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Edmonton Police Shooting Leaves Man Dead in Domestic Violence Incident
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Edmonton Police Shooting Leaves Man Dead in Domestic Violence Incident

Edmonton police fatally shoot armed man during domestic violence response. Woman and infant injured; ASIRT launches...

Chad Twair · September 15, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Safeway Workers Across Alberta Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike
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Safeway Workers Across Alberta Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike

Over 87% of Calgary Safeway workers vote to authorize strike action if fair contract terms aren't reached. Union...

Michael Torres · September 14, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Energy Crisis Takes Centre Stage as Trump Visits Ireland Amid Fuel Price Surge
USA

Energy Crisis Takes Centre Stage as Trump Visits Ireland Amid Fuel Price Surge

U.S. gas prices jump 16 cents to $4.31/gallon as Trump visits Ireland amid energy crisis concerns affecting North...

Sarah Mitchell · September 14, 2026 at 2:16 AM
U.S. Election Could Reshape Canada's Tariff Battle, Democrats Warn
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U.S. Election Could Reshape Canada's Tariff Battle, Democrats Warn

Democratic U.S. politicians say November midterms could shift power and curtail Trump's tariff authority over Canada,...

Michael Torres · September 14, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Can Democrats Defeat Trump's Tariff Strategy? November Election Could Be Game-Changer for Canada
Canada

Can Democrats Defeat Trump's Tariff Strategy? November Election Could Be Game-Changer for Canada

U.S. Democrats argue November elections could give Congress power to override Trump's tariffs on Canada. Senate and...

WestNet News Staff · September 14, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Flames vs. Oilers: The Draft Strategy Divide That's Reshaping Alberta Hockey
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Flames vs. Oilers: The Draft Strategy Divide That's Reshaping Alberta Hockey

Calgary has drafted 33 prospects under GM Craig Conroy since May 2023, while Edmonton selected just 20—yet the Oilers...

WestNet News Staff · September 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM
RCMP Officer Charged After Excessive Force Investigation in Northern Alberta
Alberta

RCMP Officer Charged After Excessive Force Investigation in Northern Alberta

RCMP Constable Tyler Bell charged with assault with a weapon and breach of trust following ASIRT investigation into...

Jennifer Blackwood · September 13, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Alberta's Political Voice Missing from Canada's Trade Table, Critics Say
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Alberta's Political Voice Missing from Canada's Trade Table, Critics Say

Alberta's political leadership notably absent from Canada's trade negotiations as economic pressures mount on workers...

WestNet News Staff · September 13, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Democracy in Action: Why Your Vote Matters in Alberta's October Referendum
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Democracy in Action: Why Your Vote Matters in Alberta's October Referendum

Alberta's October 19 referendum will determine the province's future. Experts stress that voter participation is...

WestNet News Staff · September 13, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Canada's Alcohol Trade War Strategy Could Backfire — Here's Why
Alberta

Canada's Alcohol Trade War Strategy Could Backfire — Here's Why

Canada's alcohol export industry faces danger if the U.S. retaliates against provincial booze bans — Canadian...

WestNet News Staff · September 12, 2026 at 6:16 AM
25 Years Later: Inside YVR's Historic 9/11 Response That Changed an Airport Forever
Canada

25 Years Later: Inside YVR's Historic 9/11 Response That Changed an Airport Forever

YVR staff recall how 34 rerouted flights and 8,500 stranded passengers transformed Vancouver's airport into an...

David Chen · September 12, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Alberta Had Four Unreported Tornadoes in Late July, University Study Reveals
Alberta

Alberta Had Four Unreported Tornadoes in Late July, University Study Reveals

University study using satellite imagery reveals Alberta experienced four unreported tornadoes on July 28, with two...

David Chen · September 12, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Southeast Calgary Residents Warned as Landfill Fire Clouds Skies
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Southeast Calgary Residents Warned as Landfill Fire Clouds Skies

Southeast Calgary neighbourhoods face air quality warnings as a landfill fire at Ecco Recycling continues burning....

WestNet News Staff · September 12, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Five Burning Questions as Calgary Flames Head into Training Camp
Local

Five Burning Questions as Calgary Flames Head into Training Camp

Calgary Flames face critical roster decisions ahead of training camp, with eight defencemen competing for limited ice...

Kyra Thompson · September 11, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Alberta's Infrastructure Boom Faces a Crushing Reality: We're Running Out of Engineers
Local

Alberta's Infrastructure Boom Faces a Crushing Reality: We're Running Out of Engineers

Alberta's major infrastructure boom faces a critical threat: a projected shortage of over 10,000 engineers by 2030....

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