Sports
McDavid Struggles as Oilers Face Uphill Battle Against Ducks in Playoff Series
Connor McDavid scoreless through two playoff games as Oilers fall to Ducks 6-4. Edmonton faces uphill battle in...
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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USA
One Dead, Five Wounded in Mall Food Court Shooting in Baton Rouge
One killed, five injured in Baton Rouge mall shooting. Police say confrontation between rival groups turned violent;...
Health
Canadian Doctors Sound Alarm: Online Health Misinformation Creating Real Patient Harm
Canadian doctors report spending more time correcting online health misinformation. A CMA survey finds patient...
Canada
Calgary Takes Major Step to Protect City from Urban Wildfire Threat
Calgary Emergency Management Agency develops comprehensive urban wildfire strategy amid growing provincial fire...
Health
Halifax Hospital's AI Weapon Scanners Catch Knives, Hacksaws, and Improvised Blades
Halifax Infirmary's AI weapon detectors catch knives, hacksaws, and improvised blades. One dangerous item discovered...
Health
Ontario Jury Deliberates in Death of 24-Year-Old Indigenous Woman After Hospital ER Visits
Ontario jury deliberates on how a 24-year-old Indigenous woman died after two ER visits. Family argues systemic...
World
U.S. Supreme Court Backs Michigan in Major Victory Against Calgary-Based Enbridge Pipeline
U.S. Supreme Court unanimously backs Michigan in fight to shut down Calgary-based Enbridge's controversial Line 5...
Canada
Chaos at Ancient Mexico Site: Tourist Describes Harrowing Escape from Pyramid Shooting
Actor Barak Hardley describes terrifying moments as gunman opens fire at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacan pyramids, sending...
Canada
CRA Caught Again: $5M Bogus Refund Approved Despite Red Flags
CRA approves another $5M fraudulent refund despite obvious red flags. Questions mount about agency competence and...
Canada
Four-Year Deception: How RCMP Undercover Officer Built Fake Friendship to Probe Murder Case
RCMP undercover officer testifies about four-year friendship he built with man accused of murdering his wife, revealing...
Local
Nearly 1,000 Calgary Playgrounds Face Closure Without Urgent Funding Boost
Calgary faces a playground crisis: 82% of city-funded play spaces could close by 2036 without increased funding, warns...
Local
Alberta's Budget Crisis: Why Spending Cuts Matter More Than Tax Hikes
Alberta's debt interest payments are crowding out funding for hospitals and schools. The real problem isn't...