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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
Two Dead, Driver Arrested After Wrong-Way Crash on Highway 1 in Burnaby
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Two Dead, Driver Arrested After Wrong-Way Crash on Highway 1 in Burnaby

Fatal wrong-way crash on Highway 1 in Burnaby kills two, triggers major highway closure. Driver arrested; alcohol...

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Blame Game: Alberta's Political Finger-Pointing Misses Real Economic Questions

Alberta leaders blame Ottawa for economic pain, but experts say the full story involves global markets, industry...

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Alberta Scraps Gas Tax for Three Months — Here's What You'll Save at the Pump
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Alberta Scraps Gas Tax for Three Months — Here's What You'll Save at the Pump

Alberta suspends provincial gas tax for three months starting October 1, saving drivers 13 cents per litre after public...

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Alberta's Craft Whisky Finds New Home on Costco Shelves Across Province
Canada

Alberta's Craft Whisky Finds New Home on Costco Shelves Across Province

Seven Alberta craft distilleries now stock whisky at 15 Costco locations across the province, marking a major retail...

David Chen · September 23, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Alberta's Craft Whisky Revolution Hits Costco Shelves Across the Province
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Alberta's Craft Whisky Revolution Hits Costco Shelves Across the Province

Seven Alberta craft distilleries now stock Costco shelves across the province, marking a major retail breakthrough for...

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Smith Doubles Down: Alberta Won't Stay Neutral on Keeping Canada Together
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Smith Doubles Down: Alberta Won't Stay Neutral on Keeping Canada Together

Premier Danielle Smith rejects claims Alberta's referendum ads are neutral on separation, insisting she's actively...

WestNet News Staff · September 22, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Nearly 90 Women and Children Find Hope: Calgary Dream Centre Breaks Ground on $18M Housing Project
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Nearly 90 Women and Children Find Hope: Calgary Dream Centre Breaks Ground on $18M Housing Project

Calgary Dream Centre breaks ground on Erlton House, an $18M affordable housing project for nearly 90 vulnerable women...

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Alberta's Bold New Health Hub Coming to Airdrie by 2031 — But Advocates Say It's Not Enough
Local

Alberta's Bold New Health Hub Coming to Airdrie by 2031 — But Advocates Say It's Not Enough

Alberta announces a major new health centre for Airdrie with urgent care, maternity, and surgical services by 2031....

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B.C. Takes Legal Action Against AI Giant OpenAI Over Tumbler Ridge Tragedy
Canada

B.C. Takes Legal Action Against AI Giant OpenAI Over Tumbler Ridge Tragedy

B.C. files lawsuit against OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, marking a landmark case on AI company...

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Alberta Scientists Unlock Bizarre Brain-Control Parasite Mystery in Cypress Hills

Alberta researchers discover how a parasite hijacks ant brains to spread through wildlife in the Cypress Hills—a...

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Stampeders Stun Redblacks with Legendary 62-Yard Field Goal in Final Seconds
Local

Stampeders Stun Redblacks with Legendary 62-Yard Field Goal in Final Seconds

Rene Paredes' 62-yard field goal with two seconds left lifts Calgary Stampeders to a stunning 40-38 win over winless...

WestNet News Staff · September 21, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Third Tragedy in Two Years: Manitoba Flight School Faces Fresh Grief After Saskatchewan Crash
Canada

Third Tragedy in Two Years: Manitoba Flight School Faces Fresh Grief After Saskatchewan Crash

Manitoba flight school faces third tragedy in two years after Saskatchewan crash kills two pilots, renewing grief for...

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Oilers Send Goalies Down to Condors in AHL Move
Sports

Oilers Send Goalies Down to Condors in AHL Move

Oilers loan goalies Samuel Jonsson and Nathaniel Day to AHL affiliate Bakersfield Condors for further development and...

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Edmonton Oilers vets face Winnipeg Jets Saturday in pre-season action—a major step up from rookie-only games earlier...

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