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Fighter Jet Crashes on Washington Mountain, Triggers Wildfire Near Seattle
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Fighter Jet Crashes on Washington Mountain, Triggers Wildfire Near Seattle

Marine Corps F/A-18 crashes near Rimrock Lake in Washington, sparking wildfire. Pilot safely ejects with minor injuries.

WestNet News Staff · June 14, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Calgary and Edmonton police honour fallen Ontario officers with solemn tributes
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Calgary and Edmonton police honour fallen Ontario officers with solemn tributes

Calgary and Edmonton police lower flags to half-mast as they honour two Ontario officers killed in separate incidents...

WestNet News Staff · June 14, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Former NHLer Rips Babcock's Coaching Methods: Mind Games Fueling Player Frustration
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Former NHLer Rips Babcock's Coaching Methods: Mind Games Fueling Player Frustration

Former NHLer Jason York criticizes Mike Babcock's controversial coaching methods, citing psychological tactics that...

WestNet News Staff · June 14, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Four Alberta NDP MLAs, Including Two Calgary Heavyweights, Announce Retirement Plans
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Four Alberta NDP MLAs, Including Two Calgary Heavyweights, Announce Retirement Plans

Four NDP MLAs, including Calgary's Joe Ceci and Dr. Luanne Metz, announce they won't run in the next provincial...

Samantha Goldstein · June 14, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Alberta Invests $1.5M to Study Potential Cost of Leaving Canada
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Alberta Invests $1.5M to Study Potential Cost of Leaving Canada

Alberta's government has commissioned a $1.5M economic study through the University of Calgary to examine potential...

Sarah Mitchell · June 13, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Can Edmonton's Ty Emberson Break the Mould? Hard-Nosed Defenceman Bucks NHL Trend
Alberta

Can Edmonton's Ty Emberson Break the Mould? Hard-Nosed Defenceman Bucks NHL Trend

Ty Emberson's aggressive style impressed Oilers fans last season, but can the hard-nosed defenceman buck NHL trends...

Samantha Goldstein · June 13, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Texas Mass Shooting Leaves One Dead, Nine Hospitalized; Suspect Found Dead After Hours-Long Standoff
USA

Texas Mass Shooting Leaves One Dead, Nine Hospitalized; Suspect Found Dead After Hours-Long Standoff

Texas shooting leaves one dead and nine injured; suspect wanted for Wednesday attack on police found dead after...

David Chen · June 13, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Four Students Hospitalized After School Bus Hits Ditch on Edmonton's Yellowhead Trail
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Four Students Hospitalized After School Bus Hits Ditch on Edmonton's Yellowhead Trail

Four students taken to hospital after school bus carrying 49 students hits ditch on Edmonton's Yellowhead Trail...

WestNet News Staff · June 13, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Northern Alberta Parents Demand Answers After School Threat Kept Under Wraps
Alberta

Northern Alberta Parents Demand Answers After School Threat Kept Under Wraps

Parents in Sexsmith, Alberta say school officials failed to warn them about a gun threat that led to a teen's arrest...

Chad Twair · June 12, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Alberta's Recall Petition Wave Comes to an End After Eight Months
Alberta

Alberta's Recall Petition Wave Comes to an End After Eight Months

Alberta's eight-month recall petition campaign comes to an end with no successful efforts to remove any legislators...

Chad Twair · June 12, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Calgary Tragedy: Police Confirm Child's Death in Northeast Home
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Calgary Tragedy: Police Confirm Child's Death in Northeast Home

Calgary police confirm a seven-year-old boy's death was homicide committed by his mother, who then died by suicide in a...

WestNet News Staff · June 12, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Georgia Governor's Race Heats Up: Trump Backs Jones Against Billionaire Rival Jackson
USA

Georgia Governor's Race Heats Up: Trump Backs Jones Against Billionaire Rival Jackson

Georgia's Republican governor's race intensifies as Trump backs Lt. Gov. Burt Jones against billionaire Rick Jackson in...

WestNet News Staff · June 12, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Fourth Suspect Arrested in Ogden Homicide Case
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Fourth Suspect Arrested in Ogden Homicide Case

Calgary police have arrested a fourth suspect in the December 2025 Ogden homicide. All four accused face first-degree...

Sarah Mitchell · June 11, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Alberta Police Watchdog Clears Officer in Contentious Arrest That Left Man Injured
Alberta

Alberta Police Watchdog Clears Officer in Contentious Arrest That Left Man Injured

Alberta's police watchdog clears Edmonton officer in August 2024 arrest involving baton launcher. Investigation into...

David Chen · June 11, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Alberta MLAs Push to Let Politicians Expense E-Scooter Rides — But There's a Catch
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Alberta MLAs Push to Let Politicians Expense E-Scooter Rides — But There's a Catch

Alberta's bipartisan legislative committee is exploring whether to let politicians expense e-scooter rides, but...

WestNet News Staff · June 11, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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