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Alberta Politics Heating Up: New Poll Shows Tight Race Ahead of Next Election
New polling shows Alberta's next election is shaping up to be highly competitive, with Premier Smith's approval at 39...
Chad Twair
PhotojournalistChad Twair is a photojournalist with WestNet News covering breaking news, emergency events, and community stories across Calgary. His on-the-ground coverage of the 2013 Calgary floods provided critical visual documentation of the disaster's impact on the city.
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Ottawa Prepares Major Budget Amid U.S. Trade Tensions and Economic Crossroads
Canada's second budget drops Thursday with affordability measures, business tax cuts, and sovereignty investments as...
Sports
McDavid Makes History: Oilers Star Sets NHL Record with Incredible Assist Streak
Connor McDavid sets an NHL record with 13 consecutive assists to start a season as the Oilers secure a victory behind...
Alberta
One Year After Historic Strike, Alberta Teachers Union Issues Failing Grades on Government Progress
One year after Alberta's historic teachers' strike, the union gives the province straight Ds on class sizes, student...
Local
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,...
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...
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Smith Draws Line in Sand: UCP Must Be Pro-Canada or Separatists Can Leave
Premier Danielle Smith has told separatist-minded UCP members to support Canada or find another party. The ultimatum...
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Stampeders Survive Regular Season, Now Face Agonizing Wait for Playoff Destiny
Stampeders edge B.C. Lions but now await divisional rival's help to secure CFL playoff berth. Their season hangs on...
Local
Calgary Transit's CNG Buses Remain 'Extremely Safe,' Expert Says After Deadly Crash
CNG buses remain 'extremely safe,' expert says after deadly Calgary crash. Investigation continues into Thursday's...
World
Oregon Elementary School Shooting Leaves Four Dead; Community Member Stops Gunman
A 16-year-old shooter opened fire at an Oregon elementary school Thursday, killing three children and a teacher before...
Local
U of C Scientists Race to Save Alberta Caribou: New Study Reveals Genetic Crisis Threatening Iconic Herds
U of C study reveals genetic inbreeding crisis threatening Alberta's iconic caribou herds, analyzing DNA from 759...
Sports
Wranglers Set to Battle Bakersfield as AHL Action Roars Back to Life
Calgary Wranglers host Bakersfield Condors this weekend in a key two-game AHL series with fresh roster additions on...