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Alberta Won't Abandon Canada for U.S., Smith Declares as 51st State Talk Fizzles
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Alberta Won't Abandon Canada for U.S., Smith Declares as 51st State Talk Fizzles

Premier Danielle Smith firmly rejects U.S. statehood speculation, saying Albertans won't swap federal oversight for...

Samantha Goldstein · September 3, 2026 at 2:16 AM
As Alberta Weighs Independence, Experts Warn of U.S. Pressure and Retirement Risks
Local

As Alberta Weighs Independence, Experts Warn of U.S. Pressure and Retirement Risks

As Alberta's Oct. 19 referendum approaches, residents debate whether independence would leave the province vulnerable...

WestNet News Staff · September 3, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Alberta's Oil Belongs to Alberta: Federal Export Tax Plan Faces Constitutional Roadblock
Local

Alberta's Oil Belongs to Alberta: Federal Export Tax Plan Faces Constitutional Roadblock

Federal export tax on Alberta oil faces constitutional block. Courts have ruled since 1981 that Ottawa cannot tax...

WestNet News Staff · September 2, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Alberta Oil Sector Faces New Competition as U.S. Pursues Venezuelan Deal, Smith Doubles Down on Pipeline
Alberta

Alberta Oil Sector Faces New Competition as U.S. Pursues Venezuelan Deal, Smith Doubles Down on Pipeline

Alberta Premier Smith says U.S.-Venezuela oil deal poses no immediate threat, but industry experts warn the province...

Jennifer Blackwood · September 2, 2026 at 2:16 AM
B.C. Housing Market Hit Hard as Immigration Changes Reshape Demand
Canada

B.C. Housing Market Hit Hard as Immigration Changes Reshape Demand

B.C.'s housing market is cooling as immigration policy changes reduce temporary residents and international students,...

David Chen · September 2, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Alberta Oil Sector Has Clear Edge Over Venezuela, Smith Says — and There's More Growth Ahead
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Alberta Oil Sector Has Clear Edge Over Venezuela, Smith Says — and There's More Growth Ahead

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province's oil sector faces no real threat from a U.S.-Venezuela oil deal,...

WestNet News Staff · September 2, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Calgary Investment Scheme Nets $164 Million from 1,000 Victims, RCMP Charges Local Man
Local

Calgary Investment Scheme Nets $164 Million from 1,000 Victims, RCMP Charges Local Man

Calgary man charged with defrauding 1,000+ investors of $164 million in multi-year Ponzi scheme. RCMP alleges Thompson...

Kyra Thompson · September 1, 2026 at 10:16 AM
North Carolina Teen Indicted in San Diego Mosque Attack for Livestreaming Shooting
USA

North Carolina Teen Indicted in San Diego Mosque Attack for Livestreaming Shooting

North Carolina teen charged with murder for livestreaming San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people in May.

David Chen · September 1, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Smith Takes Trade Fight to American Airwaves: 'Canadians Are Confused' by Trump's Latest Moves
Local

Smith Takes Trade Fight to American Airwaves: 'Canadians Are Confused' by Trump's Latest Moves

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith appeared on Fox Business to voice Canada's frustration over Trump's trade war and Lake...

WestNet News Staff · September 1, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Calgary's CoolIT Surges Ahead: Hundreds of New Jobs as AI Data Centre Boom Accelerates
Local

Calgary's CoolIT Surges Ahead: Hundreds of New Jobs as AI Data Centre Boom Accelerates

Calgary's CoolIT Systems is hiring hundreds following its $6.6B Ecolab acquisition, expanding manufacturing and R&D...

Sarah Mitchell · September 1, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Alberta Referendum Showdown: Delay Call Sparks Political Firestorm
Local

Alberta Referendum Showdown: Delay Call Sparks Political Firestorm

Political battle erupts over Alberta referendum delay proposal as critics accuse proponents of prioritizing tactics...

Michael Torres · August 31, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Calgary's Summer Spectacular: GlobalFest Drones Light Up Sky as City Celebrates Sports, Culture, and Community
Local

Calgary's Summer Spectacular: GlobalFest Drones Light Up Sky as City Celebrates Sports, Culture, and Community

Calgary's skies dazzle with drone light shows at GlobalFest while Stampeders, Cavalry FC, and summer attractions keep...

Michael Torres · August 31, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Alberta Marks 121 Years with Premier Smith's Optimistic Vision for Province's Future
Local

Alberta Marks 121 Years with Premier Smith's Optimistic Vision for Province's Future

Alberta celebrated its 121st year with thousands gathering at Heritage Park. Premier Smith highlighted the province's...

Kyra Thompson · August 31, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Quebec Election Heats Up Over Housing and Cost of Living as Parties Clash on Affordability
Canada

Quebec Election Heats Up Over Housing and Cost of Living as Parties Clash on Affordability

Quebec party leaders clash over housing affordability and cost of living as election campaign enters day four, with...

Samantha Goldstein · August 31, 2026 at 2:16 AM
St. Albert Teen Seriously Injured in E-Bike Crash as Alberta Hospitals See Surge in E-Mobility Accidents
Local

St. Albert Teen Seriously Injured in E-Bike Crash as Alberta Hospitals See Surge in E-Mobility Accidents

A 16-year-old was seriously injured in a St. Albert e-bike crash this week, prompting warnings from emergency doctors...

Sarah Mitchell · August 30, 2026 at 6:15 AM
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