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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Team Canada’s Kindred Paul shares why she loves water polo as she prepares for Paris OlympicsThe 28-year-old athlete already has impressive experience on the international stage.Sports8 hours
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Young basketball players set to descend upon Lethbridge for new provincial tournamentThe tournament takes place from July 19 to July 21.Sports11 hours
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Calgary firefighters battle blaze at metal recycling yard that produced ‘significant smoke column’Firefighters were called to the blaze in the 3400 block of Odgen Road Southeast at about 8:45 p.m. Thursday.FireJul 12
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Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl announces engagementLeon Draisaitl posted photos on Instagram of him proposing to his girlfriend Celeste Desjardins on a beach in Spain.SportsJul 11
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Alberta still under heat warning Thursday after 29 temperature records surpassed a day earlierWednesday proved to be a scorching hot day as meteorologists predicted.WeatherJul 11
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Man hospitalized after being shot on driveway of northwest Calgary homePolice said officers were called about a shooting on Evanspark Gardens Northwwest at 12:50 a.m.CrimeJul 11
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Edmonton-raised swimmer Emma O’Croinin ready for ‘incredible’ Olympic experience in FranceO'Croinin is a part of is Team Canada in the women's 4x200m freestyle relay.SportsJul 10
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Edmonton Symphony Orchestra to serenade music lovers for free at outdoor August performancesThe August performances include one in Alberta's capital at Castle Downs Park, and others west, east and south of Edmonton.EntertainmentJul 10
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‘Unforeseen challenges’ spur cancellation of 2024 edition of popular air show northwest of EdmontonOrganizers noted they are already looking at potential options for a possible event in 2025.CanadaJul 10
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Police investigate collision on southwest leg of Edmonton’s Anthony Henday DriveIn a news release issued at 8:45 a.m., police said westbound Anthony Henday Drive had been reduced to one lane. Just before noon, police said all lanes had reopened.TrafficJul 10
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13 temperature records unofficially broken in Alberta on Tuesday as heat wave expected to intensifyAlberta Wildfire said Tuesday morning that the heat is leading to very high to extreme wildfire danger in the province.WeatherJul 10
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Edmonton swimmers prepare for ‘lifelong dream’ at 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in ParisThe 2024 Summer Olympics will get underway in Paris in less than three weeks, and later this summer France's capital will also host the 2024 Summer Paralympics.SportsJul 9
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RCMP release photo of Edmonton man reported missing while hiking in Kananaskis CountryThe Alberta RCMP has released the photo of a missing hiker, believed to be in Kananaskis Country, who has not been heard from since Friday in the hopes that someone has seen him.CanadaJul 9
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Newest Oiler Matt Savoie talks about ‘dream’ opportunity to play for team he grew up cheering for"Watching the playoff run they went on (this season) and being around the city and the buzz, it's exciting to come to this team right now."SportsJul 8
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Man critically injured in northwest Calgary motorcycle crash: policePolice told Global News that officers were called to a crash in the area of 14th Street Northwest and 64th Avenue Northwest just before 7:30 a.m.TrafficJul 8
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Fire causes significant damage to 2 southeast Edmonton homesWhen crews arrived, they could see flames coming out of two homes and more firefighters were called to the scene.FireJul 8
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Officials celebrate grand opening of new affordable housing units in LeducThere is already a waiting list for the residences at Gaetz Landing II.CanadaJul 5
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Pedestrian dead after being hit by CTrain in northeast Calgary: policeThe train was evacuated after the collision occurred.TrafficJul 5
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Woman found dead in Edmonton’s Mill Creek Ravine was victim of homicide: policeThe death of a woman whose body was found in Edmonton's Mill Creek Ravine on the weekend has been deemed a homicide by police.CrimeJul 4
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Child pornography investigation leads to charges against Calgary martial arts instructorAnyone with information related to the investigation is encouraged to contact the Calgary Police Service or Crime Stoppers.CrimeJul 4
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Edmonton International Street Performers Festival begins Friday as event turns 40"StreetFest" runs from July 5 to July 14 and is free to the public.CanadaJul 4
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O’Reilly to attend Oilers’ development camp after 1st round selection in NHL draftSam O'Reilly was selected 32nd overall by the Oilers in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.SportsJul 3
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Lawyers say Alberta government’s failure to sign deal threatens legal aid servicesA number of legal organizations say the Alberta government has failed to sign a new governance agreement for legal aid services in the province.PoliticsJul 3
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Red Deer RCMP charge father of injured child with aggravated assaultAn Alberta man has been charged in connection with an alleged assault that sent a young child to hospital with what police say were "serious injuries."CrimeJul 2
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Calgary water crisis: Mayor says citizens can ‘ease’ back to normal indoor water useWhile the city had never restricted indoor water use, officials have pleaded with Calgarians for weeks to conserve water indoors.CanadaJul 2