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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...
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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...
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...
Alberta
Southern Alberta Faces Worst Drought in Decades as Water Restrictions Expand
Southern Alberta is experiencing its worst drought in over 40 years, prompting Calgary to implement Stage 2 outdoor...
Local
Bow River Water Quality Hits Alarming Lows After Industrial Spill
City issues advisory against river contact after chemical discharge from upstream facility detected.
Local
Calgary Transit Orders 60 Electric Buses in Largest Zero-Emission Fleet Expansion
Calgary Transit has placed an order for 60 battery-electric buses in the largest single zero-emission vehicle...
Canada
Supreme Court of Canada Rules Alberta Must Conduct Environmental Assessments on Crown Land Projects
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled 6-3 that Alberta cannot exempt Crown land resource projects from federal...
Alberta
Record Heat Wave Blankets Alberta as Temperatures Soar Past 40 Degrees
Environment Canada issues extreme heat warnings as hospitals report surge in heat-related emergencies.
Alberta
Alberta's 2023 Wildfire Apocalypse: The Worst Season in Canadian History and Why It's Only the Beginning
Canada's 2023 wildfire season burned 18.5 million hectares — shattering the previous record by 250%. Alberta was...