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Edmonton Oilers Sign Western Michigan Forward Owen Michaels to Entry-Level Deal
The Edmonton Oilers have signed Western Michigan University forward Owen Michaels to a one-year entry-level contract.
Jennifer Blackwood
Business & Technology EditorJennifer Blackwood is the business and technology editor at WestNet News. She covers Calgary's evolving economic landscape, from the energy sector's transformation to the city's growing tech ecosystem. Jennifer holds an MBA from the Haskayne School of Business and previously worked in corporate communications before transitioning to journalism. Her coverage of consumer protection issues, vehicle safety, and financial literacy has helped readers make informed decisions.
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Business
How Your Credit Card, Car Loan and Mortgage Each Affect Your Credit Score Differently
Experts say your credit card habits may impact your score more than your mortgage. Here's what Canadians need to know...
USA
Trump's Economy Approval Craters to 31% as Iran War Drives Gas Prices Higher
Trump's economy approval sinks to 31% as the Iran war drives gas prices up, threatening Republican seats in the...
Sports
Marner Erupts for Hat Trick and Two Assists as Golden Knights Rout Flames 6-3
Mitch Marner recorded his fourth career hat trick and added two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the...
Sports
Knoblauch Credits Murphy and Dickinson for Shaping the Oilers Into a Defensive Force
Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch says trade deadline additions Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson have solidified Edmonton's...
Sports
Oilers Roll to Four Straight Wins as Ingram Blanks Opponents on His Birthday
The Edmonton Oilers have won four straight games, with Connor Ingram posting a birthday shutout as Edmonton surges in...
Business
Alberta's New Immigration Oversight Act Could Deepen Restaurant Labour Crisis, Industry Warns
Alberta's new Immigration Oversight Act is raising alarms in the restaurant industry, with operators warning it could...
Alberta
Alberta's Bill 28 Targets Library Sexual Content, Bans Vacancy Taxes, and Overhauls Municipal Rules
Alberta's Bill 28 proposes restricting explicit library materials for minors, banning vacancy taxes, and creating a...
Business
Calgary's Badger Infrastructure Sets May 1 AGM Date, Q1 Results Due April 30
Badger Infrastructure Solutions will release Q1 2026 results April 30, followed by its hybrid annual shareholder...
Sports
From Salary Dump to Standout: Olli Maatta Is Thriving With the Calgary Flames
Olli Maatta has gone from 21 straight healthy scratches in Utah to a 63-point pace with the Calgary Flames —...
Technology
Canada's First 'Dark' Microfactory Is Coming to Montréal — and a Calgary Firm Is Helping Fund It
Montréal startup Relocalize is building Canada's first fully autonomous 'dark' microfactory, backed partly by Calgary...
Technology
Western U.S. Heat Dome Triggers Early Fire Season Warning for North America
Record March heat dome melts western U.S. snowpack to historic lows, triggering early wildfires and warnings of severe...