2013 Calgary Floods Volunteer Response
Headquarters • Alberta Non-Profit #357480

Canada Operations

Founded in 1999 in Calgary, Alberta. Our headquarters drives emergency response, community broadband, and sustainable development programs across Canada.

Impact Overview

Operational Presence

1999Founded
25+Years Active
CRTCLicensed Operator
#357480Alberta License

Key Programs

Canadian Initiatives

From disaster relief to digital inclusion — our Canadian programs address critical gaps in community infrastructure and emergency preparedness.

Emergency Wi-Fi & Disaster Response

Rapid-deploy communications hubs for floods, wildfires, and emergencies. First deployed during the 2013 Calgary floods, providing connectivity to displaced families and first responders.

Community Broadband

Subsidized and free internet access for low-income households, students, and rural communities. Backed by our CRTC-licensed telecom infrastructure across Western Canada.

Battery Recycling Initiative

Community-driven battery collection and safe recycling program in Calgary. Keeping hazardous materials out of landfills while supporting environmental sustainability. Learn more.

Indigenous Community Support

Dedicated programs for Indigenous communities including connectivity, education access, cultural preservation support, and emergency relief coordination.

Health & Wellness Outreach

Community health education, wellness checks, and partnerships with local healthcare providers. Practical, dignity-first support for families in need.

WestNet Humanitarian Center

Our physical operations center in Calgary serves as the hub for program coordination, supply distribution, volunteer management, and emergency response staging.


2013 Calgary Floods

When It Mattered Most

During the devastating 2013 Calgary floods, WestNet deployed emergency Wi-Fi networks to reconnect displaced families with emergency services and loved ones. Our rapid-response team set up communications infrastructure in evacuation centers within hours of the disaster.

This response became the blueprint for our emergency communications program — now deployable to any disaster zone across Canada with satellite uplinks, portable LTE, and mesh networking capability.

WestNet Emergency Wi-Fi — 2013 Calgary Floods

Get in Touch

Canada Contact

General Inquiries

canada@westnet.ngo

Emergency Response

emergency@westnet.ngo

Headquarters

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Registration

Alberta Non-Profit License #357480

Contact Canada Operations

For program inquiries, partnerships, volunteer opportunities, or emergency assistance.