Business
Calgary's Aerospace Sector Takes Off With $500 Million in New Contracts
Calgary's growing aerospace and defence sector has secured $500 million in new contracts, signaling the city's...
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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Stories by Jennifer Blackwood
Alberta
Alberta Faces Worst Teacher Shortage in a Generation as Rural Schools Struggle to Fill Positions
Alberta’s education system is grappling with its most severe teacher shortage in a generation, with over 1,400...
Health
Calgary’s Worsening Air Quality Linked to Expanding Wildfire Seasons, Study Finds
A new University of Calgary study has found that the number of days Calgary experiences poor air quality due to...
Alberta
Southern Alberta Faces Worst Drought in Decades as Water Restrictions Expand
Southern Alberta is experiencing its worst drought in over 40 years, prompting Calgary to implement Stage 2 outdoor...
Business
Calgary Stampede 2026 Economic Impact Expected to Exceed $600 Million
The 2026 Calgary Stampede is projected to generate over $600 million in economic impact, setting a new record for the...
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,...
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...
Business
Odometer Fraud Costs Canadian Car Buyers $1 Billion a Year: How to Spot It
Odometer fraud costs Canadian vehicle buyers an estimated $1 billion annually, with digital odometers making tampering...
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...
Business
Massive Solar Farm Near Brooks Will Power 35,000 Alberta Homes
A 400-megawatt solar farm near Brooks, Alberta — the largest in Western Canada — has received final regulatory...
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...