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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...
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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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...
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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...
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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...
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City of Calgary Invests $85 Million in Flood Preparedness Ahead of Spring Melt
As spring snowmelt approaches, the City of Calgary says it has invested $85 million in flood preparedness measures over...
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Calgary Housing Prices Hit New Peak as Affordability Gap Widens
Calgary’s benchmark home price has crossed $575,000 for the first time, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board,...
Community
Calgary Stampede Launches Expanded Indigenous Programming for 2023
The Calgary Stampede has unveiled significantly expanded Indigenous programming for its 2023 edition, including a...
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Green Line LRT Budget Balloons to $5.5 Billion, Council Demands Answers
Calgary City Council has called an emergency committee meeting after learning that the Green Line LRT’s budget has...
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Calgary Police Unveil Community Safety Strategy Focused on Prevention and Partnerships
The Calgary Police Service has released a new five-year community safety strategy that shifts resources toward...