David Wiechnik

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

David Wiechnik

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Alberta court ruling prompts Ottawa to revise Impact Assessment Act

8 minutes ago

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Alberta United Conservative Party Board.

UCP constituency presidents refuse to sign independence referendum pledge

16 hours ago

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Alberta Now is hoping to build support in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's riding of Battle River-Crowfoot as it moves to register as a federal party.

EXCLUSIVE: New Alberta-first party eyes support in Poilievre’s riding as it seeks federal status

10 Nov 2026

4 min read

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