The Radio Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) is hosting its annual conference in Edmonton from June 17-19.

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The conference will feature networking opportunities, workshops and panel discussions, including:

Battlefield Dispatches: Coping with the Realities of Covering War and Disaster.

Going Local in a New Direction – More local news all day – can it work for TV?

The Flaming Chainsaw Test: How to Keep Viewers Glued to Your Newscast

Highlight and sell the unique qualities of a story.

Broadcast Voice: Finding and Fixing the Four Fatal Flaws – Learn what the most common vocal problems are and how to fix them.

Social Networking Boot camp & Cools Tools for Journalists – Create and connect with your audiences in unique ways using social media.

RTNDA will also honour CP24 Vice President & General Manager Bob McLaughlin during the President’s Gala on Friday evening

RTNDA national awards will recognize the best in broadcast journalism on Saturday evening.