Kelsea Arnett
Reporter
Kelsea Arnett is a reporter with CBC Calgary. She joined as a researcher during the Alberta 2023 provincial election and previously worked as a reporter for the Globe and Mail. You can reach her at kelsea.arnett@cbc.ca.
Latest from Kelsea Arnett
Alberta SPCA investigating abandoned dogs north of Airdrie
The SPCA has launched an investigation based on reports of several stray or abandoned dogs north of Airdrie.
Canada -Calgary |
Alberta has lower percentage of EV ownership than national rate
Alberta households rank among some of the lowest when it comes to electric vehicle ownership in Canada, according to the most recently available data from Statistics Canada. Only three per cent of households in the province owned an electric or hybrid vehicle, compared to the national average of five per cent.
Canada -Calgary |
Marda Loop mainstay says ongoing construction and high taxes forced it to move after 25 years
After 25 years in Marda Loop, community mainstay Monkeyshines Children’s Books is closing its doors. With construction driving down business and high property taxes, the book and toy store is moving to Bragg Creek — where they say they’ve found new life.
Canada -Calgary |
Marda Loop residents concerned about tree removals but experts say it's not as bad as it seems
Residents in Marda Loop are concerned about mature tree removals along 33rd and 34th avenues as part of the city’s Main Streets program. But experts say the city’s effort makes sense and plans to replace and increase the tree canopy are baked into the program.
Canada -Calgary |
Calgary artist's tribute to famous white grizzly bear to help support wildlife conservation
Nearly two months after the highway death of a white grizzly affectionately known as Nakoda, a Calgary artist is commemorating the iconic bear while hoping to draw attention to the importance of wildlife conservation.
Canada -Calgary |
'Crazy journey' reunites a missing horse with its family
After a days-long search spanning kilometres around Bragg Creek, Alta., a championship endurance horse was reunited with his family.
Canada -Calgary |
Hazy skies return to Calgary as experts warn conditions will likely persist — and could get worse
Calgary's air quality was at moderate risk Tuesday with those conditions expected to persist for the rest of the week. Experts say if the winds change, more wildfire smoke from British Columbia and northern Alberta could blow into the city.
Canada -Calgary |
Bowness businesses still struggling after water main break, aging infrastructure a concern
While water restrictions have been reduced and the Bearspaw south feeder main is operational again, this isn’t the first pipe break to affect businesses in the area, and many are bracing for similar events in the future.
Canada -Calgary |
'I'm pretty sure I got scammed': Calgary woman victim of fake taxi
Kathryn Kozody lost $2,000 after a fake cabbie stole her debit card and PIN number. The Calgary police said Tuesday they've received nine reports of taxi cab scams in the city over the weekend.
Canada -Calgary |
Honey, I'm hot! What summer heat does to honeybees
Like humans, honeybees are not impervious to the heat. As temperatures rise, the pollinators can become stressed, reducing their productivity and reproductive abilities.
Canada -Calgary |