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Trump Eyes Federal Bailout of Struggling Spirit Airlines, Eyeing Profit When Oil Prices Drop
USA

Trump Eyes Federal Bailout of Struggling Spirit Airlines, Eyeing Profit When Oil Prices Drop

Trump confirms he's considering a federal bailout of Spirit Airlines worth up to $500 million, with plans to resell the...

WestNet News Staff · April 24, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Wildfires Rage Across U.S. as Louisiana Mall Shooting Leaves Multiple Dead
USA

Wildfires Rage Across U.S. as Louisiana Mall Shooting Leaves Multiple Dead

Wildfires consume thousands of acres while a mass shooting strikes a Louisiana mall, creating dual emergencies across...

WestNet News Staff · April 24, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Canadian Tourist Killed in Mexico Pyramid Shooting; Family Receives Body
World

Canadian Tourist Killed in Mexico Pyramid Shooting; Family Receives Body

A Canadian woman was killed in a mass shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids Monday. Her body has been returned to...

WestNet News Staff · April 24, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Five Palestinians Killed in Israeli Strikes as West Bank Tensions Escalate
World

Five Palestinians Killed in Israeli Strikes as West Bank Tensions Escalate

Five Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza and West Bank amid deteriorating ceasefire agreement signed six...

WestNet News Staff · April 24, 2026 at 2:18 AM
From Grassroots Kindness to Breakthrough Research: How One Calgary Man's Legacy Is Transforming Mental Health Care
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From Grassroots Kindness to Breakthrough Research: How One Calgary Man's Legacy Is Transforming Mental Health Care

A Calgary philanthropist's passion for breaking mental health stigma has inspired his son to champion research into...

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Alberta Independence Movement Issues Challenge to Premier Smith Ahead of October Vote
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Alberta Independence Movement Issues Challenge to Premier Smith Ahead of October Vote

Alberta independence leader warns Premier Smith not to campaign against separation ahead of October referendum on...

Samantha Goldstein · April 24, 2026 at 2:18 AM
McDavid Struggles as Oilers Face Uphill Battle Against Ducks in Playoff Series
Sports

McDavid Struggles as Oilers Face Uphill Battle Against Ducks in Playoff Series

Connor McDavid scoreless through two playoff games as Oilers fall to Ducks 6-4. Edmonton faces uphill battle in...

Sarah Mitchell · April 24, 2026 at 2:18 AM
One Dead, Five Wounded in Mall Food Court Shooting in Baton Rouge
USA

One Dead, Five Wounded in Mall Food Court Shooting in Baton Rouge

One killed, five injured in Baton Rouge mall shooting. Police say confrontation between rival groups turned violent;...

Sarah Mitchell · April 24, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Carbon Tax Standoff: Ottawa and Alberta at Odds Over Industrial Emissions Deal
Canada

Carbon Tax Standoff: Ottawa and Alberta at Odds Over Industrial Emissions Deal

Alberta and Ottawa remain at odds over industrial carbon tax rates and benchmarking rules, missing April deadline.

David Chen · April 24, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Bakersfield Condors Eye Playoff Glory as Top Prospects Hit Peak Form
Sports

Bakersfield Condors Eye Playoff Glory as Top Prospects Hit Peak Form

Bakersfield Condors head into playoffs with Isaac Howard and Quinn Hutson firing on all cylinders. Both rookies named...

Kyra Thompson · April 24, 2026 at 2:17 AM
McDavid Struggles Early as Oilers Split First Two Games with Ducks
Alberta

McDavid Struggles Early as Oilers Split First Two Games with Ducks

Connor McDavid held scoreless through two games as the Edmonton Oilers split their opening playoff matchup with...

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Oilers Face Centre-Ice Struggles as McDavid Battles Ankle Injury in Playoff Battle with Ducks
Alberta

Oilers Face Centre-Ice Struggles as McDavid Battles Ankle Injury in Playoff Battle with Ducks

McDavid battles ankle injury as Oilers head to Anaheim for Game 3. Centre-ice depth concerns mount heading into...

Samantha Goldstein · April 24, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Ottawa Could Funnel Billions Into Alberta Pipeline Through Indigenous Loan Program
Canada

Ottawa Could Funnel Billions Into Alberta Pipeline Through Indigenous Loan Program

Ottawa signals it could use a $10-billion Indigenous loan program to help finance Alberta's proposed Pacific Coast...

David Chen · April 24, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Federal Pipeline Funding Door Opens: Indigenous Loan Program Could Back Alberta's Pacific Coast Project
Canada

Federal Pipeline Funding Door Opens: Indigenous Loan Program Could Back Alberta's Pacific Coast Project

Federal Energy Minister confirms public dollars could finance Alberta's proposed Pacific Coast pipeline through...

WestNet News Staff · April 24, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Ottawa Eyes Federal Funding for Alberta's Pacific Pipeline Through Indigenous Investment Program
Alberta

Ottawa Eyes Federal Funding for Alberta's Pacific Pipeline Through Indigenous Investment Program

Ottawa may finance Alberta's proposed Pacific pipeline using a $10-billion Indigenous loan guarantee program,...

Chad Twair · April 24, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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