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.

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587-326-4151

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Recent Work by Ryan

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 >

Olds RCMP aid in stolen vehicle recoveries following Alberta, B.C. crime spree

One of three men arrested faces more than 46 charges after offenders broke into dealerships and autobody shops stealing vehicle keys and 18 vehicles, 15 of which have been recovered

Feb 19, 2025 11:28 AM 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 >

Alberta town closing in on Kraft Hockeyville's top four

Crossfield, in Central Alberta, is vying to be the next Kraft Hockeyville and to achieve it the community is looking for support to crack the Top 4.

Feb 12, 2025 3:35 PM Read more >

Residents continue to fight Southern Alberta gravel pit expansion

Rocky View County residents objected to permits granted for both an asphalt plant and gravel washing plant at the Cochrane West mine.

Feb 11, 2025 10:44 AM Read more >

Burnco gravel pit brought to Land and Property Rights Tribunal

Rocky View County residents objected to permits granted for both an asphalt plant and gravel washing plant at the Cochrane West mine.

Feb 11, 2025 9:30 AM Read more >

GoFundMe hopes to raise $10,000 for Southern Alberta family who lost everything in house fire

"Their home and belongings were completely destroyed, and they are now left to face the overwhelming challenge of rebuilding their lives from the ground up," says GoFundMe organizer.

Feb 7, 2025 1:57 PM Read more >

One injured in Airdrie house fire on Wednesday night

Emergency crews were called to a home in Airdrie at around 5 p.m Feb. 5.

Feb 6, 2025 9:49 AM Read more >