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 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.
Alberta’s Court of King’s Bench is facing a record backlog of criminal and civil cases, with defence lawyers...
The decline of local journalism across Alberta is not just a media industry problem — it is a democratic crisis that...
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The House of Commons has passed the Online Harms Act after months of contentious debate, creating new legal obligations...
A youth hockey program based on the Tsuut'ina Nation near Calgary is expanding to serve Indigenous children across four...
The Alberta government has announced the dismantling of Alberta Health Services and its replacement with four new...
An extreme cold snap has sent temperatures in Calgary plunging to −40°C with windchill, prompting the city to open...
Alberta’s education system is grappling with its most severe teacher shortage in a generation, with over 1,400...
A new University of Calgary study has found that the number of days Calgary experiences poor air quality due to...
Southern Alberta is experiencing its worst drought in over 40 years, prompting Calgary to implement Stage 2 outdoor...