Slav Kornik
Sports Anchor
There are few jobs Slav Kornik hasn’t done at Global Edmonton and in February 2024 became the station’s sports anchor and reporter.
He previously worked as a digital journalist, weekend sports reporter and anchor, and has also worked as a producer and online journalist.
Slav is a graduate of the NAIT Radio & Television program and possesses a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Communication Studies Major from the University of Athabasca.
Slav started his career as a sportscaster at Newcap News in Lloydminster and CHCA in Red Deer.
After spending 11 years primarily covering news in a variety of roles at Global Edmonton, Slav was hired as a sports anchor and reporter in the summer of 2021 before transitioning back to general news coverage in the winter of 2023.
As a former basketball player and coach at many levels in Edmonton, Slav has a passion for the city’s sports scene.
Slav is also a husband and dad who loves spending time with his wife and son.
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Video Archives
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Edmonton moves out of the deep freeze and into warm weather
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Sherwood Park Crusaders say it hasn’t committed to leaving AJHL even as league cancels games
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Security experts weighs in on security following Edmonton City Hall shooting
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Edmonton City Hall shooting: The balance of security vs. democratic access
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Edmonton Oilers sign veteran forward Corey Perry
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Broken elevators strand some Edmonton apartment residents
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Olympic champion rink Team Hasselborg balancing curling and growing families
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Businesses feeling the pinch to pay back CEBA loans
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Canadian newcomers experiencing first extreme cold winter
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New report forecasts oil prices lower than Alberta government prediction
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Central Edmonton residents devastated by fire damage to popular business Zocalo
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Edmonton’s 4th encampment dismantling leaves future of homeless in question
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4th high-risk Edmonton homeless encampment dismantled near Bissell Centre
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Edmonton region experiencing growth in private sports facilities
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Edmonton International Airport during busiest travel time
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Zebra Centre calls for quicker access to counselling for child victims
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Alberta government reinstating gas tax in 2024
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Decision on controversial Wetaskiwin homeless shelter delayed
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The Ranch nightclub owner says deaths of 2 men will live with him forever
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AGLC inspectors testify during Edmonton fatality inquiry into deaths of 2 men
Author Archives
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BTB Soccer Academy providing championships, opportunities for Edmonton youthEdmonton's BTB Soccer Academy has three teams going to nationals and it's the second straight year the program has done so.SportsSep 23
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Alberta Chambers of Commerce warns many businesses will struggle to pay back CEBA loans by deadlineThe organization said the survey involved 500 businesses in the province.MoneyJan 12
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Owner of Ranch Roadhouse testifies at Edmonton fatality inquiryThe owner of the Edmonton bar that two men attended before dying outside in the cold in 2017 and 2018 told a fatality inquiry Thursday that he thinks about the deaths all the time.InvestigationsDec 7, 2023
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AGLC inspector tells fatality inquiry Edmonton bars should have warming areas after 2 men diedAGLC inspector Andrew Wieb received two complaints after 20-year-old Mohamed Munyeabdi was found dead under a car near a south Edmonton bar in November 2018.CanadaDec 5, 2023
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Northern Alberta community frustrated with what it calls roadblocks to new housingThe CRDAC said it has not been able to expedite the process despite its best effort at working with the municipality.CanadaNov 29, 2023
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Edmonton mayor wants $5M added to snow-removal budgetEdmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi proposed adding $5 million from EPCOR to the city's snow removal and clearing budget as it's expected the service will be worse this winter.EnvironmentOct 12, 2023
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New Alberta ClarityDX prostate cancer blood test ‘groundbreaking’: developersThe ClarityDX test is touted as three times more accurate at discovering clinically significant prostate cancer than current screening methods.HealthSep 28, 2023
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Edmonton police investigate possible hate crime on Whyte AvenueOn May 10, 2023, two men were on Whyte Avenue preaching about the Muslim faith when a third individual approached.CrimeMay 17, 2023
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‘Far from over’: Oilers fans remain optimistic despite second overtime lossOilers fans have seen their team turn things around from a loss against the Los Angeles Kings, and remain hopeful despite a first few loses.SportsApr 22, 2023
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Alberta municipalities saddled with $60M in RCMP back payA new collective agreement between the RCMP union and the federal government is leaving municipalities with only two years to cover the pay increase and five years of backpay.CanadaApr 5, 2023
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Edmonton Oilers in full support of NHL Pride NightWhile many are choosing to focus on the players and teams not participating in NHL Pride Night, the Edmonton Oilers are in full support.SportsMar 25, 2023
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Spruce Grove fundraising hockey game honours fallen Edmonton police officersWearing an EPS jacket, widow Ashley Ryan dropped the puck during the ceremonial faceoff at Grant Fuhr Arena in Spruce Grove, where the couple lived and he played hockey.CanadaMar 23, 2023
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90-year-old Edmonton track star sets new Canadian recordsArnold Nett, who began training in track and field 35 years ago at the age of 55, has set a long list of records in the sport as a masters competitor.SportsFeb 20, 2023
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Edmonton gymnast Taiki Crockett selected for RBC Training GroundSince RBC Training Ground started in 2016, it has had seven athletes go on to win Olympic medals including includes Edmonton's Kelsey Mitchell.SportsDec 14, 2022
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Edmonton handball athletes propel Canada to Pan American GamesA foursome of athletes from the Edmonton area has helped the Canadian women's national handball team qualify for the 2023 Pan American Games.CanadaNov 18, 2022
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Edmonton’s first prep program changing student basketball landscapeWestern Canada Prep Academy is in its second year in Alberta's capital city. It the program is the brainchild of Sunny Sooch, who also runs the GOOD Hoops club program.SportsOct 27, 2022
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How a Japanese player made the unlikely journey to Canadian college hockeyRintaro Mashio, 21, moved from Tokyo to Edmonton earlier this year to study English at NAIT. He also decided to lace up his skates again.FeaturesOct 19, 2022
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Edmonton golfer Wil Bateman competing for PGA Tour of Canada player-of-yearEdmonton's Wil Bateman has proven to be a golfer who can overcome the challenging moments.SportsSep 8, 2022
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Edmonton’s national championship Olympic weightlifter competing in Pan Am ChampionshipGina McGonagle has earned a spot at the Pan Am Championship in Columbia July 24-29. It will be a step up in competition for the Edmonton resident.SportsJul 24, 2022
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Canadian Armed Forces program helps injured members and veteransA contingent of Canadian Armed Forces members and veterans are in Edmonton preparing for an international sporting event aimed at changing their lives.SportsJul 15, 2022
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Golden Bears standout Max Elgert set to lead Alberta for deep playoff runMax Elgert, a fifth-year University of Alberta setter is second all-time for assists in Golden Bears history, is helping the team roll through the Canada West playoffs unblemished.SportsMar 11, 2022
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University of Alberta Golden Bears female coach forging pathRachel Wiebe is in her first season with the program and is the first female coach in its storied history.SportsFeb 17, 2022
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St. Albert’s hockey stars chasing NHL dreams together while in NCAAThe best friends have since continued their careers together at the University of Denver, one of the premiere men's hockey programs in the NCAA.SportsJan 16, 2022
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Alphonso Davies returns home to Edmonton to lead Canada closer to World Cup berthAlphonso Davies was all smiles when he walked on the field at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium ahead of Team Canada's practice Wednesday.CanadaNov 10, 2021
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Former NHL coach Mike Babcock embracing opportunity at University of SaskatchewanAfter spending 18 years with the NHL, Mike Babcock is readjusting to coaching student athletes as the head bench boss of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies.SportsOct 11, 2021