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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...
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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Alberta
Alberta Consumer Protection Issues Warning About Rising Used Car Fraud Schemes
Alberta Consumer Protection warns of a 35% increase in used car fraud schemes targeting buyers across the province....
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...
Sports
Flames Goalie Devin Cooley Opens Up About His Unconventional Path to NHL Success
Calgary Flames goaltender Devin Cooley shares insights on his unique path to NHL success and the mindset that helped...
Canada
Iranian National Team Honours School Strike Victims with Tribute
Iranian footballers wore black armbands and carried school backpacks to honour 170 victims of a deadly school attack in...
Sports
Flames Host Struggling Canucks in Saturday Night Showdown at Saddledome
Calgary Flames host struggling Vancouver Canucks Saturday night at Saddledome in Hockey Night in Canada clash, with...
Canada
Air Canada Language Controversy Misplaced After Fatal LaGuardia Crash, Letter Writers Say
Canadian readers defend Air Canada CEO's English-only condolence message after fatal LaGuardia crash, saying humanity...
World
LaGuardia Crash Raises Questions About Air Traffic Control Staffing During Overnight Shifts
Aviation experts question whether two air traffic controllers were sufficient during deadly Air Canada collision at...
Canada
Edmonton Tackles Derelict Commercial Properties with New Tax Strategy
Edmonton council approves new tax strategy targeting derelict commercial properties after 21-year community advocacy...
USA
Texas Judge Dismisses X Corp's Antitrust Lawsuit Against Major Advertisers
A Texas federal judge dismissed X Corp's $2 billion antitrust lawsuit against major advertisers, ruling the platform...
Technology
Toronto AI Startup General Magic Raises $72M USD to Revolutionize Insurance Customer Service
Toronto AI startup General Magic has raised $72 million USD to expand its artificial intelligence platform that...