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Ancient Fish Migrations Under Siege: 325 Species Now Facing Extinction Crisis
A new global assessment identifies 325 migratory freshwater fish species facing extinction. Dams, overfishing, and...
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Technology
Historic Hope: California Condors Nesting in Northern California for First Time in 130 Years
A male and female California condor are incubating an egg in Northern California — potentially the first wild-born...
Technology
Canada's Weather Forecasts About to Get Smarter — Here's What AI Changes Everything
Canada's weather forecasts are getting an AI upgrade this spring. The hybrid system could give Albertans hours more...
Canada
O'Leary's $70 Billion AI Data Centre Gets Alberta Green Light—But Permits Still Needed
Kevin O'Leary's $70 billion Wonder Valley AI data centre in Alberta gets environmental exemption but still needs...
Technology
Trump Administration Exempts Gulf Oil Drilling from Endangered Species Protections
Trump administration exempts Gulf drilling from Endangered Species Act protections, threatening Rice's whale with...
Canada
Study Reveals Outdoor Cats Kill Up to 197 Million Birds Annually in Canada
New Canadian research shows outdoor cats kill up to 197 million birds annually, with Alberta contributing 18.5 million...
Alberta
Electric Vehicle Sales in Alberta Double but Still Trail National Average
Electric vehicle sales in Alberta doubled in 2025 to 12,847 units, though the province's 4.2% market share still lags...
Local
Calgary Co-Working Spaces See 60% Occupancy Surge as Remote Workers Seek Community
Calgary's co-working spaces report 60% occupancy surge as remote workers seek professional environments and community...
Local
Calgary Ranked Canada's Most Livable City in 2026: Here's What Makes It Stand Out
Calgary has been named Canada's most livable city for 2026, scoring highest across economic opportunity, housing...
Local
Chinook Winds Bring Record March Temperatures to Calgary as Spring Arrives Early
A powerful Chinook system pushed temperatures in Calgary to 23°C on Wednesday, shattering the previous March 11 record...
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...
Opinion
Opinion: Alberta Must Invest in Public Transit Before It's Too Late
Alberta's continued underinvestment in public transit is creating a growing crisis of mobility, equity, and...
Local
Alberta and Ottawa Strike New Deal to Fast-Track Methane Emissions Cuts
Alberta and Ottawa reach agreement allowing province to set own methane regulations while requiring independent...
Canada
Supreme Court of Canada Rules on Provincial Jurisdiction Over Natural Resources
The Supreme Court of Canada has issued a landmark ruling on the division of powers over natural resource development,...
Health
Calgary’s Worsening Air Quality Linked to Expanding Wildfire Seasons, Study Finds
A new University of Calgary study has found that the number of days Calgary experiences poor air quality due to...