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Major Alberta Cabinet Shuffle: Nixon Takes Finance as Smith Reshapes Government
Premier Danielle Smith promotes Jason Nixon to finance minister in major cabinet reshuffle affecting six senior...
Sarah Mitchell
Senior ReporterSarah Mitchell is a senior reporter with WestNet News covering community affairs, civic issues, and human interest stories across Calgary. 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 Group. When not chasing stories, Sarah volunteers with and mentors aspiring journalists.
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Two Key Alberta Cabinet Ministers Announce Departures Ahead of Election
Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner and Health Services Minister Matt Jones step down from cabinet ahead of election...
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Cree Cellist Cris Derksen Dies in Northern Alberta Highway Crash
Renowned Cree cellist Cris Derksen, 45, has died in a northern Alberta highway crash. The innovative composer was...
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Pilot Killed in Glider Crash Northeast of Edmonton
A pilot died Monday when a glider crashed northeast of Edmonton. The Transportation Safety Board is investigating the...
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Alberta Hospitals in Crisis: Man Dies After Six-Hour ER Wait in Edmonton
Another death in an Alberta emergency department after a six-hour wait highlights a healthcare crisis. Physicians warn...
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Vegas Golden Knights Face Steep Penalties for Dodging Media After Playoff Victory
Vegas Golden Knights lose second-round draft pick and coach John Tortorella fined $100K for refusing media access after...
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Alberta Leaders Push Premier Smith to Axe Industrial Carbon Tax—Here's What's at Stake
Alberta leaders demand Premier Smith cancel industrial carbon tax, citing rising costs for fuel, utilities, and food...
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Smith Banking on Pipeline Deal to Shift Separatist Sentiment in Alberta
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a West Coast pipeline deal with Ottawa could unlock broader federal accommodations...
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Oilers' Disappointing 2025-26 Season: Three Players Whose Stock Took a Hit
Edmonton's disappointing 2025-26 season saw several key Oilers players lose significant market value after consecutive...
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Quebec Solidaire Pushes Bold Plan: Public Grocery Stores and Wealth Tax to Fight Cost-of-Living Crisis
Quebec Solidaire plans public grocery stores and a wealth tax to fight soaring food costs, potentially cutting prices...
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Alberta-Ottawa Pipeline Deal 'Days Away' as Smith Reports Breakthrough with Carney
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reports major progress on federal pipeline negotiations, signalling a deal could be...
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Alberta Oil Pipeline Odds Improving, PM Carney Signals in Major Interview
PM Carney signals new Alberta oil pipeline to Asian markets is 'more likely than not' after major interview, citing...