Alberta
Blame Game: Alberta's Political Finger-Pointing Misses Real Economic Questions
Alberta leaders blame Ottawa for economic pain, but experts say the full story involves global markets, industry...
Samantha Goldstein
Senior ProducerSamantha Goldstein is the senior producer at WestNet News and Action News, overseeing editorial direction, investigative projects, and breaking news coverage across all platforms. Joining WestNet in 2012. She has produced award-winning coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic, Alberta's energy transition, Indigenous reconciliation, and federal elections. Her editorial leadership has guided WestNet News through its expansion from a regional outlet to a recognized voice in Canadian digital journalism.
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Joined March 14, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Stories by Samantha Goldstein
Local
Paredes Delivers 62-Yard Miracle to Keep Stampeders' Playoff Dreams Alive
Rene Paredes' 62-yard field goal with two seconds left gives Calgary a dramatic 40-38 win over winless Ottawa, keeping...
Canada
Alberta Man Charged in Burnaby Hospital Arson That Triggered "Deadly COVID Outbreak"
Alberta man arrested and charged with arson in connection to 2020 Burnaby Hospital fire that contributed to deadly...
Local
Southeast Calgary Landfill Fire Creates Dangerous Air Quality Pockets — Here's What You Need to Know
Southeast Calgary landfill fire creates hazardous air pockets with dangerous PM 2.5 levels spiking in Douglasdale,...
Local
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Lands in Calgary for High-Stakes Talks with PM Carney
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy arrives in Calgary Thursday for crucial talks with PM Carney on military aid and Ukraine...
Alberta
Edmonton's Budget Crunch: City Residents Want It All But Won't Pay for It
Edmonton residents want better city services without tax hikes—but can't agree on which services matter most,...
Local
Alberta Referendum Mail-In Ballots Going Missing: What Voters Need to Know
Edmonton couple reports missing referendum ballot pages as Elections Alberta confirms mail-in voting issues affecting...
Local
Alberta's Oil Future at Crossroads: Federal Deal May Signal End of Private Pipeline Investment
Premier Smith's Ottawa deal for pipeline infrastructure shows limited private-sector backing, raising questions about...
Alberta
Alberta Won't Abandon Canada for U.S., Smith Declares as 51st State Talk Fizzles
Premier Danielle Smith firmly rejects U.S. statehood speculation, saying Albertans won't swap federal oversight for...
Canada
Quebec Election Heats Up Over Housing and Cost of Living as Parties Clash on Affordability
Quebec party leaders clash over housing affordability and cost of living as election campaign enters day four, with...
Canada
FAA Moves to Fire Air Traffic Controllers After Deadly Air Canada Crash at LaGuardia
FAA moves to terminate two LaGuardia air traffic controllers who left early before deadly Air Canada crash. The...
Canada
Air Canada Suspends Two Employees After RCMP Drug Trafficking Arrests at Montreal Airport
RCMP arrests two Air Canada employees in Montreal airport drug trafficking investigation; 62.5 kg cocaine and 56 kg...