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Bow River Water Quality Hits Alarming Lows After Industrial Spill
City issues advisory against river contact after chemical discharge from upstream facility detected.
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. A graduate of Carleton University's School of Journalism, Samantha spent eight years at CBC Calgary before joining WestNet in 2020. 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. Samantha is a member of the Canadian Association of Journalists and sits on the board of the Calgary Press Club.
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Technology
Calgary Startup Acquired by Google in $800 Million Deal
AI-powered energy optimization company Neo Grid becomes largest tech acquisition in Alberta history.
Business
Calgary Construction Crane Count Hits All-Time High With 62 Active Projects
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Local
Calgary Ranked Canada's Best City for Young Professionals
Affordability, job growth, and lifestyle propel Alberta's largest city to top of national ranking.
Canada
Federal Election 2025: Poilievre Conservatives Win Majority Government
Pierre Poilievre sweeps to power with 210 seats as Liberals reduced to third-party status.
Business
Calgary Airport Breaks Passenger Record With 20 Million Travellers in 2025
YYC Calgary International Airport welcomed 20.1 million passengers in 2025, breaking its previous record and cementing...
Health
Opioid Class Action Lawsuit: Alberta Families Win Landmark $1.4 Billion Settlement
Pharmaceutical companies agree to pay damages after decade-long legal battle over addiction crisis.
Canada
Mark Carney Wins Liberal Leadership and Becomes Canada's 24th Prime Minister
Former Bank of Canada governor takes helm of governing party as snap election looms.
Local
Deadly Multi-Vehicle Pileup on Highway 2 Claims Seven Lives
Freezing rain and whiteout conditions cause chain-reaction crash involving 30 vehicles near Red Deer.
Business
Canada-U.S. Trade War Escalates as Trump Imposes 25 Per Cent Tariffs
Alberta energy exports face devastating new duties as cross-border economic relationship frays.
Local
Calgary Green Line LRT Project Cancelled After Cost Overruns
Province pulls funding from troubled transit megaproject, leaving south Calgary without promised rail link.
Consumer
Alberta's Electricity Market Deregulation Under Fire After Price Spikes
Consumers face bills doubling overnight as wholesale electricity prices surge during cold snap.