Karen Bartko is an online journalist based in Edmonton, Canada. She writes for 91.5 The Beat and Global News, covering local news stories ranging from crime and social issues to community events and human interest stories. Karen's work has also been featured in Magic106.1.
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Local)
Karen Bartko’s reporting primarily focuses on local crime and safety issues in Edmonton, Alberta. She covers evolving stories, breaking news, and government announcements related to crime and safety.
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By: Karen Bartko
E-scooters and bikes will return — by this time in 2023, Bird and Lime had already been out for a month — but the city says they likely won't be available until the end of May.
By: Karen Bartko
The City of Edmonton is in contract negotiations with e-scooter and e-bike companies in an attempt to solve problems over the past few years.
By: Karen Bartko
A senior's body was found inside a south Edmonton apartment building razed by fire three months ago, leading to the suspect already charged with arson being arrested again.
By: Karen Bartko
There could soon be movement on money Edmonton says it is owed by the Alberta government, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said after meeting with Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver.
By: Karen Bartko
A flight arriving at the Edmonton International Airport had an unexpected hiccup when a wheel rolled off the tarmac, resulting in passengers being bussed to the terminal.
By: Karen Bartko
Shawn McLeod is a lawyer who has worked in both the private and public sectors, the province said in announcing his recommendation as the next ethics commissioner.
By: Karen Bartko
Two days after Edmonton police showed up in the early morning hours to dismantle a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Alberta , some
By: Karen Bartko
The Edmonton Police Service said officers responded at 1:39 a.m. Wednesday to reports of an injured man on the sidewalk at 102nd Street and Kingsway.
By: Karen Bartko
A man died after being found injured along Kingsway outside the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Global News
By: Karen Bartko
Edmonton police are searching for three suspects, one of whom is suffering from stab wounds, after a bizarre series of events Friday morning in south Edmonton.
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