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BARBER: Canada’s free speech crisis is no accident
Dr. A.W. Barber
3 hours ago
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From Bill C-9 to Bill C-22, Ottawa is importing the EU’s most troubling instincts — policing words, weakening privacy, and expanding state power.
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Alberta referendum question on whether to have an independence referendum approved
Western Standard News Services
17 hours ago
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HANNAFORD: A mission to preserve Canada's Cold War air force history
Leah Mushet
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Feds spent nearly $500,000 on COP30 accommodations in Brazil
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MACLEOD: If Albertans want independence, we must take back the UCP
Colin MacLeod
39 minutes ago
3 min read
Court rulings, Ottawa pressure, and referendum delays are not signs the movement is dead — they are proof it has become politically dangerous.
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Alberta referendum question on whether to have an independence referendum approved
Western Standard News Services
17 hours ago
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Calgary council moves to kill ‘climate emergency’ declaration amid backlash over spending
Western Standard News Services
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South Bow wary of reviving Keystone XL without stronger US permit guarantees
David Wiechnik
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The Confluence — really Fort Calgary — announces big expansion plans
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Feds spent nearly $500,000 on COP30 accommodations in Brazil
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Alberta, Saskatchewan energy ministers rip Canada's rail and port infrastructure
David Wiechnik
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Alberta
Independence leader Rath facing a trio of new law society citations
Will Vasseur
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Clothing giant Patagonia suing drag queen 'Pattie Gonia' for trademark infringement
Alyson Fraser
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'SKILLED AND SLIGHTLY CRAZY': Viral Alberta jet boat stunt sparks investigation
David Wiechnik
18 hours ago
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Ford government votes down law aimed at sexual assault case oversight
Jeremy Borg
19 hours ago
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Tim Hortons releases new ads to recruit 'local team members'
Alyson Fraser
19 hours ago
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MACLEOD: If Albertans want independence, we must take back the UCP
Colin MacLeod
39 minutes ago
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BARBER: Canada’s free speech crisis is no accident
Dr. A.W. Barber
3 hours ago
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HANNAFORD: A mission to preserve Canada's Cold War air force history
Leah Mushet
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WATCH LIVE: A referendum on a referendum: Danielle Smith’s political tightrope
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WHISSELL: Is Alberta’s voter data panic about privacy — or crushing the independence movement?
Mavros Whissell
20 hours ago
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BEST: Canada’s contract law is under siege — and indigenous veto power is expanding fast
Western Standard Guest Columnist
28 May 2026
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MACLEOD: From Canada’s cash cow to energy king
Colin MacLeod
28 May 2026
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HANNAFORD: A mission to preserve Canada's Cold War air force history
The motto of the Airforce Museum of Alberta is to 'preserve, remember and educate' — something both Brigadier-General (retired) Ed McGillivray and Major (retired) Bob Wade hope to do by raising funds ...
Leah Mushet
13 hours ago
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WATCH LIVE: A referendum on a referendum: Danielle Smith’s political tightrope
Western Standard News Services
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Alberta
WATCH: Kenney says Canada would revoke passports if Alberta were to leave Canada unilaterally
Will Vasseur
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WATCH: All Madness on the Western Front
Derek Fildebrandt
28 May 2026
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Alberta, Saskatchewan energy ministers rip Canada's rail and port infrastructure
David Wiechnik
16 hours ago
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South Bow wary of reviving Keystone XL without stronger US permit guarantees
David Wiechnik
18 hours ago
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Energy executives believe Canadian LNG has huge Asian potential despite carbon taxes, red tape
David Wiechnik
20 hours ago
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Canada, Germany expected to announce major Ksi Lisims LNG agreement
David Wiechnik
26 May 2026
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Joly claims automaker pitched secret export plan beyond U.S. market
Western Standard News Services
26 May 2026
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IN DEPTH: AI hacking tool not open to the public
Leah Mushet
23 May 2026
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A track forward for Alberta's music industry
Will Vasseur
10 May 2026
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