Phil Heidenreich
Online journalist
Phil began his professional journalism career in radio, working as an associate producer with the long-running CBC program As It Happens. He eventually transitioned into the world of television, and in 2012, made the move to Calgary when he joined Global News as a producer.
While he relished the opportunity to work in broadcast news, Phil has also always had a passion for online media.
In late 2015, he joined Global News Edmonton as an online journalist and is now thrilled to be working in Alberta’s capital.
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Alberta Electric System Operator lifts Monday morning grid alert as cold snap continuesThe Alberta Electric System Operator issued a new grid alert for the province Monday morning amid an ongoing stretch of extremely cold temperatures.PoliticsJan 15
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Nixon questions push to declare Edmonton homeless emergency, says Sohi not aware of work being doneOn Friday, Nixon spoke about the homeless encampment debate going on in Edmonton.PoliticsJan 12
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Alberta OHS investigating death of worker who was working under bus in Taber: policeOccupational Health and Safety is investigating the death of a man working underneath a large charter bus "when the bus collapsed on him," according to the Taber Police Service.CanadaJan 11
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2 people dead after highway crash in southern AlbertaA head-on collision on a southern Alberta highway has left two people dead, according to the RCMP.TrafficJan 11
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Downtown Lethbridge drug-trafficking probe results in charges, arrest warrants: ALERTAn investigation into fentanyl being sold in downtown Lethbridge has resulted in the arrest of four people, the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team announced Wednesday.CrimeJan 10
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Murder charges laid in connection with 2023 shooting in Calgary’s Capitol Hill community: policeTwo men have been charged in connection with the 2023 shooting death of Jordan Jacques-Vetten in Calgary's Capitol Hill community.CrimeJan 10
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Efforts to dismantle 8th high-risk Edmonton homeless encampment stalledSeven of eight Edmonton homeless encampments assessed as 'high-risk' have been closed, but efforts to dismantle the eighth, on Rowland Road, was met with resistance.CanadaJan 9
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1 person seriously injured after RV fire in northeast Calgary: EMSA person was taken to hospital with serious injuries after an RV fire in northeast Calgary early Tuesday.FireJan 9
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Tanker truck fire shuts down Highway 43 in Parkland CountyDrivers in Parkland County were asked to avoid Highway 43 south of Township Road 534 as a tanker truck fire shut down the highway early Tuesday morning.TrafficJan 9
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Edmonton Elks GM says team aims to ‘win in a hurry,’ signed QB Bethel-Thompson to ‘be our starter’Bethel-Thompson last played in the CFL in 2022 when he helped guide the Toronto Argonauts to a league championship.CanadaJan 8
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2 fatal crashes in central and northern Alberta amid poor road conditions: RCMPRCMP issued warnings about poor road conditions in Alberta on Friday as they investigate what led up to two fatal crashes on highways in the province.TrafficJan 5
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Skinner radiating confidence as Oilers put together 6-game winning streakThe play of second-year goaltender Stuart Skinner has been key to the Edmonton Oilers' recent success.SportsJan 4
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3 stabbing victims taken to hospital after violent home invasion in CalgaryPolice are investigating after a violent home invasion in northwest Calgary sent three people to hospital after they were stabbed.CrimeJan 4
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City, police dismantle homeless encampment northeast of downtown EdmontonWork to dismantle an encampment in the area of 105A Avenue and 96th Street began Wednesday morning.CanadaJan 3
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Meet 2024’s New Year’s babies from Alberta’s 3 largest citiesAlberta Health Services has announced the first three babies to be born in Alberta's three largest cities in 2024.CanadaJan 2
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2023 in review: Premier Danielle Smith sits down for year-end interview with Global NewsIt was seven months ago that Danielle Smith led the UCP to victory in the provincial election on a platform centred around affordability and improving health care in Alberta.PoliticsJan 1
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Woman who fell out of moving Edmonton Transit Service bus has died: policeA 63-year-old woman has died from her injuries three days after she fell out of a moving Edmonton Transit Service bus, police announced on Monday.CanadaJan 1
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Charges pending after 3 people injured in ‘stabbing incident’: Edmonton policeThree injured people were found on a central Edmonton street on Sunday with "what appeared to be stab wounds," according to police.CrimeJan 1
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Stolen vehicle hits vehicles and electrical box, knocks out power for some Calgary residents: policePolice said investigators believe the stolen vehicle hit at least four other vehicles when the driver tried to drive away from the area.CrimeDec 29, 2023
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Water damage temporarily closes Edmonton Tower’s 2nd floor which houses some city servicesThe city announced the closure through a social media post on Wednesday night.CanadaDec 28, 2023
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Edmonton police release image of shirt found where human remains were discovered, seek tipsEdmonton police announced the discovery of human remains on Thursday and released an image of a shirt and a piercing found at the scene in an effort to jog someone's memory.CrimeDec 28, 2023
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Padmanadi owner reflects on family’s recipe for success expanding from Edmonton to CalgaryA member of the family that owns a beloved fixture of Edmonton's restaurant scene is reflecting on the year that was after 2023 saw her take the eatery's menu to Calgary.FeaturesDec 28, 2023
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2023 in review: Edmonton mayor Amarjeet Sohi sits down for year-end interview with Global NewsEarlier this month, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi sat down for a year-end interview with Global Edmonton.PoliticsDec 27, 2023
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Teen charged after swinging machete at Calgary Zoo visitors in parking lot: policeA teenager has been arrested after police officers were called to the Calgary Zoo parking lot on Tuesday night for reports of someone swinging a machete at people.CrimeDec 27, 2023
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Police suspect vehicles were racing before Friday morning crash on Edmonton’s Yellowhead TrailThe Edmonton Police Service says charges are pending after two vehicles they suspect were racing one another crashed and "impacted" a third vehicle on Yellowhead Trail.TrafficDec 22, 2023