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Alberta's Oil Belongs to Alberta: Federal Export Tax Plan Faces Constitutional Roadblock
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Alberta's Oil Belongs to Alberta: Federal Export Tax Plan Faces Constitutional Roadblock

Federal export tax on Alberta oil faces constitutional block. Courts have ruled since 1981 that Ottawa cannot tax...

WestNet News Staff · September 2, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Alberta Oil Sector Faces New Competition as U.S. Pursues Venezuelan Deal, Smith Doubles Down on Pipeline
Alberta

Alberta Oil Sector Faces New Competition as U.S. Pursues Venezuelan Deal, Smith Doubles Down on Pipeline

Alberta Premier Smith says U.S.-Venezuela oil deal poses no immediate threat, but industry experts warn the province...

Jennifer Blackwood · September 2, 2026 at 2:16 AM
B.C. Housing Market Hit Hard as Immigration Changes Reshape Demand
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B.C. Housing Market Hit Hard as Immigration Changes Reshape Demand

B.C.'s housing market is cooling as immigration policy changes reduce temporary residents and international students,...

David Chen · September 2, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Alberta Oil Sector Has Clear Edge Over Venezuela, Smith Says — and There's More Growth Ahead
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Alberta Oil Sector Has Clear Edge Over Venezuela, Smith Says — and There's More Growth Ahead

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province's oil sector faces no real threat from a U.S.-Venezuela oil deal,...

WestNet News Staff · September 2, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Calgary Investment Scheme Nets $164 Million from 1,000 Victims, RCMP Charges Local Man
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Calgary Investment Scheme Nets $164 Million from 1,000 Victims, RCMP Charges Local Man

Calgary man charged with defrauding 1,000+ investors of $164 million in multi-year Ponzi scheme. RCMP alleges Thompson...

Kyra Thompson · September 1, 2026 at 10:16 AM
North Carolina Teen Indicted in San Diego Mosque Attack for Livestreaming Shooting
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North Carolina Teen Indicted in San Diego Mosque Attack for Livestreaming Shooting

North Carolina teen charged with murder for livestreaming San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people in May.

David Chen · September 1, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Smith Takes Trade Fight to American Airwaves: 'Canadians Are Confused' by Trump's Latest Moves
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Smith Takes Trade Fight to American Airwaves: 'Canadians Are Confused' by Trump's Latest Moves

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith appeared on Fox Business to voice Canada's frustration over Trump's trade war and Lake...

WestNet News Staff · September 1, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Calgary's CoolIT Surges Ahead: Hundreds of New Jobs as AI Data Centre Boom Accelerates
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Calgary's CoolIT Surges Ahead: Hundreds of New Jobs as AI Data Centre Boom Accelerates

Calgary's CoolIT Systems is hiring hundreds following its $6.6B Ecolab acquisition, expanding manufacturing and R&D...

Sarah Mitchell · September 1, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Alberta Referendum Showdown: Delay Call Sparks Political Firestorm
Local

Alberta Referendum Showdown: Delay Call Sparks Political Firestorm

Political battle erupts over Alberta referendum delay proposal as critics accuse proponents of prioritizing tactics...

Michael Torres · August 31, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Calgary's Summer Spectacular: GlobalFest Drones Light Up Sky as City Celebrates Sports, Culture, and Community
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Calgary's Summer Spectacular: GlobalFest Drones Light Up Sky as City Celebrates Sports, Culture, and Community

Calgary's skies dazzle with drone light shows at GlobalFest while Stampeders, Cavalry FC, and summer attractions keep...

Michael Torres · August 31, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Alberta Marks 121 Years with Premier Smith's Optimistic Vision for Province's Future
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Alberta Marks 121 Years with Premier Smith's Optimistic Vision for Province's Future

Alberta celebrated its 121st year with thousands gathering at Heritage Park. Premier Smith highlighted the province's...

Kyra Thompson · August 31, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Quebec Election Heats Up Over Housing and Cost of Living as Parties Clash on Affordability
Canada

Quebec Election Heats Up Over Housing and Cost of Living as Parties Clash on Affordability

Quebec party leaders clash over housing affordability and cost of living as election campaign enters day four, with...

Samantha Goldstein · August 31, 2026 at 2:16 AM
St. Albert Teen Seriously Injured in E-Bike Crash as Alberta Hospitals See Surge in E-Mobility Accidents
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St. Albert Teen Seriously Injured in E-Bike Crash as Alberta Hospitals See Surge in E-Mobility Accidents

A 16-year-old was seriously injured in a St. Albert e-bike crash this week, prompting warnings from emergency doctors...

Sarah Mitchell · August 30, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Alberta's Fall Referendum Faces a Separation Paradox: Separatists Need Canada to Run the Vote
Alberta

Alberta's Fall Referendum Faces a Separation Paradox: Separatists Need Canada to Run the Vote

Alberta's separation referendum reveals a central irony: independence advocates depend on federal institutions they...

WestNet News Staff · August 30, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Edmonton's Henwood Treatment Centre Will Reopen After Flood Damage, but Albertans Face Years-Long Wait
Alberta

Edmonton's Henwood Treatment Centre Will Reopen After Flood Damage, but Albertans Face Years-Long Wait

Edmonton's Henwood Treatment Centre will reopen after flooding, but Alberta residents face a 1-2 year wait. Repairs...

WestNet News Staff · August 30, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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