Alberta

Red Deer Optimist Chiefs Dominate Weekend with Thrilling OT Victory and Shutout

Red Deer Optimist Chiefs stage epic comeback to beat Calgary 7-6 in OT, then shutout Airdrie 4-0 in dominant weekend.

Jennifer Blackwood · October 28, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Sports

Walman Benched: Oilers' $7M Defenceman Set to Miss Flames Showdown

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Jake Walman will miss Wednesday's Battle of Alberta after being scratched for struggling...

Michael Torres · October 28, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Local

Dogtor Conrad Sparkles Wins Calgary's Quirky Dog Mayor Race

Dogtor Conrad Sparkles has been elected Calgary's dog mayor, running on promises of sniffing opportunities, chasing...

WestNet News Staff · October 27, 2026 at 6:16 PM

Local

Alberta UCP Tightens Unity: Party Officials Must Sign Pro-Canada Pledge

Premier Danielle Smith requires UCP board members and election candidates to sign pledges affirming Alberta's place in...

WestNet News Staff · October 27, 2026 at 6:16 PM

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...

Chad Twair · October 27, 2026 at 2:16 PM

Local

B.C.'s New Conservative Government Could Transform Energy Landscape for Alberta and Canada

B.C.'s incoming Conservative Premier signals major shifts on natural gas expansion and renewed momentum on the Pacific...

WestNet News Staff · October 27, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Local

Alberta's Urban-Rural Split: What the Referendum Results Really Show

Rural Alberta backed immigration controls while Calgary and Edmonton rejected most referendum proposals, revealing a...

WestNet News Staff · October 26, 2026 at 10:16 AM

Local

Stampeders Season Ends in Heartbreak: Calgary Sits Out Grey Cup on Home Field

Calgary Stampeders' season ends at 9-9, missing playoffs while the Grey Cup championship comes to McMahon Stadium...

WestNet News Staff · October 26, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Local

Direct Flight to Abu Dhabi Takes Off from Calgary in Historic First

Etihad Airways launches Western Canada's only direct flight to Abu Dhabi from Calgary, opening major trade and tourism...

Sarah Mitchell · October 26, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Local

Canadian Military Faces Ongoing Risks: Wainwright Base Tragedy Underscores Hidden Dangers of Service

Grassfire at CFB Wainwright kills four soldiers, injures 39, reminding Canadians that military service carries risks...

WestNet News Staff · October 25, 2026 at 6:16 AM

Canada

Middle East tensions spiral as Trump signals major Iran escalation after U.S. elections

Trump signals major Iran escalation after U.S. elections as Pentagon deploys additional carrier strike group and 10,000...

Samantha Goldstein · October 25, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Local

Alberta's Immigration Referendum Could Deepen Labour Crisis, Advocates Warn

Alberta's referendum on immigrant services could backfire on employers. Labour leaders warn of worsening staff...

WestNet News Staff · October 25, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Alberta

Edmonton's Infill Crisis: Residents Push Back Against Rapid Densification

Edmonton residents battle city council over rapid infill development, arguing densification is destroying mature...

WestNet News Staff · October 25, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Alberta

B.C. Voters Head to Polls in High-Stakes Election as Eby's Leadership Hangs in Balance

British Columbians vote today in a snap election that could reshape the province. NDP Leader David Eby's political...

WestNet News Staff · October 24, 2026 at 6:16 AM

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,...

Chad Twair · October 24, 2026 at 2:16 AM