David Wiechnik

David Wiechnik is a Reporter for the Western Standard based in Calgary, Alberta. dwiechnik@westernstandard.news

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Cenovus CEO Jon McKenzie

Cenovus CEO warns 'myopically focused' climate policies are pushing investment out of Canada

6 hours ago

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The Calgary Police Service (CPS) is responding to criticism over temporary signs that were posted in northeast Calgary in the Punjabi language as part of an effort to combat extortion crimes targeting the South Asian community.

Calgary police defend Punjabi signs amid backlash over immigration concerns

8 hours ago

2 min read

As Corb Lund’s citizen-led petition opposing coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains continues to collect signatures before its June deadline, questions are being raised about political neutrality after digital advertising records and campaign materials revealed links to a professional media agency with deep ties to labour-backed third-party campaigns.

EXCLUSIVE: Corb Lund's anti-coal campaign connected to NDP-linked media and organizing agency

06 May 2026

6 min read

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