Alberta
Alberta Should Cut Gas Tax, Not Offer Rebates: Taxpayers Federation
Taxpayers Federation says Alberta's energy rebate is failing. The group urges Premier Smith to cut gas taxes instead,...
David Chen
Political CorrespondentDavid Chen covers Alberta politics and government affairs for WestNet News. With a background in political science, David brings analytical depth to his coverage of provincial and federal politics. He has reported from the Alberta Legislature, Ottawa, and municipal halls across the province. David's investigative work on public spending and government accountability has been cited by other major Canadian news outlets.
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Canada
Calgary-Shaw Riding Heads to Polls Sept. 14 in Hotly Contested By-Election
Alberta calls Calgary-Shaw by-election for Sept. 14. UCP, NDP, and new Progressive Tories all vying for the vacant seat.
Alberta
Alberta Won't Budge on Gas Tax Cut as Ottawa Faces Pressure to Extend Federal Fuel Relief
Alberta refuses to commit to a gas tax cut despite federal pressure to extend fuel relief. Province says it will...
Canada
Alberta Faces Major Lawsuit Over 2023 Wildfire Response at Métis Settlement
East Prairie Métis Settlement sues Alberta over 2023 Grizzly wildfire response, alleging inadequate resources and...
Business
OpenAI on Power Hunt: Major AI Company Seeks Energy Trading Expert as Data Centre Demand Explodes
OpenAI is hiring a power-trading expert to manage its massive electricity needs as AI data centre demands surge. The...
Canada
Canada Braces for 50% U.S. Tariffs as Carney Signals 'We'll See' on Trade Relief
Canada's PM Carney confirms urgent U.S. trade negotiations underway as 50% tariffs loom in two weeks. Autos, steel, and...
Alberta
Stoney Trail Horror: Wrong-Way Driver Kills Four in Fiery Multi-Vehicle Crash
Four killed, four injured in wrong-way crash on Calgary's Stoney Trail Sunday night. Mercedes-Benz travelling opposite...
Business
Business Leaders Demand Ottawa Act Fast on WestJet Strike Chaos
Alberta business leaders demand federal intervention in WestJet strike, citing repeated transportation disruptions...
Canada
One Person Critical After Officer-Involved Shooting on Calgary's Deerfoot Trail
One person hospitalized in life-threatening condition after officer-involved shooting on Deerfoot Trail S.E. ASIRT...
Alberta
Search Continues for Missing Worker After 300-Ton Crane Plunges Into Northern Alberta River
Missing worker feared dead after 300-ton crane crashes through bridge railing into Northern Alberta river during...
Alberta
Stroke Mistaken for Intoxication: Alberta Fatality Inquiry Reveals Critical Gaps in RCMP Custody Care
A 50-year-old Alberta man died of a stroke in RCMP custody after officers mistook his medical emergency for...
USA
Texas Mass Shooting Leaves One Dead, Nine Hospitalized; Suspect Found Dead After Hours-Long Standoff
Texas shooting leaves one dead and nine injured; suspect wanted for Wednesday attack on police found dead after...