Alberta
Edmonton Woman Dies After Police Arrest: Independent Investigation Launched
Independent investigators are examining an Edmonton police arrest that resulted in a woman's death last month. ASIRT...
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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Business
Bitcoin Miners Making Dramatic Shift to AI: Revenue Could Hit 70% by Year-End
Bitcoin miners pivoting to AI infrastructure as crypto profitability collapses. AI could represent 70% of revenue by...
Business
Fixed vs. Variable: Alberta Homeowners Face Tough Mortgage Choice as Renewal Surge Hits
With 60% of Canadian mortgages renewing through 2026, variable rates at 3.35% offer major savings over 4%+ fixed...
USA
Tensions Escalate as U.S. Blockade Meets Iranian Threats in Persian Gulf
Iran's military threatens to block shipping in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf in response to U.S. port blockade,...
World
Israel-Lebanon Talks Begin, But Hope for Peace Fades in Devastated Beirut
Israel and Lebanon begin historic talks in Washington, but devastated Beirut residents hold little hope for peace after...
Business
Relief at the Pump: Canada's Federal Fuel Tax Holiday Cuts Gas Prices by 10 Cents Starting Monday
PM Carney suspends federal fuel tax, cutting gas by 10 cents and diesel by 4 cents per litre through Labour Day amid...
Canada
Alberta Fast-Tracks Major Energy Projects With Controversial 120-Day Approval Process
Alberta introduces controversial 120-day fast-track approval process for major energy projects. Critics warn compressed...
Alberta
Alberta Doctors Warn New Private Diagnostic Testing Plan Could Backfire on Public Healthcare
Alberta doctors warn new private diagnostic testing plan could flood public healthcare with false positives and...
Sports
Could McKenna Be the Franchise Player the Flames Are Waiting For?
Gavin McKenna could transform the Flames' future. The generational prospect is projected top-two in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Business
Major Solar Win for Ontario: FirstLight and Indigenous Partner Land $57M Clean Energy Contract
FirstLight and Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation win major contract for 57.2 MW solar project in Ontario—powering 8,000...
Sports
Flames Face Crucial Final Push: Three Games Left to Determine Draft Position
Calgary Flames control their own destiny with two games left. Final matchups against Colorado and LA will determine if...
Business
Energy Stocks Tumble as Peace Talks Cool Oil Market Rally
Energy stocks erase war-driven gains as peace talks cool oil markets. Crude retreats below $100 as investors take...