at UCalgary dorms
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‘Ride for Recovery’ supports addiction treatment in Alberta
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Rail workers union says it will comply with back-to-work notice, will appeal decision
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Canadian railway unions looking at all options as CN Rail workers set to join picket lines
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Calgarians brace for another round of water restrictions
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WestJet says 10% of fleet grounded after Calgary hit by hailstorm
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Hail damages crops, greenhouses east of Calgary
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Jasper residents find solace and solidarity through tattoos
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TC Energy signs $1B deal to sell minority stake in pipeline to Indigenous groups
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Alberta releases results of review following province’s largest E. Coli outbreak
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Jasper wildfire evacuees await news in Valemount, B.C.
Author Archives
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‘She’s a bad bear’: Calgary hunter shares story of surviving a grizzly attackFortunately, his hunting partner had an extra can of spray and gave it to Carmelo Silvestro before they parted ways — something he believes saved his life.FeaturesSep 9
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Friends, family of slain Indigenous teen protest sentencing delaysRepeated calls for justice for Colton Crowshoe, who went missing and was killed in July 2014, follow repeated delays in sentencing.CrimeSep 3
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Record-breaking move-in day at UCalgary dormsMany hands made light work as volunteers facilitated a long-awaited move-in day for first-year students at the University of Calgary. The demand for dorms was the highest ever.EducationAug 25
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‘Ride for Recovery’ supports addiction treatment in AlbertaHundreds of motorcycles paraded through the streets in and around Calgary Saturday in support of addiction recovery. It's the 16th year Fresh Start Recovery has hosted the event.FeaturesAug 24
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Hail damages crops, greenhouses east of CalgaryMohamed Eldaher's crops were shredded by an intense hail storm as it moved over the Calgary area Monday, costing the family over $30,000 in losses.WeatherAug 6
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Large house fire damages 4 homes in Calgary community of Deer RunEmergency crews were called to a home on Deer Run Drive around 6:15 p.m. Sunday, where a home was fully consumed by fire. Four homes were impacted, with two significantly damaged.FireJul 21
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Clients raise concerns over animal care at Calgary pet hospitalCalgary pet owner Julie Krivitsky is raising concerns about the care of her Siamese cat while at VCA Animal Emergency Centre in southeast Calgary.ConsumerJul 12
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Downtown Calgary residents frustrated by noise from Badlands Music Festival'I'm almost napping at work,' admitted one Calgary resident who lives about three blocks away from the Badlands Music Festival's downtown venue.CanadaJul 10
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Construction begins for addictions recovery centre on Siksika NationOfficials with the Alberta government and Siksika Nation broke ground on the Siksika Recovery Community Centre Friday morning, offering an Indigenous-led approach to healing.HealthJun 28
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Big crowds expected along Bow River for long weekend; city upping patrolsThe City of Calgary will be increasing patrols along the Bow River this long weekend, as many people are expected to opt for a float with local pools still closed.CanadaJun 27
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Equine therapy program evicted by Calgary Shrine StablesThe Prairie Sky Equine Assisted Therapy program is being evicted by the Calgary Shrine Stables, leaving it scrambling for a new home.FeaturesJun 26
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Decision reserved after appeal by convicted Calgary murderer Robert LeemingAlberta Court of Appeal is reserving its decision for a Calgary man convicted of killing a woman and her young daughter.CrimeJun 13
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‘Scary’ prospects for Calgary seniors facing possible evictionA Calgary senior couple is facing a possible eviction after they refused to give up their cat, which they claim is an emotional support animal.CanadaMay 23
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Alberta mother says system pitting custody against care for her son with disabilitiesA Calgary mother has launched a human rights complaint as she fights for custody of her son who has a disability.HealthMay 22
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Repeated pay cuts could be ‘fatal’ for in-home doctor care in AlbertaSeniors says mobile doctors are increasingly hard to come by in Alberta following a series of pay cuts by Alberta Health for in-home visits.HealthMay 21
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Canada’s tourism industry fights wildfire-related cancellationsA Destination Canada survey last spring suggested more than half of Americans planning a trip to Canada were reconsidering their plans.EconomyMay 16
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Evacuations leave Fort McMurray residents and oil operations in limboEvacuees, fire officials and oilsands operations around Fort McMurray are closely watching as wildfires threaten their properties.FireMay 15
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Oakridge residents say bench replacement ‘ripped up the spirit of Calgary’'They came in here and ripped up the spirit of Calgary,' said Simon Grabowski, a local woodworker frustrated by the city's replacement of his handcrafted memorial benches.CanadaMay 14
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Rocky Mountains’ snowpack levels still 20% below normal: Alberta EnvironmentWorking in pairs with a chartered helicopter pilot, Alberta researchers travel deep into the backcountry, measuring the snow for depth and density.EnvironmentApr 30
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Calgary family welcomes refugees from Gaza at considerable expenseThere was immense relief and joy at Calgary International Airport Saturday afternoon as Ossama Zaqqout, his wife, and kids, finally welcomed his parents to Canada.PoliticsApr 28
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Calgary could bump up timeline for controversial Memorial Drive extension projectThe city's plan has long been to extend Memorial Drive, providing access to the growing suburb of Belvedere on the east side of Stoney Trail.TrafficApr 24
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Bridlewood residents demand safety improvements to ‘death corner’ on 162nd AvenueThe City of Calgary said closing access to Bridlecrest Boulevard from 162nd Avenue would be difficult, partly because of where the homes are situated.TrafficApr 23
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Calgary Fire District launches expanded team of wildland firefighters for 2024 seasonThe Calgary Forest District has extra resources at its disposal this year, including 22 new recruits.EnvironmentApr 19
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Bandmates release digitally remastered album 10 years after Brentwood massacre10 years after the Brentwood massacre, remaining bandmates release digital versions of Zackariah and the Prophets' debut album, digitally remastered.EntertainmentApr 12
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University of Calgary students pitch innovative redesign of stormwater managementThe University of Calgary is buzzing with innovative ideas on display at the Schulich School of Engineering's annual engineering design fair.EducationApr 4