Slav Kornik
Sports Anchor/Reporter
Slav Kornik is a sports reporter and anchor at Global Edmonton. Slav’s roles include covering local sports on weekdays and anchoring the Edmonton News Hour at 6 and Edmonton News at 11 sports segments on weekends.
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 for his current position in the summer of 2021. 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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Edmonton Stingers chasing back-to-back CEBL title after dominant regular seasonThis weekend the Edmonton Stingers have a chance to cement themselves as the premier organization in the league.SportsAug 19, 2021