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Alberta legislature committee fast-tracks recommendation for new auditor general
Alberta's legislature committee quickly recommended Phillip Peters as the next auditor general, raising questions about...
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Alberta to Impose Provincial Code of Conduct for All Municipal Councils
Alberta will introduce provincewide conduct standards for municipal councillors with independent oversight and...
Opinion
Editorial: Why Local Journalism Matters More Than Ever in Alberta
The decline of local journalism across Alberta is not just a media industry problem — it is a democratic crisis that...
Local
City Auditor Flags $38-Million Overspend on Calgary Recreation Centre Upgrades
Calgary’s city auditor has released a damning report on cost overruns in the municipal recreation infrastructure...
Opinion
Opinion: Alberta’s Transparency Deficit Is a Threat to Democratic Accountability
From freedom-of-information delays to lobbying disclosure gaps, Alberta’s democratic infrastructure is showing cracks...
Alberta
Investigation: Industrial Runoff Contaminating Bow River Tributaries Despite Provincial Permits
A WestNet News investigation has found that industrial facilities operating under valid Alberta Environment permits are...
Local
Investigation: Calgary Tenants Face Rising Renovictions as Landlords Exploit Regulatory Gaps
A WestNet News investigation has documented a growing pattern of so-called renovictions in Calgary, where tenants are...
Alberta
WestNet Analysis: Gaps in Alberta’s Lobbying Registry Leave Public in the Dark on Industry Influence
A WestNet News analysis of Alberta’s lobbying registry has found significant gaps in disclosure requirements that...
Alberta
Alberta’s Energy War Room Rebrands Again Amid Questions About Effectiveness
The Alberta government has announced a rebranding and expanded mandate for the Canadian Energy Centre, the provincially...