https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-regina-islamic-call-to-prayer-inspires-mixed-opinions/74598 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-26/8gn21z0i/1000011729.jpg M Anisur Rahaman, director of Regina City Jamia Masjid at his mosque (June 26, 2026) westernstandard en 2026-06-26T21:53:43.810Z WATCH: Regina Islamic call to prayer inspires mixed opinions News, Watch, Saskatchewan, Regina, Regina, Saskachewan, Regina City Jamia Masjid, Adhan https://www.westernstandard.news/news/police-watchdog-investigates-after-rcmp-officer-involved-shooting-leaves-cold-lake-man-dead/74600 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-26/zhg9r6y8/Screenshot-2026-06-26-at-3.30.27-PM.webp Alberta's police watchdog is investigating after a man armed with a firearm was shot and killed by RCMP officers during a domestic violence incident in Cold Lake on Wednesday afternoon. westernstandard en 2026-06-26T21:34:08.050Z Police watchdog investigates after RCMP officer-involved shooting leaves Cold Lake man dead News, Alberta, Rcmp, Asirt, Alberta Rcmp, Cold Lake, Crime In Alberta https://www.westernstandard.news/news/independent-businesses-advocated-for-temporary-foreign-workers-months-before-smith-called-albertas-immigration-referendum/74595 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-22/pgsud0cp/IMG9414.webp Danielle Smith speaking to reporters after announcing her referendum question regarding Alberta independence the day prior. westernstandard en 2026-06-26T21:19:39.169Z Independent businesses advocated for temporary foreign workers months before Smith called Alberta's immigration referendum Temporary foreign workers Canada, Alberta immigration, Alberta small businesses, Small buisnesses, Canada buisnesses, Canada small businesses, Alberta temporary workers, Alberta referendum, Canadian federation of independent businesses https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/stephan-does-the-mou-mean-alberta-should-now-be-quiet-and-be-a-good-colony/74599 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-11-19/2wu3sy0v/SmithandCarneyPipeline.jpg Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney signed an MOU on energy in Calgary on November 27, 2025. westernstandard en 2026-06-26T20:39:47.196Z STEPHAN: Does the MOU mean Alberta should now be quiet and be a good colony? Opinion, Alberta, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Abpol, Jason Stephan, Cdnpol, Opinion, Opinion Column, Smith-Carney Memorandum of Agreement https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ndp-connected-advocacy-firm-linked-to-anti-coal-campaign/74508 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-26/df1os884/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-26-2026-at-111841-AM.webp More overlap between anti-coal campaigns and NDP-linked organizations has emerged with a Calgary-based advocacy firm appearing to provide digital infrastructure for one of the province's largest anti-coal initiatives. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-24/b90rapha/sos-web.webp Domain registration records for SaveOurSlopes.ca list domains@northweather.com as the administrative contact. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-24/nuqto85j/Screenshot-2026-06-24-at-12.21.28-PM.webp The Land Lovers Network is part of a broader coalition of organizations opposed to coal development in Alberta. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-24/olkalpgn/Screenshot-2026-06-24-at-11.57.29-AM.webp Zain Velji with Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-24/xiu5rys4/einarson.webp Richard Einarson, president of Northweather. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-24/9xuuail4/richard-einarson.webp Richard Einarson (third from right) during one of Naheed Nenshi's re-election campaigns for Calgary mayor. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-24/kcmlocna/jensen.webp Northweather's senior creative director, James Jensen. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-24/ryium6s9/at1.webp Atom Studio/Northweather's Alberta NDP campaign. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-24/d9uc4rgb/at2.webp Atom Studio/Northweather's Alberta NDP campaign. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-24/v2eqlinu/Screenshot-2026-06-24-at-12.28.03-PM.webp On The Gravity Well website, Yeremiy identifies the CCH as one of her campaign partners, explaining that she originally began collaborating with them on a proposed logging moratorium in the Eastern Slopes. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-13/yorfoefj/becky-bertwistle-3.webp Becky Best-Bertwistle, a former conservation engagement coordinator for CPAWS Southern Alberta. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-06/5nfjrimk/Becky-Best-bertwistle-5.webp Point Blank Creative senior strategist Becky Best-Bertwistle westernstandard en 2026-06-26T20:33:48.599Z NDP-connected advocacy firm linked to anti-coal campaign News, Alberta, Canadian, Energy, Alberta Ndp, Demetrios Nicolaides, Coal, Naheed Nenshi, Shannon Phillips, Stephen Carter, Coal Mining, Calgary Climate Hub, coal mine, Canadian Parks And Wilderness Society Southern Alberta Chapter, Coal mining eastern slopes, Alberta coal mining, corb lund, recall nicolaides, Zain Velji, water not coal, Point Blank Creative, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, northweather, save our slopes, land lovers network, the gravity well, richard einarson, james jensen https://www.westernstandard.news/news/pride-toronto-says-its-700k-short-for-toronto-pride-parade/74594 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-26/dyc2k30w/default.jpg Toronto Pride Day 2025 westernstandard en 2026-06-26T20:14:59.988Z Pride Toronto says it's $700k short for Toronto 'pride parade' News, Canadian, Ontario, Toronto Pride Parade, City Of Toronto, Pride Parade, Pride Toronto, #cdnpoli, Toronto pride parade sponsors, Toronto pride parade short on money, Toronto pride parade short $700k https://www.westernstandard.news/news/in-depth-could-calgarys-stampede-noise-dispute-have-been-avoided/74585 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-24/2kta83yy/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-24-2026-124829-PM.png Country Thunder Alberta cancelled, organizers blame it on city-created safety and operational barriers https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-07-09/7gcvoyip/622a0f42c0c8a_image.jpg Calgary Stampede https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-23/83dxemdh/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-23-2026-120114-PM.png Notice of motion - Noise permits and Stampede festival operations 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/2024-08-06/kntolqac/CalgaryStampedeGrandstand Calgary Stampede Grandstand westernstandard en 2026-06-26T20:04:03.266Z IN-DEPTH: Could Calgary have avoided the Stampede noise dispute? News, Alberta, Calgary, Calgary Police Service, Yyc, Country Thunder, Mayor Jeromy Farkas, Calgary Stampede 2026, event restrictions, Kim Belvins https://www.westernstandard.news/news/michigan-parents-charged-with-murder-after-7-year-old-boy-dies-weighing-255-pounds/74597 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-26/jzvxs29g/Heading-3.webp A Michigan couple has been charged with second-degree murder after their seven-year-old son, who weighed 255 pounds and had reportedly received virtually no medical care, died from heart failure linked to morbid obesity. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-26/nmdwid2y/Heading-3-copy.webp Damien O’Brien (left) and Jessica O’Brien has been charged with second-degree murder of their son. westernstandard en 2026-06-26T19:41:48.091Z Michigan parents charged with murder after 7-year-old boy dies weighing 255 pounds News, USA News, Crime, Usa, Michigan, New York Post, us crime https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/kaplan-will-the-october-19-referendum-cause-an-alberta-independence-risk-premium/74527 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-22/pgsud0cp/IMG9414.webp Danielle Smith speaking to reporters after announcing her referendum question regarding Alberta independence the day prior. westernstandard en 2026-06-26T19:30:00.000Z KAPLAN: Will the October 19 referendum cause an ‘Alberta independence risk premium?’ Opinion, Opinion, Western, Western Independence, Opinion Column, October 19 Referendum, bond markets https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canadian-politicians-offer-confusing-mixed-messaging-on-bc-condo-policy/74570 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-26/vmt5kt3o/image-4.jpg BC NDP Housing Minister Christine Boyle during a Thursday CBC interview widely described as "shocking" and "embarrassing." westernstandard en 2026-06-26T19:22:48.852Z Canadian politicians offer confusing, mixed messaging on BC condo policy News, BC, Bc, Bcpoli, Cmhc, David Eby, Mark Carney, Christine Boyle, BC NDP Premier David Eby, Gregor Robertson, Mo Amir, Condo bailout https://www.westernstandard.news/news/calgary-man-charged-with-manslaughter-in-fatal-drug-overdose-of-16-year-old-girl/74596 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-01-02/33nk2nuu/Screenshot%202024-04-30%20at%2010.49.01 AM.png Calgary Police Service https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-26/kiwrlmpm/69405d7c5bae4.webp Jordynn Atkins-Materi westernstandard en 2026-06-26T19:07:06.890Z Calgary man charged with manslaughter in fatal drug overdose of 16-year-old girl News, Calgary, Canadian, Calgary Police Service, Yyc, Calgary Police, Manslaughter https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/let-alberta-decide-outperforms-lukaszuks-tpa-in-their-first-donation-report/74587 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-19/82uo48kg/IMG1736.JPG Keith Wilson, Tanya Clemens westernstandard en 2026-06-26T18:44:26.036Z Let Alberta Decide outperforms Lukaszuk's TPA in their first donation report Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Let Alberta Decide, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta Prosperity Project, Forever Canadian, Thomas Lukaszuk https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canadas-most-wanted-fugitive-arrested-in-spain/74593 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-26/5r5euef0/yo.webp Canada’s most wanted fugitive has reportedly been arrested in Spain after more than three years on the run. westernstandard en 2026-06-26T17:57:24.387Z Canada’s most wanted fugitive arrested in Spain News, Canadian, International, Rcmp, Criminal, Criminal Case, Surete Du Quebec, Bolo Program, Interpol, Canada Most Wanted, all boivin https://www.westernstandard.news/news/aircraft-crashes-into-beijings-tallest-building/74588 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-26/8hd8gfj5/1120be3f-cf02-4db7-9384-968e1d0141f7.png CITIC Tower westernstandard en 2026-06-26T17:47:07.379Z Aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building News, International, China, Beijing, Beijing China, Beijing's tallest building reportedly hit by aircraft, beijing building hit by aircraft, CITIC Tower, China Zu https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/carney-government-already-clawing-back-mou-promises-made-to-alberta/74589 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-15/uqkfj10n/Screenshot_2026_05_15_at_11_45_48_AM.webp Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney signing the agreement in Calgary on May 15, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-06-26T17:01:43.292Z GREEN: Carney government already clawing back ‘MOU’ promises made to Alberta Opinion, Alberta, Energy, Abpoli, Pipelines, Ableg, Mark Carney, Fiscal Studies at the Fraser Institute, AHS Danielle Smith, mou https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-number-of-those-lost-or-killed-in-venezuelan-earthquake-grows-as-international-rescue-teams-arrive/74575 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-26/4i157z4g/westernstandard2026-06-25c1iqi9w3Screenshot-2026-06-25-at-12.46.34-PM.avif Venezuela earthquakes westernstandard en 2026-06-26T16:48:46.704Z WATCH: Number of those lost or killed in Venezuelan earthquake grows — as international rescue teams arrive News, International, Watch, Earthquake, Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuelan, Venezuela earthquake, La Guira, Venezuela earthquake clips, Venezuelan president, President Delcy Rodriguez, foreign aid Venezuela, Canada gives $5million to venezuela https://www.westernstandard.news/news/quebec-town-recognizes-trees-as-living-beings-with-rights/74584 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-26/7qzhy187/Terrasse-VaudreuilQC.JPG Terrasse-Vaudreuil, Quebec westernstandard en 2026-06-26T16:28:50.315Z Quebec town recognizes trees as living beings with rights Quebec, Terrasse-Vaudreuil, trees, living beings, rights https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/eby-says-vancouver-excluded-from-bc-ottawa-condo-purchase-proposal-as-numbers-dont-work/74583 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-26/2xuuloce/eby-coast-guard-feb25.26.bcg.webp BC Premier David Eby westernstandard en 2026-06-26T16:16:39.709Z Eby says Vancouver excluded from B.C.-Ottawa condo purchase proposal as 'numbers don't work' BC, News, Bc, Vancouver, Bcpoli, David Eby, Ken Sim, Mayor Ken Sim, Condo bailout https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/watch-dramatic-video-shows-woman-fending-off-attacking-grizzly-in-kananaskis/74577 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-26/8zwirtnh/IMG1454.jpeg A screenshot from a video of a grizzly bear attempting to attack a woman and her dog. westernstandard en 2026-06-26T16:08:12.768Z WATCH: Dramatic video shows woman fending off attacking grizzly in Kananaskis Alberta grizzly, Alberta bears, Alberta hiking , Kananaskis bears, Kananaskis grizzly, Kananaskis hiking https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canada-qatar-sign-public-safety-agreement-to-combat-terrorism-organized-crime/74581 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-26/tmukjpnf/Qatar-Ministry-of-Interior-building.png Qatar Ministry of Interior HQ westernstandard en 2026-06-26T15:52:28.869Z UPDATED: Canada, Qatar sign public safety agreement to combat terrorism, organized crime Qatar, qatar mou, public safety, mou, international agreement https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/gofundme-carney-asking-canadians-to-chip-in-to-restore-24-sussex-drive/74571 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-26/zv4s27jg/24-Sussex.jpg 24 Sussex Drive westernstandard en 2026-06-26T15:40:08.004Z GoFundHim: Carney asking Canadians to chip in to restore 24 Sussex Drive 24 Sussex drive, rideau hall https://www.westernstandard.news/news/carney-denies-developers-lobbied-him-over-145-billion-bc-condo-purchase-plan/74579 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 2026-06-26T15:36:28.312Z Carney denies developers lobbied him over $1.45 billion B.C. condo purchase plan News, BC, Bcpoli, Cdnpoli, Jagmeet Singh, Mark Carney, Brookfield Asset Management https://www.westernstandard.news/news/rbc-fined-425-million-after-overcharging-nearly-228000-credit-card-customers/74578 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-26/nq34w4uj/627052115d0c4_image.png RBC westernstandard en 2026-06-26T15:25:22.247Z RBC fined $4.25 million after overcharging nearly 228,000 credit card customers News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Financial Consumer Agency Of Canada, Royal Bank, Negative Option Billing Regulations https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-refuses-to-reveal-cost-of-reopening-phoenix-consulate-after-audit-flagged-us-spending/74576 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-26/y5pq21u3/PhoenixAZDowntownfromairplanecroppedMelikamp.jpg Downtown Phoenix Arizona westernstandard en 2026-06-26T15:19:32.320Z Ottawa refuses to reveal cost of reopening Phoenix consulate after audit flagged U.S. spending News, Canadian, USA News, Cdnpoli, Tom Clark, Global Affairs, City Of Phoenix, Ali Ehsassi, Glenn Williamson https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/eby-says-condo-plan-is-not-a-bailout-but-a-rent-to-own-opportunity/74569 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-22/5t2eru17/eby-beef-day-may5.26.bcg.webp BC Premier David Eby attends Beef Day, an annual barbecue on the grounds of the legislature, May 5, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-06-26T15:08:52.898Z Eby says condo plan is not a bailout but a ‘rent-to-own' opportunity BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, Cmhc, David Eby, Bc Ndp, Mark Carney, Bailout, Condo bailout, rent-to-own https://www.westernstandard.news/news/bc-labour-board-reinstates-cleaner-fired-over-i-could-kill-remark-to-supervisor/74574 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-26/c376v9nl/Screenshot-2026-06-26-at-8.59.06-AM.png Labour arbitrator Amanda Rogers westernstandard en 2026-06-26T15:01:27.148Z B.C. labour board reinstates cleaner fired over 'I could kill' remark to supervisor News, BC, Bcpoli, Labour arbitrator Amanda Rogers, Paramjit Grewal, Servantage Services Corporation, Unifor Local 3000 https://www.westernstandard.news/news/energy-minister-announces-73m-for-critical-minerals-mining-infrastructure-across-canada/74572 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-01/y0i164rq/hodgson.webp Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson in Calgary on May 1, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-06-26T14:56:44.937Z Energy minister announces $73M for critical minerals, mining infrastructure across Canada News, Canadian, Energy, Cdnpoli, Energy, Mining, Cdnpol, Critical Minerals, Critical Mineral, Tim Hodgson, Canadian Mining, Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy https://www.westernstandard.news/news/poll-canadians-back-pipeline-expansion-as-carney-maintains-strong-approval/74573 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-11/g43e7bg5/IMG_2679.jpeg A Canadian energy policy expert has said government ownership stakes in future pipeline projects could help to accelerate approvals and attract investment, adding that Canada needs to rethink how major infrastructure gets built. westernstandard en 2026-06-26T14:52:05.401Z POLL: Canadians back pipeline expansion as Carney maintains strong approval News, Canadian, Pipelines, Mark Carney, Mainstreet Research https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/ferguson-canadians-should-reject-the-attempt-to-minimize-their-history-and-culture/74526 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-04/knlekph8/IMG_2608.jpeg Toppled statue of Sir John A Macdonald in Montreal had been standing since 1895. westernstandard en 2026-06-26T14:30:00.000Z FERGUSON: Canadians should reject the attempt to minimize their history and culture Opinion, History, Opinion, Canadian History, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/bernardo-another-cross-border-illegal-gun-pipeline-exposes-ottawas-public-safety-misdirection/74525 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-24/9zvjraa0/CSSA-Cross-Boader-Pipeline.webp Another cross-border illegal gun pipeline exposes Ottawa’s public safety misdirection https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-24/47v0gddo/Chart-CSSA-IV.png Canada Violent Crime Rates westernstandard en 2026-06-26T11:30:00.000Z BERNARDO: Another cross-border illegal gun pipeline exposes Ottawa’s public safety misdirection Opinion, Cssa, Illegal Guns, Organized Crime, Opinion, Gun Smugglers, Opinion Column, Cross-Border Crime https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/hannaford/hannaford-bill-c-34-is-building-canadas-digital-surveillance-state/74533 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/1t89zafy/CMS-Template-2026-06-25T155949.953.jpg Bill C-34 is building Canada’s digital surveillance state westernstandard en 2026-06-26T00:59:00.000Z HANNAFORD: Bill C-34 is building Canada’s digital surveillance state Hannaford, Watch, Opinion, Bill C-34 the Safe Social Media Act, Unchecked powers of proposed Digital Safety Commission, This is the old Bill C-63, child protection is the cover, not the reason https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/carney-says-canada-should-consider-reopening-embassies-in-iran-venezuela/74568 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/yj5xsu92/Carney-hands-up-2026-06-25.jpeg Prime Minister Mark Carney speaking to reporters in Ottawa westernstandard en 2026-06-25T21:25:00.271Z Carney says Canada should consider reopening embassies in Iran, Venezuela Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Iran, Venezuela, Caracas, Tehran, earthquake https://www.westernstandard.news/news/uk-hospital-review-finds-hundreds-of-babies-and-mothers-died-or-suffered-injuries-due-to-toxic-hospital-environment/74563 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/x295367b/edfc7615-ecb5-4a27-b551-5681f1b52cc3.png westernstandard en 2026-06-25T21:24:01.037Z UK hospital review finds hundreds of babies and mothers died or suffered injuries due to 'toxic' hospital environment News, International, Nhs, NHS England, UK hospital, Nottingham hospital, Nottingham, England, hundreds of babies and mothers died or suffered serious injuries at UK hospital, NHS report, Donna Ockenden, UK hospital malpractice https://www.westernstandard.news/international/alaska-senator-jokes-about-alberta-joining-us/74567 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/h7u980ji/Dan-Sullivan.jpg US Senator for Alaska Dan Sullivan westernstandard en 2026-06-25T21:09:59.234Z Alaska senator jokes about Alberta joining US Dan Sullivan, Alaska, Alberta, Alberta 51st https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/egypt-iran-to-face-off-in-seattles-designated-world-cup-pride-match-amid-objections-from-both-teams/74561 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-10/77rlo2at/IRANEGYPT.webp westernstandard en 2026-06-25T20:52:54.252Z Egypt, Iran to face off in Seattle's designated World Cup 'Pride Match' amid objections from both teams BC, USA News, News, Pride, Iran, Rainbow Flag, Egypt, Fifa, FIFA World Cup 2026 https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-texas-residents-told-to-shelter-indoors-after-24-million-honeybees-released/74513 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-24/4m6sw9b9/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-24-2026-011545-PM.png Bees westernstandard en 2026-06-25T20:46:10.679Z WATCH: Texas residents told to shelter indoors after 24 million honeybees released News, Honeybees released, Queen Bee Supply, Moore Honey, 18-wheeler, Orange County, TX https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/increasing-brain-power-alberta-schools-to-get-added-spending-for-publicly-funded-lunch-programs/74549 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-01/856a5519-5231-4517-9939-0c6e414156c1/school_lunch_association_n_l.jpg The School Lunch Association provides a balanced meal for children each school day. westernstandard en 2026-06-25T20:42:02.138Z Increasing brain power: Alberta schools to get added spending for publicly funded lunch programs Alberta school lunch program, Alberta lunch program, Alberta school lunches, Canada school lunch program , School lunches, Alberta schools, Alberta education https://www.westernstandard.news/news/report-carbon-policies-put-albertas-energy-sector-at-major-disadvantage-to-texas-and-new-mexico/74566 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/wz3h9myq/Screenshot-2026-06-25-at-2.33.27-PM.png Jack Mintz westernstandard en 2026-06-25T20:35:40.350Z Report: Carbon policies put Alberta’s energy sector at major disadvantage to Texas and New Mexico News, Alberta, Canadian, Business, Energy, Abpoli, Oil Sands, Ableg, Jack Mintz, Carbon Taxes https://www.westernstandard.news/news/calgary-police-seek-suspect-after-alleged-indecent-exposure-at-southwest-elementary-school/74565 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-07-17/f0ro9ffn/calgary-police-service.avif Calgary Police Service westernstandard en 2026-06-25T20:25:31.009Z Calgary police seek suspect after alleged indecent exposure at southwest elementary school News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Abpoli, Cps, Yyccc, Braeside https://www.westernstandard.news/news/calgary-police-release-photos-of-extortion-suspects-as-indian-crime-spree-reaches-49-cases/74564 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/4ebba6y1/Screenshot-2026-06-25-at-2.11.17-PM.png Ravjot Toor, 20; Jaskaran Singh (alias Jassi Buttar), 21; Karanbir Singh (alias Karan Singh), 21; Amandeep Singh (alias Shiva Singh), 21; Anurag Sidhu (alias Anurag Singh Sidhu), 21; Ishandeep Singh, 19; Amandeep Mallhi (alias Harman Gill), 39; Sandeep Singh, 32; Daksh Gautam, 25; Akashdeep Singh, 19; Gagandeep Singh (alias Gagi Singh, Guggi), 29; Pardeep Singh, 24; Taranveer Singh, 24; and Gurkaran Dhaliwal, 21. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-20/ihn4o7uf/Screenshot-2026-04-20-at-10.09.47-AM.png Germanjeet Singh westernstandard en 2026-06-25T20:16:07.553Z Calgary police release photos of extortion suspects as Indian crime spree reaches 49 cases News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Abpoli, Cps, Yyccc, Extortion https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/afl-agrees-civil-disobedience-may-be-needed-to-fight-against-smith-and-albertas-independence-referendum/74560 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/a9/0a9af0bc-bf6d-11ed-96dd-97f42ffd166c/640b6fdac14f8.image.png Gil McGowan gives the middle finger to the Western Standard. westernstandard en 2026-06-25T20:09:23.147Z AFL agrees civil disobedience may be needed to fight against Smith and Alberta's independence referendum AFL, Alberta Federation of Labour, Gil McGowan, Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta referendum, Alberta independence referendum, Alberta separation referendum, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta Prosperity Project, Forever Canadian, Danielle Smith, Alberta government, Alberta politics https://www.westernstandard.news/news/elon-musk-releases-banned-german-migrant-crime-thriller-citizen-vigilante-as-full-movie-on-x/74559 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/tc9sqqds/Untitled-design-33.png Elon Musk helped make the entire controversial thriller film Citizen Vigilante became visible on X as a single, full-length video upload. westernstandard en 2026-06-25T19:32:50.963Z Elon Musk releases banned German migrant crime thriller 'Citizen Vigilante' as full movie on X News, International, Elon Musk, FSK, Migrant crime film, Uwe Boll, Citizen Vigilante https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/aliakbari-mejia-lng-opportunities-slipping-away-due-to-ottawas-regulatory-burden/74524 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-09-16/mzjexw6w/LNGGG.webp Workers at a Canadian LNG terminal westernstandard en 2026-06-25T19:30:00.000Z ALIAKBARI / MEJIA: LNG opportunities slipping away due to Ottawa’s regulatory burden Opinion, Pipelines, Federal Government, Enbridge, Liquefied Natural Gas, Lng, Opinion, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/news/this-is-on-peoples-risk-register-liberal-mp-warns-alberta-independence-is-worrying-investors/74562 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/qg5simo2/IMG0153.webp Liberal MP Corey Hogan (Centre) says a new Calgary Chamber of Commerce survey should serve as a warning about the economic risks surrounding the Alberta independence debate. westernstandard en 2026-06-25T19:20:57.633Z 'THIS IS ON PEOPLE'S RISK REGISTER': Liberal MP warns Alberta independence is worrying investors News, Alberta, Canadian, Abpoli, Investment, Calgary Chamber Of Commerce, Abpol, Alberta Independence, Quebec Independence, Alberta independence movement, Corey Hogan, alberta investment, alberta investors https://www.westernstandard.news/news/suburb-of-islamabad-danish-immigration-minister-pushes-ban-on-islamic-call-to-prayer/74539 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/ntds5hrz/88801396-7d53-4de6-b0ed-0f57c107f661.png Call to prayer; Denmark westernstandard en 2026-06-25T19:07:30.373Z 'Suburb of Islamabad:' Danish immigration minister pushes ban on Islamic call to prayer News, International, Europe, Denmark, Islam, Adhan, Danish immigration minister pushes ban on Islamic call to prayer, Islam Denmark, call to prayer denmark, Morten Bødskov, danish immigration minister, noise restrictions denmark https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/watch-viral-videos-confirm-early-fears-as-fifa-tourists-encounter-vancouvers-unfiltered-street-chaos/74556 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-03-10/tlfye4ce/DTES3.webp Vancouver's Downtown Eastside westernstandard en 2026-06-25T19:04:14.664Z WATCH: Viral videos confirm early fears as FIFA tourists encounter Vancouver’s unfiltered street chaos BC, News, Watch, Vancouver, David Eby, Downtown Eastside, Niki Sharma, Fifa, FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA Vancouver, 2026 World Cup https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-powerful-earthquakes-rock-venezuela-killing-scores-and-injuring-more-than-1000/74555 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/c1iqi9w3/Screenshot-2026-06-25-at-12.46.34-PM.png Venezuela earthquakes westernstandard en 2026-06-25T18:53:28.247Z WATCH: Powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela, killing scores and injuring more than 1,000 News, International, Watch, Venezuela, Earthquakes, Venezuela earthquake, northern Venezuela, Caracas Venezuela, La Guira, Caracas earthquakes, Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela earthquake clips https://www.westernstandard.news/news/project-in-the-national-interest-corey-hogan-says-ottawa-awaits-albertas-pipeline-proposal/74558 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/62ey6idd/IMG0150.webp Liberal MP Corey Hogan says that Ottawa remains on track to receive the UCP government’s West Coast pipeline proposal on July 1, which he stated is viewed by the feds as being a project in the national interest. westernstandard en 2026-06-25T18:49:41.792Z 'PROJECT IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST': Corey Hogan says Ottawa awaits Alberta's pipeline proposal News, Alberta, Energy, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Danielle Smith, Abpol, Mark Carney, Cdnpol, Oil Pipeline, Memorandum Of Understanding, Corey Hogan, alberta oil pipeline, Smith-Carney Memorandum of Agreement, BC Pipeline https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ctf-says-bc-taxpayers-to-shoulder-13-billion-under-condo-bailout-plan/74557 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-18/ckoncfwu/CTFF.webp CTF BC Director Carson Binda westernstandard en 2026-06-25T18:40:04.579Z CTF says BC taxpayers to shoulder $1.3 billion under condo bailout plan News, BC, Bcpoli, David Eby, Ctf, Mark Carney, Carson Binda, Lowermainland condos https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/marty-up-north/watch-live-the-state-of-cooperative-federalism/74551 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/6rlowiez/CMS-Template-2026-06-25T104400.542.jpg The state of "cooperative federalism" westernstandard en 2026-06-25T18:30:00.000Z WATCH LIVE: The state of "cooperative federalism" Marty Up North, Watch, Opinion, University Of Lethbridge, Independence, Searle Turton, Mark Carney, Western, Memorandum Of Understanding, Canadian federalism, montreal shooting https://www.westernstandard.news/international/watch-migrant-attempts-to-extinguish-eternal-flame-at-theodor-heuss-platz-memorial-in-berlin/74516 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-24/5ih7abr8/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-24-2026-023334-PM.png westernstandard en 2026-06-25T18:08:32.809Z WATCH: Migrant attempts to blow out eternal flame at war memorial in Berlin International, News, Berlin, Germany, Theodor-Huess-Platz, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district, Eternal flame https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/cbc-defends-assigning-muslim-reporter-to-regina-mosque-controvery-story/74518 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-24/1cinwxkz/a52737c3-3b65-41c2-8312-f69d4686c3ec.png CBC Defends assigning Muslim reporter to Regina Mosque story https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-21/og744qpl/Jamia-Masjid-Mosque.webp Regina City Jamia Masjid mosque westernstandard en 2026-06-25T18:05:26.188Z CBC defends assigning Muslim reporter to Regina mosque controvery story Canadian, News, Saskatchewan, Prince Albert, CBC Article, Regina Mosque, Aisha Ashraf https://www.westernstandard.news/news/three-people-on-board-a-plane-that-crashed-while-responding-to-a-nwt-wildfire/74553 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/58287l24/IMG1450.jpeg An overhead view of Fort Simpson, North West Territories. westernstandard en 2026-06-25T17:55:01.578Z UPDATED: Three people are dead after a plane crashed en route to a NWT wildfire North West Territories, North West Territories Fire, NWT Fire, NWT plane crash, NWT crash https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-released-on-bail-twice-to-attack-alberta-children-again/74537 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/swkty5uv/Screenshot-2026-06-25-at-11.06.58-AM.png Joseph Kidd https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/ev8hqdgs/aefde199-49ed-4242-bc7d-93f58c987abb.jpg Joseph Kidd https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/gg8kiric/5f1a1bd0-8022-495c-b726-4b89bb072db5.jpg Joseph Kidd's yellow Chevrolet Camaro https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/cs2f30to/692b3145-c024-4c85-b452-317ae9cf9092.jpg Joseph's Kidd yellow Chevrolet Camaro westernstandard en 2026-06-25T17:22:50.280Z Man released on bail twice to attack Alberta children again News, Canadian, Alberta, Abpoli, Ableg, Breaking, Grande Prairie Ab, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie RCMP, Grande Prairie Police Service, Joseph Kidd, Joseph Kidd charged with multiple alleged sexual assaults, Grande Prairie RCMP Superintendent Mark MacDougald, Joseph Kidd released twice on bail https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-man-charged-in-bc-human-trafficking-investigation-spanning-two-provinces/74552 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-09/3x5z2doh/62705211e3d42_image.jpg Human trafficking westernstandard en 2026-06-25T17:15:32.435Z Ontario man charged in BC human trafficking investigation spanning two provinces News, BC, Ontario, Bcpoli, Cdnpoli, Human Trafficking, BC Counter Human Trafficking Unit, Jahail Green https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/carney-compares-alberta-independence-push-to-brexit-warns-of-years-of-uncertainty/74550 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/4e5q7wos/Carney-presser-page-flipping-2026-06-25.jpeg Mark Carney speaks to reporters at press gallery westernstandard en 2026-06-25T16:40:13.289Z Carney compares Alberta independence push to Brexit, warns of years of uncertainty Mark Carney, Alberta independence, brexit https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-tense-confrontation-between-canadian-woman-walking-her-dog-and-muslim-pair/74548 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/8kfy3lkq/Screenshot-2026-06-25-at-10.32.37-AM.png westernstandard en 2026-06-25T16:37:52.208Z WATCH: Tense confrontation between Canadian woman walking her dog and Muslim pair News, Canadian, Watch, Cdnpoli, Dogs, Muslims https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/carney-defends-gun-control-approach-after-montreal-shooting/74546 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 2026-06-25T16:25:08.316Z Carney defends gun grab after Montreal shooting Mark Carney, Montreal shooting, gun control https://www.westernstandard.news/news/asirt-charges-valleyview-rcmp-officer-with-assault-with-a-weapon/74545 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-09-02/e0l52z8t/Screenshot-2025-09-02-at-12.02.13-PM.png RCMP westernstandard en 2026-06-25T16:08:05.025Z ASIRT charges Valleyview RCMP officer with assault with a weapon News, Canadian, Rcmp, Abpoli, Asirt, Ableg, Valleyview https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canada-world-cup-squad-receives-peace-tower-flag-from-parliament/74544 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/j0weh7x1/Screenshot-2026-06-25-at-9.50.27-AM.png Peace Tower flag westernstandard en 2026-06-25T15:53:47.359Z Canada World Cup squad receives Peace Tower flag from Parliament News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Adam Van Koeverden, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Peace Tower flag, Peter Augruso https://www.westernstandard.news/news/statistics-canada-declines-comment-over-employees-anti-israel-social-media-posts/74542 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/myrm3t9q/Screenshot-2026-06-25-at-9.40.59-AM.png Christina DiEdoardo westernstandard en 2026-06-25T15:45:25.871Z Statistics Canada declines comment over employee's anti-Israel social media posts News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Pierre Poilievre, Anita Anand, Israel, Statistics Canada, Mark Carney, antisemism, Christina DiEdoardo https://www.westernstandard.news/news/oil-prices-drop-back-to-pre-iran-conflict-levels-but-canadians-wont-see-relief-at-the-pumps-yet/74541 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-15/3w35c0aa/strait.webp Global oil prices have dropped back to levels seen before the start of the Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but Canadians won’t be seeing gasoline prices fall significantly at the pumps anytime soon. westernstandard en 2026-06-25T15:26:56.585Z Oil prices drop back to pre-Iran conflict levels, but Canadians won't see relief at the pumps yet News, Energy, International, Gas Prices, Oil And Gas, Oil Prices, Oil, Iran, Persian Gulf, Reuters, Oil Price, Strait Of Hormuz, Alberta-BC Pipeline, Canada gas prices, iran conflict https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/banned-german-migrant-crime-thriller-citizen-vigilante-releases-in-canada/74536 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-19/wdwxldt1/Untitled-design-29.png German authorities refuse classification for migrant crime thriller 'Citizen Vigilante' westernstandard en 2026-06-25T15:25:12.187Z Banned German migrant crime thriller 'Citizen Vigilante' releases in Canada Canadian, News, Apple Tv, Germany's film classification board, FSK, Migrant crime film, Uwe Boll, Amazon Prime Video https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-toughens-penalties-for-copper-theft-targeting-critical-infrastructure/74540 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-06-25/0zgr7ufl/Screenshot%202023-12-12%20123903.png Justice Minister Sean Fraser westernstandard en 2026-06-25T15:13:49.870Z Ottawa toughens penalties for copper theft targeting critical infrastructure News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Sean Fraser, Bell, copper thefts https://www.westernstandard.news/news/human-rights-commission-urges-ottawa-to-recognize-indigenous-laws/74538 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-05/d34e34bb-930b-4d6a-a1ca-fa1733344127/chief_billy_morin.jpg Billy Morin westernstandard en 2026-06-25T15:06:48.168Z Human rights commission urges Ottawa to recognize indigenous laws News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Department Of Environment, Department Of Justice, Canadian Human Rights Commission https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-carbon-capture-wont-save-alberta-from-ottawas-war-on-oil-and-gas/74523 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-24/qw6yzzqe/Screenshot-2025-06-25-at-10.08.19-AM.png Alberta spends $5 million to support the world’s first direct air carbon capture centre https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-24/enquz9jw/Screenshot-2026-06-24-at-4.19.25-PM.png Pathways Carbon Capture Project https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-24/vqjinde6/Screenshot-2026-06-24-at-4.19.50-PM.png Carbon Emissions westernstandard en 2026-06-25T14:30:00.000Z MACLEOD: Carbon capture won’t save Alberta from Ottawa’s war on oil and gas Opinion, Alberta, Oil And Gas, Pathways, Carbon Capture, Opinion, Opinion Column, Pathways CCS Project https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/burton-the-trained-seals-in-the-house-of-commons/74521 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-03/jt6mff0g/Carney-scrum-pre-caucus-2026-06-03.jpeg Mark Carney speaking to reporters westernstandard en 2026-06-25T11:30:00.000Z BURTON: The trained seals in the House of Commons Opinion, House Of Commons, Seals, Members Of Parliament, Mark Carney, Opinion, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-mike-derry-defeats-dan-mclean-in-calgary-shaw-ucp-nomination-race/74535 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/5latzrk0/7265750231221170396670224625894241742389439329n.webp Mike Derry (right) has been selected by UCP members as their candidate for the upcoming Calgary-Shaw by-election, defeating Calgary Ward 13 Councillor Dan McLean in the nomination race. westernstandard en 2026-06-25T03:51:34.761Z UPDATED: Mike Derry defeats Dan McLean in Calgary-Shaw UCP nomination race News, Calgary, Alberta, Yyc, Abpoli, Abpol, Dan Mclean, Calgary-Shaw, Dan McLean to seek UCP nomination, mike derry https://www.westernstandard.news/thepipeline/watch-fun-police-prayer-calls-and-a-montreal-shooting/74520 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-24/f5dgbiit/CMS-Template-2026-06-24T145628.687.jpg Fun police, prayer calls and a Montreal shooting westernstandard en 2026-06-25T00:30:00.000Z WATCH: Fun police, prayer calls and a Montreal shooting The Pipeline, Watch, Opinion, Calgary, Regina, Jeromy Farkas, Noise Bylaws, Cowboys Tent, Islamic call to prayer, montreal shooting, Seth Hatfield