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Alberta's High-Tech Weapon Against Invasive Super Pigs: AI-Powered Thermal Drones
Technology

Alberta's High-Tech Weapon Against Invasive Super Pigs: AI-Powered Thermal Drones

Alberta deploys AI-powered thermal drones to track invasive wild boar populations, offering a high-tech solution to one...

Michael Torres · April 13, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Young Ghanaian Soccer Star Killed in Brazen Bus Attack
Alberta

Young Ghanaian Soccer Star Killed in Brazen Bus Attack

Ghanaian Premier League winger Dominic Frimpong, 20, killed in armed robbery attack on team bus returning from match.

WestNet News Staff · April 13, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Ontario's Highway 69 Expansion Stalled as Family Grieves Latest Fatal Crash
Canada

Ontario's Highway 69 Expansion Stalled as Family Grieves Latest Fatal Crash

Ontario's long-overdue Highway 69 expansion remains incomplete as another family grieves the loss of loved ones in a...

WestNet News Staff · April 13, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Alberta Deploys High-Tech AI Drones to Combat Invasive Wild Boar Threat
Alberta

Alberta Deploys High-Tech AI Drones to Combat Invasive Wild Boar Threat

Alberta is testing AI-powered thermal drones to track invasive wild boar—a game-changing approach to protecting...

WestNet News Staff · April 13, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Edmonton's Red Light Camera Hot Spot: One Intersection Issues Nearly 3,000 Tickets Annually
Alberta

Edmonton's Red Light Camera Hot Spot: One Intersection Issues Nearly 3,000 Tickets Annually

Four Edmonton red light cameras along Gateway Boulevard and Calgary Trail issued nearly 6,600 tickets in...

Chad Twair · April 13, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Alberta's High-Tech Arsenal: AI Drones Take Flight Against Invasive Wild Boar Menace
Local

Alberta's High-Tech Arsenal: AI Drones Take Flight Against Invasive Wild Boar Menace

Alberta deploys AI-powered thermal drones in high-tech battle against invasive wild boar. The technology shows major...

Samantha Goldstein · April 13, 2026 at 6:15 AM
From YouTube Bedroom to Coachella Stage: Justin Bieber's Nostalgic Trip Down Memory Lane
World

From YouTube Bedroom to Coachella Stage: Justin Bieber's Nostalgic Trip Down Memory Lane

Justin Bieber took Coachella fans back to his YouTube roots, performing karaoke-style alongside clips of his pre-teen...

Samantha Goldstein · April 13, 2026 at 2:20 AM
McIlroy Makes Masters History with Back-to-Back Victory
World

McIlroy Makes Masters History with Back-to-Back Victory

Rory McIlroy wins back-to-back Masters titles, joining Nicklaus, Faldo, and Woods in golf's most exclusive club.

Jennifer Blackwood · April 13, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Canada Faces 254,000 New Cancer Cases in 2026 as Alarming Trends Emerge
Health

Canada Faces 254,000 New Cancer Cases in 2026 as Alarming Trends Emerge

Canada faces 254,000 new cancer cases in 2026, with concerning trends showing increases in multiple cancer types. Study...

Michael Torres · April 13, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Western Australia Considers Major Diesel Reserve to Shield Mining and Agriculture from Global Fuel Shocks
Business

Western Australia Considers Major Diesel Reserve to Shield Mining and Agriculture from Global Fuel Shocks

Western Australia explores state-funded diesel reserve to shield mining and agriculture from global fuel supply shocks...

Jennifer Blackwood · April 13, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Ireland's PM Unveils $820M Fuel Tax Cut After Days of Crippling Protests
World

Ireland's PM Unveils $820M Fuel Tax Cut After Days of Crippling Protests

Ireland's PM announces €505M fuel tax relief as farmers and truckers end 6-day blockade that left gas pumps dry and...

Jennifer Blackwood · April 13, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Coronato Reaches 100-Point Milestone as Flames Surge Into Final Week
Sports

Coronato Reaches 100-Point Milestone as Flames Surge Into Final Week

Coronato reaches 100 NHL points as Flames dominate in final-week showdown. Calgary building momentum heading into...

Samantha Goldstein · April 13, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Métis Nation British Columbia Removes President Over Misconduct Allegations
Canada

Métis Nation British Columbia Removes President Over Misconduct Allegations

Métis Nation British Columbia removes president Walter Mineault over allegations of abuse, conflict of interest, and...

David Chen · April 13, 2026 at 2:19 AM
University of Calgary Crushes Dinosaur World Record with 682 Prehistoric Costume Enthusiasts
Local

University of Calgary Crushes Dinosaur World Record with 682 Prehistoric Costume Enthusiasts

University of Calgary shatters dinosaur costume record with 682 participants, officially entering Guinness World...

Michael Torres · April 13, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Stanley Cup Wide Open: Panthers' Exit Clears Path for New Champion
Sports

Stanley Cup Wide Open: Panthers' Exit Clears Path for New Champion

With defending champs Florida sidelined by injuries and six new teams in the mix, the 2026 Stanley Cup race is wide...

WestNet News Staff · April 13, 2026 at 2:18 AM
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