Ryan Uytdewilligen

Ryan Uytdewilligen is a reporter with Great West Media. He studied Broadcast Journalism at Lethbridge College, which led to radio news reporting, traffic anchoring, and creative writing. He switched gears to print journalism in 2019, reporting for the Langley Advance Times before taking over as editor of the Aldergrove Star. His freelance work has appeared in The Toronto Star, The Chicago Tribune, and Quirk Magazine to name a few. He is a published author with fiction, non-fiction, and children’s books under his belt.

Phone

587-326-4151

Email

ruytdewilligen@greatwest.ca

Recent Work by Ryan

COMMENTARY: Buying Canadian is hard when it comes to the big screen

A Canadian film lover contemplates American media consumption in the wake of tariffs and trade wars.

about an hour ago Read more >

Potential measles exposure prompts alert for Airdrie and Balzac

This case has been in public settings while infectious including at Airdrie Superstore, New Horizons Mall, Airdrie Urgent Care, and One Health Associate Medical Clinic.

Mar 15, 2025 11:48 AM Read more >

Two charged with murdering Rocky View employee due in court

Arthur Wayne Penner and Elijah Blake Strawberry will appear in Calgary Court at the end of May.

Mar 14, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers respond to tariffs

Seven step platform include calls for building with speed, clearing roadblocks, and advancing emission reduction technologies.

Mar 4, 2025 4:15 PM Read more >

Buy Canadian sentiment found at Alberta farmer's markets

President Trump's tariffs and "51st state" comments have been a big boost for Canadian products and vendors.

Mar 4, 2025 1:30 PM Read more >

16-year-old reported missing, last seen in Airdrie

Hendrix Red Young Man was last seen on Friday, Feb. 28, and there is concern for his well-being.

Mar 3, 2025 8:35 AM Read more >

Alberta athlete nears 60 metres hurdles world record

Airdrie-born athlete ran 17th fastest time on earth at Edmonton's Pandas Open earlier this month.

Mar 1, 2025 5:15 PM Read more >

Truck stolen near High River among 15 vehicles recovered by police

Three people have been charged and over a dozen stolen vehicles were recovered following an investigation by Alberta RCMP and the Calgary Police Service

Feb 19, 2025 12:25 PM Read more >

Sprawling estate west of Calgary on the market for $14.3 million

20,000+ sqaure ft estate in Rocky View County, west of Calgary, comes with six bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a tennis court, and a swimming pool.

Feb 19, 2025 10:11 AM Read more >

New Canadian fentanyl control measures welcome say Alberta moms who lost sons to the drug

Airdrie friends Julie Hazelwanter and Cheryl Mass can't help but think of their sons as fentanyl dominates tariff talks between Canada and the U.S.

Feb 13, 2025 2:17 PM Read more >