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Family Financial Betrayal: How One Woman's Brother Emptied Parents' Life Savings
USA

Family Financial Betrayal: How One Woman's Brother Emptied Parents' Life Savings

An Illinois woman discovered her brother drained her elderly parents' life savings meant for assisted living care,...

WestNet News Staff · April 15, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Alberta's Bold Challenge to Ottawa: How Smith Is Rewriting the Playbook on Provincial Power
Canada

Alberta's Bold Challenge to Ottawa: How Smith Is Rewriting the Playbook on Provincial Power

Alberta is challenging Ottawa's authority on social policy, healthcare, and criminal justice—setting a template for...

WestNet News Staff · April 15, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Saudi Arabia's PIF Unveils Ambitious 2026-2030 Growth Blueprint
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Saudi Arabia's PIF Unveils Ambitious 2026-2030 Growth Blueprint

Saudi Arabia's PIF approves ambitious 2026-2030 strategy focusing on six economic ecosystems, private sector...

Jennifer Blackwood · April 15, 2026 at 10:18 AM
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USA

Mortgage Rates Could Hit 6.2% by End of 2026—Here's What Experts Say

U.S. mortgage rates have jumped to 6.12% and could hit 6.2% by year-end, experts say. Geopolitical uncertainty and oil...

WestNet News Staff · April 15, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Millions Up for Grabs: Canadian Car Buyers Could Claim Their Share of $50M Settlement
Canada

Millions Up for Grabs: Canadian Car Buyers Could Claim Their Share of $50M Settlement

Canadian car owners from 1998-2017 could claim up to their share of $50M in auto parts price-fixing settlement....

Samantha Goldstein · April 15, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Canada's Energy Future: What China's Strategy Teaches Us About Resilience
Alberta

Canada's Energy Future: What China's Strategy Teaches Us About Resilience

China's energy strategy reveals critical lessons for Canada's future security. Strategic reserves, supply...

David Chen · April 15, 2026 at 10:18 AM
MRU Campus Lockdown Exposed Critical Communication Gap During Weapons Alert
Local

MRU Campus Lockdown Exposed Critical Communication Gap During Weapons Alert

MRU lockdown exposes major flaw: emergency alert app failed to notify students during weapons scare Monday afternoon.

Samantha Goldstein · April 15, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Edmonton Woman Dies After Police Arrest: Independent Investigation Launched
Alberta

Edmonton Woman Dies After Police Arrest: Independent Investigation Launched

Independent investigators are examining an Edmonton police arrest that resulted in a woman's death last month. ASIRT...

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Poilievre's Leadership Stumbles as Conservatives Lose Three Byelections, Liberals Seize Momentum
Local

Poilievre's Leadership Stumbles as Conservatives Lose Three Byelections, Liberals Seize Momentum

Conservatives suffer three byelection losses as Liberal PM Carney announces gas price cuts and Alberta energy expansion...

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Oilers' Division Title Hopes Hang in Balance as NHL Season Enters Final Stretch
Sports

Oilers' Division Title Hopes Hang in Balance as NHL Season Enters Final Stretch

Edmonton Oilers face crucial final games in Pacific Division race, with Vegas holding 93 points and the Oilers at 91...

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Alberta Soccer Faces Drama at AGM as Suspended President Seeks Reinstatement
Alberta

Alberta Soccer Faces Drama at AGM as Suspended President Seeks Reinstatement

Alberta Soccer's AGM this Saturday promises fireworks as suspended president seeks reinstatement amid lawsuits from...

WestNet News Staff · April 15, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Bitcoin Miners Making Dramatic Shift to AI: Revenue Could Hit 70% by Year-End
Business

Bitcoin Miners Making Dramatic Shift to AI: Revenue Could Hit 70% by Year-End

Bitcoin miners pivoting to AI infrastructure as crypto profitability collapses. AI could represent 70% of revenue by...

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Second School Shooting in Two Days Leaves 9 Dead in Turkey
World

Second School Shooting in Two Days Leaves 9 Dead in Turkey

A 14-year-old student opened fire at a Turkish middle school Wednesday, killing nine people in the country's second...

Jennifer Blackwood · April 15, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Kings of Playoff Destiny: Why the Oilers Should Be Ready to Face LA Again
Sports

Kings of Playoff Destiny: Why the Oilers Should Be Ready to Face LA Again

The Edmonton Oilers appear destined to face the Los Angeles Kings in the first round. Rather than fight it, the Oil...

Kyra Thompson · April 15, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Flames Call Up Kerins for Playoff Push Finale
Sports

Flames Call Up Kerins for Playoff Push Finale

Calgary Flames call up forward Rory Kerins from the AHL Wranglers for the season's final two games, giving the...

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