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Opinion: Calgary's Housing Crisis Demands Bolder Action from All Levels of Government
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Opinion: Calgary's Housing Crisis Demands Bolder Action from All Levels of Government

Calgary's housing affordability crisis has reached a tipping point, and the modest policy responses from municipal,...

David Chen · March 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Spring Flooding Threatens Southern Alberta Communities Along Oldman River
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Spring Flooding Threatens Southern Alberta Communities Along Oldman River

Emergency crews deploy sandbags as rapid snowmelt pushes river levels to dangerous heights.

Samantha Goldstein · March 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Green Line LRT Construction Reaches Major Milestone as Tunnel Boring Begins
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Green Line LRT Construction Reaches Major Milestone as Tunnel Boring Begins

Calgary’s Green Line LRT project has reached a significant construction milestone with the launch of tunnel boring...

Michael Torres · March 17, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Calgary's Downtown Office Vacancy Rate Drops Below 30% for First Time Since 2020
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Calgary's Downtown Office Vacancy Rate Drops Below 30% for First Time Since 2020

Calgary's downtown office vacancy rate has fallen below 30% for the first time since the onset of the pandemic,...

Michael Torres · March 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Alberta Renewable Energy Investment Hits Record $4.8 Billion in 2025
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Alberta Renewable Energy Investment Hits Record $4.8 Billion in 2025

Investment in renewable energy projects across Alberta reached a record $4.8 billion in 2025, according to new data...

David Chen · March 16, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Poilievre Government Axes CBC Funding: What It Means for Canadian Media
Canada

Poilievre Government Axes CBC Funding: What It Means for Canadian Media

Federal budget eliminates $1.2 billion annual allocation to public broadcaster effective 2027.

Samantha Goldstein · March 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Calgary Flames Announce Community Arena Partnership for Northeast Calgary
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Calgary Flames Announce Community Arena Partnership for Northeast Calgary

The Calgary Flames have announced a partnership with the City of Calgary to build a new community arena in northeast...

Michael Torres · March 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Calgary Public Library Launches Free Digital Literacy Program for Seniors
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Calgary Public Library Launches Free Digital Literacy Program for Seniors

The Calgary Public Library has launched a comprehensive free digital literacy program designed specifically for...

Sarah Mitchell · March 15, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Alberta Health Services Announces $200M Investment in Rural Hospital Upgrades
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Alberta Health Services Announces $200M Investment in Rural Hospital Upgrades

Alberta Health Services has announced a $200-million investment to upgrade rural and regional hospitals across the...

Sarah Mitchell · March 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Calgary Rental Vacancy Rate Falls to 1.2% as Housing Affordability Crisis Deepens
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Calgary Rental Vacancy Rate Falls to 1.2% as Housing Affordability Crisis Deepens

Calgary’s rental vacancy rate has plunged to a historic low of 1.2%, according to new data from the Canada Mortgage...

Michael Torres · March 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Calgary Tech Startup Secures $5M in Federal Funding for AI-Powered Agriculture Platform
Technology

Calgary Tech Startup Secures $5M in Federal Funding for AI-Powered Agriculture Platform

Calgary-based AgriSense Technologies has secured $5 million in federal funding to expand its artificial...

David Chen · March 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Federal Government Eyes AI Companies for News Compensation as Study Reveals Massive Content Use
Technology

Federal Government Eyes AI Companies for News Compensation as Study Reveals Massive Content Use

Jennifer Blackwood · March 12, 2026 at 7:52 PM
U.S. Judge Questions Pentagon's Blacklisting of AI Company Over Safety Concerns
Technology

U.S. Judge Questions Pentagon's Blacklisting of AI Company Over Safety Concerns

Jennifer Blackwood · March 12, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Federal Indigenous Procurement Program Faces Calls for Indigenous Leadership After Damning Audit
Canada

Federal Indigenous Procurement Program Faces Calls for Indigenous Leadership After Damning Audit

WestNet News Staff · March 12, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Saskatoon overpass strikes prompt multiple charges as infrastructure damage mounts
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Saskatoon overpass strikes prompt multiple charges as infrastructure damage mounts

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