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Calgary Council's Blanket Rezoning Hearings: Democracy or Theatre?
Calgary council voted to repeal blanket rezoning after eight days of public hearings, but most councillors had already...
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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Health
Maritime Provinces Team Up to Fight Skyrocketing Travel Nurse Costs
Maritime provinces announce plan for public travel-nurse agency to combat skyrocketing private contractor costs costing...
World
Hungary at a Crossroads: Will Orbán's 16-Year Grip on Power Finally End?
Hungary votes Sunday in a historic election that could end PM Orbán's 16-year reign. The outcome carries major...
Canada
How Liberals Quietly Flipped Conservative MP Chris d'Entremont: Inside the Floor-Crossing Strategy
Liberal MPs reveal how they spent months quietly courting Nova Scotia Conservative Chris d'Entremont before he crossed...
Sports
Kopitar's Farewell: Kings Captain Gets Emotional in Final LA Home Game
Kings captain Anze Kopitar gets emotional thanking LA fans after final home game, vows to return for playoffs.
Canada
Poilievre Escalates Property Rights Clash Over B.C. Aboriginal Title Ruling
Poilievre demands Carney government defend private property rights against B.C. court ruling recognizing Aboriginal...
World
Britain Deploys Navy to Stop Russian Submarines Targeting Critical Undersea Infrastructure
Britain deploys military vessels to stop Russian submarines from targeting undersea cables. Defence Minister warns...
Sports
Flames Prospects Wyttenbach and Gross Earn Elite NCAA Honors
Calgary Flames prospects Ethan Wyttenbach and Tyson Gross earn All-American honours at NCAA Frozen Four. Wyttenbach...
Local
Calgary's Hidden Energy Crisis: Why Heating Systems Are the Blind Spot Nobody's Talking About
Alberta's heating systems account for over 60% of residential energy use, yet remain overlooked in energy security...
Sports
Flames Fall Short Again as Colorado Dominates in Lopsided Matchup
The Flames suffer another road defeat after a disastrous first period leaves them trailing the Avalanche 5-0.
Canada
NATO Survives Trump's Fury: Why Breaking Up Is Harder Than It Sounds
Despite fiery threats, NATO is unlikely to collapse. Both the U.S. and Europe have too much at stake—but constant...
Local
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...