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Five CRA My Account Secrets Alberta Taxpayers Are Missing Out On
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Five CRA My Account Secrets Alberta Taxpayers Are Missing Out On

Five areas in your CRA My Account could be hiding unclaimed money, tax credits, and uncashed cheques. Here's what...

Jennifer Blackwood · April 25, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Severe Weather Hammers North America: Tornadoes Tear Through Central U.S. as Historic Wildfires Rage Out of Control
USA

Severe Weather Hammers North America: Tornadoes Tear Through Central U.S. as Historic Wildfires Rage Out of Control

Powerful tornadoes barrel across central U.S. while historic wildfires rage uncontrolled in western states. Multiple...

Kyra Thompson · April 25, 2026 at 6:19 AM
McDavid Ready to Lead Oilers in Crucial Game 3 Despite Ankle Scare
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McDavid Ready to Lead Oilers in Crucial Game 3 Despite Ankle Scare

Connor McDavid cleared to play in Game 3 as Oilers battle Ducks in Anaheim with series locked 1-1.

WestNet News Staff · April 25, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Oilers Face Series Reality Check: History Shows Playoff Comebacks Are Edmonton's Specialty
Sports

Oilers Face Series Reality Check: History Shows Playoff Comebacks Are Edmonton's Specialty

Edmonton Oilers have a documented history of rallying from playoff series deficits. After a Game 3 setback, history...

David Chen · April 25, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Calgary's $200M Recreation Overhaul: 17 Priority Projects Coming to Your Neighbourhood
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Calgary's $200M Recreation Overhaul: 17 Priority Projects Coming to Your Neighbourhood

Calgary announces 17 priority recreation projects under GamePLAN, with $200M annual funding to build new facilities,...

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Can Democracy Actually Handle AI? Canada's Political System Under Fire
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Can Democracy Actually Handle AI? Canada's Political System Under Fire

Democracy experts warn Canada's political system may be incapable of governing AI equitably. They propose citizens'...

Samantha Goldstein · April 25, 2026 at 6:19 AM
OpenAI CEO Apologizes Over Failure to Alert Police to Mass Shooter's AI Account
Canada

OpenAI CEO Apologizes Over Failure to Alert Police to Mass Shooter's AI Account

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologizes to Tumbler Ridge, B.C., for failing to report a mass shooter's suspicious ChatGPT...

WestNet News Staff · April 25, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Oilers Face Familiar Playoff Demons as Special Teams Struggles Echo Past Failures
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Oilers Face Familiar Playoff Demons as Special Teams Struggles Echo Past Failures

Edmonton's special teams struggles against Anaheim mirror last year's playoff woes against the Kings. McDavid and...

WestNet News Staff · April 25, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Six months after ceasefire, Gaza residents face hunger, disease, and collapsed infrastructure
USA

Six months after ceasefire, Gaza residents face hunger, disease, and collapsed infrastructure

Six months after Gaza ceasefire, 2 million residents face hunger, disease, and collapsed infrastructure as...

Chad Twair · April 25, 2026 at 6:18 AM
McDavid Breaks Through, But Oilers' Porous Defence Costs Them Game 3 Against Ducks
Sports

McDavid Breaks Through, But Oilers' Porous Defence Costs Them Game 3 Against Ducks

McDavid scores, but Oilers' leaky defence costs them Game 3 to Ducks. Edmonton trails 2-1 in playoff series after...

David Chen · April 25, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Poilievre Names MPs to Lead Asia-Pacific Strategy and Property Rights Task Force
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Poilievre Names MPs to Lead Asia-Pacific Strategy and Property Rights Task Force

Conservative Leader Poilievre names B.C. MPs to lead Asia-Pacific economic strategy and property rights task force amid...

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Mountain Magic: Your May Adventure Guide to Jasper, Canmore and Banff
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Mountain Magic: Your May Adventure Guide to Jasper, Canmore and Banff

Murals, brunch, theatre, and wellness retreats await this May. Your guide to unforgettable mountain experiences in...

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Teen Killed, Multiple Wounded in Food Court Shooting at Louisiana Mall
USA

Teen Killed, Multiple Wounded in Food Court Shooting at Louisiana Mall

A 17-year-old girl was killed and five others wounded in a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana. A teenage suspect is in...

WestNet News Staff · April 25, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Alberta Energy Regulator Shuts Down Calgary Oil Firm Over Tax Debts and Environmental Violations
Business

Alberta Energy Regulator Shuts Down Calgary Oil Firm Over Tax Debts and Environmental Violations

Alberta Energy Regulator orders Calgary oil firm MAGA Energy to shut down operations over unpaid taxes, environmental...

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Federal Judge Halts Deportation for Humboldt Broncos Crash Driver
Alberta

Federal Judge Halts Deportation for Humboldt Broncos Crash Driver

Federal court halts last-minute deportation of Calgary truck driver Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, who caused the 2018 Humboldt...

WestNet News Staff · April 25, 2026 at 6:16 AM
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