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Investigation: Alberta's Private Healthcare Expansion and What It Means for Patients
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Investigation: Alberta's Private Healthcare Expansion and What It Means for Patients

As more surgical procedures move to private clinics, critics warn of a two-tier system emerging.

Samantha Goldstein · March 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Local News Organizations Receive $4.2 Million in CJC Funding to Expand Alberta Coverage
Canada

Local News Organizations Receive $4.2 Million in CJC Funding to Expand Alberta Coverage

Twelve Alberta-based news organizations have received a combined $4.2 million in funding from the Canadian Journalism...

Sarah Mitchell · March 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Alberta Tech Sector Adds 4,000 Jobs in Q4 as Diversification Push Continues
Business

Alberta Tech Sector Adds 4,000 Jobs in Q4 as Diversification Push Continues

Alberta's technology sector added approximately 4,000 jobs in the fourth quarter of 2025, bringing total tech...

Jennifer Blackwood · March 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Opinion: Alberta’s Transparency Deficit Is a Threat to Democratic Accountability
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...

David Chen · March 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
University of Calgary Dinos Capture Canada West Basketball Championship
Sports

University of Calgary Dinos Capture Canada West Basketball Championship

The University of Calgary Dinos men's basketball team captured the Canada West championship on Saturday night,...

Sarah Mitchell · March 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Calgary's New Central Library Wins International Architecture Prize
Community

Calgary's New Central Library Wins International Architecture Prize

Snohetta-designed building recognized as one of the world's finest public spaces.

Samantha Goldstein · March 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Investigation: Industrial Runoff Contaminating Bow River Tributaries Despite Provincial Permits
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...

Jennifer Blackwood · March 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Northern B.C. Mental Health Crisis Exposed After Tumbler Ridge Shooting
Health

Northern B.C. Mental Health Crisis Exposed After Tumbler Ridge Shooting

A shooting in Tumbler Ridge highlights the mental health service shortage plaguing rural northern B.C. communities,...

WestNet News Staff · March 3, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Trump Promises Executive Action to Pay Airport Security Workers Amid Congressional Standoff
World

Trump Promises Executive Action to Pay Airport Security Workers Amid Congressional Standoff

Trump promises executive action to pay 50,000 TSA workers amid congressional funding deadlock that has caused 500...

Samantha Goldstein · March 3, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Cuban Healthcare Crisis Deepens as U.S. Oil Embargo Cripples Medical Services
Health

Cuban Healthcare Crisis Deepens as U.S. Oil Embargo Cripples Medical Services

Healthcare workers in Cuba face severe challenges as U.S. oil embargo creates fuel shortages, power outages, and delays...

Michael Torres · March 3, 2026 at 3:24 PM
University of Alberta Researcher Wins Prestigious Award for Women's Heart and Brain Health Studies
Health

University of Alberta Researcher Wins Prestigious Award for Women's Heart and Brain Health Studies

University of Alberta's Tanin Shafaati wins award for pioneering research on women's heart and brain health disparities.

WestNet News Staff · March 3, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Trump Claims Iran 'Begging' for Peace Deal as Conflict Enters Fourth Week
World

Trump Claims Iran 'Begging' for Peace Deal as Conflict Enters Fourth Week

President Trump claims Iran is desperate for peace deal while downplaying economic impact of four-week military...

WestNet News Staff · March 3, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Grizzly Bear Shot Dead Near Calgary Sparks Wildlife Investigation
Technology

Grizzly Bear Shot Dead Near Calgary Sparks Wildlife Investigation

Alberta wildlife officers investigate illegal shooting of protected grizzly bear found dead near Calgary, seeking...

Jennifer Blackwood · March 3, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Canadian Privacy Watchdog Monitors U.S. Lawsuit Over Auto Insurance Phone Tracking
Technology

Canadian Privacy Watchdog Monitors U.S. Lawsuit Over Auto Insurance Phone Tracking

Canada's privacy commissioner monitors U.S. lawsuit alleging auto insurers improperly collected driver smartphone data...

Michael Torres · March 3, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Bank of Canada Shuts Down Toronto FinTech as Edmonton Customers Report Missing Funds
Technology

Bank of Canada Shuts Down Toronto FinTech as Edmonton Customers Report Missing Funds

Bank of Canada orders Toronto FinTech XTM to cease payment operations as Edmonton subsidiary customers report missing...

WestNet News Staff · March 3, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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