Alberta
Alberta Court of King’s Bench Faces Record Case Backlog as Judicial Vacancies Mount
Alberta’s Court of King’s Bench is facing a record backlog of criminal and civil cases, with defence lawyers...
Jennifer Blackwood
Business & Technology EditorJennifer Blackwood is the business and technology editor at WestNet News. She covers Calgary's evolving economic landscape, from the energy sector's transformation to the city's growing tech ecosystem. Jennifer holds an MBA from the Haskayne School of Business and previously worked in corporate communications before transitioning to journalism. Her coverage of consumer protection issues, vehicle safety, and financial literacy has helped readers make informed decisions.
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Joined March 1, 2022
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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...
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...
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...
Health
Calgary Mental Health Crisis: Emergency Visits Up 40% Among Youth
Emergency department visits for youth mental health crises in Calgary have increased by 40% over the past year,...
Canada
House of Commons Passes Online Harms Bill After Contentious Debate
The House of Commons has passed the Online Harms Act after months of contentious debate, creating new legal obligations...
Sports
Local Youth Hockey Program Expands to Serve Indigenous Communities Across Southern Alberta
A youth hockey program based on the Tsuut'ina Nation near Calgary is expanding to serve Indigenous children across four...
Alberta
Alberta Announces Dismantling of AHS in Major Healthcare Restructuring
The Alberta government has announced the dismantling of Alberta Health Services and its replacement with four new...
Local
Deadly Cold Snap Grips Calgary as City Opens Emergency Warming Centres
An extreme cold snap has sent temperatures in Calgary plunging to −40°C with windchill, prompting the city to open...
Alberta
Alberta Faces Worst Teacher Shortage in a Generation as Rural Schools Struggle to Fill Positions
Alberta’s education system is grappling with its most severe teacher shortage in a generation, with over 1,400...
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...