RYAN RUMBOLT
GLOBAL NEWS CALGARY
Federal party leaders try to wrangle votes at Calgary Stampede
by Ryan Rumbolt
With an upcoming federal election, the leaders of Canada's political parties visited the Calgary Stampede with a sense of urgency following the NDP's upset victory in Alberta this year.
On the morning of the Stampede Parade, the Bank of America released a damning report stating that Canada is already in a recession.
Federal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair and Prime Minsiter Stephen Harper had differing opinons on what four consecutive months of a dropping GDP means for Canadians.
Online News: As an Intern I worked closely with the online team and was responsible for writing stories, conducting research and interviews. I also chose clips and helped write voice-overs for producers.
Assignment Desk: Working with the Assignment Editor and Producers I was responsible for research, setting up and conducting interviews, attending news conferences, monitoring polices and EMS scanners and helping reporters gather information for their stories.
by Erika Tucker with files from Ryan Rumbolt
CALGARY – The death of a Calgary gas station attendant—struck by a truck while apparently trying to prevent a gas-and-dash—has raised questions about the responsibilities of station employees and renewed calls for mandatory pre-payment for gas.
Centex clerk Maryam Rashidi was rushed to hospital after she was hit by a truck along 16 Avenue N.W. on Sunday, and succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday afternoon.
by Erika Tucker with files from Ryan Rumbolt
CALGARY – The owner of an Arbour Lake house severely damaged by fire Thursday says a basement tenant is safe and sound. The man’s whereabouts were a mystery and cause for concern.
“A tenant who lives in the basement is unaccounted for and it is unknown if he was home at the time of the fire,” said Calgary Fire Department spokesperson Carol Henke in a release.
Morning News: Working with News Writers, Producers and the Assignment Desk staff. Responsible for research and setting up guest interviews for segments, following news wires, shotlisting video and choosing clips and pitching story ideas.
Stuart Brideaux from Emergency Medical Services joins Global Calgary with details on National Public Service Week.
Tad Milmine joins Global Calgary with details on the upcoming Bullying Ends Here fundraiser.
Clare LePan with CMLC joins Global Calgary with details on how you can apply to be Calgary’s East Village’s Ambassador.
Jacob Stief and Leila Panjvani join Global Calgary with details on Fitset – Canada’s fitness pass.