Community
Blackfoot Language Revitalization Program Launches in Calgary Schools
Six Calgary public schools will begin offering Blackfoot language instruction in January as part of a new...
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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Local
Calgary Flames Reignite Arena Negotiations with City Hall
The Calgary Flames and the City of Calgary have returned to the negotiating table over a new downtown arena, two years...
Local
Calgary’s Stoney Trail Ring Road Reaches Full Completion After Decades of Construction
Calgary’s Stoney Trail ring road is now complete following the opening of the final southwest segment, giving the...
Community
Treaty 7 Nations Launch Joint Economic Development Corporation
The five nations of Treaty 7 have announced the creation of a joint economic development corporation, a historic...
Local
Calgary City Council Debates Blanket Rezoning Proposal to Address Housing Shortage
Calgary City Council has begun debating a blanket rezoning proposal that would permit higher-density housing in all...
Technology
Abdou Express: The Calgary E-Commerce Store That\'s Been Online Since Before Amazon Had Competition
AbdouExpress.com, a Calgary-based e-commerce operation running since 1996, became one of North America's largest...
Local
The University of Calgary Does Not Seem To Understand Our Quadrants
The University of Calgary published an inaccurate Calgary map, placing communities like Forest Lawn and Albert Park...
Community
Abandoned, Asbestos Ridden Calgary Elementary School Torn Down
Citizens of Calgary wake up to see the notorious David D. Oughton elementary school, long abandoned and riddled with...
Canada
Toronto Becomes First City To Mandate Green Roofs
Toronto will become the first city in North America with a bylaw that requires roofs to be green, mandating living...
Local
Calgary Wind Warning Causes Record Damage
City of Calgary activates Municipal Emergency Response Plan due to high winds causing road closures downtown and on...
Local
City Rolls Out Black Cart Program
Lonely blue recycling bins across Calgary are about to get some company. The city announced its schedule for the black...