Skylar Peters
Digital Journalist
Skylar Peters is a digital journalist at Global Calgary.
He was previously a reporter with Global Winnipeg and a news anchor with 680 CJOB and brought four years of media experience to those role.
Skylar’s journey in journalism began after completing his education at Lethbridge College in southern Alberta. While in college, he kick-started his career by earning the Troy Reeb scholarship, offering him on-the-job experience at Global Toronto and Global Ottawa.
Prior to joining CJOB, Skylar worked at TSN 1290 in Winnipeg. In his time with CJOB, Skylar made significant contributions to the news gathering team and was included in several RTDNA nominations.
Outside of work Skylar enjoys outdoor activities like golfing, snowboarding, biking, and cheering for his favourite teams: The Seattle Seahawks, the Chicago Blackhawks, and the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Video Archives
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Alberta government, store owners urge Ottawa to relax nicotine pouch rules -
Calgary police investigate overnight shootings in city’s northeast -
Canadians in Mexico find normalcy days after cartel violence -
Concerned Canadians stranded in Puerto Vallarta following cartel violence -
Mexican drug lord ‘El Mencho’ killed in military operation -
Detours in place around Bearspaw feeder main after ‘wire snaps’ detected -
Alberta to spend $143M addressing classroom complexity -
Experts hope federal EV policies will spur Alberta adoption -
Bail decision looms for Allistair Chapman, facing extradition in Ryan Wedding case -
Calgary man who joined ISIS sentenced to 16 years in prison -
Stavely residents raise concerns over intersection after fatal crash -
Calgary couple shocked to find vehicle stolen from underground garage -
Alberta lauded for red tape reduction -
Albertans warn of predatory towing practices, hope for change -
Calgarian’s tragic death in Jamaica under scrutiny -
Calgary lifts water restrictions, warns they will return later this year -
Bridgeland businesses deal with rash of recent break-ins -
Victims of man killed in Edgemont self-defence incident share harrowing stories -
Mitigation measures being constructed for future Calgary water main breaks
Author Archives
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High River RCMP responding to bomb threat at Notre Dame CollegiateRCMP in High River, Alta., say Notre Dame Collegiate has been evacuated following a bomb threat.CanadaMar 10
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Calgary mayor seeks new funding framework for low-income transit passCalgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas says he's hoping to get the province on board with increased funding and more stability for the city's low-income transit pass program.CanadaMar 10
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3 Calgarians hospitalized in 2 separate pedestrian collisionsThree people were hospitalized — including a child and a man who suffered life-altering injuries — in two separate pedestrian collisions in Calgary on Tuesday morning, police say.CanadaMar 10
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Fire destroys Airdrie home, damages neighbouring propertyA carriage-style home in Airdrie was destroyed after a fire broke out on the property early Monday morning. One person inside was able to escape without injury.FireMar 9
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Artificial intelligence residency at Calgary Public Library raises some eyebrowsThe Calgary Public Library has opened up applications for a 10-week residency program focused on Artificial intelligence — but it's causing some stir in the city's arts community.CanadaMar 9
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Calgary under month-long water restrictions as Bearspaw feeder main work beginsWater restrictions are in effect for Calgary residents as the city begin a four-week-long reinforcement project on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.CanadaMar 9
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Alberta government, store owners campaign for change in nicotine pouch rulesThe Alberta government is hoping Ottawa will rethink current restrictions on nicotine pouches, allowing sale of the products in convenience stores once again.HealthMar 5
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Calgary police investigating overnight shootings in 2 northeast communitiesSo far police haven't made any arrests, but they do not believe the shooting is related to extortion cases involving members of the city's South Asian community.CrimeMar 4
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Calgary begins incentive program for backyard suite constructionHomeowners in Calgary who are thinking about building a backyard suite on their property could receive up to $35,000 in funding as part of a new incentive program.CanadaFeb 27
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Road closure in effect after wire snaps detected on Calgary’s Bearspaw feeder mainThe Bearspaw feeder main, which carries 60 per cent of the city's drinking water, has experienced two critical failures in less than two years.TrafficFeb 13
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Bail decision looms for Calgary man facing extradition in Ryan Wedding caseLawyers for Allistair Chapman say it's possible a decision on his bail could be reached by the end of the month, as the 33-year-old faces extradition to the U.S.CrimeFeb 5
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Calgary man who joined ISIS in 2013 receives 16-year prison sentenceJustice Corina Dario says there was 'no evidence' Jamal Borhot's beliefs have changed since he returned to Calgary from Syria in 2014, where he joined ISIS.CrimeFeb 4
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Alberta to introduce stiffer penalties, regulations for towing industry: ‘This has teeth’Changes to the Consumer Protection Act include six-figure fines for violators of predatory towing practices, while establishing clearer guidelines for drivers who need a tow.ConsumerJan 29
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Alberta family details ‘heartbreaking’ predatory towing experience, hopes for changeA crash involving her son already made for a traumatic day for Sheri Stephenson, but she says the predatory behaviour of a local towing company made a bad situation even worse.ConsumerJan 28
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Calgary man drowns while on vacation in JamaicaFriends and family of a 68-year-old Calgary man are mourning his death after he drowned on Tuesday after the boat he was in capsized while he was vacationing in JamaicaInvestigationsJan 22
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Calgary woman’s act of self-defence prompts another victim to come forwardThe death of Shahbaz Ahmed, which Calgary police said was a case of self-defence, has prompted another person who had a similar encounter with the man to come forward.CrimeJan 14
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Construction begins on mitigation measures for potential Bearspaw feeder main breakWhile crews scramble to fix the Bearspaw feeder main and restore full water service to the city, they're also working on contingency plans in case the pipe breaks again.Jan 9
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Explosion in Alberta town’s arena caused by propane leak: Taber officialsWhile the Town of Taber has determined the cause of an explosion that caused extensive damage to the community centre last month, it's still unable to provide a date for reopening.FireJan 7
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Alberta ‘Whisky Act’ excites provincial distillersThe provincial government is working with local distillers to define exactly what goes into an 'Alberta Whisky,' in hopes of putting the spirit on an international stage.ConsumerDec 16, 2025
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As Canadian families spend at the holidays, seniors offer perspective on what matters mostA holiday spending survey finds a third of Canadian grandparents will spend more on their grandchildren than their own mother and father plan to.ConsumerDec 12, 2025
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Alberta gig workers push for recognition as unstable incomes, burnout take tollThe findings highlight what gig workers say they know firsthand: the flexibility of the work often comes at the cost of stability, benefits and long-term financial security.CanadaDec 11, 2025
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Airdrie rallies in support of holiday hamper program following theftSeveral hockey teams in the Airdrie area redoubled their efforts to make a difference in the community following a theft of donations for an annual holiday hamper program.CrimeDec 9, 2025
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Calgary family keeps holiday spirit alive after devastating fireTracy Lima, her two kids and her mother were suddenly displaced -- living under three separate roofs -- after a fire inside their home last week took nearly everything from them.CanadaDec 4, 2025
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Calgary Transit riders face big changes with express route cancellationRiders who depend on the eight remaining Calgary Transit express route buses will soon have to find a new way to get around, as the routes are scheduled to be phased out.CanadaDec 3, 2025
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Drilling group predicts slight uptick in Canadian activity next yearThe Canadian Association of Energy Contractors is predicting a slight increase in drilling activity next year in Canada.EconomyDec 1, 2025