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Hitmen Sweep Wheat Kings, Advance to WHL Second Round
The Calgary Hitmen swept the Brandon Wheat Kings in four straight, with Ethan Moore scoring the winner in every game of...
Sarah Mitchell
Senior ReporterSarah 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.
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Stories by Sarah Mitchell
USA
7-Month-Old Girl Killed by Stray Bullet in New York City Gang Shooting
A 7-month-old girl was killed by a stray bullet while in her stroller in New York City in what police call a...
USA
Bodycam Footage Released of Tiger Woods' DUI Arrest in Florida
Bodycam video of Tiger Woods' DUI arrest in Florida has been released, showing the golf star appearing disoriented...
Canada
87 Kilograms of Cocaine Seized at Coutts Border Crossing in Commercial Truck Disguised as Produce Shipment
CBSA officers seized 87 kg of suspected cocaine hidden in a Calgary-bound commercial truck at the Coutts border...
World
Trump Axes Attorney General Pam Bondi Over Epstein File Frustrations
Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, citing frustration over the Epstein file handling. Deputy AG Todd Blanche...
Canada
Fugitive B.C. Gang Member Gets 15 Years for Murder Conspiracy After Years on the Run
B.C. gang member Conor D'Monte sentenced to 15 years for conspiracy to murder the Bacon brothers after a decade as a...
Sports
Oilers Threaten TV Blackout Until 50/50 Pot Hits $1 Million — April Fools!
The Oilers 'threatened' a TV blackout until their 50/50 pot hit $1M — but relax, Oil Country. It was all an April...
Canada
Poilievre Pushes for Federal Fuel Tax Holiday as Gas Prices Surge
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for a federal fuel tax holiday on gasoline and diesel for the rest of...
Sports
Former Edmonton Oilers Analytics Minds Emerge as Top Candidates for Toronto Maple Leafs GM Role
Three former Edmonton Oilers bloggers turned NHL executives are among top candidates for the Toronto Maple Leafs...
Local
Calgary Driver Crashes Through Fatal Accident Scene, Faces Dangerous Driving Charges
A Calgary man faces dangerous driving charges after crashing through police barriers at a fatal accident scene on...
Canada
Oil Price Surge Could Slash Alberta's Budget Deficit by Half
Alberta's $4.1-billion deficit could be cut in half thanks to oil prices surging to US$90 per barrel following Middle...
Canada
Indigenous Woman's Hospital Death Sparks Systemic Healthcare Questions as Inquest Begins
Heather Winterstein, 24, died from sepsis at St. Catharines hospital after being dismissed with Tylenol despite severe...