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Flames Make Aggressive Roster Moves: Zary and Pachal Hit the Waiver Wire
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Flames Make Aggressive Roster Moves: Zary and Pachal Hit the Waiver Wire

Calgary Flames place Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal on waivers Monday as the team seeks to reverse early-season...

Michael Torres · October 6, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Alberta voters divided as AI data centre debate heats up ahead of referendum
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Alberta voters divided as AI data centre debate heats up ahead of referendum

New poll shows Albertans divided on Premier Smith's AI data centre plans as referendum approaches. Infrastructure...

Samantha Goldstein · October 5, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Oilers Defence Holds Strong in Week 1 Battle Despite Early Struggles
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Oilers Defence Holds Strong in Week 1 Battle Despite Early Struggles

Edmonton Oilers defence bounces back in Week 1 after early struggles, keeping opponents off the scoreboard in crucial...

David Chen · October 5, 2026 at 2:16 AM
First Nations Leaders Launch Major Push to Get Out Vote on Alberta Referendum
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First Nations Leaders Launch Major Push to Get Out Vote on Alberta Referendum

First Nations leaders organize major voter mobilization campaign ahead of Alberta's Oct. 19 referendum on separation,...

WestNet News Staff · October 5, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Calgary Taxpayers Fuming Over Half-Billion Dollar Arena Deal as Tax Hikes Loom
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Calgary Taxpayers Fuming Over Half-Billion Dollar Arena Deal as Tax Hikes Loom

Calgary taxpayers face 15-20% property tax hikes as city backs half-billion-dollar arena deal. Public fury grows over...

WestNet News Staff · October 5, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Critical Condition After Major Fire at CNRL Facility East of Calgary
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Critical Condition After Major Fire at CNRL Facility East of Calgary

A man in his 70s is in critical condition after a fire at a CNRL gas plant east of Calgary Friday morning. A second...

Chad Twair · October 4, 2026 at 2:16 AM
BC Election Heat Up: NDP and Conservatives Battle Over Groceries, Wildfires, and Crime
Canada

BC Election Heat Up: NDP and Conservatives Battle Over Groceries, Wildfires, and Crime

BC's top political leaders battle for Okanagan voters over grocery prices, wildfire response, and public safety as...

WestNet News Staff · October 4, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Indian Pilot Describes Desperate Fight for Life After Mid-Air Cockpit Attack
World

Indian Pilot Describes Desperate Fight for Life After Mid-Air Cockpit Attack

Indian airline captain Smit Machchhar recalls fighting for his life after his co-pilot stabbed him mid-flight,...

Sarah Mitchell · October 4, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Alberta Referendum Gets Muddled by AI: Chatbots Giving Conflicting Answers on Independence
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Alberta Referendum Gets Muddled by AI: Chatbots Giving Conflicting Answers on Independence

AI chatbots are giving conflicting answers about Alberta independence. As voters prepare for the October 19 referendum,...

WestNet News Staff · October 4, 2026 at 2:16 AM
AI Chatbots Spreading Conflicting Info About Alberta Referendum, Researchers Warn
Alberta

AI Chatbots Spreading Conflicting Info About Alberta Referendum, Researchers Warn

AI chatbots are giving conflicting answers about Alberta's October 19 referendum, leaving voters confused about taxes,...

WestNet News Staff · October 3, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Alberta's Oil Sector Poised for Revival: Pacific Link Pipeline Designated National Priority
Business

Alberta's Oil Sector Poised for Revival: Pacific Link Pipeline Designated National Priority

Pacific Link pipeline designated national priority project, signalling renewed investment potential for Alberta's oil...

David Chen · October 3, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Major West Coast Pipeline Gets Fast-Track Approval as Alberta Oil Industry Signals New Growth Phase
Canada

Major West Coast Pipeline Gets Fast-Track Approval as Alberta Oil Industry Signals New Growth Phase

Canada fast-tracks major West Coast pipeline as Alberta and Ottawa bet on a new era of oilsands growth—without the...

David Chen · October 3, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Alberta Oil Sands Revival on Horizon as Pacific Link Pipeline Gets Fast-Track Approval
Local

Alberta Oil Sands Revival on Horizon as Pacific Link Pipeline Gets Fast-Track Approval

Alberta oil sands could see major investment revival as Pacific Link pipeline secures fast-track approval, with leaders...

Kyra Thompson · October 3, 2026 at 2:16 AM
While Alberta Debates Referendum, Major Health-Care Overhaul Flies Under the Radar
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While Alberta Debates Referendum, Major Health-Care Overhaul Flies Under the Radar

Alberta's health-care overhaul—including drug coverage changes and private surgery expansion—is being overshadowed...

Chad Twair · October 2, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Edmonton Man Faces Serious Charges Over Prime Minister Threats Posted Online
Alberta

Edmonton Man Faces Serious Charges Over Prime Minister Threats Posted Online

Edmonton man charged after RCMP alleges he posted death threats targeting Prime Minister Mark Carney on social media....

David Chen · October 2, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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