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Cree Cellist Cris Derksen Dies in Northern Alberta Highway Crash
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Cree Cellist Cris Derksen Dies in Northern Alberta Highway Crash

Renowned Cree cellist Cris Derksen, 45, has died in a northern Alberta highway crash. The innovative composer was...

Sarah Mitchell · May 19, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Pilot Killed in Glider Crash Northeast of Edmonton
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Pilot Killed in Glider Crash Northeast of Edmonton

A pilot has died in a glider crash northeast of Edmonton on Monday afternoon. The TSB is investigating the incident in...

WestNet News Staff · May 19, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Pilot Killed in Glider Crash Northeast of Edmonton
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Pilot Killed in Glider Crash Northeast of Edmonton

A pilot died Monday when a glider crashed northeast of Edmonton. The Transportation Safety Board is investigating the...

Sarah Mitchell · May 19, 2026 at 2:15 AM
What Alberta Separation Means for First Nations Rights: A Legal Expert Breaks It Down
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What Alberta Separation Means for First Nations Rights: A Legal Expert Breaks It Down

Alberta court blocks separation referendum, citing Indigenous treaty rights and lack of First Nations consultation....

WestNet News Staff · May 18, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Canada Mourns Loss of Juno-Nominated Cellist Cris Derksen in Northern Alberta Highway Crash
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Canada Mourns Loss of Juno-Nominated Cellist Cris Derksen in Northern Alberta Highway Crash

Juno-nominated cellist Cris Derksen, 45, dies in highway collision near Slave Lake while returning from father's...

WestNet News Staff · May 18, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Carney, Smith Ink Major Energy Deal: New Alberta Pipeline on the Horizon
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Carney, Smith Ink Major Energy Deal: New Alberta Pipeline on the Horizon

Carney and Smith agree on carbon pricing hike in exchange for new oil pipeline proposal. Federal approval target set...

WestNet News Staff · May 18, 2026 at 2:16 AM
McMahon Stadium Transforms into 'McWomahon' in Bold Push for Women's Health Research
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McMahon Stadium Transforms into 'McWomahon' in Bold Push for Women's Health Research

McMahon Stadium becomes 'McWomahon' for six weeks as Calgary Wild FC and Alberta Women's Health Foundation launch...

Michael Torres · May 18, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Alberta Hospitals in Crisis: Man Dies After Six-Hour ER Wait in Edmonton
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Alberta Hospitals in Crisis: Man Dies After Six-Hour ER Wait in Edmonton

Another death in an Alberta emergency department after a six-hour wait highlights a healthcare crisis. Physicians warn...

Sarah Mitchell · May 17, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Vegas Golden Knights Face Steep Penalties for Dodging Media After Playoff Victory
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Vegas Golden Knights Face Steep Penalties for Dodging Media After Playoff Victory

Vegas Golden Knights lose second-round draft pick and coach John Tortorella fined $100K for refusing media access after...

Sarah Mitchell · May 17, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Why Calgary's Mental Health Crisis Demands Investment Now—Not Just Police Response
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Why Calgary's Mental Health Crisis Demands Investment Now—Not Just Police Response

Calgary's mental health crisis demands community-based investment, not just emergency response. Here's why prevention...

WestNet News Staff · May 17, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Major Shift: Enbridge Signals Green Light for New Canadian Oil Pipeline to B.C. Coast
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Major Shift: Enbridge Signals Green Light for New Canadian Oil Pipeline to B.C. Coast

Enbridge signals strong interest in backing a major new oil pipeline to B.C. following federal-Alberta carbon...

David Chen · May 17, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Four Arrested in Brazen Cross-Border Kidnapping Linked to Calgary Extortion Wave
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Four Arrested in Brazen Cross-Border Kidnapping Linked to Calgary Extortion Wave

Calgary police arrest four men in brazen kidnapping linked to South Asian extortion crisis. Fifth suspect still at...

WestNet News Staff · May 16, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Geopolitical Tensions Push Canadian Inflation Higher, Threatening Mortgage Relief
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Geopolitical Tensions Push Canadian Inflation Higher, Threatening Mortgage Relief

Energy crisis pushes Canadian inflation above 3%, threatening mortgage rate relief. Geopolitical tensions could keep...

Jennifer Blackwood · May 16, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Alberta's Top Court Paves Way for Major Class Action Against Ottawa Over Military Chaplain Abuse
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Alberta's Top Court Paves Way for Major Class Action Against Ottawa Over Military Chaplain Abuse

Alberta Court of Appeal clears the way for class action lawsuit over sexual abuse by military chaplain at Edmonton base.

Chad Twair · May 16, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Multi-Vehicle Crash Turns Violent: Shots Fired in Airdrie, Four Hospitalized
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Multi-Vehicle Crash Turns Violent: Shots Fired in Airdrie, Four Hospitalized

Four people hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash erupts in gunfire on Airdrie's Bayside Boulevard. RCMP call incident...

WestNet News Staff · May 16, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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