Mark Connolly is the host of CBC News Edmonton with co-host Portia Clark, which you can see on weekdays on CBC Edmonton television. Mark grew up in Edmonton, and in his teens actually worked for CBC Edmonton as a janitor. In this job, he learned about the CBC sports department, and found the perfect career — a job that seemed to be very little work and lots of time to attend sports events. Perfect!

Mark attended NAIT’s Radio and Television Arts program. His first full-time job was in radio in Fort McMurray, Alberta, where he was the voice of the Fort McMurray Oil Barons hockey team. He then worked in radio in both Red Deer and Edmonton before starting a weekend job at CBC Edmonton in December 1988. Over the years his position has evolved to being host of CBC News Edmonton.

In his decades with CBC, Mark has covered seven Olympic games including the Beijing Olympics, numerous world championships, and the 2002 Commonwealth Games. Mark and his wife Alyson have two boys, Patrick and Jack.

Portia Clark's been with CBC since 1998. She has a diploma in broadcast journalism from BCIT, and a degree in philosophy from Dalhousie University.

Portia's career began at CBC Radio in Halifax, and she's been working in Edmonton for 12 years now. She's the current cohost of CBC News Edmonton on CBC TV.

Portia has established a track record as a strong journalist, covering some of Alberta's biggest stories, and anchoring the last three provincial elections. She's also involved in many community events and causes.

Portia enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, as well as running, reading and cooking.

Adrienne Pan is the Host of CBC News Edmonton at 11. She was born and raised in Edmonton and was happy to return to her hometown after working in Winnipeg from 2003 until May 2011. Adrienne joined CBC Edmonton after working at CBC Winnipeg as a radio and TV reporter, and as the Host of CBC News Winnipeg Late Night. She has also worked for Global Winnipeg, reporting and hosting its weeknight newscast, for Global in Lethbridge, and for A-Channel in Edmonton.

One of Adrienne's proudest moments is winning the national Radio Television News Directors Award in the Best Long Feature category for her documentary "Saving Grace: The Harry Lehotsky Story".

Adrienne is a huge foodie, and spends much of her free-time checking out Edmonton’s restaurants. Adrienne also loves traveling whenever she gets the chance. She lived in Montreal while attending McGill University, and the city remains a favourite destination.

Rick Harp is the host of Edmonton AM, CBC Edmonton’s local morning show which you can hear on weekdays on CBC Radio One (93.9FM/740AM).

Rick has nearly twenty years of broadcasting, communications, and production experience. Rick’s career as a journalist began in 1993, as a producer on the show As It Happens. Since then, he has worked as the radio host/producer of Urban Nation LIVE, editor-in-chief of mediaindigena.com, and as a host, producer and director with the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network.

During his spare time, Rick loves jogging through the River Valley, exploring the city via the Edmonton Transit System, and tasting the region’s growing food choices.

Don Bell is a lifelong Albertan who has been a radio journalist for more than thirty years. Before coming to the CBC he worked at several other stations in Peace River, Red Deer, Calgary and Edmonton. Don has worked for the CBC since 2001. His main job there is reading the afternoon radio news on CBC Radio One. When he's not working he and his wife keep busy with three large dogs and four cats and a house that always needs repairs.

For fun he likes to kayak and do a little cooking.

Adrienne Lamb is a reporter with Edmonton AM, CBC Edmonton's local morning show which you can hear on weekdays on CBC Radio One (93.9FM/740 AM).

Adrienne is a wife and a mother of a little boy and girl. She has been telling stories for the CBC for 15 years. Adrienne has won several awards for her work. She enjoys meeting people and learning new things. Adrienne attended Western University in London, Ontario. She has a degree in English and Anthropology and a Master's degree in Journalism. In her spare time Adrienne runs marathons. She also likes to sew and bake.