Linda Olsen Age, Wiki, Husband, Children, Family, Career

Linda Olsen is a Canadian broadcast journalist and retired news anchor. She is best known for anchoring Global News at 5 and Global News Hour at 6 on Global Calgary for nearly three decades.

Linda spent close to four decades in Canadian television news. She was recognised with two RTDNA awards for Canada’s Best Newscast and a 2024 Prairie Region Lifetime Achievement Award from RTDNA Canada.

In 2020, St. Mary’s University in Calgary presented her with an Honorary Fellow Award for her community work.

Outside the newsroom, she now hosts The Spotlight Hour with Linda Olsen on QR Calgary radio and serves on the board of the Calgary Children’s Foundation.

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Quick Facts of Linda Olsen

Full Name	Linda Olsen
Profession	Broadcast journalist, retired news anchor, radio host
Age	Yet to be updated
Date of Birth	Yet to be updated
Nationality	Canadian
Zodiac/Sun Sign	Yet to be updated
Birthplace	Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Current Address	Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Gender	Female

Linda Olsen Early Life and Education

Linda Olsen was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. She is a first-generation Canadian of Danish descent and has often described herself as a proud born-and-raised Calgarian who chose to build her entire career in her hometown.

Education

Linda Olsen first attended Mount Royal University from September 1982 to April 1984, where she studied Business Administration and Management, General.

She then enrolled at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) from September 1986 to May 1988. There, she completed Communication and Media Studies and earned an Honors Diploma in CTSR Cinema, Television, Stage, Radio Arts.

In 2015, SAIT recognised her with an Honorary Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, and in 2022, she was named a SAIT Distinguished Alumnus.

Alma Mater	Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Highest Qualification	Honorary Bachelor of Business Administration, SAIT

Linda Olsen Personal Life

Linda tends to keep her private life out of the spotlight. Most of what she has shared publicly involves her children, her mother, and her extended family.

Husband

Details about Linda Olsen’s husband or marital status are yet to be updated.

Children

Linda is a mother to three grown children, all of whom live in Calgary. She has spoken about how supportive they have been of her career over the years.

The names and further details of her children are yet to be updated.

Parents

Linda’s mother, whom she has called an inspiration.

Details about Linda Olsen’s father are yet to be updated and name of her mother are yet to be updated.

Siblings

Linda has a brother named Tony Olsen, who lives in Calgary. He is married to Jayne, and they have two children, son Chas and daughter Shallon, who represented Canada in gymnastics at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Relationship Status	Yet to be updated
Husband	Yet to be updated
Children	Three grown children (names yet to be updated)
Parents	Father: Yet to be updated Mother: Yet to be updated
Siblings	Brother: Tony Olsen

Linda Olsen Career

Linda Olsen has spent close to four decades in Canadian broadcast news, moving from a first job in Saskatoon to becoming one of Calgary’s most recognised television anchors.

1988: Career Begins at Global Saskatoon

Linda started her broadcasting career at Global Saskatoon in 1988, the same year she graduated with Honours from SAIT.

The station was formerly known as STV, and she worked there as a reporter and weekend anchor.

1988 to 1995: Reporter and Anchor at CTV Calgary

Within six months of joining Global Saskatoon, Linda accepted a reporter and anchor role at CTV Calgary. This move brought her back to her hometown and set the stage for the rest of her career.

1995: Joins Global Calgary

Linda joined Global Calgary in 1995 as a reporter, anchor, and producer. She celebrated 25 years with the station in September 2020.

She worked with longtime co-anchor Gord Gillies for many years, covering major events including the September 11, 2001, attacks and the 2013 Southern Alberta floods, where the two anchored ten hours of live flood coverage on the first day.

1998 to 2013: Host and Producer of Woman of Vision

Linda hosted and produced Global Television’s Woman of Vision series from its inception in Calgary in 1998.

For 15 years, she highlighted the stories of inspirational women in the community with monthly television features and a column in the Calgary Herald.

The series culminated each year with a gala luncheon on International Women’s Day.

Linda later received the Woman of Vision award herself for her commitment to the program.

2017 Onwards: Anchoring Global News at 5 and Hour at 6

After Gord Gillies moved to radio in 2017, Linda continued as the voice of Global News at 5 and Global News Hour at 6.

During this period, she also worked alongside Scott Fee on the supper hour newscast.

2020 to 2024: Co-anchor with Joel Senick

In September 2020, Global Calgary announced Joel Senick as Linda’s official co-anchor on Global News Hour at 6, with Paul Dunphy as weather specialist.

The team anchored Calgary’s flagship evening newscasts together for the next four years.

Linda also anchored the network’s coverage of the 2023 Alberta provincial election, part of the team recognised with a Canadian Screen Award for Best Live News Special.

August 19, 2024: Retirement from Global Calgary Anchor Desk

Linda’s last day anchoring Global News at 5 and Global News Hour at 6 was Monday, August 19, 2024. Corus Entertainment announced the news on July 15, 2024.

She retired after 29 years with Global Calgary and a broadcast career spanning close to four decades.

2025 Onwards: Radio Host of The Spotlight Hour on QR Calgary

Linda continues to work in local media as the host of The Spotlight Hour with Linda Olsen, which airs on QR Calgary every Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m.

The weekly show focuses on the people, places, and stories that make Calgary unique.

Community Work

Linda serves as a board member of the Calgary Children’s Foundation. She has also served on the board of Parks Foundation Calgary and as an honorary board member of Believe in the Gold, a local children’s cancer charity.

She has been a host, emcee, and keynote speaker at hundreds of charitable events in Calgary and beyond.

Linda Olsen Awards and Achievements

Linda’s career has been recognised with numerous industry, academic, and community honours in Canada.

Major Wins

2024 RTDNA Canada Prairie Region Lifetime Achievement Award
2018 RTDNA Canada Award for Best Newscast (team)
2014 RTDNA Canada Award for Best Newscast (team)
Canadian Screen Award for Best Live News Special, Alberta 2023 provincial election coverage (team)
Honorary Fellow Award, St. Mary’s University Calgary (2020)
SAIT Distinguished Alumni Award (2022)
SAIT Honorary Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (2015)
Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40, Avenue Magazine
Global Calgary Woman of Vision Award for community service
AMPIA Award for Best Anchor (2002)
AMPIA Award for Best Host, Woman of Vision Special (2003)

Key Nominations

AMPIA nomination for Best Public Affairs Program for the Woman of Vision Special (2001)

Linda Olsen Net Worth

Public and reliable estimates of Linda Olsen’s net worth and salary are yet to be updated.

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Salary (Approx.)	Yet to be updated

Linda Olsen Height, Weight, and Physical Stats

Below are the physical stats of Linda Olsen:

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Body Measurements	Yet to be updated
Hair Color	Blonde
Eye Color	Yet to be updated