Emily Fitzpatrick

Video Journalist

Emily Fitzpatrick is an Edmonton-based mobile journalist or MOJO for short. She has covered a wide range of stories with a focus on human interest, community, and mental health. She has spent the last decade working at CBC Edmonton reporting for web, radio and television. Email story ideas to emily.fitzpatrick@cbc.ca

Latest from Emily Fitzpatrick

Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market Association to declare bankruptcy, dissolve

The Edmonton Farmers Market Association will declare bankruptcy and dissolve, following a vote Saturday morning.

Edmonton food bank for veterans struggling to keep up with demand

As inflation and food costs rise, an Edmonton food bank for veterans is struggling to keep up with increasing demand.

'A time to be true to ourselves': Alberta mom and daughter selling beloved country store

The Carvel General Store and the unique treasures within have attracted travellers, campers, and train enthusiasts for the past two decades. But now, owners Carell Wingrave and her daughter Kristine Olson are hoping to move on.

German card game skat finds a home in Edmonton

The game is called skat, a trump card game that originated in Germany. But a club in Edmonton is competing around the world and bringing home titles.

Edmonton rec centres make a splash by offering aids to assist deaf swimmers

Amandeep Saggu and her sons are deaf, which can make activities like public swimming lessons overwhelming for the young boys. Now, with the help of a city pilot program, they're getting some extra assistance.

Edmonton artist hub Harcourt House faces closure after 34 years

Harcourt House's two buildings in the Oliver neighbourhood offer affordable studio spaces, public galleries, and instructional spaces. But the future of the space is in jeopardy unless the non-profit can raise millions of dollars.

Vandalism of Edmonton community hall shown in social media video

Days after the Brookside Hall in Edmonton was destroyed by vandals, a video allegedly showing the act was posted to social media. The user behind the now-deleted Instagram profile, claimed responsibility for the damage and shared videos of the crime in progress.

Treading water: Edmonton swim clubs struggle to find pool time amid closures

Edmonton swim clubs are struggling to find time for their athletes to train after four major pool closures since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Restoration of Pendennis building in downtown Edmonton unearths relics from the past

When renovations began under a previous owner back in 2007, artifacts were found hidden in the walls and tucked away in old closets.
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Interest in e-bikes soars as Edmontonians return to commuting

For the third year in a row, bike shops are busting with customers hoping to get outside this summer.This year, many customers are interested in e-bikes.