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A Year of Loss: Edmonton Mother Demands Spotlight on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Youth
Alberta

A Year of Loss: Edmonton Mother Demands Spotlight on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Youth

Alanna Bird honours her missing son Samuel at Edmonton memorial, calling for greater awareness of missing and murdered...

WestNet News Staff · June 2, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Calgary Dodges Flood Risk Despite Heavy Rains—Infrastructure Investments Paying Off
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Calgary Dodges Flood Risk Despite Heavy Rains—Infrastructure Investments Paying Off

Calgary officials confirm major flooding is unlikely despite heavy rainfall, citing post-2013 infrastructure upgrades...

Samantha Goldstein · June 2, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Calgary Braces for River Peak Tuesday as Heavy Rain Swells Bow and Elbow
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Calgary Braces for River Peak Tuesday as Heavy Rain Swells Bow and Elbow

Calgary river levels expected to peak Tuesday as heavy rain continues. Officials forecast no widespread flooding, but...

Samantha Goldstein · June 2, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Alberta Shifts Hospital Funding Model: Payment Now Tied to Patient Care Delivered
Alberta

Alberta Shifts Hospital Funding Model: Payment Now Tied to Patient Care Delivered

Alberta launches patient-focused funding model for hospitals, tying payments to surgical volume and care delivery...

David Chen · June 2, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Southern Alberta Gas Pumps Drain Wallets as Energy Crisis Bites
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Southern Alberta Gas Pumps Drain Wallets as Energy Crisis Bites

Southern Alberta families and workers face mounting pressure as fuel prices surge. At a busy Lethbridge gas station,...

WestNet News Staff · June 1, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Western Canada braces for extreme weather: Heat waves, flooding threats, and wildfire smoke span three provinces
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Western Canada braces for extreme weather: Heat waves, flooding threats, and wildfire smoke span three provinces

Western Canada faces extreme weather: Alberta braces for heavy rain and flooding through Wednesday, Saskatchewan...

Chad Twair · June 1, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Alberta's Wildfire Crisis Leaves Evacuees Behind: New Research Exposes Dangerous Support Gaps
Alberta

Alberta's Wildfire Crisis Leaves Evacuees Behind: New Research Exposes Dangerous Support Gaps

New University of Calgary research exposes critical gaps in wildfire evacuation support for Alberta's most vulnerable...

WestNet News Staff · June 1, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Rising Waters: Calgary and Alberta Brace for Bow River Flooding This Week
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Rising Waters: Calgary and Alberta Brace for Bow River Flooding This Week

Calgary and Alberta prepare for potential Bow River flooding as heavy rain and snowmelt trigger yellow warnings and...

Kyra Thompson · June 1, 2026 at 2:16 AM
The Real Alberta Separation Question Nobody's Answering: What Happens to Your CPP and Savings?
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The Real Alberta Separation Question Nobody's Answering: What Happens to Your CPP and Savings?

As Alberta separation debate heats up, one critical question goes unanswered: What happens to your CPP, bank deposits,...

WestNet News Staff · May 31, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Edmonton Elks Turn Heads at Clarke Stadium in Pre-Season Finale
Alberta

Edmonton Elks Turn Heads at Clarke Stadium in Pre-Season Finale

Edmonton Elks draw expanded crowd at Clarke Stadium for pre-season finale against Calgary. Attendance surge signals...

Chad Twair · May 31, 2026 at 2:16 AM
International Students in Alberta Face Predatory Rental Trap, Researchers Warn
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International Students in Alberta Face Predatory Rental Trap, Researchers Warn

International students and immigrants in Alberta face predatory rental practices, exploited by landlords targeting...

Samantha Goldstein · May 31, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Jury Deliberates in Highway Shooting Trial as Two Men Face Murder Charges
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Jury Deliberates in Highway Shooting Trial as Two Men Face Murder Charges

Jury begins deliberations in second-degree murder trial of two men accused in fatal August 2024 highway shooting east...

WestNet News Staff · May 31, 2026 at 2:16 AM
ICE Agent Arrested in Texas Over Minnesota Shooting Incident
World

ICE Agent Arrested in Texas Over Minnesota Shooting Incident

ICE officer Christian Castro arrested in Texas after being charged with shooting a Venezuelan-born resident during...

WestNet News Staff · May 30, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Democracy Under Pressure: What's Really Happening in Alberta Politics Right Now
Alberta

Democracy Under Pressure: What's Really Happening in Alberta Politics Right Now

Alberta faces electoral controversy, data breaches, and political polarization as experts warn of democratic...

Jennifer Blackwood · May 30, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Soaking Weekend Ahead: Banff and Calgary Brace for Rising Bow River Levels
Alberta

Soaking Weekend Ahead: Banff and Calgary Brace for Rising Bow River Levels

Heavy rain and melting snow threaten rising water levels in the Bow River. Calgary and Banff issue urgent warnings as...

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