Alberta
NDP's Calgary-Shaw Victory Could Vanish Under New Electoral Map
Alberta's proposed electoral boundary changes could erase the NDP's Calgary-Shaw victory. Under one map, the riding...
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 has 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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Alberta
Man Shot Dead by Edmonton Police in Domestic Violence Crisis at West Side Home
Edmonton police fatally shot an armed man during a domestic violence incident Sunday. A woman and infant were injured;...
Alberta
RCMP Officer Charged After Excessive Force Investigation in Northern Alberta
RCMP Constable Tyler Bell charged with assault with a weapon and breach of trust following ASIRT investigation into...
Alberta
NAIT's Massive Expansion Could Be a Game-Changer for Alberta's Labour Crisis
NAIT launches its largest expansion ever to tackle Alberta's skilled labour crisis. New Advanced Skills Centre aims to...
Alberta
Independence Campaign Groups Deploy Cameras to Battle Sign Vandalism Across Calgary
Pro-independence campaign groups in Calgary are installing surveillance cameras on their signs to deter vandalism ahead...
Alberta
Alberta Oil Sector Faces New Competition as U.S. Pursues Venezuelan Deal, Smith Doubles Down on Pipeline
Alberta Premier Smith says U.S.-Venezuela oil deal poses no immediate threat, but industry experts warn the province...
Alberta
Edmonton Mass Shooting Suspect Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder in 2022 Nightclub Attack
Said Ibrahim pleads guilty to second-degree murder in 2022 Edmonton nightclub shooting that killed one and injured...
Business
Canada's Housing Affordability Hits 10-Quarter Winning Streak as Prices Fall
Canada's housing affordability improves for a record 10th straight quarter as falling home prices replace mortgage rate...
Business
British Bond Markets Tumble as Oil Prices Spike and Political Uncertainty Grows
UK bonds tumble as oil spikes above $80 and political uncertainty grows. International market turmoil signals fresh...
USA
Devastating Skydiving Plane Crash Near Kansas City Claims 12 Lives
Twelve people including the pilot were killed when a Pacific Aerospace turboprop used for skydiving crashed near Kansas...
Business
Kazakhstan Bets Big on AI Infrastructure With $10 Billion Nvidia-Backed Deal
Kazakhstan signs $10 billion AI infrastructure deal with Firebird and Nvidia backing, positioning itself as a major...
Alberta
Quebec Energy Drink Ban for Teens Stalls as Lawmaker Blocks Fast-Track Vote
Quebec's bid to ban energy drink sales to teens faces legislative delay after one Conservative legislator blocks...