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Man Charged After Violent CTrain Shooting Downtown—Two Hospitalized
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Man Charged After Violent CTrain Shooting Downtown—Two Hospitalized

Man arrested after shooting at downtown Calgary CTrain station leaves two hospitalized. Police charge suspect with...

WestNet News Staff · August 3, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Business Leaders Demand Ottawa Act Fast on WestJet Strike Chaos
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Business Leaders Demand Ottawa Act Fast on WestJet Strike Chaos

Alberta business leaders demand federal intervention in WestJet strike, citing repeated transportation disruptions...

David Chen · August 2, 2026 at 6:16 PM
WestJet Strike Threat Costs Dog Competitor Thousands in Rebooking Scramble
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WestJet Strike Threat Costs Dog Competitor Thousands in Rebooking Scramble

Edmonton dog trainer forced to rebook WestJet flight early due to strike threat, racking up $1,500+ in unexpected hotel...

Chad Twair · August 2, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Meta's Billion-Dollar Data Centre Sparks Growing Backlash in Alberta
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Meta's Billion-Dollar Data Centre Sparks Growing Backlash in Alberta

Meta's planned $13B Alberta data centre faces growing backlash over water, energy concerns and AI-driven job losses....

WestNet News Staff · August 2, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Alberta's Data Centre Boom Sparks Fierce Debate Over Water, Power, and Jobs
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Alberta's Data Centre Boom Sparks Fierce Debate Over Water, Power, and Jobs

Meta's $13-billion Alberta data centre sparks community backlash over water, power, and job concerns as organizers push...

Sarah Mitchell · August 2, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Edmonton's $400M Waste-to-Energy Project Could Die Over Federal Carbon Deal
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Edmonton's $400M Waste-to-Energy Project Could Die Over Federal Carbon Deal

A $400-million Edmonton waste-to-energy project faces cancellation after a federal-provincial carbon tax deal lowered...

WestNet News Staff · June 25, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Alberta at a Crossroads: Is Oil Still the Answer as Global Energy Shifts?
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Alberta at a Crossroads: Is Oil Still the Answer as Global Energy Shifts?

Alberta faces economic crossroads as global oil consumption plateaus and renewable energy becomes cheaper than fossil...

Chad Twair · June 24, 2026 at 2:16 AM
One Person Critical After Officer-Involved Shooting on Calgary's Deerfoot Trail
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One Person Critical After Officer-Involved Shooting on Calgary's Deerfoot Trail

One person hospitalized in life-threatening condition after officer-involved shooting on Deerfoot Trail S.E. ASIRT...

David Chen · June 22, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Alberta's New 'Dual Practice' Health Plan: Game-Changer or Two-Tier Trap?
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Alberta's New 'Dual Practice' Health Plan: Game-Changer or Two-Tier Trap?

Alberta's fall launch of a 'dual practice' health model aims to cut surgery wait times, but research from other...

Kyra Thompson · June 21, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Mayor Farkas Defends Stampede Noise Rules as Political Storm Erupts
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Mayor Farkas Defends Stampede Noise Rules as Political Storm Erupts

Mayor Farkas defends controversial Stampede noise bylaws as provincial leaders and entertainment industry slam the new...

Kyra Thompson · June 21, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Roughriders Edge Stampeders in Dramatic Overtime Thriller at McMahon
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Roughriders Edge Stampeders in Dramatic Overtime Thriller at McMahon

Saskatchewan Roughriders defeat Calgary Stampeders 40-37 in overtime at McMahon Stadium. Stampeders drop to 0-2 despite...

WestNet News Staff · June 21, 2026 at 2:16 AM
20,000 Alberta Kids Waiting for Disability Support—Families Breaking Under the Strain
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20,000 Alberta Kids Waiting for Disability Support—Families Breaking Under the Strain

20,000 Alberta kids wait years for disability support as families lose jobs, rack up debt, and watch their children...

WestNet News Staff · June 21, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Supreme Court Green-Lights $2.2-Million Lawsuit Against Former Alberta Elections Chief
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Supreme Court Green-Lights $2.2-Million Lawsuit Against Former Alberta Elections Chief

Supreme Court rules ex-Wildrose MLA Joe Anglin can pursue $2.2M lawsuit against former Alberta elections chief Glen...

WestNet News Staff · June 20, 2026 at 2:16 AM
45 Years In, Calgary's Immigration Advocates Say Trust and Collaboration Are Key to Moving Forward
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45 Years In, Calgary's Immigration Advocates Say Trust and Collaboration Are Key to Moving Forward

Calgary Catholic Immigration Society marks 45 years of supporting newcomers, calling for honest conversations and...

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Former Alberta MLA's $2.2M Election Lawsuit Can Proceed, Supreme Court Rules
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Former Alberta MLA's $2.2M Election Lawsuit Can Proceed, Supreme Court Rules

Supreme Court allows former Alberta MLA Joseph Anglin's $2.2M lawsuit against ex-chief electoral officer Glen Resler to...

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