CBC Calgary journalists nominated for 16 regional RTDNA awards

Journalists at CBC Calgaryhave been nominated for 16 Radio Television Digital News Association awards in the prairie region.

The RTDNA awards recognize and honour the best work producedin broadcast and digital journalism.

"I'm not only proud of the number of my colleagues who were nominated, but also for the range of stories recognized across all platforms. We were shortlisted for breaking news and ongoing coverage, for stories of COVID and coal mining and orphan wells, but also for features on violin makers and mural festivals," said Helen Henderson, senior director of journalism and programming for CBC Calgary and southern Alberta.

"We had success in the digital realm, in radio, with visual storytelling and on social platforms. In yet another tough year for Calgary, I believe we served our audiences with excellence in journalism."

These are theCBC submissions that were nominated asprairie region award finalists.

Digital:

• Breaking News (Large Market):Biden to cancel Keystone XL on 1st day in office

• Excellence in Social:What's going on with coal in Alberta?

• Two nominations forFeature News (Large Market):What it's like to die from COVID-19 and how it feels for those left behindandReady or not: The time is nearing for the oilsands to release tailings water

• Graphics (Large Market):These graphics show just how deeply COVID-19 has infiltrated Alberta

• Opinion:How 'orphaned voters' may end up deciding the next Alberta election

Multiplatform:

• Continuing Coverage:Calgary wrestles with the high cost of food

Inside two meat plants scarred by COVID-19

3 years ago

Duration 8:54

A COVID-19 outbreak at an Alberta slaughterhouse claimed three lives. A year later, at another plant, it happened again. Find out why as CBC speaks to affected workers, who we have agreed to not name as they fear it could impact their jobs.

• Enterprise:Inside Two Meat Plants

Video:

Social messages part of BUMP festival murals

3 years ago

Duration 2:24

Artists are adding to Calgary's mural collection over the next few weeks as part of this year's BUMP Festival. This year many are using their art to draw attention to social issues that are close to them and their communities.

• Audio-Visual Storytelling (Large Market):Social messages part of BUMP festival murals: Dan McGarvey/James Young

High River violin maker shaping new generation of instrument builders

3 years ago

Duration 4:08

Classically trained musician Chris Sandvoss not only wanted to find a way to make his instrument sing, but also where its character and personality came from. He became so good at making violins that he made it his full time job. Now he's passing on that knowledge through a school in High River.

• Excellence in Video:Violin Maker school: Monty Kruger

Audio:

• Two nominations for Excellence in Editing (Large Market):Word Nerd: The Calgary Eyeopener andElder millenial: This is the year they turn 40
• Excellence in Sound:99 Red Balloons
• Feature News (Large Market):Inside Tower Cleaners: The Calgary Eyeopener
• News Live Special Events:Calgary Votes Radio Special
• Radio Newscast (Large Market):CBC Calgary 4:30 P.M. Radio News: Friday November 5, 2021