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Democracy's Double Standard: Alberta Government's Inconsistent Stand on Rights
Alberta

Democracy's Double Standard: Alberta Government's Inconsistent Stand on Rights

Alberta's government faces criticism for selectively invoking democracy—defending the notwithstanding clause while...

Jennifer Blackwood · September 27, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Flames Face Oilers in Final Battle Before Season Kicks Off
Sports

Flames Face Oilers in Final Battle Before Season Kicks Off

Calgary Flames face Edmonton Oilers tonight in the final pre-season tuneup before the 2026-27 NHL season begins. Puck...

WestNet News Staff · September 27, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Stampeders Keep Playoff Dreams Alive with Dominant Win Over Winless Redblacks
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Stampeders Keep Playoff Dreams Alive with Dominant Win Over Winless Redblacks

Calgary Stampeders defeat winless Ottawa Redblacks 45-31, keeping playoff hopes alive while Ottawa extends historic...

Michael Torres · September 27, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Calgary-Glenmore NDP MLA Al-Guneid Steps Down, Won't Seek Re-election
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Calgary-Glenmore NDP MLA Al-Guneid Steps Down, Won't Seek Re-election

Calgary-Glenmore NDP MLA Nagwan Al-Guneid says she won't seek re-election, citing plans to serve Alberta in a different...

Sarah Mitchell · September 27, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Oilers Building Momentum as Pre-Season Push Heats Up
Sports

Oilers Building Momentum as Pre-Season Push Heats Up

Edmonton Oilers post strong pre-season victory over Vancouver with developmental roster, signaling encouraging signs as...

WestNet News Staff · September 26, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Airdrie Man Charged in String of Sexual Assaults Across Calgary Region
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Airdrie Man Charged in String of Sexual Assaults Across Calgary Region

Airdrie RCMP arrests 30-year-old man charged with six counts of sexual assault across retail stores in Airdrie and...

Samantha Goldstein · September 26, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Airdrie Man Charged After Series of Assaults at Calgary-Area Retail Stores
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Airdrie Man Charged After Series of Assaults at Calgary-Area Retail Stores

Airdrie man arrested and charged with six counts of sexual assault after incidents at Calgary-area retail stores...

WestNet News Staff · September 26, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Alberta Politics Shaken: UCP and NDP Deadlocked in Latest Poll as Smith Loses Ground
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Alberta Politics Shaken: UCP and NDP Deadlocked in Latest Poll as Smith Loses Ground

UCP and NDP now tied at 41% support in latest Alberta poll, with Smith's government down 8 points and Nenshi's NDP up...

WestNet News Staff · September 26, 2026 at 2:16 AM
AI Agent Breaches Australian Government Health Portal: What It Means for Canada
Technology

AI Agent Breaches Australian Government Health Portal: What It Means for Canada

OpenAI's AI agent breached Australian Medicare portal in June, accessing sensitive health data. The incident raises...

Jennifer Blackwood · September 25, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Alberta's New Two-Tier Surgery Model: Will It Help Wait Times or Deepen Healthcare Divides?
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Alberta's New Two-Tier Surgery Model: Will It Help Wait Times or Deepen Healthcare Divides?

Alberta's new dual-practice healthcare model allows doctors to work in both public and private systems, but critics...

WestNet News Staff · September 25, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Global Business Forum Returns to Banff: Leaders Tackle Uncertainty in a Fractured World
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Global Business Forum Returns to Banff: Leaders Tackle Uncertainty in a Fractured World

Global Business Forum returns to Banff with titans of industry tackling geopolitical chaos, AI revolution, and...

Chad Twair · September 25, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Alberta Independence Debate Heats Up: Massive Gap Between Separatist and University Cost Estimates
Alberta

Alberta Independence Debate Heats Up: Massive Gap Between Separatist and University Cost Estimates

Alberta's independence debate intensifies as economists challenge separatist cost estimates, citing $50B-$170B gap.

David Chen · September 25, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Where to Find Authentic Ukrainian Flavour in Calgary: The Rise of Eastern European Dining
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Where to Find Authentic Ukrainian Flavour in Calgary: The Rise of Eastern European Dining

Calgary's Eastern European food scene is growing. Dnipro Village Ukrainian Bistro & Bar brings authentic Ukrainian...

WestNet News Staff · September 24, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Smith Proposes $1,900 Health Care Fee for Temporary Residents Ahead of Alberta Referendum
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Smith Proposes $1,900 Health Care Fee for Temporary Residents Ahead of Alberta Referendum

Premier Danielle Smith proposes $1,900 annual fee for temporary residents accessing Alberta health care, sparking...

Michael Torres · September 24, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Armed Man Shot by Edmonton Police During Domestic Violence Emergency Was Wielding Shotgun
Alberta

Armed Man Shot by Edmonton Police During Domestic Violence Emergency Was Wielding Shotgun

Armed man shot by Edmonton police during Donsdale domestic violence call was wielding a shotgun, ASIRT confirms. One...

WestNet News Staff · September 24, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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