https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/smith-nenshi-fight-over-alberta-independence-advocate-jeffrey-rath/78313 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/lwytj99a/Alberta-Legislature-Political-Debate-Composite.png An AI image of Danielle Smith and Naheed Nenshi arguing, with Jeffrey Rath and Thomas Lukaszuk standing in the background. westernstandard en 2026-10-29T20:14:14.653Z Smith, Nenshi fight over Alberta independence advocate Jeffrey Rath Alberta politics, Alberta independence, Jeffrey Rath, Jeff Rath, Thomas Lukaszuk, Danielle Smith, Naheed Nenshi, Alberta government, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta prosperity project, Stay Free Alberta, Forever Canadian, Alberta Question Period https://www.westernstandard.news/usa-news/breaking-star-trek-and-x-men-actor-patrick-stewart-dies-at-86/78336 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/xi89h3xl/Dignified-Portrait-at-the-Premiere.png Patrick Stewart westernstandard en 2026-10-29T20:08:59.335Z BREAKING: ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ actor Patrick Stewart dies at 86 USA News, News, Patrick Stewart, Star Trek, alzheimer's disease, X Men, Patrick Stewart Dead https://www.westernstandard.news/news/sturgeon-county-official-says-residents-ignored-public-notices-about-meta-ai-data-centre/78331 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/1w2nmau5/meta.webp Rendering of Meta's Sturgeon County AI data centre. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/5zr67wvf/kent.webp Kent McMullin, senior investment attraction officer for economic growth and development in Sturgeon County. westernstandard en 2026-10-29T20:02:44.299Z Sturgeon County official says residents ignored public notices about Meta AI data centre News, Alberta, Energy, Business, Meta, Pembina Pipeline Corp, Alberta Utilities Commission, Sturgeon County, Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI data centres, alberta AI data centres, Data Centre, Kent McMullin, Greenlight Electricity Centre, Matthew O'Regan, Redwater Complex https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-ontario-projects-169b-deficit-as-balance-date-is-delayed-again/78324 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/ff1si1qt/Screenshot-2026-10-29-at-3.27.40-PM.png Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy westernstandard en 2026-10-29T19:46:37.850Z WATCH: Ontario projects $16.9B deficit as balance date is delayed again News, Watch, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Doug Ford, Peter Bethlenfalvy, Government Spending, Accountability, Canadian Taxpayer's Federation, 2026 Fall Economic Statement https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/carney-says-right-wing-political-shifts-in-europe-us-will-not-derail-trade-push/78328 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/aagkuq2e/Mark-Carney-speaks-to-reporters-2026-10-29.jpeg Mark Carney speaks to reporters in Montreal westernstandard en 2026-10-29T19:24:22.504Z Carney says right-wing political shifts in Europe, U.S. will not derail trade push Mark Carney, Marine Le Pen, AfD, Reform party, Europe, EU, Europe Canada, Canada EU, European Union, Montreal https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/watch-abdul-el-sayed-copies-poilievres-viral-apple-biting-skit/78326 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/2xjqqb94/poilievreelsayedsplit16x9.png Abdul El-Sayed (left) and Pierre Poilievre (right) westernstandard en 2026-10-29T19:23:50.605Z WATCH: Abdul El-Sayed copies Poilievre’s viral apple-biting skit Abdul El Sayed, Abdul, El Sayed, Sayed, Pierre Poilievre, Poilievre apple, apple viral moment, apple biting, apple video https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/tumbler-ridge-shooting-survivor-maya-gebala-released-from-hospital-after-262-days/78325 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/bp3hy426/Young-Patient-Outside-Children’s-Hospital.png Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor Maya Gebala released from hospital after 262 days. westernstandard en 2026-10-29T19:15:26.037Z Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor Maya Gebala released from hospital after 262 days BC, News, BC Children's Hospital, Greater Vancouver Realtors, Tumbler Ridge Shooting, Tumbler Ridge BC, Maya Gebala, David Gebala, Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, Rice Parsons Leoni, Elliot LLP https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-ontario-opposition-says-it-will-seek-integrity-commissioner-probe-of-mpp-scott-over-lobbyist-texts/78317 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/0y01xdxh/marit-stiles.jpg Marit Stiles westernstandard en 2026-10-29T19:13:48.899Z WATCH: Ontario opposition says it will seek Integrity Commissioner probe of MPP Scott over lobbyist texts Watch, News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Doug Ford, Integrity Commissioner, OSAP, Queens park, Ontario taxpayers https://www.westernstandard.news/news/feds-abandoned-thermal-coal-export-ban-without-public-notice/78323 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-01-03/s27wvo45/Alberta-coalmine.jpg The Vista thermal coal mine near Hinton, Alberta. westernstandard en 2026-10-29T18:44:47.977Z Feds abandoned thermal coal export ban without public notice News, Canadian, Energy, Business, David Eby, Coal, Global Affairs Canada, Environment And Climate Change Canada, Auditor General, Coal Mining, thermal coal, thermal coal exports https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-live-is-danielle-smith-purposely-trying-to-alienate-her-base/78318 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/m1mmmkc1/CMS-Template-2026-10-29T113300.288.jpg Alienating her base? westernstandard en 2026-10-29T18:30:00.000Z WATCH LIVE: Is Danielle Smith purposely trying to alienate her base? Watch, Marty Up North, Opinion https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canadas-coal-industry-seeks-critical-mineral-status-amid-growing-global-steel-demand/78320 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-05/bv9z844j/IMG_3325.png The site of Northback's proposed Grassy Mountain metallurgical coal project in Alberta's Eastern Slopes. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-05/14433yaa/Screenshot_2026_06_05_at_12_41_37_PM.webp Rina Blacklaws, vice-president of industry development for the Coal Association of Canada. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-05/uqcg3w8f/wilson.webp W. Brett Wilson https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/a524dzxj/mike.webp Mike Young, former CEO of Northback. westernstandard en 2026-10-29T18:09:35.122Z Canada’s coal industry seeks critical mineral status amid growing global steel demand News, Energy, Business, Canadian, Alberta, Natural Resources Canada, Natural Resources, Critical Minerals, Coal Mining, Coal Development, Northback, Mike Young, Rina Blacklaws, metallurgical coal, W. Brett Wilson, metallurgical coal mines, Tim Hodgson, Coal Association of Canada, Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/ucp-proposes-legislation-aimed-at-increasing-transparency-in-schools-and-childcare/78308 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-10/u9qhghci/Screen%20Shot%202024-06-17%20at%201.20.44%20PM.png Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides provided an update on the use of personal mobile devices and social media in schools. westernstandard en 2026-10-29T18:08:48.500Z UCP proposes legislation aimed at increasing transparency in schools and childcare UCP, Alberta politics, Alberta government, Demetrios Nicolaides, Calgary education, Edmonton education, Alberta childcare, Alberta report cards https://www.westernstandard.news/news/fort-mcmurray-woman-charged-with-animal-cruelty-after-rcmp-seize-97-dogs-from-home/78321 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-06-26/dcv2jti4/RCMPP-1.webp RCMP westernstandard en 2026-10-29T18:07:58.228Z Fort McMurray woman charged with animal cruelty after RCMP seize 97 dogs from home News, Alberta, Rcmp, Abpoli, Ableg, Fort Mcmurray, Animal Cruelty https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-the-next-steps-for-albertas-independence-movement/78302 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/9eep1f9m/IMAGE-alberta-political-crossroads.webp Danielle Smith and Alberta’s independence movement face a political crossroads. westernstandard en 2026-10-29T17:30:00.000Z MACLEOD: The next steps for Alberta's independence movement Opinion, Alberta, Danielle Smith, Ucp, Independence, Opinion, Opinion Column, coalition government https://www.westernstandard.news/news/opposition-presses-minister-again-on-student-assistant-pause-in-queens-park-return/78312 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/7x0yzbqu/Screenshot-2026-10-29-at-1.18.37-PM.png Minister Nolan Quinn westernstandard en 2026-10-29T17:24:19.740Z Opposition presses minister again on student assistant pause in Queen’s Park return News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Accountability, Students, Integrity Commissioner, OSAP, Ontario taxpayers https://www.westernstandard.news/news/albertas-online-gambling-brings-in-566m-in-september/78298 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/4d6s99ia/5535a808-71db-4043-bd3e-1e70c3865099.png Gambling westernstandard en 2026-10-29T16:48:07.224Z Alberta’s online gambling brings in $56.6M in September News, Canadian, Alberta, #abpoli, alberta online gambling, $56.6 million online gambling in September, online gambing, Alberta iGaming Corporation https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-vows-to-prepare-canada-for-all-contingencies-up-to-and-including-war-in-new-national-security-plan/78297 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-09/5p0ba4gn/Untitled%20(1890%20x%201100%20px)%20(2200%20x%201100%20px)%20(2200%20x%201200%20px)2.jpg Canadian Armed Forces westernstandard en 2026-10-29T16:47:30.949Z Ottawa vows to prepare Canada for 'all contingencies up to and including war' in new national security plan News, Canadian, Canadian Armed Forces, Canadian Intelligence, Canadian Federal Government, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Canada national security, Canadian AI, Canadian National Security, Canadian sovereignty https://www.westernstandard.news/news/edmonton-man-killed-after-minivan-runs-red-light-crashes-into-fire-truck/78307 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/k4noabjk/Screenshot-2026-10-29-at-10.13.26-AM.png westernstandard en 2026-10-29T16:18:18.625Z Edmonton man killed after minivan runs red light, crashes into fire truck News, Alberta, Edmonton, Abpoli, Yeg, Eps, Yegcc, EFD https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-dramatic-chase-ponoka-county-man-charged-after-allegedly-threatening-youth-with-handgun-at-wetaskiwin-skatepark/78306 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/4p8p4va3/Screenshot-2026-10-29-at-9.53.44-AM.png WATCH DRAMATIC CHASE: Ponoka County man charged after allegedly threatening youth with handgun at Wetaskiwin skatepark westernstandard en 2026-10-29T16:13:53.230Z WATCH DRAMATIC CHASE: Ponoka County man charged after allegedly threatening youth with handgun at Wetaskiwin skatepark News, Alberta, Watch, Rcmp, Abpoli, Wetaskiwin, Noah McKinney https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/watch-montreal-home-displays-hanging-effigies-of-trump-musk-and-netanyahu-for-halloween/78299 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/5lkkmq9c/Halloween-Political-Porch-Display.png A Halloween display outside a Montreal residence has sparked controversy online after video circulated showing three pumpkin-headed effigies reportedly representing Trump, Musk and Netanyahu hanging outside a home. westernstandard en 2026-10-29T15:34:25.110Z WATCH: Montreal home displays hanging effigies of Trump, Musk and Netanyahu for Halloween Canadian, News, Watch, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, viral on social media, Montreal police, viral video, Jean Boulet, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Halloween displays, Mock-hanging https://www.westernstandard.news/news/masked-suspects-shoot-father-and-daughters-in-toronto-home-invasion/78294 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/0ybp3vpn/shooting.avif Two of the victims remain in life-altering condition from the attack westernstandard en 2026-10-29T15:11:37.193Z Masked suspects shoot father and daughters in Toronto home invasion News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Toronto, Public Safety, Gun Violence, Drake, Home Invasion, Bridle Path https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canadians-fed-up-with-costly-nhl-streaming-subscriptions-as-hockey-night-in-canada-leaves-cbc/78300 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/j9v9ukqu/643d7da4f2615_image.jpg The Calgary Flames salute their fans following a 3–1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on February 23, 2013. westernstandard en 2026-10-29T15:10:11.883Z Canadians fed up with costly NHL streaming subscriptions as Hockey Night in Canada leaves CBC News, Canadian, Cbc, Cdnpoli, Angus Reid Institute, Nhl, Hockey Night In Canada, Sportsnet, Tsn, Amazon Prime, DAZN https://www.westernstandard.news/news/easy-to-spot-calgary-police-charge-two-in-kidnapping-seize-drugs-and-firearm-as-third-suspect-sought/78296 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/8ya9q4tt/Screenshot-2026-10-29-at-8.46.03-AM.png Dmetri Tyrone Cappo westernstandard en 2026-10-29T14:51:19.713Z EASY TO SPOT: Calgary police charge two in kidnapping, seize drugs and firearm as third suspect sought News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Abpoli, Yyccc, Dmetri Tyrone Cappo, Joseph Richard Frederick Sarazen, Jordan Barry Taylor https://www.westernstandard.news/news/vaughan-couple-charged-after-alleged-375m-cocaine-seizure-at-blue-water-bridge/78293 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/dn8yd947/BlueWaterBridge-Sarnia.jpg The Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia westernstandard en 2026-10-29T14:41:41.494Z Vaughan couple charged after alleged $37.5M cocaine seizure at Blue Water Bridge News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Public Safety, Drug Trafficking, Border Security, Border Patrol https://www.westernstandard.news/news/taxpayer-indigestion-carney-racks-up-175248-airplane-food-bill-on-10-day-international-trip/78295 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 2026-10-29T14:41:21.129Z TAXPAYER INDIGESTION: Carney racks up $175,248 airplane food bill on 10-day international trip News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Franco Terrazzano, Ctf, Mark Carney, Scot Davidson https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/doerkson-questions-a-tanker-ban-that-applies-to-canadians-and-nobody-else/78287 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-11-14/r2ky6wxj/Screenshot-2025-11-14-at-10.25.03-AM.png Haida Nation President Jason Alsop speaks at Premier David Eby's event in support of BC’s North Coast oil tanker ban in Vancouver Nov. 5, 2025. westernstandard en 2026-10-29T14:18:00.115Z Doerkson questions a tanker ban that applies to Canadians and nobody else BC, News, Aaron Gunn, Mark Carney, Dane Lloyd, Lorne Doerkson, David McKenzie, Haida Nation President Gaagwiis Jason Alsop, Coastal First Nations, Carol Anstey, North Coast tanker ban, Great Bear Initiative, Ben O'Hara-Byrne, Bill c-264, Samuel Schooner https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-proposes-lemon-laws-right-to-repair-protections-and-new-ticket-resale-rules/78292 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/fwmgka3w/IMG1034.jpeg Minister Dale Nally speaking to reporters. westernstandard en 2026-10-29T14:17:26.559Z Alberta proposes lemon laws, right-to-repair protections and new ticket resale rules News, Alberta, Abpoli, Ableg, Dale Nally, Alberta Grains, Surface Rights Board, Alberta Liquor Store Association https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-veteran-banners-vandalized-days-before-remembrance-day/78290 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/c0zqsz5s/Screenshot-2026-10-29-at-9.20.10-AM.png Pte. Tyler W. Todd was killed by an explosive in Afghanistan westernstandard en 2026-10-29T14:05:50.715Z Ontario veteran banners vandalized days before Remembrance Day News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Vandalism, Veterans, Remembrance Day, New Hamburg https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/slobodian-the-true-cost-of-canadas-dei-obsession/78284 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/aoyqpdk4/IMAGE-canadas-coffee-shop.webp Canada’s youth are ready to work. westernstandard en 2026-10-29T12:30:00.000Z SLOBODIAN: The true cost of Canada's DEI obsession Opinion, Temporary Foreign Worker Program, Dei, Opinion, Opinion Column, diversity equity inclusion, canadian teenagers https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/zekveld-canada-must-not-permit-maid-without-consent/78268 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/7a692tmp/IMAGE-advance-consent-editorial.webp MAID Prior Consent westernstandard en 2026-10-29T11:30:00.000Z ZEKVELD: Canada must not permit MAID without consent Opinion, Healthcare, Maid, Opinion, Safeguards, Opinion Column, end of life care https://www.westernstandard.news/thepipeline/watch-is-danielle-smith-facing-a-real-ucp-rebellion/78286 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/x2eyz7ms/CMS-Template-2026-10-28T153824.080.jpg Rebellion in the UCP? westernstandard en 2026-10-29T00:30:00.000Z WATCH: Is Danielle Smith facing a real UCP rebellion? The Pipeline, Watch, Opinion https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-ndp-says-all-mlas-wore-poppies-after-critics-question-video/78285 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/5blxoz3s/Image.jpg Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi and caucus members gathered outside the Alberta Legislature Building for a video showing solidarity with Alberta teachers. westernstandard en 2026-10-28T22:28:38.469Z Alberta NDP says all MLAs wore poppies after critics question video Alberta NDP, Alberta politics, Alberta NDP poppies, Alberta NDP poppy pins, Alberta NDP poppy video, Naheed Nenshi poppy, Naheed Nenshi poppies https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/bearspaw-south-feeder-main-repairs-in-final-stages-water-restrictions-begin-nov-4/78279 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/08bpnesa/BSFM-photo.jpg Bearspaw South Feeder Main westernstandard en 2026-10-28T21:16:03.318Z Bearspaw South Feeder Main repairs in final stages; water restrictions begin Nov. 4 Calgary, News, City Of Calgary, Bearspaw Feeder Main repairs, Water restrictions in Calgary https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/packing-and-cracking-ndp-accuses-ucp-of-attempting-to-rig-elections-by-mixing-urban-and-rural-voters/78276 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/4f8t1741/IMG2426.HEIC Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi, and MLAs Christina Gray and Kathleen Ganley speaking to reporters following the electoral boundaries committee meeting. westernstandard en 2026-10-28T21:14:53.162Z 'PACKING AND CRACKING': NDP accuses UCP of attempting to rig elections by mixing urban and rural voters Alberta electoral boundaries, electoral boundaries, UCP electoral boundaries, UCP, NDP, Alberta NDP, Naheed Nenshi, Alberta politics, Alberta government, Danielle Smith https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/eu-drops-canadas-associate-membership-proposal-after-carney-speech/78283 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-13/p9q2xp7r/3ff3d649-2677-4e71-b232-94e930b790aa.png EU, Mark Carney westernstandard en 2026-10-28T20:55:43.472Z EU drops Canada's associate membership proposal after Carney speech European union, politico, politico report, mark carney, associate memebership, EU, Europe, Canada Europe, Canada EU, Canada EU Ties, Montreal EU Summit https://www.westernstandard.news/news/liberals-block-repeal-of-northern-bc-oil-tanker-ban/78280 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 2026-10-28T20:28:20.516Z Liberals block repeal of Northern BC oil tanker ban News, Canadian, Energy, Cdnpoli, Pierre Poilievre, Oil And Gas, Oil, Mark Carney, Cdnpol, David McKenzie, Tanker Ban, Carol Anstey, North Coast tanker ban, oil tanker ban https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canadian-truck-driver-charged-after-52-packages-of-cocaine-and-heroin-seized-at-bc-border/78281 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/p8k9rb5q/Screenshot-2026-10-28-at-2.21.21-PM.png 'Canadian' truck driver charged after 52 packages of cocaine and heroin seized at BC border westernstandard en 2026-10-28T20:25:16.120Z 'Canadian' truck driver charged after 52 packages of cocaine and heroin seized at BC border News, BC, Rcmp, Bcpoli, Canada Border Services Agency, Khushwinder Singh Gill https://www.westernstandard.news/news/three-charged-with-murder-in-slaying-of-12-year-old-edmonton-boy-found-near-calling-lake/78278 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-02-28/z6uvz41k/RCMPP-1.webp RCMP westernstandard en 2026-10-28T20:15:23.678Z Three charged with murder in slaying of 12-year-old Edmonton boy found near Calling Lake News, Alberta, Rcmp, Abpoli, Calling Lake, Fiasal Hussein, Rachel Stuart, Cole Morin, Curtis Brown https://www.westernstandard.news/usa-news/i-have-the-recordings-enes-kanter-freedom-threatens-to-expose-nba-amid-ongoing-wnba-disputes/78271 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/netk3hz7/Basketball-Press-Room-Recording-Scene.png Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom is threatening to expose what he describes as ''hypocrisy" within the NBA, claiming he possesses recordings of conversations with league officials and Commissioner Adam Silver concerning his criticism of China. westernstandard en 2026-10-28T20:02:30.527Z 'I HAVE THE RECORDINGS': Enes Kanter Freedom threatens to expose NBA amid ongoing WNBA disputes USA News, News, Watch, Enes Kanter Freedom, Nba, wnba, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Enes Kanter Free Tibet shoes, Sage Steele Show, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver https://www.westernstandard.news/news/dog-whistle-for-separatists-lukaszuk-targets-albertas-strong-and-free-licence-plates/78274 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/rntyza54/Vintage-Canada-Mountains-Collage.webp Alberta's new licence plates put forward by the UCP government with the “Strong and Free” slogan were in the crosshairs of Thomas Lukaszuk and his Forever Canadian organization on Tuesday. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/3gv4l7a8/Screenshot-2026-10-28-at-1.22.32-PM.webp One of Forever Canadian's new license plate frame designs. westernstandard en 2026-10-28T19:28:42.890Z ‘DOG WHISTLE FOR SEPARATISTS’: Lukaszuk targets Alberta’s ‘Strong and Free’ licence plates News, Alberta, Canadian, Abpoli, Danielle Smith, Moraine Lake, Thomas Lukaszuk, Abpol, Alberta Independence, License Plates, Danielle Smith license plates, forever canadian, Alberta referendum 2026, Wild Rose Country, Strong and Free https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-minister-says-ontario-municipalities-can-refuse-landfills-under-new-waste-bill/78273 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/rf96h76p/mccarthy.jpg Todd McCarthy westernstandard en 2026-10-28T19:03:09.495Z WATCH: Minister says Ontario municipalities can refuse landfills under new waste bill News, Ontario, Canadian, Watch, Ontario, Doug Ford, Landfill, Waste Management, Energy From Waste https://www.westernstandard.news/news/air-canada-flight-to-toronto-declares-emergency-returns-to-calgary/78270 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/y1ofrhil/Screenshot-2026-10-28-at-12.20.21-PM.webp An Air Canada flight departing Calgary for Toronto was forced to declare an emergency shortly after departure, returning to Calgary International Airport (YYC) Wednesday morning. westernstandard en 2026-10-28T18:36:41.346Z UPDATED: Air Canada flight to Toronto declares emergency, returns to Calgary News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Calgary, Air Canada, Calgary International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, airplane, airplane emergency https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-canadas-economic-decline-is-no-accident-we-voted-for-it/78264 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/03ed22hj/IMAGE-canada-economic-decline.webp Canada’s economic decline reflects years of policy choices endorsed at the ballot box. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/h6ar7r7j/Screenshot-2026-10-28-at-11.16.27-AM.png Real GDP Growth Since Q1 2025 in Selected Regions westernstandard en 2026-10-28T18:30:00.000Z MACLEOD: Canada’s economic decline is no accident — we voted for it Opinion, Justin Trudeau, Mark Carney, Opinion, Opinion Column, Liberal government of Canada, economic decline, managed decline, business investment https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ksi-lisims-lng-signs-20-year-supply-deal-with-germanys-sefe/78269 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-29/d8zauplg/IMG1579.jpeg Artist rendition of proposed KsI Lisims project near Prince Rupert, BC. westernstandard en 2026-10-28T17:50:55.412Z Ksi Lisims LNG signs 20-year supply deal with Germany’s SEFE News, Canadian, Energy, Business, Energy, Lng Canada, Business, Lng, Shell, Uniper, Lng Facility, LNG exports, LNG industry, Ksi Lisims, Ksi Lisims LNG terminal, Nisga'a Nation, Davis Thames, Western LNG, Securing Energy For Europe, Frederic Barnaud, Alex Munton https://www.westernstandard.news/news/face-only-a-mother-could-love-rcmp-hunt-for-armed-suspect-accused-of-firing-shots-pistol-whipping-victim-in-high-level/78267 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/qg0m3fq2/Screenshot-2026-10-28-at-11.37.54-AM.png Michael Beaulieu westernstandard en 2026-10-28T17:41:46.545Z FACE ONLY A MOTHER COULD LOVE: RCMP hunt for armed suspect accused of firing shots, pistol-whipping victim in High Level News, Alberta, Rcmp, Abpoli, High Level, Michael Beaulieu https://www.westernstandard.news/triggered/watch-live-dont-let-the-government-kill-direct-democracy/78262 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/14ik5053/Side-Banner-40.jpg What a mess westernstandard en 2026-10-28T17:30:00.000Z WATCH LIVE: Don’t let the government kill direct democracy Triggered, Watch, Opinion, Alberta, Elections Alberta, Alberta referendum 2026 https://www.westernstandard.news/news/colleges-and-universities-minister-refuses-to-resign-as-opposition-hammers-student-aid-freeze/78265 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/afspvo0n/Screenshot-2026-10-28-at-1.17.33-PM.png Nolan Quinn said he will not be resigning to a standing ovation westernstandard en 2026-10-28T17:26:41.711Z Colleges and Universities Minister refuses to resign as opposition hammers student aid freeze News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Doug Ford, Students, OSAP, Nolan Quinn, Ontario taxpayers https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/ucp-president-says-smith-will-not-face-leadership-review-as-fifth-constituency-association-passes-motion-for-one/78247 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 2026-10-28T16:58:19.343Z UCP president says Smith will not face leadership review, as fifth constituency association passes motion for one Alberta politics, UCP, UCP leadership review, Banff, Kananaskis, Banff Kananaskis UCP, Danielle Smith leadership review, Leadership review, Alberta government, Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, UCP AGM, Alberta Prosperity Project, Stay Free Alberta https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/indian-gangster-wanted-by-interpol-arrested-during-traffic-stop-in-surrey/78260 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/la3jnrb6/86677066630186366951577095304098999998114264n.png.jpeg Amritpal Singh Bath has been arrested in Surrey, BC westernstandard en 2026-10-28T16:56:47.409Z Indian gangster wanted by INTERPOL arrested during traffic stop in Surrey BC, News, Canadian, International, Cbsa, Interpol, Surrey Police, Surrey crime, indian gangs, Surrey BC, Surrey Indian gangs, Amritpal Singh Bath https://www.westernstandard.news/usa-news/family-of-three-year-old-soccer-player-launches-gofundme-police-reveal-reason-for-call/78253 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/ot5rdoyg/Young-Soccer-Star’s-Community-Fundraiser.png A three-year-old Florida soccer player whose family claimed police were called because he was "too good at soccer" has raised more than $45,000 through GoFundMe. westernstandard en 2026-10-28T16:56:15.136Z Family of three-year-old soccer player launches GoFundMe, police reveal reason for call USA News, News, Gofundme, Soccer, Police Body Camera, Police Investigation, viral on social media, GoFundMe campaign, viral video, Winter Park Police, Winter Park, Florida, American soccer, i9 Sports, Nevada Pierre, Martasia Griffin https://www.westernstandard.news/news/hundreds-of-bronze-vases-stolen-from-burnaby-gravesites-in-theft-spree/78263 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/ulv0dm02/Screenshot-2026-10-28-at-10.51.33-AM.png Hundreds of bronze vases stolen from Burnaby gravesites in theft spree westernstandard en 2026-10-28T16:55:36.141Z Hundreds of bronze vases stolen from Burnaby gravesites in theft spree News, BC, Rcmp, Bcpoli, Burnaby, Graveyard thefts https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/barber-the-alberta-referendum-was-meaningless-and-that-matters/78235 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/44e2gbca/IMAGE-alberta-referendum-editorial.webp Danielle Smith, Mark Carney and the Alberta referendum’s deeper divide. westernstandard en 2026-10-28T16:30:00.000Z BARBER: The Alberta referendum was meaningless — and that matters Opinion, Alberta, Danielle Smith, Independence, Mark Carney, Alberta Independence, Opinion, Opinion Column, October 19 Referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/quebec-premier-vows-to-end-seasonal-time-changes/78256 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2023-10/5b67fec6-697e-4cd0-9607-c9542a8c8770/IMG_1853.jpeg PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon westernstandard en 2026-10-28T16:01:21.535Z Quebec premier vows to end seasonal time changes Quebec, time change, PSPP, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, Quebec premier, parti quebecoise https://www.westernstandard.news/news/texas-childrens-hospital-opens-first-ever-detransition-clinic/78249 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/g6zzk3xv/d0fba0ea-ab4f-4a33-ae43-ef65b01be212.png Texas Children's Hospital westernstandard en 2026-10-28T16:00:42.440Z Texas Children’s Hospital opens first-ever detransition clinic News, International, USA News, uspoli, Texas Children’s Hospital, detransition clinic, detransition clinic Texas Children's Hospital, detransition care, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton https://www.westernstandard.news/news/cbc-contributor-tells-bradford-to-give-in-to-dark-thoughts-after-mayoral-loss/78252 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/0hwsjocj/WS-v1.00462411.Still003.jpg Sarah Hagi is facing criticism for her comments westernstandard en 2026-10-28T15:54:50.112Z CBC contributor tells Bradford to give in to dark thoughts after mayoral loss News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Mayor, Suicide, Toronto, Brad Bradford, Sarah Hagi https://www.westernstandard.news/news/calgary-warns-of-1000-fireworks-fines-ahead-of-diwali-celebrations/78255 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/dd/1ddfa78c-fb3e-11ed-9960-fb06f01d24c8/646fcac117e4a.image.jpg Fireworks westernstandard en 2026-10-28T15:52:37.675Z Calgary warns of $1,000 fireworks fines ahead of Diwali celebrations News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Abpoli, Cps, Yyccc, Fireworks, Cfd, Diwali https://www.westernstandard.news/news/netanyahu-leads-israeli-election-but-falls-short-of-majority-as-arab-parties-gain-ground/78251 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-05-19/yz6vk139/Screen_Shot_2023_11_27_at_4_43_14_PM.png Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu. westernstandard en 2026-10-28T15:33:34.457Z Netanyahu leads Israeli election but falls short of majority as Arab parties gain ground News, International, Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, Gaza, Hamas, Gadi Eisenkot, Likud https://www.westernstandard.news/international/second-deadly-train-disaster-strikes-spain-this-year-scores-dead-canadians-among-injured/78240 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/ljzcrxi3/Derailed-Train-Wreckage-Under-Blue-Skies.png Second deadly train disaster strikes Spain this year, two Canadians among those injured. westernstandard en 2026-10-28T15:10:23.443Z Second deadly train disaster strikes Spain this year, scores dead — Canadians among injured International, News, Watch, Madrid, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Spain train crash, Madrid-Seville high-speed railway, Spain's Military Emergency Unit, Spanish Health Minister Monica Garcia, Renfe train, Ciudad Real https://www.westernstandard.news/news/durham-police-officer-charged-in-child-sexual-exploitation-case/78241 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/hlqlveum/durham-police.avif Const. Tre-Jamal Hamad, 31, of Ajax was arrested westernstandard en 2026-10-28T15:04:42.050Z Durham police officer charged in child sexual exploitation case News, Canadian, Ontario, Ontario, Public Safety, Police, Durham, Child Exploitation https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-westjet-plane-hits-catering-truck-while-taxiing-at-pearson/78242 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/5ijfqgq7/Screenshot-2026-10-28-at-10.47.41-AM.png Still frame of the accident westernstandard en 2026-10-28T15:04:28.836Z WATCH: WestJet plane hits catering truck while taxiing at Pearson Watch, News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Westjet, Collision, Aviation, Aircraft, Toronto pearson https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/conservatives-blast-carney-over-looming-eu-carbon-tariffs/78246 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 2026-10-28T15:04:01.032Z Conservatives blast Carney over looming EU carbon tariffs European union, carbon tariffs, mark carney, carbon tariff, carbon tax, europe canada, canada europe, dan mazier https://www.westernstandard.news/news/housing-minister-clashes-with-poilievre-over-immigration-as-federal-report-predicts-housing-construction-decline/78245 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-06-10/l8f7d12p/Screenshot-2025-06-10-at-8.54.10-AM.png Gregor Robertson westernstandard en 2026-10-28T15:01:00.630Z Housing minister clashes with Poilievre over immigration as federal report predicts housing construction decline News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Pierre Poilievre, Housing, Immigration, Mark Carney, Gregor Robertson https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ucp-board-candidates-must-pledge-to-abide-by-alberta-independence-referendum-result/78243 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-27/3ffbz0f9/IMG2376.jpeg Premier Danielle Smith speaking about UCP caucus unity following Alberta's referendum. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-11-28/ljwiwjeh/IMG8166-copy.webp UCP presidential candidate Darrell Komick at the UCP AGM in Edmonton on November 28, 2025. westernstandard en 2026-10-28T14:56:58.171Z UCP board candidates must pledge to abide by Alberta independence referendum result News, Alberta, Abpoli, Danielle Smith, United Conservative Party, Abpol, Scott Cyr, United Conservative Party Constituency Association, Rob Smith, Alberta referendum, Darrell Komick, Alberta referendum 2026, Alberta Referendum Results https://www.westernstandard.news/news/mps-raise-conflict-of-interest-concerns-over-corporate-paid-staff-at-federal-major-projects-office/78244 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-13/t1sgw4j2/major-projects-dawn-farrell.gc.webp Dawn Farrell, chief executive of Canada’s Major Projects Office. westernstandard en 2026-10-28T14:52:32.716Z MPs raise conflict of interest concerns over corporate-paid staff at federal Major Projects Office News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Ethics Commissioner, Branden Leslie, Dawn Farrell, Major Projects Office, David Bexte, Patric Bonin https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/bank-of-canada-raises-overnight-rate-to-25/78236 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/0c/80cf851a-600d-5087-b910-29f89dd61d2e/622a3509e0f09.image.jpg Interest rates westernstandard en 2026-10-28T14:34:48.483Z Bank of Canada raises overnight rate to 2.5% Canadian, News, Bank Of Canada, Bank of Canada overnight rate https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/russ-vancouvers-leftist-council-is-on-a-collision-course-with-bcs-new-conservative-government/78237 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/jdxzdq2t/IMAGE-Vancouver-vs-Victoria.webp Vancouver City Hall and BC’s new Conservative government pull in opposite directions on policing and drug policy. westernstandard en 2026-10-28T12:49:19.736Z RUSS: Vancouver’s leftist council is on a collision course with BC’s new Conservative government Opinion, Bc, Vancouver, Drug Use, Policing, Bc Conservatives, Vancouver City Council, Opinion, Opinion Column, far left, defund police https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/kaplan-beyond-the-referendum-albertas-next-fight-for-fiscal-fairness/78234 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-20/yh5hrnak/IMAGE-alberta-next-move-atlantic-red-x-16x9.webp Alberta referendum, next steps westernstandard en 2026-10-28T11:30:00.000Z KAPLAN: Beyond the referendum — Alberta's next fight for fiscal fairness Opinion, Alberta, Equalization, Opinion, Opinion Column, Alberta referendum, fiscal fairness https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/dejavu-smith-nenshi-clash-over-nationalists-in-ucp-caucus/78232 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-27/3ffbz0f9/IMG2376.jpeg Premier Danielle Smith speaking about UCP caucus unity following Alberta's referendum. westernstandard en 2026-10-27T21:59:17.626Z DEJAVU: Smith, Nenshi clash over nationalists in UCP caucus UCP, Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta politics, Alberta referendum, Danielle Smith, Naheed Nenshi, Alberta government, Alberta question period https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/breaking-ucp-proposes-banning-public-sector-dei-hiring-programs-and-mandatory-training/78203 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-27/e8xcj8kd/IMG2392.HEIC Premier Danielle Smith, Justice Minister Mickey Amery, and Technology and Innovation Minister Nate Glubish addressing reporters after introducing Bill 33. westernstandard en 2026-10-27T21:06:32.848Z UCP proposes banning public sector DEI hiring programs and mandatory training DEI, Alberta DEI, diversity equity inclusion, Alberta politics, UCP, Danielle Smith, Alberta government, Mickey Amery, Nate Glubish, Alberta Human Rights, Alberta university DEI, Alberta schools DEI, Alberta AI intimate content, AI intimate content, Alberta intimate content https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/water-bills-going-sky-high-after-calgary-city-council-approves-65-billion-to-repair-infrastructure/78233 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/fdtlu40p/BFM-pipe.jpg Bearspaw south feeder main repairs in Calgary westernstandard en 2026-10-27T20:47:48.281Z Water bills going sky high after Calgary city council approves $6.5 billion to repair infrastructure Calgary, News, Calgary City Counci, Calgary water bills, Ca;gary infrastructure, Calgary water rates https://www.westernstandard.news/saskatchewan/breaking-saskatchewan-throne-speech-promises-tax-cuts-maid-safeguards-and-tougher-crime-laws/78231 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-27/9bnobvio/Saskatchewan%20legislautre%20night.jpg Saskatchewan Legislature westernstandard en 2026-10-27T20:46:07.484Z Saskatchewan throne speech promises tax cuts, MAID safeguards, and tougher crime laws Saskatchewan, News, News, Saskatchewan, Scott Moe, Throne Speech, sask government https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/fournier-ottawas-methane-mandate-is-an-economic-disaster-in-the-making/78187 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-26/h06jbkod/IMAGE-alberta-methane-mandate-16x9.webp A towering compliance bill dwarfs the barely perceptible cooling signal as methane rises from Alberta’s oil wells and wetlands. westernstandard en 2026-10-27T20:30:00.000Z FOURNIER: Ottawa’s methane mandate is an economic disaster in the making Opinion, United Nations, Methane, Ipcc, Opinion, Environmentalism, Opinion Column, private investment