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Sarah Mitchell is a senior reporter with WestNet News covering community affairs, civic issues, and human interest stories across Calgary. A graduate of the University of Calgary's journalism program, Sarah has spent over a decade telling the stories of Calgarians and holding institutions accountable. Her reporting on the city's housing crisis earned her recognition from the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association. When not chasing stories, Sarah volunteers with the Calgary Food Bank and mentors aspiring journalists.
The Calgary Food Bank reports a 47% surge in first-time clients as rising rents and grocery costs push working...
Calgary has been named Canada's most livable city for 2026, scoring highest across economic opportunity, housing...
Calgary City Council has voted unanimously to approve a $12-million community broadband expansion project that will...
Construction has officially begun on a new $45-million Indigenous Cultural Centre in Calgary’s East Village, a...
The Calgary Public Library has launched a comprehensive free digital literacy program designed specifically for...
Canada's mental health system faces calls for reform as critics challenge standardized treatment approaches and...
Alberta Health Services has announced a $200-million investment to upgrade rural and regional hospitals across the...
A major new report from the Local News Research Project has found that 475 local news outlets across Canada have closed...
Calgary’s city auditor has released a damning report on cost overruns in the municipal recreation infrastructure...
Twelve Alberta-based news organizations have received a combined $4.2 million in funding from the Canadian Journalism...
Vehicle thefts in Calgary surged 28% in 2025, with organized crime rings targeting specific makes and models for export...
The University of Calgary Dinos men's basketball team captured the Canada West championship on Saturday night,...