Community
New $28-Million Community Hub Opens in Northeast Calgary’s Saddle Ridge
A new $28-million multipurpose community hub has opened in Saddle Ridge, bringing a public library, health clinic,...
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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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...
Alberta
Alberta Tenant Advocates Push for Stronger Eviction Protections Amid Housing Crisis
A coalition of Alberta tenant advocacy organizations has presented the provincial government with a package of proposed...
Health
Alberta Expands School Nutrition Program to Reach 120,000 Students Facing Food Insecurity
The Alberta government has announced a major expansion of its school nutrition program, pledging $48 million annually...
Technology
WestNet Wireless Expands Broadband to Three Indigenous Communities in Southern Alberta
WestNet Wireless has completed the deployment of fixed wireless broadband networks in three southern Alberta First...
Alberta
Alberta Opioid Deaths Reach Record High as Debate Over Supervised Consumption Intensifies
Alberta recorded more than 1,900 deaths from drug poisoning in 2023, the highest annual toll in the province’s...
Local
Calgary School Boards Scramble as Enrolment Surge Overwhelms Capacity
Calgary’s two major school boards have deployed a combined 340 portable classrooms for the current school year, the...
Alberta
Alberta RCMP Warn of Sophisticated Used Car Fraud Ring Operating Across Province
Alberta RCMP have dismantled a sophisticated used car fraud ring that sold at least 120 vehicles with rolled-back...
Local
Calgary’s Point-in-Time Homeless Count Reveals Record 3,400 Unhoused Residents
Calgary’s biannual point-in-time homeless count has recorded 3,400 individuals experiencing homelessness, a 34%...
Technology
Free Community Wi-Fi Network Launches in Northeast Calgary Neighbourhoods
Three northeast Calgary neighbourhoods now have access to free community Wi-Fi thanks to a partnership between local...
Local
Calgary Transit Riders Demand Action on Safety After String of Violent Incidents
More than 12,000 Calgary Transit riders have signed a petition demanding improved safety measures on buses and CTrain...
Alberta
Alberta Expands Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection Program for Used Car Buyers
Alberta’s Motor Vehicle Industry Council has launched an expanded pre-purchase inspection program that gives used car...