Sandra Batson is the Host and Producer of CBC Edmonton News at 11.

Sandra has lived and worked across the country with CBC as a Reporter, Video Journalist, Producer and News Anchor. She started her television career at CBC Toronto.

Sandras reporting on human rights issues and health topics has won numerous awards, including a gold medal at the New York Festivals, and a Canadian Screen Awards nomination. She is also a judge for the International Emmy Awards in New York, where she evaluates stories from around the world.

Originally from Winnipeg, Sandra has a B.A. Honours degree in English from the University of Winnipeg, a Master of Arts from McGill University in Montreal, and a Journalism degree from Ryerson University in Toronto.

Sandra believes travel is the best education and considers many places to be like a second home. When not traveling to visit family and friends, youll find Sandra here in Edmonton checking out the local farmer's markets, organic grocery stores, yoga and fitness classes, and the river valley for long hikes.

Connect with Sandra @SandraBatsonCBC on twitter.