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Calgary City Council Approves Community Broadband Expansion to Underserved Neighbourhoods
Calgary City Council has voted unanimously to approve a $12-million community broadband expansion project that will...
Sarah Mitchell
Senior ReporterSarah Mitchell is a senior reporter with WestNet News covering community affairs, civic issues, and human interest stories across Calgary. A graduate of the University of Calgary's journalism program, Sarah has spent over a decade telling the stories of Calgarians and holding institutions accountable. Her reporting on the city's housing crisis earned her recognition from the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association. When not chasing stories, Sarah volunteers with the Calgary Food Bank and mentors aspiring journalists.
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Joined January 15, 2022
Stories by Sarah Mitchell
Community
New Indigenous Cultural Centre Breaks Ground in Calgary’s East Village
Construction has officially begun on a new $45-million Indigenous Cultural Centre in Calgary’s East Village, a...
Community
Calgary Public Library Launches Free Digital Literacy Program for Seniors
The Calgary Public Library has launched a comprehensive free digital literacy program designed specifically for...
Health
Alberta Health Services Announces $200M Investment in Rural Hospital Upgrades
Alberta Health Services has announced a $200-million investment to upgrade rural and regional hospitals across the...
Canada
New Report Highlights Critical State of Local Journalism Across Canada
A major new report from the Local News Research Project has found that 475 local news outlets across Canada have closed...
Local
City Auditor Flags $38-Million Overspend on Calgary Recreation Centre Upgrades
Calgary’s city auditor has released a damning report on cost overruns in the municipal recreation infrastructure...
Canada
Local News Organizations Receive $4.2 Million in CJC Funding to Expand Alberta Coverage
Twelve Alberta-based news organizations have received a combined $4.2 million in funding from the Canadian Journalism...
Sports
University of Calgary Dinos Capture Canada West Basketball Championship
The University of Calgary Dinos men's basketball team captured the Canada West championship on Saturday night,...
Business
Small Business Owners Brace for New Federal Tax Changes Taking Effect in April
Small business owners across Alberta are preparing for significant federal tax changes taking effect April 1, including...
Canada
Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate Steady Amid Housing Market Uncertainty
The Bank of Canada has held its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.25%, citing mixed economic signals and ongoing...
Opinion
Opinion: The Digital Divide Is a Democratic Deficit
In an era when government services, public consultations, and democratic participation increasingly happen online, the...
Business
Calgary Film Industry Booms as Alberta Tax Credit Attracts Major Productions
Alberta’s enhanced film and television tax credit has attracted a record $800 million in production spending to the...