Bill’s experience impressed undergraduate students at The Gateway during my time as Editor-in-Chief. He was a “mature student” when he served as Photo Editor. He already had earned a degree at the University of Alberta several years earlier, which was an achievement that the rest of us were still dreaming about. Over the years, Bill and I kept in touch, and he is truly missed.

Bill Inglee is remembered as the steady, wise, mischievous heart of the 24 hours newsroom — a mentor who lifted people up, calmed storms, and modelled integrity, humour, and grace. He is remembered for his deep generosity, his encyclopedic knowledge, and his delight in aviation, yoga-ball hijinks, and the small joys of newsroom life. Bill changed people for the better, and his legacy continues to fly long after him.

Another press pass

Bill’s press card

Bill enjoying retirement, Qualicum Beach, 2019

Bill with stepson Brendan Moore and Brendan’s fiancée Kelly Wang, Qualicum Beach, 2019. Bill was very fond of Brendan and Kelly and, even though he was already ill, he shot professional quality portraits for their wedding in July, 2023.

Bill’s first job after The Gateway was as a photojournalist at The Leduc Representative in Alberta.

Bill and friend, ca. 1958

Bill enjoyed his years working as the managing editor of 24 Hours

Along with Bill’s commitment to journalism, he spent many years volunteering with air search and rescue in BC.

Bill began his career as a journalist at The Gateway, the University of Alberta student newspaper. Here is Bill in 1984 at a Gateway gathering (L t0 R) Bill Inglee, co-photo editor; Angela Wheelock, co-photo editor; and Brent Jang, editor in chief. Jang currently works as a reporter for The Globe and Mail in Vancouver.

Angela and Bill in Edmonton, September, 2018