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McDavid's Next Payday: NHL Agents Predict $20M+ Contract in Two Years
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McDavid's Next Payday: NHL Agents Predict $20M+ Contract in Two Years

NHL agents predict Connor McDavid will become hockey's highest-paid player by 2028-29, likely earning $20 million...

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Alberta Farmer Fighting Aging Oil Wells Venting Toxic Gases on Her Property
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Alberta Farmer Fighting Aging Oil Wells Venting Toxic Gases on Her Property

An Alberta farmer says aging oil wells on her property are releasing toxic gases and affecting her family's health, but...

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University of Alberta Faces Charter Challenge Over 2024 Encampment Removal
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University of Alberta Faces Charter Challenge Over 2024 Encampment Removal

U of A faces Charter challenge over removal of student protest encampment in May 2024. Case could set precedent for...

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ASIRT Launches Investigation After Woman Dies Following South Edmonton Police Arrest
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ASIRT Launches Investigation After Woman Dies Following South Edmonton Police Arrest

ASIRT investigates after woman dies following Edmonton police arrest in Mill Woods. She became unresponsive at detainee...

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Alberta's Push to Restrict Medical Assistance in Dying Sparks Urgent Concerns from Neurodegenerative Disease Advocates
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Alberta's Push to Restrict Medical Assistance in Dying Sparks Urgent Concerns from Neurodegenerative Disease Advocates

Alberta's new MAID restrictions threaten to strip end-of-life autonomy from patients with ALS and Parkinson's. Families...

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Nearly 1,000 Calgary Playgrounds Face Closure Without Urgent Funding Boost
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Nearly 1,000 Calgary Playgrounds Face Closure Without Urgent Funding Boost

Calgary faces a playground crisis: 82% of city-funded play spaces could close by 2036 without increased funding, warns...

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Alberta Doctors Face Disciplinary Action in Heated Contract Dispute
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Alberta Doctors Face Disciplinary Action in Heated Contract Dispute

Alberta hospitals escalate disciplinary action against hospitalists after contract negotiations collapse, creating...

WestNet News Staff · April 15, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Alberta's Budget Crisis: Why Spending Cuts Matter More Than Tax Hikes
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Alberta's Budget Crisis: Why Spending Cuts Matter More Than Tax Hikes

Alberta's debt interest payments are crowding out funding for hospitals and schools. The real problem isn't...

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Canadian Venture Capital in Crisis: What It Takes to Fix a Broken System
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Canadian Venture Capital in Crisis: What It Takes to Fix a Broken System

Canadian venture capital funding has collapsed to 2013 levels. Industry leaders say collective action and bold...

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Mission Hospital ER Closures Extended: Community Faces Longest Stretch Yet Without Overnight Care

Mission Memorial Hospital's ER remains closed overnight through May 4 due to staffing shortages, marking the longest...

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Israel-Lebanon Talks Begin, But Hope for Peace Fades in Devastated Beirut

Israel and Lebanon begin historic talks in Washington, but devastated Beirut residents hold little hope for peace after...

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Calgary Cybersecurity Firm TechJutsu Launches Browser Tool to Stop Service Desk Fraud Cold

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Toronto FinTech Common Wealth Lands $12M to Revolutionize Retirement Plans for Canadian Small Business
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Toronto FinTech Common Wealth Lands $12M to Revolutionize Retirement Plans for Canadian Small Business

Toronto FinTech Common Wealth secures $12M Series A to expand workplace retirement plans for millions of Canadian...

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Four Dead as US Military Escalates Drug Boat Strike Campaign in Eastern Pacific
USA

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US military strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific kills four, marking fourth attack in days. Death toll...

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