Health
Mental Health Crisis Grips Alberta Youth After Two Years of Pandemic Isolation
Emergency room visits for self-harm among teens rise 45 per cent as counselling waitlists stretch to months.
Samantha Goldstein
Senior ProducerSamantha Goldstein is the senior producer at WestNet News and Action News, overseeing editorial direction, investigative projects, and breaking news coverage across all platforms. A graduate of Carleton University's School of Journalism, Samantha spent eight years at CBC Calgary before joining WestNet in 2020. She has produced award-winning coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic, Alberta's energy transition, Indigenous reconciliation, and federal elections. Her editorial leadership has guided WestNet News through its expansion from a regional outlet to a recognized voice in Canadian digital journalism. Samantha is a member of the Canadian Association of Journalists and sits on the board of the Calgary Press Club.
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Business
Supply Chain Chaos Hits Alberta: From Lumber to Groceries, Shortages Everywhere
Global shipping bottlenecks and pandemic disruptions leave store shelves bare and construction costs soaring.
Health
Delta Variant Drives Alberta's Devastating Fourth Wave
Hospitals overwhelmed as ICU capacity hits crisis levels and triage protocols are activated.
Alberta
Alberta Introduces Vaccine Passport System After Months of Resistance
Restrictions Exemption Program launches as hospitalization numbers force government reversal.
Canada
Federal Election 2021: Alberta Ridings to Watch as Trudeau Seeks Majority
Conservative stronghold faces potential suburban shifts as pandemic dominates campaign trail.
Local
Alberta Teachers Union Demands Better Safety Measures as Schools Reopen
Educators say ventilation, class sizes, and rapid testing remain inadequate entering fall semester.
Community
Calgary Stampede Returns After Year-Long Hiatus
The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth draws cautious crowds as pandemic restrictions ease.
Alberta
Alberta Lifts Most COVID-19 Restrictions in Controversial 'Open for Summer' Plan
Premier Kenney declares pandemic effectively over as public health experts express alarm.
Business
Calgary Real Estate Market Explodes as Pandemic Reshapes Housing Demand
Average home prices jump 12 per cent year-over-year as buyers flee Toronto and Vancouver.
Business
Calgary's Downtown Office Vacancy Hits Record 33 Per Cent
Pandemic accelerates exodus from city centre as energy companies downsize and remote work takes hold.
Technology
Remote Work Revolution: Calgary Tech Firms Say Offices Are Never Coming Back
Survey of 200 Calgary employers reveals permanent shift to hybrid and remote models.
Community
Indigenous Communities in Alberta Disproportionately Hit by COVID-19
First Nations reserves face higher infection rates, limited healthcare access, and overcrowded housing.