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Canadian Military Faces Ongoing Risks: Wainwright Base Tragedy Underscores Hidden Dangers of Service

Grassfire at CFB Wainwright kills four soldiers, injures 39, reminding Canadians that military service carries risks...

WestNet News Staff · October 25, 2026 at 6:16 AM

Canada

Middle East tensions spiral as Trump signals major Iran escalation after U.S. elections

Trump signals major Iran escalation after U.S. elections as Pentagon deploys additional carrier strike group and 10,000...

Samantha Goldstein · October 25, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Local

Alberta's Immigration Referendum Could Deepen Labour Crisis, Advocates Warn

Alberta's referendum on immigrant services could backfire on employers. Labour leaders warn of worsening staff...

WestNet News Staff · October 25, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Alberta

Edmonton's Infill Crisis: Residents Push Back Against Rapid Densification

Edmonton residents battle city council over rapid infill development, arguing densification is destroying mature...

WestNet News Staff · October 25, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Alberta

B.C. Voters Head to Polls in High-Stakes Election as Eby's Leadership Hangs in Balance

British Columbians vote today in a snap election that could reshape the province. NDP Leader David Eby's political...

WestNet News Staff · October 24, 2026 at 6:16 AM

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Alberta's Fall Legislative Agenda: Data Centres, Hiring Reform, and Report Card Standardization Take Priority

Alberta's UCP government previews more than a dozen fall legislative priorities including data centre reform,...

Chad Twair · October 24, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Local

RCMP Officer Charged After Assault Allegation at Gleichen Detachment

RCMP officer charged with assault after woman injured during booking at Gleichen detachment. Court date set for...

Kyra Thompson · October 24, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Sports

Flames Rise to Challenge Without Captain, Prove Depth Against Wild

Calgary Flames compete against Minnesota Wild without captain Backlund, proving team depth as he recovers from injury.

WestNet News Staff · October 24, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Canada

Alberta Highway Becomes Sea of Flags as Community Honours Wainwright Soldiers

Hundreds line Alberta highway to honour CFB Wainwright soldiers following deadly barracks fire that killed four...

Sarah Mitchell · October 23, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Local

Alberta's Immigration Referendum Victory: Carney Opens Door to Quebec-Style Deal

Alberta's referendum victory prompts PM Carney to signal openness to Quebec-style immigration deal. Premier Smith...

Samantha Goldstein · October 23, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Canada

Calls Mount for Full Independent Probe Into Deadly Calgary Bus Explosion

Calgary councillor demands independent investigation into deadly bus explosion that killed three people in Saddle...

Samantha Goldstein · October 23, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Local

Councillor Demands Independent Probe Into Deadly Saddle Ridge Bus Explosion

Calgary councillor demands independent investigation into deadly Saddle Ridge bus explosion that killed three and...

Chad Twair · October 23, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Alberta

Ontario Sends 28 Health Workers to Alberta as CFB Wainwright Fire Victims Fight for Recovery

Ontario deploys 28 burn specialists and nurses to Alberta to support soldiers severely injured in the CFB Wainwright...

WestNet News Staff · October 22, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Canada

Smith Draws Line in Sand: UCP Must Be Pro-Canada, Separatists Can Leave

Premier Danielle Smith tells separatist UCP members to support Canada or leave the party following Monday's referendum...

WestNet News Staff · October 22, 2026 at 2:16 AM

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Smith Draws Line in Sand: UCP Must Rally Behind Canada or Face the Door

Premier Danielle Smith demands UCP members embrace Canada or find another party after Albertans reject independence in...

Sarah Mitchell · October 22, 2026 at 2:16 AM