https://www.westernstandard.news/news/scott-moe-saskatchewan-ndp-clash-over-ai-allegations-in-health-care-plan/78096 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-22/shiwy67l/Political-Rivals-and-Policy-Notes.webp The battle between Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and the New Democrats (NDP) over artificial intelligence (AI) took a funny turn on Wednesday night when the premier reposted a screenshot from the opposition party’s health-care plan that appeared to still have AI prompts in it. westernstandard en 2026-10-22T16:59:05.310Z Scott Moe, Saskatchewan NDP clash over AI allegations in health-care plan News, Canadian, Saskatchewan, Saskpoli, Scott Moe, Sask Party, Ai, Artificial Intelligence, Carla Beck, Saskatchewan Ndp, Bell Canada, AI data centres, Canada ai data centres, Ai prompts, Thomas Oakley https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/carney-erdoğan-strike-defence-and-energy-partnership-in-ankara/78101 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-22/k6ufwpjf/Erdogan-and-Carney.png Mark Carney and Recep Tayyip Erdogan westernstandard en 2026-10-22T16:55:44.600Z Carney, Erdoğan strike defence and energy partnership in Ankara Erdogan, Ankara, Istanbul, Mark Carney, Turkey, Turkey Canada relations, Turkey Canada, free trade, Turkish https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/breaking-tumbler-ridge-accused-co-conspirator-enters-not-guilty-plea-in-seattle-court/78099 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-09/cphm9hlx/Screenshot-2026-02-12-at-10.52.16-AM.png A photo outside of Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. westernstandard en 2026-10-22T16:44:21.829Z BREAKING: Tumbler Ridge accused co-conspirator enters not guilty plea in Seattle court BC, News, Tumbler Ridge, Jesse Van Rootselaar, James Cody Bryant https://www.westernstandard.news/international/woke-madness-scottish-museum-removes-ancient-egyptian-mummies-over-lack-of-consent/78094 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-22/1f2sdzc1/Museum-Heritage-and-Mummy-Exhibit.png The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has removed several exhibits over ''lack of consent.'' westernstandard en 2026-10-22T16:38:52.446Z 'WOKE MADNESS': Scottish museum removes ancient Egyptian mummies over 'lack of consent' International, News, Scotland, Glasgow, Mummy, Ancient Egyptians, Murdo Fraser, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Egyptian artifacts, Jonny McFarlane, Campaign for Real Education, Egyptian artifact removal, Scotland museum, Mummification https://www.westernstandard.news/news/treaty-7-chiefs-demand-meeting-with-danielle-smith-after-alberta-referendum/78098 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-14/l6ur8kiv/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-10.43.19-AM.webp The Alberta government has refused to release records related to discussions with First Nations treaty organizations concerning Alberta independence and the potential impact of independence on treaty rights. westernstandard en 2026-10-22T16:38:03.468Z Treaty 7 chiefs demand meeting with Danielle Smith after Alberta referendum News, Alberta, Abpoli, Referendum, Danielle Smith, Ableg, Treaty 7, Bearspaw, Goodstoney First Nation, Chiniki, Tsuut’ina Nations https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/supreme-court-to-hear-carney-governments-emergencies-act-appeal/78093 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-08-03/rnmuq93w/SupremeCourtCanada.jpg Supreme Court of Canada westernstandard en 2026-10-22T16:09:50.291Z Supreme Court to hear Carney government's Emergencies Act appeal Supreme Court, Supreme Court appeal, Carney appeal, freedom convoy, civil liberties, frozen bank accounts, tamara lich https://www.westernstandard.news/usa-news/watch-enes-kanter-freedom-denied-purchased-seats-at-wnba-finals-following-eligibility-rejection/78087 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-22/ht43tbmb/Venue-Encounter-and-Interview-Split-Scene.png Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom says he was kicked out of a WNBA Finals game in Atlanta after refusing to move from his purchased seating area to a private luxury suite. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-20/ruv8h6rw/HVFhlVvXQAEoggi.jfif WNBA statement on Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White eligibility westernstandard en 2026-10-22T16:04:30.460Z WATCH: Enes Kanter Freedom denied purchased seats at WNBA Finals following eligibility rejection USA News, News, Watch, Enes Kanter Freedom, Nba, viral on social media, viral video, wnba, Wnba requirements, WNBA 2027 draft, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Atlanta Dream, Golden State Valkyries, State Farm Arena, Georgia state police https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/downtown-vancouver-skunk-that-bit-people-tests-positive-for-rabies/78092 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/2e/d2e1bca8-7061-540b-9a43-ba440f389a9e/622a253f65adc.image.png Anonymous skunk, location undisclosed. westernstandard en 2026-10-22T15:51:09.424Z Downtown Vancouver skunk that bit people tests positive for rabies BC, News, Vancouver, Rabies, Skunks https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/alexander-the-ucp-belongs-to-the-members-not-danielle-smith/78076 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-22/859xtvzg/IMAGE-ucp-members-editorial-16x9.webp Danielle Smith and Jason Kenney westernstandard en 2026-10-22T15:30:00.000Z ALEXANDER: The UCP belongs to the members — not Danielle Smith Opinion, Jason Kenney, Danielle Smith, Ucp, Opinion, Opinion Column, Independence movement, purge https://www.westernstandard.news/news/saskatchewan-municipal-spending-report-reveals-wide-gaps-between-cities-and-towns/78091 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-11-08/bxnssp5j/regina-city-hall.jpeg Regina City Hall westernstandard en 2026-10-22T15:21:59.097Z Saskatchewan municipal spending report reveals wide gaps between cities and towns News, Saskatchewan, News, Saskatchewan, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Property Taxes, Report, Tax Increases https://www.westernstandard.news/news/albertans-reverse-course-on-smiths-constitutional-reform-questions/78084 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/nczqhrzi/IMG2367.jpeg Premier Danielle Smith speaking to Albertans after Alberta's referendum on whether to pursue a binding independence vote. westernstandard en 2026-10-22T15:10:36.894Z Albertans reverse course on Smith’s constitutional reform questions News, Alberta, Abpoli, Danielle Smith, Abpol, Alberta referendum, Alberta referendum 2026, constitutional reforms, Alberta Referendum Results https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canadas-retaliatory-tariffs-costing-consumers-100-million-a-week/78080 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/36/336e9bae-595c-11ee-897b-ebd767316aba/650db1f052cd8.image.jpg Trevor Tombe  westernstandard en 2026-10-22T14:53:10.211Z Canada's retaliatory tariffs costing consumers $100 million a week News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Melanie Joly, Canadian Federation Of Independent Business, Tariffs, Trevor Tombe  https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-forgives-435-million-in-dental-care-payments-to-ineligible-canadians/78078 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-13/e5ft1vkz/Screenshot-2026-01-13-at-9.26.44-AM.png Marjorie Michel westernstandard en 2026-10-22T14:44:58.591Z Ottawa forgives $435 million in dental care payments to ineligible Canadians News, Canadian, Justin Trudeau, Cdnpoli, Jagmeet Singh, Parliamentary Budget Officer, Department Of Social Development, Canada Dental Care Plan, Canada's Minister of Health, Marjorie Michel https://www.westernstandard.news/news/exclusive-former-mla-criticizes-smith-as-alberta-now-gains-post-referendum-support/78077 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-15/ss1f84kx/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-120714-PM.webp As the dust settles on the Alberta referendum, many are wondering whether the failed vote for independence will spell the end of the movement's momentum going forward or if defeat will mark the start of a new chapter. westernstandard en 2026-10-22T14:39:34.215Z EXCLUSIVE: Former MLA criticizes Smith as Alberta Now gains post-referendum support News, Alberta, Canadian, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Bloc Quebecois, Danielle Smith, United Conservative Party, Abpol, Drew Barnes, Alberta Independence, Cdnpol, Alberta independence movement, Alberta referendum 2026, Alberta Now, Alberta Referendum Results https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/barber-mark-carneys-european-associate-membership-delusion/77995 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/rwsefaa8/IMAGE-carney-europe-editorial-v2.webp Mark Carney marching to join the EU westernstandard en 2026-10-22T13:30:00.000Z BARBER: Mark Carney’s European ‘associate membership’ delusion Opinion, Economy, Eu, Mark Carney, Opinion, Opinion Column, EU Associate Membership, economic future https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/forseth-bc-election-the-final-days-are-here/78072 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/st65tigv/IMAGE-bc-election-final-days.webp David Eby and Lorne Doerksen westernstandard en 2026-10-22T12:30:00.000Z FORSETH: BC election — the final days are here Opinion, David Eby, Bc Conservatives, Bc Ndp, Platforms, Opinion, Opinion Column, Lorne Doerkson, 2026 BC election, Costed Platforms https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/brulotte-trumps-diesel-deal-a-gift-to-putin/78050 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/oo1t6zbb/IMAGE-trump-diesel-deal.webp Trump's Diesel Deal with Russia westernstandard en 2026-10-22T11:30:00.000Z BRULOTTE: Trump’s diesel deal — a gift to Putin? Opinion, Donald Trump, Diesel, Ukraine War, Opinion, Opinion Column, Russian Diesel https://www.westernstandard.news/thepipeline/watch-alberta-votes-for-canada-but-will-canada-vote-for-alberta/78074 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/qiwxfj8c/CMS-Template-2026-10-21T154615.679.jpg After the referendum westernstandard en 2026-10-22T00:30:00.000Z WATCH: Alberta votes for Canada, but will Canada vote for Alberta? The Pipeline, Watch, Opinion https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/proceed-with-caution-smith-discusses-albertans-mild-support-for-referendum-proposals/78070 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-03/8gkdqk3a/IMG0235.webp Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith in Calgary on July 2, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-10-21T22:29:46.695Z 'PROCEED WITH CAUTION': Smith discusses Albertans' mild support for referendum proposals Danielle Smith, Alberta politics, Alberta referendum, Alberta vote, Alberta immigration referendum, Alberta immigration vote, Alberta immigration fee, Alberta immigration, Alberta temporary workers, Alberta health care, Alberta immigrant education, Alberta senate, Canada senate, Alberta judges, Canada judges, Canada judge selection, Alberta judge selection https://www.westernstandard.news/news/exclusive-carney-warned-by-stockwell-day-to-heed-alberta-referendums-wake-up-call-on-immigration/78073 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/25ahbav4/Screenshot-2026-08-06-at-3.15.50-PM.webp Stockwell Day. westernstandard en 2026-10-21T22:14:28.639Z EXCLUSIVE: Carney warned by Stockwell Day to heed Alberta referendum's 'wake-up call' on immigration News, Alberta, Canadian, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Danielle Smith, Stockwell Day, Canadian Alliance, Mass Immigration, Abpol, Mark Carney, Cdnpol, mass immigration policies, mass immigration into Canada, Alberta referendum, Alberta referendum 2026, Canadian Alliance Party https://www.westernstandard.news/news/exclusive-stockwell-day-tells-alberta-independence-leader-jeffrey-rath-to-stand-down-after-referendum-defeat/78071 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-09-20/j3un106y/1000000152.jpg Stockwell Day speaks at the Reclaiming Canada Conference Sept. 20, 2025 at BMO Centre in Calgary https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-28/66jg7k1o/IMG1084.jpeg Jeffrey Rath at the Stay Free Alberta petition submission event. westernstandard en 2026-10-21T21:53:56.615Z EXCLUSIVE: Stockwell Day tells Alberta independence leader Jeffrey Rath to ‘stand down’ after referendum defeat News, Alberta, Canadian, Abpoli, Alberta Ndp, Danielle Smith, Ucp, Stockwell Day, Alberta Prosperity Project, United Conservative Party, Abpol, Naheed Nenshi, Alberta Independence, Jeffrey Rath, Alberta independence movement, Alberta referendum, Alberta referendum 2026 https://www.westernstandard.news/news/record-23-million-food-bank-visits-across-canada-in-march/78067 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/i1fabhd2/074f5abf-7fbd-4006-a7d9-6015d90a0b95.png Food Bank Canada westernstandard en 2026-10-21T21:02:27.976Z Record 2.3 million food bank visits across Canada in March News, Canadian, Food Bank, Food Banks Canada, #cdnpoli, Food banks Canada annual report, Food banks Canada 2026 report, bc food banks, alberta food banks, manitoba food banks, saskatchewan food banks https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/no-smith-shuts-down-hopes-for-stay-free-alberta-referendum/78066 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/nczqhrzi/IMG2367.jpeg Premier Danielle Smith speaking to Albertans after Alberta's referendum on whether to pursue a binding independence vote. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/1625ribe/Image-2026-10-21-at-2.06-PM.jpeg A screenshot of Forever Canadian's citizen initiative petition application. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/1b68or23/Image-2026-10-21-at-2.10-PM.jpeg Stay Free Alberta's citizen initiative petition application. westernstandard en 2026-10-21T20:30:12.673Z 'NO': Smith shuts down hopes for Stay Free Alberta referendum Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta Prosperity Project, Let Alberta Decide, Stay Free Alberta petition, Alberta independence petition, Alberta separation petition, Danielle Smith, Alberta politics https://www.westernstandard.news/news/grande-prairie-says-goodbye-to-rcmp-after-83-years/78069 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-06-26/dcv2jti4/RCMPP-1.webp RCMP westernstandard en 2026-10-21T20:15:20.935Z Grande Prairie says goodbye to RCMP after 83 years News, Alberta, Rcmp, Abpoli, Ableg, Grande Prairie https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-ford-and-carney-announce-nearly-9-billion-for-ontario-steel-auto-and-ring-of-fire/78068 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/m6j4ruuy/transcript.00112115.Still001.jpg The package directs more than $5 billion to steel mills. westernstandard en 2026-10-21T20:10:03.092Z WATCH: Ford and Carney announce nearly $9 billion for Ontario steel, auto and Ring of Fire News, Ontario, Canadian, Auto, Ontario, Doug Ford, Steel, Mark Carney, Canadian taxpayers https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/calgary-man-removes-over-1000-pounds-of-garbage-from-soldiers-memorial-ahead-of-remembrance-day/78063 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/g4iifm3g/Autumn-Park-Cleanup-Volunteer.png Matthew Thomas Edwards spent five days cleaning up the area surrounding the Calgary Soldiers’ Memorial ahead of Remembrance Day. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/z9shqb9s/dq5ok8lf4nwh1.jpeg https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/z5m0usyi/4bdxi0kf4nwh1.jpeg https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/kqzwdjkn/zc0wd0kf4nwh1.jpeg https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/ptqmqnc0/o724ablf4nwh1.jpeg westernstandard en 2026-10-21T20:05:56.510Z Calgary man removes over 1,000 pounds of garbage from Soldiers’ Memorial ahead of Remembrance Day Alberta, News, Calgary, Yyc, Canadas Military, Rememberance Day, Matthew Thomas Edwards, Calgary Soldiers' Memorial, Poppy Plaza, Veterans Walkway, Memorial Drive Calgary, Soldiers' Memorial cleanup https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/russ-the-bc-election-is-albertas-fight-too/78046 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/8sgn5fnp/IMAGE-bc-alberta-election-colors-swapped.webp Pipeline To Tidewater westernstandard en 2026-10-21T19:30:00.000Z RUSS: The BC election is Alberta's fight too Opinion, Alberta, David Eby, Danielle Smith, Oil, Pipeline, Opinion, Opinion Column, Lorne Doerkson, MOU agreement, 2026 BC election https://www.westernstandard.news/news/smith-gives-update-on-wainwright-casualties-27-still-in-hospital-13-in-critical-condition/78065 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/ke577dr6/Screenshot-2026-10-21-at-12.33.46-pm.png Danielle Smith speaks at a press conference on October 21 2026 westernstandard en 2026-10-21T19:13:10.242Z Smith gives update on Wainwright casualties, 27 still in hospital, 13 in critical condition News, Alberta, Canadian, Canadian Armed Forces, Doug Ford, Wainwright Ab, Canadian Army, Edmonton Hospital, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Canadian healthcare, CFB Wainwright, Wainwright incident https://www.westernstandard.news/news/no-remedy-can-restore-the-persons-life-advocates-warn-of-coercion-in-advance-maid-requests/78056 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-12/nwthalfy/edd6a9e4-375f-4157-a31a-a6ee7e368d81.png MAiD westernstandard en 2026-10-21T18:40:27.186Z 'NO REMEDY CAN RESTORE THE PERSON'S LIFE': Advocates warn of coercion in advance MAiD requests News, Canadian, Maid, #cdnpoli, MAID Canada, healthcare Canada, MAiD 2026, MAiD 2026 amendments, Dementia Justice Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/news/toronto-police-seize-loaded-handgun-and-drugs-in-west-end-traffic-stop/78057 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/uk0l7k87/gun.jpg The firearm that was seized westernstandard en 2026-10-21T18:31:06.051Z Toronto police seize loaded handgun and drugs in west-end traffic stop News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Toronto, Public Safety, Gun, Drug Bust https://www.westernstandard.news/international/french-president-slams-trumps-france-riot-claims-as-stupid-troops-to-deploy-ahead-of-weekend-protests/78051 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/je3jfn4j/Macron-Amid-Paris-Riot-Chaos.png Macron Amid Paris Riot westernstandard en 2026-10-21T18:30:46.357Z French President slams Trump's France riot claims as 'stupid,' troops to deploy ahead of weekend protests International, News, Watch, Donald Trump, Yellow Vests Movement, viral on social media, French President Emmanuel Macron, viral video, France riots, France Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, The Louvre https://www.westernstandard.news/news/top-ten-alberta-electoral-districts-with-the-highest-support-for-independence/78062 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-29/eep4jcwz/ChatGPT-Image-May-29-2026-at-024737-PM.webp Alberta flag and mountains https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/56d9ebzp/RImbey-final.webp Finance Minister Jason Nixon (right) https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/pm9d40nn/Notley-final.webp Forestry Minister Todd Loewen (right) https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/78jnxajl/Drum-Final.webp Nate Horner, former finance minister (right). https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/lbwryikq/Taber-Final.webp Environment and Protected Areas Minister Grant Hunter (right). https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/bo8ylhd9/Drayton-final.webp Tourism and Sport Minister Andrew Boitchenko (right). https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/8m77ropq/Olds-final.webp Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Tara Sawyer (right). https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/2u22uyh8/Innis-final.webp Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen (right). https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/sy1vpo9o/Cardston-Final.webp Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Minister Joseph Schow (right). https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/kxgosu9z/Grande-final.webp UCP MLA Rob Wiebe (right). https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/kve5kalf/Peace-final.webp Municipal Affairs Minister Jason Williams (right). westernstandard en 2026-10-21T18:30:06.642Z TOP TEN: Alberta electoral districts with the highest support for independence News, Alberta, Abpoli, Nate Horner, Devin Dreeshen, Joseph Schow, Jason Nixon, Todd Loewen, Abpol, Alberta Independence, Grant Hunter, Alberta independence movement, Andrew Boitchenko, Alberta referendum, Tara Sawyer, Alberta referendum 2026, rob wiebe, jason williams https://www.westernstandard.news/news/moe-backs-provincial-immigration-control-after-alberta-referendum/78061 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/dn010mbw/IMAGE-moe-immigration-editorial.webp Scott Moe westernstandard en 2026-10-21T17:55:54.318Z Moe backs provincial immigration control after Alberta referendum News, Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, Immigration, Premier Scott Moe, Opinion, Opinion Column, Alberta referendum, October 19 Referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/carney-says-ottawa-will-not-budge-on-sustainable-immigration-levels/78060 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/whsh4uqe/Mark-Carney-pre-caucus-scrum-immigration-2026-10-21.jpeg Mark Carney speaks to reporters on immigration westernstandard en 2026-10-21T17:43:56.678Z Carney says Ottawa will ‘not budge’ on sustainable immigration levels Mark Carney, not budge, sustainable immigration, immigration, immigration levels, mass migration, temporary workers, international students, temporary permits https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/breaking-smith-lays-down-the-law-to-ucp-members-regarding-alberta-independence-going-forward/78059 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-15/7839y4gi/IMG2105.jpeg Premier Danielle Smith and UCP President Rob Smith on stage at the 2025 UCP AGM westernstandard en 2026-10-21T17:38:39.202Z Smith lays down the law to UCP members regarding Alberta independence going forward UCP, Alberta independence, Danielle Smith, Alberta UCP independence, UCP separation, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists https://www.westernstandard.news/triggered/watch-live-premier-smith-stands-alone/78054 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/sw67814m/Side-Banner-39.jpg Who will fight for Alberta? westernstandard en 2026-10-21T17:30:00.000Z WATCH LIVE: Premier Smith stands alone Triggered, Watch, Opinion, Pierre Poilievre, Naheed Nenshi, Mark Carney, Western, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Alberta referendum 2026 https://www.westernstandard.news/news/report-finds-nearly-5-million-health-care-appointments-may-be-backlogged-across-canada/78052 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/maecffv4/unnamed-file-scaled.jpg Nurse https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/rlmsnvu9/Screenshot-2026-10-21-at-10.35.53-AM.png Report finds nearly 5 million health care appointments may be backlogged across Canada westernstandard en 2026-10-21T16:41:42.775Z Report finds nearly 5 million health care appointments may be backlogged across Canada News, Canadian, Healthcare, Cdnpoli, Wait Lists, SecondStreet.org https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/day-30-of-the-bc-provincial-election-last-day-of-advance-voting-three-days-left/78041 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-15/bssqsvw7/file00000000a810820e9aa92f12ee03d56f.png From left: NDP Leader David Eby, Green Leader Emily Lowan and interim Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson. The three leaders met Wednesday night in Vancouver for the campaign’s only televised debate. westernstandard en 2026-10-21T16:38:57.744Z Day 30 of the BC provincial election: Last day of advance voting, three days left BC, News, David Eby, Bc Ndp, Selina Robinson, Doug Mccallum, Bc Greens, Lorne Doerkson, BC Conservative, Emily Lowan, Aaron Pete, Pete Fry, Rohini Arora, BC Election 2026 https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-ticket-wins-record-90-million-lotto-max-jackpot-largest-in-canadian-history/78048 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/7qvxd64f/Alberta-Lotto-Max-Jackpot-Celebration.png Someone in Alberta is sitting on a record-breaking $90 million Lotto Max ticket after Tuesday night's draw. westernstandard en 2026-10-21T16:30:31.649Z Alberta ticket wins record $90 million Lotto Max jackpot, largest in Canadian history Alberta, News, Lottery Tickets, Scratch Lottery Tickets, Ontario Lottery And Gaming Corporation, Western Canada Lottery Corporation, Maxmillions, OLG, Lotto Max jackpot, Lottery prizes, Maxplus draws https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/conservatives-taxpayers-group-criticize-78m-for-dominican-housing-project/78049 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/zr7p9wtp/62b0a691add68_image.png Defence Minister Anita Anand speaks at CFB Trenton on Monday. westernstandard en 2026-10-21T16:17:07.131Z Conservatives, taxpayers group criticize $7.8M for Dominican housing project Vincent Neil Ho, Dominican Republic, Housing, foreign spending https://www.westernstandard.news/news/more-than-15-million-crime-stoppers-tips-leaked-in-hack/78044 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/ckwihm62/Screenshot-2026-10-21-at-11.44.21-AM.png The Canadian portion of the data showed that about half of the 1.5 million tips contained personally identifiable information westernstandard en 2026-10-21T16:08:59.774Z More than 1.5 million Crime Stoppers tips leaked in hack News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Privacy, Crime, Public Safety, Crimestoppers https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/morgan-albertas-referendum-results-clash-with-poilievres-agenda/78042 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/sgxznt7h/IMAGE-PP.webp Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre speaking at a press conference in Calgary the day after the Alberta referendum. westernstandard en 2026-10-21T15:30:00.000Z MORGAN: Alberta's referendum results clash with Poilievre's agenda Opinion, Alberta, Pierre Poilievre, Immigration, Alberta Ndp, Naheed Nenshi, Opinion, Opinion Column, October 19 Referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/canada-eu-to-define-closer-associate-membership-relationship-by-2027/78043 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-06-23/5nlljcsw/Screenshot-2025-06-23-095714.png EU President Ursula von der Leyen, Prime Minister Mark Carney westernstandard en 2026-10-21T15:14:07.797Z Canada, EU to define closer ‘associate membership’ relationship by 2027 EU, Canada, Canada EU, Europe, European union, 2027, EU-Canada conference, new world order https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/giesbrecht-alberta-voters-rebuke-the-senate/78040 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-21/0rf5cyby/IMAGE-alberta-rebukes-senate-v2.webp Alberta Rebukes the Senate westernstandard en 2026-10-21T14:17:18.633Z GIESBRECHT: Alberta voters rebuke the Senate Opinion, Alberta, Crime, Indigenous, Justice System, Senate, Opinion, Opinion Column, Abolish the Senate, First Nations Policing https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/rubenstein-denying-indian-residential-school-denialism/77992 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/wgqhdn1u/IMAGE-residential-school-editorial.webp Indian Residential Schools https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-08/b1zwyvcr/Screenshot-2026-10-08-at-6.35.57-AM.webp Opening words in the May 27, 2021, media release from the Kamloops Indian Band, also known as Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/zupi2yy3/Screenshot-2026-10-19-at-12.05.19-PM.png Indian Residential School Application for Admission westernstandard en 2026-10-21T13:30:00.000Z RUBENSTEIN: Denying Indian Residential School denialism Opinion, Indigenous, Residential Schools, Indian Residential Schools, Kamloops Indian Residential School, Opinion, Opinion Column, false narratives https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-alberta-independence-what-we-built-what-we-learned-and-where-we-go-next/78038 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/4dgx2uim/Two-Cultures-Two-Future.webp Alberta Independence westernstandard en 2026-10-21T11:30:00.000Z MACLEOD: Alberta independence — what we built, what we learned, and where we go next Opinion, Alberta, Independence, Opinion, Western, Opinion Column, Alberta independence movement, What's Next https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/breaking-smith-vows-to-defend-albertas-interests-after-independence-referendum/78039 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-16/h4itefyw/Image-2026-10-16-at-2.32-PM.jpeg Premier Danielle Smith speaking at a federalist gathering and lobying Prime Minister Mark Carney about her nine referendum questions. westernstandard en 2026-10-21T00:45:00.000Z Smith vows to defend Alberta's interests after independence referendum Alberta referendum, Alberta independence , Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta separation referendum, Alberta independence referendum, Alberta immigration referendum, Danielle Smith immigration, Alberta politics https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-live-premier-danielle-smith-addresses-albertans/78028 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-11/brebeedz/IMAGE-albertareferendum.webp Danielle Smith westernstandard en 2026-10-21T00:38:21.138Z WATCH LIVE: Premier Danielle Smith addresses Albertans News, Watch, Alberta, Abpoli, Referendum, Danielle Smith, Ableg https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/poilievre-thanked-smith-for-alberta-healths-miraculous-response-to-wainwright-incident/78037 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-08-20/hxnoslnu/alberta-health-services-sign.jpg Alberta Health Services westernstandard en 2026-10-20T20:50:33.839Z Poilievre 'thanked' Smith for Alberta Health's 'miraculous' response to Wainwright incident Alberta, News, Canadian, Wainwright Ab, Alberta Health Service, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, CFB Wainwright, Alberta health care https://www.westernstandard.news/news/huge-relief-business-leaders-celebrate-alberta-independence-defeat/78036 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-20/w42myj18/Heading-2-copy.webp Business leaders such as Adam Legge, president of the Business Council of Alberta (centre), and Deborah Yedlin, president and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce (right) have stated they were relieved that Albertans voted to stay in Canada in the October 19 province-wide referendum. westernstandard en 2026-10-20T20:42:18.199Z ‘HUGE RELIEF': Business leaders celebrate Alberta independence defeat News, Alberta, Canadian, Business, Abpoli, Canadian Chamber Of Commerce, Canadian Federation Of Independent Business, Business, Calgary Chamber Of Commerce, Abpol, Business Council Of Alberta, Adam Legge, Deborah Yedlin, Alberta referendum, Candace Laing, Alberta referendum 2026, Keyli Loeppky https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/wiechnik-smith-got-her-immigration-mandate-time-to-deliver/78031 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-20/rqc1mmo6/Alberta-Immigration-A-Canadian-Collage.webp Albertans weren’t ready to leave Canada, but they certainly appear willing to take back some semblance of control over their immigration policies. westernstandard en 2026-10-20T20:35:08.174Z WIECHNIK: Smith got her immigration mandate — time to deliver Opinion, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Immigration, Danielle Smith, Liberal Government, Mass Immigration, Abpol, Mark Carney, Cdnpol, Opinion, Opinion Column, Alberta referendum 2026 https://www.westernstandard.news/news/taxpayers-federation-urges-carney-to-cut-taxes-and-spending-in-november-5-federal-budget/78035 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/90/d90f8442-dbae-11ec-b7ea-17cdc1627f12/628d58e15f850.image.jpg Franco Terrazzano westernstandard en 2026-10-20T20:18:11.120Z Taxpayers Federation urges Carney to cut taxes and spending in November 5 federal budget News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Franco Terrazzano, Ctf, Mark Carney https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/ottawa-to-spend-6m-for-black-mental-health-addiction-programs/78034 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-17/aeywpxj7/IMG0735.JPG Minister of Health Marjorie Michel westernstandard en 2026-10-20T19:48:33.813Z Ottawa to spend $6M for black mental health, addiction programs mental health, health canada, marjorie michel, health minister, black justice, black health, dei https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ford-government-spent-record-117-million-on-ads-in-2025-26/78007 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-20/ee9ej4an/ford-cash.jpg Doug Ford westernstandard en 2026-10-20T19:24:01.001Z Ford government spent record $117 million on ads in 2025-26 News, Ontario, Canadian, Ford, Ontario, Government Spending, Taxpayer, Advertisement https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/nenshi-says-albertans-did-not-give-smith-a-clear-positive-mandate/78030 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-20/sgoceyf8/Image-2026-10-20-at-11.45-AM.jpeg Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi speaking to reporters about the results of Alberta's referendum. westernstandard en 2026-10-20T18:55:35.306Z Nenshi says Albertans did not give Smith a clear positive mandate Alberta NDP, Alberta UCP , Alberta referendum, Alberta immigration referendum , Alberta separation referendum, Danielle Smith referendum, Alberta immigration reform, Alberta immigration, Alberta politics, Alberta government https://www.westernstandard.news/news/poilievre-brushes-off-questions-about-alberta-voting-for-constitutional-change/78029 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-20/cbr2dpog/Screenshot-2026-10-20-at-11.43.39-am.png Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre speaking at a press conference in Calgary the day after the Alberta referendum westernstandard en 2026-10-20T18:30:05.559Z Poilievre brushes off questions about Alberta voting for constitutional change News, Canadian, Alberta, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, canada immigration policy, Alberta immigration, Alberta referendem, constitutional reforms, Alberta referendum nine questions https://www.westernstandard.news/usa-news/wnba-rejects-eligibility-of-former-nba-players-leaves-congress-without-clear-answer-on-what-is-a-woman/78027 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-20/r5i8e1jp/WNBA-Spotlight-Two-Sides-of-the-Game.png The WNBA has told Republican lawmakers that former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are ineligible to compete in the league. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-20/ruv8h6rw/HVFhlVvXQAEoggi.jfif WNBA statement on Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White eligibility westernstandard en 2026-10-20T18:09:15.021Z WNBA rejects eligibility of former NBA players, leaves Congress without clear answer on what is a woman USA News, News, Enes Kanter Freedom, Nba, wnba, Wnba requirements, WNBA 2027 draft, Royce White, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Marlin Stutzman https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-man-convicted-of-animal-cruelty-after-taking-flamingo-from-las-vegas-hotel/78032 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-20/cgkft3tz/flamingo.jpg Mitchell Fairbarn drank an estimated 30 to 40 beers before deciding to take the flamingo https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-20/ex5m5x5s/Screenshot-2026-10-20-at-2.02.08-PM.png The man was captured on security camera at 5:32 AM https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-20/q25fwovv/Screenshot-2026-10-20-at-2.03.31-PM.png He expressed dismay that he would be missing his father's funeral westernstandard en 2026-10-20T18:06:55.887Z Ontario man convicted of animal cruelty after taking flamingo from Las Vegas hotel News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Las Vegas, Drunk, Flamingo https://www.westernstandard.news/usa-news/i-thought-i-was-dead-idaho-father-wrestles-black-bear-with-bare-hands-to-protect-family/78025 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-20/kz8j0xi3/Bearded-Man-and-Black-Bear-Composite.png An Idaho father who fought a black bear with his bare hands after it broke into his home is speaking publicly for the first time about the terrifying encounter westernstandard en 2026-10-20T17:01:30.688Z ‘I THOUGHT I WAS DEAD’: Idaho father wrestles black bear with bare hands to protect family USA News, News, Black Bear, Black Bear Attack, viral video, Idaho Fish and Game, Brian Heidmann, Steele Memorial Hospital, Salmon, Idaho, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center