Community

Abandoned, Asbestos Ridden Calgary Elementary School Torn Down

Citizens of Calgary wake up to see the notorious David D. Oughton elementary school, long abandoned and riddled with...

Michael Torres · April 5, 2016 at 12:53 AM

Local

Fentanyl Drug Kills Over 1000 Calgarians Since 2013

The fentanyl drug crisis has killed over 1000 Calgarians since 2013, prompting warnings from the RCMP and health...

Sarah Mitchell · October 26, 2015 at 11:00 PM

Business

Target Shuts Down in Canada

Target is shutting down its Canadian operations, which include 133 stores that employ 17,600 people. Initial Canadian...

Jennifer Blackwood · January 15, 2015 at 7:31 AM

Canada

A Look Back at the 2011 Vancouver Hockey Riots

Historical photo documentation of the 2011 Vancouver riots following the Stanley Cup finals, one of Canada’s most...

WestNet News Staff · December 27, 2014 at 7:09 AM

Business

McDonald's Ends Fry Rationing in Japan

McDonald's Japan ends French fry rationing caused by labor disputes at US West Coast ports that disrupted potato...

WestNet News Staff · December 27, 2014 at 6:27 AM

Community

Calgary All Lives Matter Protest

Calgarians gather for peaceful community protest documented through professional photography by Kyra Thompson.

Kyra Thompson · December 9, 2014 at 8:45 PM

Business

REMAX Profits from Israeli Settlement Real Estate

Colorado-based RE/MAX International profits from real estate sales in Israeli settlements, raising corporate ethics and...

David Chen · November 18, 2014 at 2:00 PM

Community

Petition to Stop Products from Occupied Territories

Local petition launched targeting SodaStream product sales from occupied territories, listing Calgary and Edmonton...

David Chen · July 23, 2014 at 12:00 PM

Community

Calgary Stampede 2014 Live Coverage

WestNet-HD provides live coverage of the 2014 Calgary Stampede, the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.

Chad Twair · July 4, 2014 at 9:00 AM

Health

Health Benefits and Risks of Coffee

Studies show coffee drinkers may enjoy a 25% reduction in heart disease mortality and up to 60% reduced diabetes risk.

WestNet News Staff · March 15, 2014 at 10:00 AM

Health

Overeating Could Double Your Chance of Memory Loss

Mayo Clinic research shows high caloric intake doubles mild cognitive impairment risk in adults over 70.

WestNet News Staff · February 10, 2014 at 8:00 AM

Community

Calgary Stampede 2013 Live Coverage

Last month's flooding did not stop Stampede officials from cleaning up the Calgary Stampede Park. Water in the...

WestNet News Staff · July 5, 2013 at 9:50 AM

Local

Calgary Flood 2013 Emergency Coverage

City officials are warning Calgarians to avoid the downtown area, specifically near the Bow and Elbow Rivers, as a...

Chad Twair · June 21, 2013 at 4:50 AM

Canada

How Safe Are You at a Mexican Resort?

Investigative security analysis of Mexican resorts examines safety measures including locks, cameras, and staff...

WestNet News Staff · June 20, 2013 at 9:00 AM

Business

Safeway Customers Being Ripped Off By Weight In Water In Meat

Canada Safeway customers have been complaining they are paying for nearly half a kilogram of ice when purchasing frozen...

Jennifer Blackwood · June 1, 2013 at 12:00 PM