David Bell

Journalist

David Bell has been a professional, platform-agnostic journalist since he was the first graduate of Mount Royal University’s bachelor of communications in journalism program in 2009. His work regularly receives national exposure. He also teaches journalism and communication at Mount Royal University.

Latest from David Bell

Man faces multiple charges after death of 9-year-old in Boxing Day crash

The details of a Boxing Day multi-vehicle collision in south Calgary that took the life of a child are coming into focus as charges are laid.

Choking hazard has plush toys recalled across Canada

Health Canada is asking Canadian families to check any stuffed animals that may have appeared under the tree this year because there could be a choking hazard.

9-year-old girl killed in 'horrific' Boxing Day crash after robbery suspect runs red light, say police

Calgary police say a nine-year-old girl died and others were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle collision that happened on Thursday morning.

Calgary school hoping to get bums in new theatre seats with ambitious campaign

The Bowness High School in northwest Calgary isn’t waiting for the province to step up and hopes to fundraise its own theatre seating renewal project.

Traveller Plaited Hair elected new chief of the Blood Tribe

Traveller Plaited Hair will replace Roy Fox as chief of the Blood Tribe in southern Alberta after winning an election Wednesday.

Get 'em young: Industry hopes early education key to making careers in trades attractive to 'anybody'

An industry group is trying to make trades and construction jobs more appealing to students leaving high school, and they are starting early.

Calgary police discover underground encampment south of Stampede grounds

Calgary first responders have destroyed a tunnel and encampment south of the Stampede grounds citing health and safety risks, police said Thursday.

Ghost Dam to move downstream for flood, drought mitigation

The Ghost Dam will be relocated downstream as part of an extreme-weather mitigation plan aimed at floods of the once-a-century variety, such as the massive regional flood of 2013, the province has announced.

Just because Alberta's economy is strong, doesn't mean you're not feeling a 'me-cession'

The economy in Alberta looks good from a distance, where record immigration has led to a jump in consumer spending. But when you shine a brighter light onto it, there are some problems the GDP fails to measure.

'Treat it like you love it,' says Calgary woman tired of Harvie Passage trash

A Calgary woman is tired of your garbage and she’s pushing back. Fiona McKenzie has lived in Inglewood for about a quarter century, but in recent years, as the popularity of Harvie Passage has skyrocketed, so has the sea of garbage left behind.