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

Local

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

Local

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

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

Local

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

Local

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

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

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

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

Local

Jury Weighs Evidence in Fatal Highway Shooting Trial Near Calgary

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

WestNet News Staff · May 30, 2026 at 2:15 AM

Alberta

Wildfire Forces Mass Evacuation West of Barrhead as Flames Threaten Homes

Wildfire forces evacuation of two subdivisions west of Barrhead Thursday as flames threaten homes near Thunder Lake.

WestNet News Staff · May 29, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Local

Jury Weighs Evidence in Fatal Highway Shooting as Calgary Murder Trial Enters Final Phase

Calgary jury begins deliberations Friday in second-degree murder trial of two men accused in the August 2024 fatal...

WestNet News Staff · May 29, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Local

Jury Weighs Evidence in Fatal Alberta Highway Shooting as Closing Arguments Conclude

Jury to decide guilt of two men charged in fatal highway shooting that claimed life of Rocky View County worker Colin...

WestNet News Staff · May 29, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Local

Alberta Unleashes $8M Fight Against Gang Extortion Crisis Gripping Calgary and Edmonton

Alberta commits $8 million to combat surging gang extortion and violence, with Calgary police investigating 28 active...

WestNet News Staff · May 29, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Sports

Oilers Could Target Calgary Hitmen Defenceman Ben Macbeath in Upcoming NHL Draft

Latest draft rankings suggest Edmonton Oilers could select Calgary Hitmen defenceman Ben Macbeath at 52nd overall in...

Kyra Thompson · May 28, 2026 at 2:16 AM