Emily Mertz
Senior News Reporter - Online
Emily Mertz began her career with Global Edmonton right out of university.
She has a BA (Hons) in English from the University of Alberta, where she studied English and non-fiction writing, and also wrote for the school newspaper, The Gateway.
After graduation, she was hired as a writer for Global News in Edmonton. She then worked as an assignment editor and producer before moving into her current position as an Online Reporter/Producer.
Before coming to Edmonton for school, Emily lived in Ontario. She grew up watching the Blue Jays and is still a huge fan.
She also enjoys travelling (especially to New Zealand!), running in the River Valley, and trying to make her friends laugh.
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Video Archives
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Edmonton teen wins 1st prize at international science contest
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Study finds Alphonso Davies the most influential Canadian sports star
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Tourism Jasper exploring use of AI
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How AI could be used as time-saving tool for Alberta doctors
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Alberta lawyer pilots simpler, more amicable way to divorce
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Why prescribing music with drugs could be a good idea & University of Alberta recruits sepsis expert
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Research will examine music’s effect on medicine metabolization
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Alberta wildfire-mapping tool points out where communities are at risk
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Alberta technology could catch Alzheimer’s in speech
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Alberta’s overdose response app has been used 200 times
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: May 14, 2023
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Global Edmonton weather: May 14, 2023
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Smoke, fog contributes to vehicle pileup on Highway 14 east of Edmonton
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Cell video shows frightening moments as residents flee northern Alberta wildfire
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Homes in Fort Saskatchewan destroyed by fire
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EFRS raises awareness, funds for muscular dystrophy with boot drive
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Parks Canada sees huge increase in demand for Alberta campsites
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Alberta art exhibit uses virtual reality to explore ‘digital’ lives
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Facebook Memories can be problematic for gender-based violence survivors
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‘Love a Shelter’ campaign sends support to Alberta shelters
Author Archives
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Edmonton student wins international science contest with cancer-treatment projectElizabeth Chen, a Grade 12 student at Old Scona Academic School, was awarded a first prize at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists in Brussels.CanadaSep 29
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Teen dies after standing through car sunroof, hitting concrete beam in Edmonton parkadeAn 18-year-old man died during a shocking incident inside the West Edmonton Mall parkade Thursday afternoon.TrafficSep 28
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U of A and Treaty 8 First Nations offer rehab medicine program for Indigenous students'We are committed to creating pathways for First Nations high school students to the rehabilitation professions: occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy.'CanadaSep 28
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Woman charged with manslaughter, negligence in death of 18-month-old Edmonton toddlerA 27-year-old woman has been charged in the death of a baby girl, who was found by police and EMS on Aug. 15 in a home in north Edmonton.CrimeSep 28
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Monique LaGrange remains Red Deer school trustee but faces sanctions for online postA trustee with the Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools who was criticized for an online post is allowed to continue in her role, but is facing several consequences for her conduct.EducationSep 27
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Business community in Edmonton’s Old Strathcona calling on task force to improve safetyOn Tuesday, the business association announced a letter-writing campaign in an effort to have a provincial task force take more action to address public safety in the area.CanadaSep 26
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Man found dead by Edmonton firefighters confirmed to be homicide victimFirefighters found 69-year-old Fred Kolybaba dead inside a residence at 132 Street and 133 Avenue at 12:45 a.m. and called police.CrimeSep 26
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Sherwood Park homeowner finds grenade while cleaning out roomRCMP were at a home in Sherwood Park's Glen Allan neighbourhood Monday evening after a resident found what appeared to be a grenade in their home.CanadaSep 26
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5-year-old boy found safe after massive search around Frog Lake First NationAfter nearly 28 hours, a five-year-old boy who went missing from Frog Lake First Nation was found safe Tuesday evening.CanadaSep 25
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Edmonton judge finds Kenneth Courtorielle guilty of manslaughter in death of Billie JohnsonKenneth Courtorielle was found guilty of manslaughter Monday in the 2020 death of Billie Johnson, whose remains were found in a field north of Edmonton near Bon Accord, Alta.CrimeSep 25
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Protests and counter-protests take place in Edmonton over LGBTQ2 education in schoolsProtests and counter-protests involving Canada’s LGBTQ2 community and how topics of gender and sexuality are handled in schools took place in the Edmonton area Wednesday.CanadaSep 20
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Union that represents Alberta health workers prepares for ‘intense’ bargainingAUPE has 95,000 members working in government, health care, education, boards and agencies, municipalities, as well as private companies.HealthSep 19
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Alberta aurora watchers treated to stunning Northern Lights displayParts of northcentral Alberta were awash in purple, pink, teal and green hues Monday night, in a gorgeous display of aurora borealis.CanadaSep 19
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In 2023, Edmonton sees most smoke hours ever on recordIn 2023, Edmonton recorded the highest number of smoke hours in any year since Environment Canada starting tracking in 1953.CanadaSep 18
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With 51% of restaurants struggling, CEBA extension not enough: industry groupThe federal government will be extending the deadlines for CEBA loan repayments, but Restaurants Canada says it's not enough to help many struggling businesses.CanadaSep 15
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Buffalo Airways launches 737 cargo-only freighter route between Edmonton and YellowknifeNorthern Canada airline Buffalo Airways announced a cargo-only 'Special Freighter' route between Edmonton International Airport (EIA) and Yellowknife.CanadaSep 15
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Workers continue restoring essential services in N.W.T. ahead of fire evacuee returnHay River's mayor said workers are busy bringing essential services online, and hope remains that residents will be allowed to start coming back this weekend.CanadaSep 14
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Family leaving Athabasca after home destroyed by suspicious fire: ‘It’s scary’A photo from the fire scene supplied by RCMP appears to show the words "Go Home" spray-painted on the garage door.CrimeSep 14
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Edmonton using $5M from province to clean and upgrade transit stationsThe $5-million one-time grant will be used to transform two vacant cafes near or in LRT stations into officer work stations, as well as more cleaning, upgrades and cameras.CrimeSep 14
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Canada-wide warrant issued after man shot to death in Edmonton alleyOn Sept. 12, a Canada-wide warrant was issued for 22-year-old Joseph Chlala for second-degree murder in connection with the death of Osama Ali.CanadaSep 14
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Affordable housing: Alberta adds $16M to fix up aging government-owned unitsThe money will be used to replace windows and repair roofs along with other rehabilitation projects.CanadaSep 13
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Family escapes house fire in Athabasca; RCMP investigate arsonThe words 'go home' appear to be spray-painted on the garage door at a residential fire that Athabasca RCMP are calling suspicious.CrimeSep 13
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New Edmonton school named after Saddle Lake Cree Nation elderEdmonton Public Schools is honouring elder Dr. Francis Whiskeyjack by naming a new high school in Meadows after him.EducationSep 12
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Man fatally shot at apartment in Old Strathcona, autopsy confirms homicideAt 2 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12, officers responded to a weapons complaint inside an apartment building near 83rd Avenue and 101st Street.CrimeSep 12
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Alphonso Davies named most influential Canadian sport star in new studyEdmonton soccer darling Alphonso Davies has been crowned the most influential Canadian sport star, and a marketing expert says that's good news for the city too.SportsSep 12