Sarah Ryan

Edmonton

Health News Reporter and Anchor at Global News

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Good pets making a difference by volunteering at Alberta Health Services sites

Mar 10, 2025 | globalnews.ca | Sarah Ryan

One year ago, Alberta Health Services changed its policy on pets at its facilities, opening the doors for more cute and cuddly animals to bring smiles to the faces of patients receiving care. The four-legged friends have been making such a big difference, hospitals are now looking for more. The pet visitation program invites owners of good pets to volunteer with their furry companions.
Calgary company develops NanoSALV gel to help heal chronic wounds

Mar 5, 2025 | globalnews.ca | Sarah Ryan

A Calgary-based company is getting showered with awards for an innovative new treatment of chronic and acute wounds. NanoTess was co-founded by Julian Mulia after his parents died from conditions that involved severe wounds. The company manufactures a gel called NanoSALV to help heal skin injuries, burns, infections and inflammation. "We grabbed really complex technology, in an easy-to-use-solution that can go with you from the hospital to your home," explained Mulia.
Zelenirstat cancer pill made in Alberta shows promising early results

Feb 11, 2025 | globalnews.ca | Sarah Ryan

Imagine being able to treat cancer by taking one pill a day. Right now, a research team at the University of Alberta is trialing just that. Professor Luc Berthiaume has been working to find a cure for cancer for decades. "I came here to find a new way to kill cancer cells with minimized side effects," Berthiaume said of joining the U of A. Years ago, he had an idea to treat cancer in an unconventional way.
Terminal Alberta senior chooses MAID in memory of late wife: 'I have no regrets'

Jan 28, 2025 | globalnews.ca | Sarah Ryan

Alexander Hart Tsang knows his time is coming to an end. "I can feel it in my body. Its deteriorating," the 78-year-old Edmonton senior said. Over the last 16 years, he's battled liver cancer. Alexander has undergone radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other medical procedures - but nothing cured him. "I didn't get cancer overnight. I knew I had something that's really going to kill me someday," he said.
What's the story behind this mysterious photo album dropped at Global Edmonton?

Dec 30, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Sarah Ryan

For more than a year, I've has been trying to discover the secrets behind a mysterious antique photo album delivered to Global Edmonton. It arrived at the TV station in 2023 - with no note, no return address and no context. The album is full of sepia photos, many of which were taken in Scotland. How they ended up at a news station in Edmonton... I set off to find out. Many of the photos are posed, portrait style images, clearly taken in studio.
What should you do when a loved one is missing?

May 28, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Sarah Ryan

If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook - that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us.
Police release new details about missing Edmonton mom Maggie Oerlemans

May 28, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Sarah Ryan

Edmonton police are releasing new details about a woman who’s been missing in Edmonton since the summer of 2022, hoping the public can help provide some answers to her family. Gaylene Rose hasn’t seen her daughter Maggie Oerlemans in years. “I just have this hole in my heart,” she said. Oerlemans disappeared in July 2022. The 43-year-old mother of four is small in stature, just five feet tall — but her family said she makes up for it with a big personality.
Edmonton residents calling for dangerous knife sale restrictions speak at city hall

Apr 9, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Sarah Ryan

Edmonton residents joined forces with police at City Hall on Tuesday, urging council to take action to prohibit the sale of dangerous knives in places like convenience and corner stores. The knives aren’t illegal, but advocates say their curves, double-sided blades, and finger grips are clearly for nefarious purposes.
Family of slain Edmonton high school student express frustrations with courts

Apr 5, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Sarah Ryan

In 2022, a high school student was swarmed, beaten and stabbed to death in Edmonton. Two years later, one of the seven young people accused in his death is standing trial. Because the victim and his attackers were all minors at the time, the Youth Criminal Justice Act prevents journalists from naming them, their families, or the place where the fatal attack occurred.
RCMP make changes following scathing report on handling of sexual assault investigation | Globalnews.ca

Apr 5, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Sarah Ryan

A rural Alberta family has received a formal apology from the RCMP over allegations, since validated, they filed with the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission about the mishandling of their teenage daughter’s sexual assault case. The investigation dates back to 2018, when the girl went to a party. Global News is not identifying her because she was a minor at the time. “I was hanging out with my friends, I was by the fire, was having a drink, everything was fun,” she said.