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Tara Nelson Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on June 1, 2026: By Mercy Chumba

Tara Nelson is a Canadian journalist and senior news anchor for Ctv Calgary.

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Best Known For:The television program CTV News at Six
Breakthrough:Appointed European Bureau Chief for Global National, establishing her presence on international broadcasting channels in 2005

10 Quick Facts About Tara Nelson

  • Full Name: Tara Nelson
  • Nationality: Canadian
  • Profession: News anchor and journalist
  • Known For: The television program CTV News at Six
  • Current Role: Senior news anchor
  • Current Employer: Ctv Calgary
  • Place of Birth: Calgary, Alberta
  • Gender: Female
  • Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster, Journalist, and Correspondent
  • Beats: Politics / Government, International / Foreign Affairs, and Business / Economy
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Tara Nelson Age

Tara Nelson's exact age is not publicly confirmed.

Education

She attended Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, where she earned a Diploma in Cinema, Television and Radio Arts.

  • Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
    • Qualification: Diploma
    • Field of Study: Cinema, Television and Radio Arts

Career & Work

Tara Nelson's career includes news and reporting roles with CTV Calgary and Global National.

Organization: CTV Calgary
Role: Senior News Anchor
Period: 2010–Present
Details: Calgary, Alberta
Organization: Global National
Role: European Bureau Chief and Correspondent
Period: 2005–2008
Details: London, United Kingdom · Directed international reporting across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Organization: Global BC
Role: Anchor and Reporter
Period: 2000–2005
Details: Vancouver, British Columbia · Anchored regional morning news programs and weekend updates.

Rise to Fame

Tara Nelson rose to prominence for her role on the television show CTV News at Six.

Notable Works

  • TV Show: CTV News at Six (Primary Anchor, 2010-Present) — The dominant regional evening news program serving southern Alberta

Notable Coverage

  • G8 Summit Coverage - Global National - Reported on international policy and protests live from European summits

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Tara Nelson
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: News anchor and journalist
  • Nationality: Canadian
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Place of Birth: Calgary, Alberta

Measurements

  • Hair Color: Brown

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $51K - $213K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $425K - $4.3M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/tarannelsonctv

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