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 live music.
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Video Archives
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Edmonton library hosts parent and tot classes at seniors’ homes
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Alberta research team creating maps to track health impacts of climate change
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Alberta distillery wins best new spirit at World Whiskies Awards
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Band featuring Alberta RCMP officer and Edmonton police officer nominated for Juno
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Track Edmonton snow plows in real time
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Map tracks Edmonton snow plows in ‘near real time’
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Fun (and mostly free) activities to do in this (mild) Edmonton winter
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No snow? No problem! Fun winter activities in Edmonton
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Initiative brings Metis girls to Edmonton Oilers hockey camp
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Alberta farmers can use AI to detect lameness in dairy cows
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Tim Hortons joins app to reduce food waste, save money
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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
Author Archives
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Fire rips through Spruce Grove townhome complexSome Spruce Grove residents were forced from their homes after a fire tore through a multi-unit building Wednesday night.Fire20 mins
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Motorcycle rider killed in crash on Connors Road in EdmontonA 25-year-old man was killed Tuesday night when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a minivan on Connors Road and 90th Street.TrafficJun 19
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Calgary water emergency: Repairs likely to be done in 3-week windowCalgary officials said Wednesday that regular water supply will likely be restored on the earlier end of the timeline estimate – in about three weeks rather than five.CanadaJun 19
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Calgary water emergency: review planned as replacement pipe arrives from U.S.As repair work continues , Calgary city officials revealed more about what kind of review will be undertaken to determine what caused a catastrophic water main break on June 5.CanadaJun 18
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Calgary Stampede will continue amid water emergency: ‘The show will go on’Calgary officials said Monday that summer festivals and events, including the Stampede, will go ahead despite a local state of emergency due to a critical water main break.CanadaJun 17
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Downtown farmers’ market returns to Edmonton’s 104 Street on SaturdayMore than four years after moving to an indoor location, the downtown Edmonton farmers' market is returning to its old stomping grounds outdoors along 104th Street.ConsumerJun 14
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Edmonton LRT ridership still trying to rebound to pre-pandemic levelsWhile the bus ridership numbers have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, LRT ridership numbers still haven't fully rebounded.CanadaJun 13
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$919K of illegal drugs seized in northeast Edmonton trafficking investigationEdmonton police officers have seized $919,000 in illegal drugs as part of a trafficking investigation and are searching for the man accused.CrimeJun 13
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Edmonton city councillor’s idea to sell some undeveloped Blatchford land sputters outAn Edmonton city councillor's hope to sell a large chunk of undeveloped Blatchford community land is kaput for the time being. But Tim Cartmell is not giving up.EconomyJun 12
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Edmonton Public Library brings parent and tot programs to seniors’ homesEdmonton Public Library is hosting parent and tot programs at seniors' homes. The partnership combats social isolation while supporting the babies' development. It's also pure joy.FeaturesJun 12
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2 people taken to hospital after fire in boarded-up Edmonton homeTwo people were taken to hospital in life-threatening condition by EMS after a fire at an abandoned building in Edmonton's McCauley neighbourhood on Wednesday morning.FireJun 12
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Alberta’s so-called ‘energy war room’ shuts downA spokesperson for the ministry of energy said the Canadian Energy Centre will be integrated into the province's intergovernmental relations department.PoliticsJun 11
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Death of iconic white grizzly bear sparks calls for wildlife conservationThe death of a rare white grizzly bear in Yoho National Park, just two days after her cubs died, has sent a rippling sadness across the wildlife community.CanadaJun 11
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Homicide detectives investigating death after gunshots heard downtown EdmontonHomicide detectives are investigating what police are calling a suspicious death after gunshots were reported downtown Edmonton early Monday morning.CrimeJun 10
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1 dead after SUV hits 2 pedestrians in central Edmonton late Sunday nightPolice said two people were walking on the road late Sunday night in central Edmonton when they were struck by an SUV. The man died and the woman was injured.TrafficJun 10
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Calgary’s emergency prompts questions about Edmonton’s water supplyAs Calgary struggles through a water supply emergency caused by a massive water main break, people in Edmonton are wondering about this city's water capacity and contingency plans.CanadaJun 7
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Const. Daniel Woodall’s U.K. friend and colleague reflects on his laugh and smileDave Ainsworth, who met Const. Dan Woodall when they both worked the same beat with the Greater Manchester Police in the U.K., attended the Woodall Cup on Thursday.SportsJun 6
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Edmonton Riverhawks unveil ‘Swifties’ baseball jerseys for Taylor Swift game nightThe Edmonton Riverhawks will celebrate Taylor Swift Dance Party game night on June 14. Players will wear custom-made Swifties baseball jerseys designed by local artist Mike Lundy.FeaturesJun 5
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Development permit revoked for Boyle Street’s health hub in RitchieThe development permit for a health hub in west Ritchie that would include a supervised consumption site was revoked by Edmonton's subdivision and development appeal board.CrimeJun 5
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PHOTOS: Edmonton Oilers’ path to Stanley Cup final celebrated in artFrom progressive sports drawings of McDavid hoisting the cup to wood carvings and basement murals, Edmonton Oilers fans are finding artistic ways to showcase their allegiance.EntertainmentJun 4
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4 taken to hospital after collision in north EdmontonEdmonton police responded to a collision at the intersection of 82nd Street and 149A Avenue Tuesday afternoon.CrimeJun 4
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Tornado spotted near Ferintosh as watch issued for funnel clouds, weak twisters in central AlbertaAmanda Wolfe said she was sitting in her living room in Edberg, Alta., when she stepped outside and saw a funnel a couple blocks away.WeatherJun 3
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Pedestrian seriously hurt crossing highway in Parkland County hit and runRCMP said a grey van heading east on Highway 16 near Range Road 35 struck a pedestrian who was crossing the highway.TrafficJun 3
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Above-normal May rainfall in Alberta ‘a good news story’Normal to well-above normal precipitation levels in May came at the perfect time for Alberta, said Environment and Climate Change meteorologist Alysa Pederson.CanadaJun 3
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No parole for 17 and 20 years for men guilty in deadly Edmonton community hall shootingTwo men found guilty of second-degree murder for their roles in a fatal Edmonton community hall shooting will spend at least 17 and 20 years in prison, respectively.CrimeMay 31