https://www.westernstandard.news/news/conservative-mp-warns-liberal-government-is-asleep-at-the-wheel-on-us-trade-negotiations/75028 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-15/md01hnsb/64bf601632b7f_image.jpg Conservative MP Shuvaloy Majumdar has accused Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government of failing to aggressively engage the United States on trade issues, arguing Carney’s approach leaves Canadian workers exposed as uncertainty continues over the situation regarding North American trade relations. westernstandard en 2026-07-15T15:43:09.902Z Conservative MP warns Liberal government is asleep at the wheel on US trade negotiations News, Canadian, Business, Donald Trump, Cdnpoli, Shuvaloy Majumdar, Trade, Mark Carney, Cdnpol, David Cochrane, CBC Power and Politics, Trade conflict, trade deal with the US, trade deals https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/bc-conservative-critic-says-ndp-soft-on-crime-amid-operation-hardball-crackdown/75019 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-15/4fvb0l1i/images-5.jpeg “Operation Hardball” — A multinational law enforcement operation targeting alleged members of India-linked transnational crime networks involved in extortion, drug trafficking and violence. The RCMP and FBI-led effort has resulted in dozens of arrests across Canada, the United States and Europe. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-15/om6hjv4k/images-6.jpeg FBI Wanted Poster for Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar. Brar is alleged to be a key lieutenant and North American operator for the Lawrence Bishnoi crime syndicate. He faces charges in the United States related to racketeering, extortion, drug trafficking, and the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey. westernstandard en 2026-07-15T15:19:38.128Z BC Conservative critic says NDP ‘soft on crime’ amid Operation Hardball crackdown BC, News, Extortion, India, Bryan Tepper, Lawrence Bishnoi Gang, Operation Hard Ball, kristina loewen, goldy brar https://www.westernstandard.news/news/hamilton-man-facing-over-130-charges-of-paying-for-directing-livestreams-of-child-sexual-abuse-in-philippines/75024 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-15/81ab3fad/Screenshot-2026-07-15-at-8.45.20-am.png Stephan Tolys, 42, from Hamilton, Ontario westernstandard en 2026-07-15T15:11:03.740Z Hamilton man facing over 130 charges of paying for, directing livestreams of child sexual abuse in Philippines News, Ontario, Rcmp, Child Sexual Abuse, Philippines, Toronto Police Service, Child Sexual Exploitation, Hamilton man https://www.westernstandard.news/news/carneys-160000-in-flight-catering-bill-draws-criticism-from-taxpayers-group/75026 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-01/qdg77k2u/Screenshot-2026-07-01-at-11.02.00-AM.webp Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa on July 1, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-07-15T15:06:06.542Z Carney's $160,000 in-flight catering bill draws criticism from taxpayers group News, Canadian, Mary Simon, Cdnpoli, Franco Terrazzano, Ctf, Bill Blair, Mark Carney https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canadian-woman-in-ice-custody-after-allegedly-slapping-teen-over-trump-themed-clothing/75020 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-15/f56imnfz/Heading-3.webp A Canadian woman currently living in New Jersey has been arrested and charged with assault and child endangerment after she allegedly confronted and slapped a teenager at a Jersey Shore beach over clothing the teen wore that showed support for President Donald Trump and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). westernstandard en 2026-07-15T14:56:05.523Z Canadian woman in ICE custody after allegedly slapping teen over Trump-themed clothing News, USA News, Donald Trump, Usa, Ice, New Jersey, Immigration And Customs Enforcement, Kaitlyn Tracey, Matthew Geroni https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/vancouver-man-facing-tax-evasion-charges-in-panama-papers-case-now-subject-to-canada-wide-warrant/75021 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-15/abm0gcdx/default.jpg.avif A copy of Western Canadian-based businessman Wentao Yang's passport was in the Panama Papers. The leak sparked a Canada Revenue Agency investigation into him and now an arrest warrant, issued by the agency on Tuesday. westernstandard en 2026-07-15T14:54:05.003Z 'Vancouver man' facing tax evasion charges in Panama Papers case now subject to Canada-wide warrant BC, News, Canada Revenue Agency, Cdnpoli, Tax Evasion, Panama Papers, Wentao Yang https://www.westernstandard.news/news/senate-ethics-officer-says-he-can-investigate-adlers-social-media-posts/75023 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-08-28/k99dk0jm/Screenshot%202024-08-19%20075734.png Liberal-appointed Sen. Charles Adler westernstandard en 2026-07-15T14:29:11.909Z Senate ethics officer says he can investigate Adler's social media posts News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Pierre Poilievre, Charles Adler, James O'Reilly https://www.westernstandard.news/news/carney-government-fires-new-york-consul-tom-clark-before-term-ends/75022 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-04-14/oyur1g4n/Heading.jpg Tom Clark and his $8.8 million Manhattan penthouse westernstandard en 2026-07-15T14:16:15.303Z Carney government fires New York consul Tom Clark before term ends News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Department Of Foreign Affairs, Michael Barrett, Tom Clark, Manhattan, Kamal Khera https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/token-lefty-alberta-doesnt-need-independence-it-needs-a-national-identity/75014 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-04-25/p1n2tze9/assemblee-legislative-leg-alberta-politique-drapeau.jpg Alberta Legislature https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/c4gglaby/Brown-2.jpeg University of London’s Senate House https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/hpbqpe12/Brown-1.jpeg A famous London Blue Plaque depicting a room rented by Vladimir Lenin in Bloomsbury. The price of accommodations in Central London could turn anyone into a communist, really. westernstandard en 2026-07-15T11:30:00.000Z TOKEN LEFTY: Alberta doesn't need independence — it needs a national identity Opinion, Alberta, Identity, Opinion, Western, Western Independence, Opinion Column, national identity https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/carney-names-american-democratic-operative-as-pmos-first-coo-despite-ethics-breach/75017 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/0lzdcpji/Carney-presser-2026-06-25.jpeg Mark Carney speaking to reporters at press gallery building westernstandard en 2026-07-14T21:12:02.815Z Carney names American Democratic operative as PMO’s first COO despite ethics breach Mark Carney, PMO, Prime Minister, Maia Johnson, Appointments, Privy Council, Ottawa https://www.westernstandard.news/news/first-nations-offered-1-billion-ownership-stake-in-lng-canada-expansion/75018 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/2uu5rrit/Screenshot-2026-07-14-at-3.03.34-PM.png LNG Canada westernstandard en 2026-07-14T21:08:43.400Z First Nations offered $1 billion ownership stake in LNG Canada expansion News, BC, Canadian, Bcpoli, Natural Gas, Lng Canada, Gitga'at, Gitxaała, Haisla, Kitselas and Kitsumkalum First Nations., MNT Investments LP, Chris Cooper https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/referendum-tpa-donation-roundup-pro-independence-groups-double-federalist-supporters-in-latest-reports/75009 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-04/hljlu58a/IMG1091.jpeg Alberta independence supporters gathered to watch Mitch Sylvestre submit the Stay Free Alberta petition. westernstandard en 2026-07-14T20:51:41.209Z Referendum TPA donation roundup: pro-independence groups double federalist supporters in latest reports Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Stay Free Alberta, Let Alberta Decide, Alberta's Voice, Forever Canadian , Forever Canada, Elections Alberta, Alberta referendum, For Alberta For Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-tourism-minister-stan-cho-billed-taxpayers-16k-for-toronto-hotels-despite-short-commute-agrees-to-full-repayment/75010 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/muhrx1n2/Screenshot-2026-07-14-at-2.59.07-PM.png https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/am1qtp5v/Screenshot-2026-07-14-at-3.15.27-PM.png Stan Cho https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/62movpe0/Screenshot-2026-07-14-at-3.17.09-PM.png John Fraser westernstandard en 2026-07-14T20:30:28.271Z Ontario Tourism Minister Stan Cho billed taxpayers $16K for Toronto hotels despite short commute; agrees to full repayment News, Ontario, Canadian, Stan Cho, Queen's Park, Taxpayer Expenses, Ontario Government Spending, Doug Ford Government https://www.westernstandard.news/usa-news/watch-sculptor-unveils-plans-for-charlie-kirk-monument-in-times-square/75003 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/7x3aum79/Untitled-design-58.png westernstandard en 2026-07-14T20:24:51.364Z WATCH: Sculptor unveils plans for Charlie Kirk monument in Times Square USA News, News, Watch, Charlie Kirk, Assassination of Charlie Kirk, Sergio Furnari, Times Square, Charlie Kirk sculpture https://www.westernstandard.news/news/buffalo-project-urges-smith-moe-to-bypass-ottawa-in-us-trade-talks/75015 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-09-22/p7ke7q4h/IMG_2192.jpeg Smith and Moe at COP28 westernstandard en 2026-07-14T20:08:27.699Z Buffalo Project urges Smith, Moe to bypass Ottawa in U.S. trade talks News, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Abpoli, Saskpoli, Scott Moe, Danielle Smith, Ableg, Mark Carney, Western, Buffalo Project https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/carney-urged-to-dock-alberta-health-transfers-before-independence-vote/75013 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/ozj6rp73/Screenshot-2026-07-14-at-3.38.19-PM.png Jason MacLean (Center) from the Canadian Health Coalition westernstandard en 2026-07-14T19:47:19.685Z Carney urged to dock Alberta health transfers before independence vote Alberta, Alberta independence, Alberta Health Care, BIll C11, Healthcare, public healthcare https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/burton-why-democratic-socialism-is-rising-and-capitalists-should-blame-themselves/75012 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/mdfe1vfg/Democratic-Socialists-of-America.webp Democratic Socialists of America westernstandard en 2026-07-14T19:30:00.000Z BURTON: Why Democratic Socialism is rising — and capitalists should blame themselves Opinion, Economy, Capitalism, Opinion, Opinion Column, democratic socialism, corporatism https://www.westernstandard.news/news/niagara-falls-residents-push-back-against-ford-governments-second-ferris-wheel-plan/75004 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/yv437bhs/Screenshot-2026-07-14-at-12.50.56-PM.png westernstandard en 2026-07-14T19:28:50.843Z Niagara Falls residents push back against Ford government’s second ferris wheel plan News, Ontario, Canadian, Doug Ford, Niagara Falls, Queen Victoria Park, Observation Wheel, Green Space, Ontario Tourism, Wayne Gates, HOCO https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/former-liberal-health-minister-kamal-khera-named-consul-general-in-los-angeles/75011 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/ab7fquvf/Screenshot-2024-09-24-121506.png Diversity and Inclusion Minister Kamal Khera westernstandard en 2026-07-14T19:19:33.467Z Former Liberal health minister Kamal Khera named consul general in Los Angeles Kamal Khera, Los Angeles, Consul General, Health Minister, Former Liberal MP, Brampton West https://www.westernstandard.news/news/baaack-and-grazing-goats-take-over-calgarys-nose-hill-park/75006 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/8fgh8elh/Screenshot-2026-07-14-at-12.42.23-PM.png Goat Grazing, Nose Hill Park https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/3nyfk9c6/IMG2048.JPG Goat of pride rock https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/352y8f9z/IMG2002.JPG Goat inspection https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/vk9aspfb/IMG_1962.JPG Goats doing what they're paid to do https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/3nt73g22/IMG2031.JPG Goats and their shepherd https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/zimo6j07/IMG2012.JPG Get a goat look westernstandard en 2026-07-14T19:05:09.564Z BAAACK AND GRAZING: Goats take over Calgary's Nose Hill Park News, Canadian, Alberta, Watch, City Of Calgary, Goats, goats in Calgary, Goats at Nose Hill Park, Nose Hill Park, Nose Hill Park Calgary, goats grazing, city of Calgary's grazing program, goats and shepherd, Natural Areas Management, Baah'd Plant Management and Reclamation, Jeannette Hall https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/former-liberal-mp-raj-grewal-faces-possible-law-licence-suspension-over-fraud-allegations/75008 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/ehtht8yx/Raj-Grewal.jpg Raj Grewal westernstandard en 2026-07-14T18:53:03.461Z Former Liberal MP Raj Grewal faces possible law licence suspension over fraud allegations Raj Grewal, law licence, fraud, brampton https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/judge-temporarily-freezes-top-alberta-independence-advocates-assets-over-alleged-misappropriation-of-funds/75000 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-04/1m4vcprc/IMG1143.jpeg Mitch Sylvestre and Jeffrey Rath are leaning on a stack of petition boxes as they get ready to submit them to Elections Alberta. westernstandard en 2026-07-14T17:57:00.162Z Judge temporarily freezes top Alberta independence advocate's assets over alleged misappropriation of funds Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Stay Free Alberta , Jeff Rath, Jeffrey Rath, Alberta referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/international/council-workers-in-portsmouth-caught-taking-down-england-flags-ahead-of-world-cup-semifinal/75007 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/fz5i1nsy/Screenshot-2026-07-14-at-11.14.13-am.png Portsmouth Council workers caught on a doorbell camera removing England flags ahead of World Cup semifinal against Argentina westernstandard en 2026-07-14T17:46:06.487Z Council workers in Portsmouth caught taking down England flags ahead of World Cup semifinal International, News, Sports, England, Uk, Keith Best UK squatter, portsmouth council, 2026 World Cup, Flag of England, England football team https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/gofundme-page-set-up-after-seven-year-old-girl-drowns-in-calgary-storm-pond/75001 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/axs20cb2/Screenshot-2026-07-14-at-10.07.50-am.png 7-year-old Drihanna Matamona died after drowning in a storm pond in Legacy, Calgary westernstandard en 2026-07-14T16:52:10.464Z GoFundMe page set up after seven-year-old girl drowns in Calgary storm pond Calgary, News, Alberta, Yyc, Gofundme, Calgary Fire Department, Yyccc, Drowning, Legacy, Calgary, Drihanna Matamona https://www.westernstandard.news/news/calgary-massage-therapist-charged-with-sexual-assault-after-client-complaint-2/75005 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/mpjn17yz/Screenshot-2026-07-14-at-10.45.37-AM.png Yuriy Zhivov westernstandard en 2026-07-14T16:49:02.526Z Calgary massage therapist charged with sexual assault after client complaint News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Cps, Yyccc, Yuriy Zhivov, Kinesio Massage Therapy https://www.westernstandard.news/international/the-bbc-warns-its-funding-model-is-no-longer-sustainable/74991 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/c6/ec62e284-d7cd-11ed-97ed-2bd423395f66/643456230d1e7.image.jpg?resize=100%2C56 westernstandard en 2026-07-14T16:41:32.207Z The BBC warns its funding model is no longer sustainable International, News, Bbc, BBC Chairman Samir Shah, BBC Director-General Matt Brittin, BBC licence fee payers https://www.westernstandard.news/news/calgary-plumbing-company-fined-330000-after-worker-killed-in-trench-collapse/75002 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/ynwugzlj/Screenshot-2026-07-14-at-10.25.53-AM.png Mr. Mike's Plumbing westernstandard en 2026-07-14T16:28:11.736Z Calgary plumbing company fined $330,000 after worker killed in trench collapse News, Canadian, Abpoli, Ableg, Occupational Health And Safety, Mr. Mike's Plumbing https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/watch-edmonton-fire-leaves-one-resident-dead-after-vehicle-collides-with-building/74990 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/a226pa56/IMG1526.jpeg A screenshot of crews responsding to a fire in Edmonton after a vehicle colided with a semi-residential building on Monday. westernstandard en 2026-07-14T16:02:18.701Z WATCH: Edmonton fire leaves one resident dead after vehicle collides with building Edmonton fire, Edmonton, Edmonton building fire, Edmonton residential fire, Edmonton Fire rescue, Edmonton crash , Edmonton fires https://www.westernstandard.news/international/wife-of-man-sucked-out-of-ryanair-flight-describes-battle-to-save-her-husband/74994 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-10/w4qhkq51/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-10.56.32-am.png Broken window that a Serbian man was partially sucked out of on Ryanair flight westernstandard en 2026-07-14T15:49:25.715Z Wife of man sucked out of Ryanair flight describes battle to save her husband International, News, Greece, Plane Accident, ryanair, Man sucked out of plane window https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-eight-convicted-in-alberta-illegal-cougar-and-lynx-hunting-investigation/74999 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-07-28/frqjajzw/robert-sachowski-Ay3veMAK9FY-unsplash.webp A cougar https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/kgal5waj/Screenshot-2026-07-14-at-9.36.21-AM.png Tracks N Trails Outfitting westernstandard en 2026-07-14T15:38:09.672Z Eight convicted in Alberta illegal cougar and lynx hunting investigation News, Alberta, Abpoli, Ableg, Hunting, Poaching, Tracks N Trails Outfitting https://www.westernstandard.news/international/new-womens-athletics-guidelines-crack-down-on-sexualizing-camera-angles/74998 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/noeohigf/image-guidelines-1024x576.jpg.avif Example of guidelines https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/3lk7jari/image-guidelines2-1024x576.jpg.avif Approved and disapproved shots in the guidelines. westernstandard en 2026-07-14T15:30:18.758Z New women’s athletics guidelines crack down on ‘sexualizing’ camera angles womens sports, broadcasting, sexualizing, gender, camera angles, europe, european broadcasting union https://www.westernstandard.news/international/watch-machete-brawl-breaks-out-on-manchester-street/74981 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-13/kybxpbiw/Untitled-design-56.png westernstandard en 2026-07-14T15:28:34.733Z WATCH: Machete brawl breaks out on Manchester street International, News, Manchester, Machete Attack, Greater Manchester Police, Dashcam footage https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ethics-questions-raised-over-senator-adlers-social-media-attacks-on-poilievre/74989 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-08-28/k99dk0jm/Screenshot%202024-08-19%20075734.png Liberal-appointed Sen. Charles Adler westernstandard en 2026-07-14T14:56:28.900Z Ethics questions raised over Senator Adler's social media attacks on Poilievre News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Pierre Poilievre, Charles Adler, Pierre Legault, Lynne Beyak https://www.westernstandard.news/news/carney-declines-to-release-gordie-howe-bridge-deal-after-agreeing-to-share-toll-revenues-with-us/74988 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-05-06/p0gy3nu0/Screenshot-2025-05-06-at-11.10.08-AM.webp Mark Carney and Donald Trump. westernstandard en 2026-07-14T14:23:26.160Z Carney declines to release Gordie Howe bridge deal after agreeing to share toll revenues with US News, Canadian, Donald Trump, Cdnpoli, Shuvaloy Majumdar, Mark Carney, Eric Duncan, Gregor Robertson, Gordie Howe Bridge https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-elections-albertas-neutrality-problem-could-overshadow-independence-referendum/74986 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-14/v9ze4y23/646e38be1e86b_image.png Elections Alberta westernstandard en 2026-07-14T13:30:00.000Z MACLEOD: Elections Alberta's neutrality problem could overshadow independence referendum Opinion, Alberta, Referendum, Voting, Fairness, Credibility, Elections Alberta, Opinion, Western, Western Independence, Opinion Column, October 19 Referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/carpay-policing-islamophobia-is-a-threat-to-free-speech/74985 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-09-19/y0v41jfa/Screenshot%202023-10-19%20at%201.46.14%20PM.png Hate westernstandard en 2026-07-14T11:30:00.000Z CARPAY: Policing ‘Islamophobia’ is a threat to free speech Opinion, Hate Speech, Free Speech, Durham, Freedom Of Speech, Religion, Islamophobia, Opinion, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-charlie-angus-warns-of-foreign-interference-in-alberta-independence-debate/74984 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-13/y3p2ogst/CMS-Template-2026-07-13T132426.601.jpg Foreign interference on Alberta independence westernstandard en 2026-07-14T00:30:00.000Z WATCH: Charlie Angus warns of foreign interference in Alberta independence debate Watch, Alberta, Donald Trump, Pierre Poilievre, Danielle Smith, Charlie Angus, Mark Carney, Alberta Independence, Maga https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/zoltan-omar-abdul-singateh-tortured-a-man-canadas-catch-and-release-justice-system-let-him-go-on-a-crime-spree/74955 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-13/4jchwtet/Omar-Abdul-Singateh.webp Omar Abdul Singateh https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-13/r2c4qn4q/MGnap.jpg Dumbell Hammer westernstandard en 2026-07-13T20:30:00.000Z ZOLTAN: Omar Abdul Singateh tortured a man — Canada's ‘catch-and-release’ justice system let him go on a crime spree Opinion, Crime, Bail, Opinion, Opinion Column, justice system in Canada, sentence, sentence conditions, Canada's criminal code, Omar Abdul Singateh https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/lukaszuks-quote-in-bbc-article-draws-ire-of-independence-advocates-amid-elections-alberta-controversy/74972 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-27/h50m6lzv/IMG1314.jpeg Thomas Lukaszuk speaking to supporters at the Forever Canadian kickoff event. westernstandard en 2026-07-13T20:15:33.151Z Lukaszuk's quote in BBC article draws ire of independence advocates amid Elections Alberta controversy Alberta, News, Canadian, Thomas Lukaszuk, Elections Alberta, Bbc, Alberta independence movement, Alberta Forever Canadian https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-says-oilsands-emissions-intensity-down-28-as-production-climbs/74977 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-05-13/y0wv28y7/622a098c775a1_image.jpg Emissions westernstandard en 2026-07-13T20:14:28.226Z Alberta says oilsands emissions intensity down 28% as production climbs News, Alberta, Energy, Abpoli, Emissions, Ableg, Grant Hunter https://www.westernstandard.news/news/treaty-8-chiefs-press-carney-for-resource-revenue-sharing-warn-on-alberta-separation/74975 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-13/vs13onnj/IMG1373.jpeg Chief Trevor Mercredi joined by other Treaty 8 First Nations chiefs speaking to reporters. westernstandard en 2026-07-13T19:50:35.159Z Treaty 8 chiefs press Carney for resource revenue sharing, warn on Alberta independence News, Alberta, Energy, Abpoli, Ableg, Mark Carney, Treaty 8, Trevor Mercredi https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/former-manitoba-mp-inky-mark-charged-after-rcmp-seize-439-firearms-and-300k-cash/74973 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-13/j7y6ae4z/Untitled-design-55.png Inky Mark https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-13/wfcofidk/Screenshot-2026-07-13-124018.png https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-13/pnkpj4x8/Screenshot-2026-07-13-124119.png https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-13/z6ozv4o2/Screenshot-2026-07-13-124136.png https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-13/3ddib0h2/Screenshot-2026-07-13-124158.png westernstandard en 2026-07-13T19:29:13.749Z Former Manitoba MP Inky Mark charged after RCMP seize 439 firearms and $300K cash Canadian, News, Manitoba Rcmp, Scott Mcmurchy, Inky Mark, National Weapons Enforcement Support Team, Possession of a firearm https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/rempel-garner-says-welfare-ruling-for-man-in-canada-illegally-should-offend-anyone-who-values-fairness/74974 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-20/5meq47jz/Screenshot-2026-01-20-at-10.05.01-AM.webp Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner (Calgary Centre–North) has warned that Canada could face a sharp increase in illegal border crossings by Haitian nationals as a US immigration protection program is set to expire next month. westernstandard en 2026-07-13T19:05:46.932Z Rempel Garner says welfare ruling for man in Canada illegally should ‘offend anyone’ who values fairness Illegal migrant, illegal immigrant, immigration, justice, fairness, Michelle Rempel Garner https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-edmonton-flood-leaves-widespread-damage-sparking-criticism-over-citys-essential-services-failures/74970 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-13/b2jncxh8/Screenshot-2026-07-13-at-12.32.02-PM.png Edmonton flood westernstandard en 2026-07-13T18:37:46.184Z WATCH: Edmonton flood leaves widespread damage, sparking criticism over city's 'essential services' failures News, Canadian, Alberta, Watch, Edmonton, City Of Edmonton, Commonwealth Stadium, #abpoli, edmonton storm, edmonton flood, edmonton sewage, edmonton rain, edmonton road closures, edmonton manhole https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/calgary-stampede-2026-wraps-with-record-crowds-and-275-noise-complaints/74969 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-04/06a8588e-d5d5-4019-88e7-0a2f1906b2fe/nashville_north_calgary_stampede.jpg Partygoers crowd near the stage at Nashville North at the Calgary Stampede on July 10, 2021. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-07-09/7gcvoyip/622a0f42c0c8a_image.jpg Calgary Stampede https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-09-19/9ibt5eav/Stampedechuckwagonracestart-2.JPG Calgary Stampede chuckwagons westernstandard en 2026-07-13T18:21:19.141Z Calgary Stampede draws more than 1.4 million visitors as city reports 275 noise complaints Alberta, News, Cowboys Park, Calgary Stampede 2026, Badlands Music Festival, Noise Exemption Permit, Stampede noise complaints, Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races https://www.westernstandard.news/international/rubio-launches-campaign-to-dismantle-iccs-reach-over-americans/74971 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-23/9lfbrx77/Screenshot%202023-12-01%20135548.png Marco Rubio westernstandard en 2026-07-13T17:56:28.893Z Rubio launches campaign to dismantle ICC’s reach over Americans Israel, Marco Rubio, ICC, International Criminal Court, war crimes, Iraq, Iran, Middle East, International law, Trump, Netanyahu https://www.westernstandard.news/news/train-derails-into-calgary-waterway/74965 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-13/tnm2xhgx/Screenshot-2026-07-13-at-12.27.17-PM.png Train derailment westernstandard en 2026-07-13T16:40:51.074Z UPDATED: Train derails into Calgary waterway; no leaks reported News, Alberta, Calgary, Abpoli, Cps, Train Derailment, Cfd, Priddis Slough https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-trudeau-says-solution-to-ai-taking-jobs-higher-income-taxes/74962 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-13/26dju6ng/Screenshot-2026-07-13-at-10.17.28-AM.png Trudeau, CNBC Converge Live conference westernstandard en 2026-07-13T16:31:31.514Z WATCH: Trudeau says solution to AI taking jobs — higher income taxes News, Canadian, Watch, Justin Trudeau, Tax, Ai, #cdnpoli, JT, CNBC Converge Live, Justin Trudeau on taxes, AI revolution, AI taking jobs, Justin trudeau wealth, Justin Trudeau speaking https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/morgan-independence-bash-at-ranchmans-truly-kicks-off-the-referendum-campaign/74957 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-13/rwb5ii1c/20260712091404.jpg Stampede breakfast for Let Alberta Decide westernstandard en 2026-07-13T16:31:26.293Z MORGAN: Independence bash at Ranchman's truly kicks off the referendum campaign Opinion, Calgary Stampede, Keith Wilson, Opinion, Western, Western Independence, Opinion Column, tanya clemens, Let Alberta Decide https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-alberta-ottawa-sign-deal-to-boost-oilsands-production-and-advance-pathways-carbon-capture-project/74966 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-15/d9io2sp8/Screenshot-2026-06-15-at-9.58.22-AM.webp Premier Danielle Smith in Calgary on June 15, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-07-13T15:58:04.929Z Alberta, Ottawa sign deal to boost oilsands production and advance Pathways carbon capture project News, Alberta, Canadian, Energy, Abpoli, Danielle Smith, Ableg, Brian Jean, Pathways Alliance, Suncor, Imperial Oil, Cenovus, Canadian Natural Resources, ConocoPhillips Canada, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson, Kendall Dilling