Richard Ozero is the Meteorologist for News Hour Final at 11pm on Global Edmonton's #1 rated late night newscast! Richard began his Television career at ITV (now Global Edmonton) in 1995 while attending the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology's (NAIT) Radio and Television program.
After Graduating NAIT, Richard worked as a television anchor, reporter and videographer in Lloydminster and Red Deer before returning to Edmonton. He also gathered experience working alongside famed Bill Matheson (former ITV weathercaster) and fondly remembers helping Bill to prepare the weather board for the nightly news.
Richard has had a varied career both in, and outside of broadcasting. He has written music reviews for SEE Magazine, was the field announcer for the Edmonton Trappers minor league baseball team, and has taken part in numerous film and television projects. Richard has had the distinct pleasure of working with some of Hollywood's finest including Bruce Paltrow, Robert Palm, George Folsey Jr., Margot Kidder, Kathy Bates, Lorraine Bracco and more.
Growing up a country boy in Bonnyville, Alberta, he has never forgotten his roots. Richard now runs his own farm and is also a full-time Beekeeper.
His other interests include woodworking, camping, canoeing, snowshoeing, riding motorcycles, restoring vintage automobiles, flying and most importantly, spending time with his family.
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