Kelsea Arnett

Reporter

Kelsea Arnett is a reporter with CBC Calgary and part of the 2025 CBC News Summer Scholarship cohort. She worked as a researcher for CBC during the 2023 Alberta 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

Signal Hill residents on high alert after brass address signs stolen

Several Signal Hill residents say brass plaques bearing their home addresses have been stolen, causing issues for delivery and ride share services, which cannot locate the homes, and raising concerns among community members.

Calgary non-profit expands support for young women facing homelessness

A Calgary-based non-profit is expanding its services through a new community hub and transitional housing space supporting women and girls at risk of homelessness.

Alberta Prosperity Project releases fiscal plan, predicts surplus in billions within 1 year of separation

The Alberta Prosperity Project's new draft fiscal plan is projecting Alberta's economy could double within 20 years of separation. But experts say the plan lacks clarity, and the numbers could be an overestimation. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.