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Major Water Main Break Disrupts Service to 300,000 Calgary Residents
A catastrophic break in one of Calgary’s major water feeder mains has disrupted service to approximately 300,000...
Michael Torres
Municipal Affairs ReporterMichael Torres covers municipal affairs, infrastructure, environment, and breaking news for WestNet News. Born and raised in Calgary, Michael has a deep understanding of the city's communities and the issues that matter most to residents. He holds a diploma in journalism from SAIT and has covered everything from severe weather events to city council debates. Michael is particularly passionate about stories at the intersection of urban development and community impact.
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Stories by Michael Torres
Community
Calgary Marks Canada Day with Celebrations and Indigenous Calls for Reflection
Thousands of Calgarians gathered at Prince’s Island Park, Olympic Plaza, and neighbourhoods across the city to...
Sports
Calgary Selected to Host 2028 World Women’s Curling Championship
The World Curling Federation has selected Calgary to host the 2028 World Women’s Curling Championship, bringing one...
Alberta
Treaty 7 Chiefs Demand Meaningful Consultation on Proposed Southern Alberta Pipeline Expansion
The chiefs of all five Treaty 7 nations have issued a joint statement demanding the Alberta Energy Regulator halt...
Community
Calgary Flames Clinch First Playoff Spot in Three Years, City Buzzes with Excitement
The Calgary Flames have clinched their first NHL playoff berth in three years, sparking celebrations across the city...
Community
Alberta First Nations Launch $200-Million Indigenous Housing Strategy
A coalition of Alberta First Nations has launched a $200-million Indigenous housing strategy that aims to build 1,200...
Local
Construction Officially Begins on Calgary’s New $650-Million Event Centre
Construction has officially begun on Calgary’s new $650-million event centre in the Victoria Park neighbourhood,...
Community
Calgary Stampeders Clinch CFL Playoff Berth with Late-Season Surge
The Calgary Stampeders have clinched a CFL playoff berth with a dramatic late-season five-game winning streak that has...
Local
Calgary Approves Conversion of Five Downtown Office Towers to Residential Housing
Calgary City Council has approved the conversion of five vacant downtown office towers into residential housing, part...
Community
WestNet Humanitarian Services Deploys Emergency Teams to Jasper Wildfire Evacuation
WestNet Humanitarian Services (WHS) has deployed emergency response teams to evacuation centres across Alberta...
Community
Siksika Nation Celebrates as Decades-Long Boil Water Advisory Finally Lifted
Residents of Siksika Nation are celebrating after a 28-year boil water advisory was officially lifted following the...
Local
Calgary Launches Purple Line BRT Connecting Airport to Downtown
Calgary Transit has launched the Purple Line, a new bus rapid transit route connecting Calgary International Airport to...