Alberta
Alberta NDP Leads Polls Ahead of Provincial Election
Rachel Notley's party holds steady lead as UCP faces internal divisions and voter fatigue.
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
Rogers-Shaw Merger Approved: What It Means for Alberta Telecom Customers
Competition Bureau concerns overridden as $26-billion deal reshapes Canadian wireless landscape.
Business
Bank of Canada Pauses Rate Hikes as Economy Shows Signs of Cooling
Central bank holds overnight rate at 4.5 per cent after fastest tightening cycle in decades.
Technology
ChatGPT and the AI Revolution: What It Means for Alberta's Tech Sector
Calgary startups race to integrate artificial intelligence as the technology reshapes every industry.
Health
Alberta Health Care System in Crisis: Emergency Rooms Closing Across Province
Staffing shortages force rural hospitals to shut ER doors overnight as nurses leave the profession.
Business
Canada Pension Plan Expansion: What Alberta Workers Need to Know
Enhanced CPP contributions increase paycheque deductions but promise higher retirement benefits.
Alberta
Alberta Sovereignty Act Passes Amid Constitutional Chaos
Critics call Premier Smith's flagship legislation an unprecedented attack on federalism and rule of law.
Business
Alberta's Renewables Boom: Wind and Solar Investment Surges Past Oil Sands
Province approves record number of renewable energy projects as investors pivot from fossil fuels.
Community
Truth and Reconciliation Day: Calgary Marks National Day of Remembrance
Thousands gather at residential school memorial sites as second annual federal holiday observed.
Business
Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rates in Aggressive Move to Fight Inflation
Overnight rate jumps to 3.25 per cent as mortgage holders brace for higher payments.
Alberta
Alberta UCP Leadership Race: Danielle Smith Emerges as Frontrunner
Former Wildrose leader campaigns on sovereignty act and anti-Ottawa platform to replace Jason Kenney.
Alberta
Drought Devastates Alberta Farmers as Climate Change Intensifies Prairie Summers
Crop yields fall 30 per cent across southern Alberta in one of the driest years on record.