Brent Williamson is joining Global Edmonton as News Director and Station Manager, starting Monday, April 22.

Williamson, who most recently served as Regional News Director and Station Manager for Global Manitoba and Saskatchewan, has been with the organization since the mid-’90s when he started as a cameraman with Global Winnipeg. He went on to work as a producer and then served as News Director for Global Regina for six years, before returning to Winnipeg as Station Manager and News Director, in addition to serving as the Program Director for 680 CJOB.

“We are thrilled to have Brent bring his passion for local news and community involvement to Edmonton,” said Alex Henderson, Vice President, Local News, in a Corus Entertainment announcement. “With his decades of experience at Global, leading teams through some of the biggest stories in the country while staying at the forefront of technical innovation, Brent will be a great addition to the already market leading Global Edmonton.”

“It will be an honour and a privilege to work at this award-winning station,” added  Williamson. “Global Edmonton has such strong ties to the community and a history of fantastic journalism.  I am looking forward to working with the team to grow those connections and continue telling important local stories.”

Williams succeeds Jim Haskins, who retired earlier this year. Haskins joined Global Edmonton in the fall of 2017 after holding the same role at Global Halifax for five years.

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