https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/poor-taste-edmonton-dealership-apologizes-for-satirical-alberta-proud-truck-advertisement/75366 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/vzhadz0i/KochAd-copy.jpeg A side-by-side photo of Ford's "Proud to Honor" package posted by Koch Ford and the satirical "Alberta Proud" variant. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/zyf2s4cb/KochAd.jpg A photo of the "Alberta Proud" variant truck package satirically promoted by Koch Ford Lincoln https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/pwi930pw/PoudtoHonor.jpeg The "Proud to Honor" package on a Ford truck. westernstandard en 2026-07-27T21:21:37.544Z 'POOR TASTE:' Edmonton dealership apologizes for satirical 'Alberta Proud' truck advertisement Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Koch Ford, Alberta referendum, Ford, Let Alberta Decide, Stay Free Alberta, Forever Canadian https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/ottawa-vows-security-review-after-canadian-nato-intern-accused-of-spying/75388 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-08/0fydakic/Gun-Grab-Gary Gun Grab Gary westernstandard en 2026-07-27T21:19:28.679Z Ottawa vows security review after Canadian NATO intern accused of spying Spying, NATO, Nato intern, Chinese spy, spy, National security, Canada, Public safety minister https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/rubenstein-no-progress-on-the-215-unmarked-graves-kamloops-indian-band-owes-canadians-answers/75387 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-26/u1bwkbl2/Trudeau%20and%20Casimir.png Justin Trudeau with Kamloops Chief Roseanne Casimir. westernstandard en 2026-07-27T20:55:28.607Z RUBENSTEIN: No progress on the ‘215 unmarked graves’ — Kamloops Indian Band owes Canadians answers Opinion, Indigenous, Kamloops Indian Residential School, Opinion, Opinion Column, Chief Rosanne Casimir, Kamloops Indian Band, 215 unmarked graves https://www.westernstandard.news/news/uber-driver-charged-after-woman-sexually-assaulted-twice-in-burlington/75384 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/pblvt9e1/Screenshot-2026-07-27-at-4.13.38-PM.png Mandeep Singh has been charged with two counts of sexual assault westernstandard en 2026-07-27T20:31:00.791Z Uber driver charged after woman sexually assaulted twice in Burlington News, Ontario, Canadian, Crime, Sexual Assault, Uber, Indian, Halton, Burlington https://www.westernstandard.news/news/elections-alberta-claims-individuals-were-not-asked-what-day-they-signed-stay-free-albertas-petition/75379 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-06/wudatiru/IMG1114.jpeg Mitch Sylvestre and other Stay Free Alberta leaders speaking to Alberta independence supporters. westernstandard en 2026-07-27T20:29:56.357Z Elections Alberta claims individuals were not asked what day they signed Stay Free Alberta's petition Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Stay Free Alberta, Let Alberta Decide, Alberta prosperity project, Keith Wilson, Elections Alberta, Alberta referendum, Alberta independence petition https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/council-approves-huge-downtown-tower-project-that-would-reshape-vancouver-skyline/75383 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/zrilconq/Screenshot-2026-07-27-at-2.18.05-PM.png https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/g44ivgqr/holbornmain.pngw757.png If built to the approved heights, the three towers would dramatically alter Vancouver’s skyline, introducing Western Canada’s first supertall building and permanently reshaping the downtown silhouette. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/o6gvfhbq/501-595-West-Georgia-Street-Vancouver-Bay-Parkade-Henriquez-Holborn-119.jpg.avif Concept rendering shows the proposed Holborn towers dominating the downtown Vancouver skyline as viewed from the water. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/gdo6u9v8/501-595-West-Georgia-Street-Vancouver-Henriquez-Holborn-f2.jpg.avif Concept of the Hudson's Bay parkade city block redevelopment at 501-595 West Georgia St., Vancouver. westernstandard en 2026-07-27T20:18:59.771Z Council approves huge downtown tower project that would reshape Vancouver skyline BC, News, Bc, Vancouver, Bcpoli, City Council, Skyscrapers, Ken Sim, ABC, Councillor Peter Meiszner, Sean Orr, Lucy Maloney, Pete Fry, Holborn https://www.westernstandard.news/usa-news/watch-starbucks-employees-report-health-concerns-over-new-blending-powder/75376 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/vagkv1sc/Untitled-design-84.png https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/68/e683df12-69ef-11ee-9aa5-3b51e93ec785/652981ca2a130.image.jpg westernstandard en 2026-07-27T19:59:06.613Z WATCH: Starbucks employees report health concerns over new 'blending powder' USA News, News, Watch, Los Angeles, Starbucks, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Starbucks blending powder, Silicon dioxide https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/report-says-bc-conservatives-directed-to-drop-the-term-first-nations/75382 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-17/l2ptq1tu/HJp0SshaQAAgXQf.jpeg Conservative Party of BC Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay addresses supporters during the party's 2026 leadership convention. westernstandard en 2026-07-27T19:56:30.673Z Report says BC Conservatives directed to drop the term ‘First Nations' BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, First Nations, Indian Act, Rob Shaw, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Spencer Chandra Herbert https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-calgary-police-scale-back-ground-search-for-missing-boy-parker-after-12-days/75381 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-23/2iwuzfln/Screenshot-2026-07-23-at-12.54.21-PM.png Missing Child Parker https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/meyiu0qf/IMG_2298.PNG Map of Thorncliffe and surrounding area, all lines represent searched area; colours of lines the day area was searched. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/xwfg2oum/IMG_2291.jpg Total area searched of Thorncliffe and surrounding area, all lines represent searched area; colours of lines the day area was searched. westernstandard en 2026-07-27T19:03:50.226Z Calgary police scale back ground search for missing boy Parker after 12 days News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Abpoli, Cps, Yyccc, Parker https://www.westernstandard.news/news/the-cough-syrup-murder-two-more-charged-in-2020-chestermere-homicide/75380 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-09-02/e0l52z8t/Screenshot-2025-09-02-at-12.02.13-PM.png RCMP westernstandard en 2026-07-27T18:44:09.817Z THE COUGH SYRUP MURDER: Two more charged in 2020 Chestermere homicide News, Alberta, Rcmp, Abpoli, Chestermere, Harmanjot Chumber, Dalvir Sidhu, Sahil Grewal, Mohit Sandhu https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/ucp-establish-self-referral-regulations-for-preventative-heath-testing/75361 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-01/mspr2zxh/IMG9680.webp Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Hospital and Surgical Services of Alberta Adriana LeGrange in Calgary on June 1, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-07-27T18:38:10.782Z UCP establishes self-referral regulations for preventative health testing Alberta testing, Alberta healthcare, Alberta preventative health testing, Alberta health screaning, Alberta private health testing, Alberta health, AHS, Alberta politics, Alberta government, Danielle smith, Justin Wright https://www.westernstandard.news/news/td-economics-says-smiths-pipeline-would-boost-alberta-economy-but-less-than-government-claims/75378 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. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/wq334lip/Screenshot-2026-07-27-at-11.58.01-AM.webp West Coast Pipeline to add substantial capacity upon completion. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/bl0rbmt5/Screenshot-2026-07-27-at-11.58.52-AM.webp TMX unlocking Asian export potential. westernstandard en 2026-07-27T18:07:48.165Z TD Economics says Smith's pipeline would boost Alberta economy, but less than government claims News, Alberta, Energy, Business, Energy, Trans Mountain Pipeline, Danielle Smith, Trans Mountain, Ucp Government, Pembina Pipeline Corp, Abpol, Pembina, Oil Pipeline, Oil Pipeline Project, Td Economics, Marc Ercolao, Major Projects Office, alberta oil pipeline, Likeleli Seitlheko https://www.westernstandard.news/international/watch-man-stabs-three-women-in-paris-yells-allah-commanded-me/75375 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/fhbky0bq/Screenshot-2026-07-27-at-11.30.49-am.png Man apprehended by bystanders after stabbing three women in Paris westernstandard en 2026-07-27T18:01:18.656Z WATCH: Man stabs three women in Paris, yells 'Allah commanded me' International, News, Watch, Mass Stabbing Attacks, stabbing rampage, Paris Crime, Paris stabbing https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/ndp-cabinet-minister-publicly-breaks-ranks-on-tilbury-lng-expansion-as-ebys-approval-sinks/75373 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/4l402s3o/660c0958-93b6-433d-a794-e7101f17ed18.png BC NDP MLAs Adrian Dix (left) and Kelly Greene (right) westernstandard en 2026-07-27T17:44:55.355Z NDP cabinet minister publicly breaks ranks on Tilbury LNG expansion as Eby’s approval sinks BC, News, Angus Reid, David Eby, Ravi Kahlon, Adrian Dix, Bc Ndp, Gavin Dew, Scott McInnis, Kiel Giddens, BC Conservative, tilbury LNG, Kelly Greene https://www.westernstandard.news/international/watch-spanish-man-hospitalized-after-being-repeatedly-stomped-in-the-head-by-migrant/75365 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/9vbr7m3a/Untitled-design-83.png Graphic video of a brutal assault near Valencia, Spain, has gone viral after appearing to show a man repeatedly stomping on another man's head. westernstandard en 2026-07-27T17:42:42.427Z WATCH: Spanish man hospitalized after being repeatedly stomped in the head by migrant International, News, Watch, Assault, Police Investigation, viral video, Valencia, Spain, Arturo, Algerian migrant https://www.westernstandard.news/news/italy-looking-to-extradite-ontario-man-over-mob-links/75371 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/3ep9a4yy/Screenshot-2026-07-27-at-10.53.52-am.png Italian authorities are looking to extradite Carlo Bruzzese over ties to mafia westernstandard en 2026-07-27T17:32:53.618Z Italy looking to extradite Ontario man over mob links News, Ontario, Canadian, International, Toronto Police, Mafia, Toronto crime, Bruzzese crime family, 'Ndrangheta crime syndicate, Carlo Bruzzese https://www.westernstandard.news/news/suspect-dead-after-abbotsford-police-shooting-and-hwy-1-pursuit-second-man-still-at-large/75374 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/0e6umvbu/AbbotsfordPD.jpg Abbotsford Police Department westernstandard en 2026-07-27T17:32:03.722Z Suspect dead after Abbotsford police shooting and Hwy. 1 pursuit, second man still at large News, BC, Bcpoli, Abbotsford, Abbotsford Police Department https://www.westernstandard.news/news/rcmp-urged-to-reopen-flight-ps752-criminal-probe-after-records-reveal-trudeau-meeting/75271 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-23/kowuqh5i/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-9.12.07-AM.png Aftermath of Flight PS752. westernstandard en 2026-07-27T17:07:44.885Z RCMP urged to reopen Flight PS752 criminal probe after records reveal Trudeau meeting News, Canadian, International, Justin Trudeau, Rcmp, Cdnpoli, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Cdnpol, National Security and Intelligence Review Agency, shahin moghaddam, Javad Zarif https://www.westernstandard.news/international/brazil-recalls-ambassador-after-argentinas-milei-calls-president-lula-a-thief/75370 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/40ydu2f3/Milei%201.jpg Libertarian leader Javier Milei wins Argentina's election by a landslide westernstandard en 2026-07-27T16:57:24.276Z Brazil recalls ambassador after Argentina's Milei calls President Lula a ‘thief’ Brazil, Lula, Javier Milei, Netanyahu, Israel, Argentina https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/quesnel-taxpayer-funded-universities-cant-keep-picking-winners-and-losers-in-free-speech/75367 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-24/hwegxbgs/Screenshot-2026-06-24-at-10.28.36-AM.png Frances Widdowson westernstandard en 2026-07-27T16:35:33.998Z QUESNEL: Taxpayer-funded universities can't keep picking winners and losers in free speech Opinion, Free Speech, Frances Widdowson, University Campuses, Opinion, Trespassing, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/news/amber-alert-for-missing-11-year-old-boy-parker-expires-cps-desperate-for-information/75355 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-23/2iwuzfln/Screenshot-2026-07-23-at-12.54.21-PM.png Missing Child Parker westernstandard en 2026-07-27T15:56:07.016Z Amber Alert for missing 11-year-old boy Parker expires; CPS 'desperate for information' News, Canadian, Alberta, Calgary Police Service, Cps, City Of Calgary, Thorncliffe, Nose Hill Park, missing boy Calgary, Parker YYC, amber alert for Parker, missing 11-year-old boy Parker, Parker missing YYC https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/ahs-forces-closure-of-national-on-17th-ave-in-calgary-due-to-cockroach-infestation/75354 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/52xji1t9/Untitled-design-82.png https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-01/716d78f3-4ad5-4d77-b938-4075d7299c73/alberta_health_services_sign.jpg Alberta Health Services sign westernstandard en 2026-07-27T15:39:35.153Z AHS forces closure of National on 17th Ave. in Calgary due to cockroach infestation Alberta, News, Yyc, Ahs, Cockroaches, National on 17th, Cockroach infestation, Bar closure https://www.westernstandard.news/international/wildfires-continue-to-rage-across-southern-europe/75352 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/9ysm90bn/Screenshot-2026-07-27-at-8.51.08-am.png Wildfires continue to burn across Southern Europe one worst fire seasons ever hits the continent westernstandard en 2026-07-27T15:31:02.918Z Wildfires continue to rage across Southern Europe International, News, Wildfire, Global wildfire activity, France wildfire, Spain wildfire, European wildfire https://www.westernstandard.news/news/gunfire-hits-two-jewish-owned-bakeries-in-toronto/75357 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/4yr8i9m0/Screenshot-2026-07-27-at-11.07.15-AM.png Kiva's Bakery at Bathurst and Steeles was one of the locations that was allegedly targeted https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/70wwk6d5/tps-.jpg Police believe the same vehicle may have been used in both shootings https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/n8df82ye/noah-shack.avif Noah Shack expressed his alarm at the situation westernstandard en 2026-07-27T15:30:16.883Z Gunfire hits two Jewish-owned bakeries in Toronto News, Ontario, Canadian, Crime, Toronto, Shooting, Public Safety, Hate Crime, Antisemitism, Gun Crime https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/seattle-festival-shooting-leaves-three-dead-four-wounded/75356 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-02-14/z5jp6yee/Seaaattle.webp Seattle westernstandard en 2026-07-27T15:15:28.819Z Seattle festival shooting leaves three dead, four wounded BC, USA News, News, Shooting, Fox News, Newsweek, Seattle, Security, Concerns https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canada-refuses-to-reveal-cost-of-gordie-howe-bridge-toll-deal-as-trump-demands-more-revenue/75353 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-06-10/l8f7d12p/Screenshot-2025-06-10-at-8.54.10-AM.png Gregor Robertson westernstandard en 2026-07-27T14:56:02.962Z Canada refuses to reveal cost of Gordie Howe bridge toll deal as Trump demands more revenue News, Canadian, Donald Trump, Cdnpoli, Mark Carney, Gregor Robertson, Gordie Howe Bridge https://www.westernstandard.news/news/police-investigate-shooting-outside-us-consulate-in-toronto/75351 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/3d4l8r5j/shooting.avif Police surrounded the US Consulate after a shooting Monday morning https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/s8yhi1cl/Screenshot-2026-07-27-at-12.21.07-PM.png Deputy Chief Frank Barredo provides updates on the situation https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/637vm8v7/shootin2-.avif Another shooting took place earlier this year in March https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/r1940nez/Screenshot-2026-07-27-at-12.27.35-PM.png From left to right: Jayon Burgher, Sheldon Tracey-Stewart, and Zara Jabbi are three of the men who were arrested as part of the gun-for-hire network https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-27/w0w0qhrs/Screenshot-2026-07-27-at-12.36.36-PM.png Olivia Chow vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice westernstandard en 2026-07-27T14:52:40.459Z Police investigate shooting outside U.S. Consulate in Toronto News, Canadian, Ontario, Ontario, Toronto, Public Safety, Olivia Chow, Gun Crime, US Consulate https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/amernic-cowardice-of-wrecking-ball-revisionism-an-ontario-towns-war-on-the-john-a-macdonald-statue/75348 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-24/3c4lwhrz/John-A.-MacDonald-statue.webp John A. MacDonald statue westernstandard en 2026-07-27T12:30:00.000Z AMERNIC: Cowardice of wrecking ball revisionism — an Ontario town’s war on the John A. MacDonald statue Opinion, Ontario, John A Macdonald, Opinion, Opinion Column, Statue, Revisionism, Revisionist History, Picton https://www.westernstandard.news/sports/two-thirds-of-canadians-in-favour-of-hosting-world-cup-in-2038/75245 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-22/lul3sxva/3N-HD4FO.jpeg Canada Soccer secondary kit westernstandard en 2026-07-26T20:00:00.000Z Two-thirds of Canadians in favour of hosting World Cup in 2038 Sports, Canadian, Polls, News, Canada Soccer, Pro Soccer, FIFA World Cup, 2026 World Cup, 2038 World Cup https://www.westernstandard.news/news/berlin-pride-attack-leaves-one-dead-as-police-kill-suspect-with-islamist-ties/75350 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-26/i0w9fw87/Screenshot-2026-07-26-at-12.27.06-PM.png Abdul Ballout westernstandard en 2026-07-26T18:31:13.000Z Berlin Pride attack leaves one dead as police kill suspect with Islamist ties News, International, Berlin, Islam, Gay Pride, Abdul Ballout https://www.westernstandard.news/news/one-in-10-employers-hiring-temporary-foreign-workers-found-violating-federal-rules/75203 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-08-26/dnyqyyra/IMG_4097.jpeg Temporary Foreign workers on a farm outside Victoria, BC westernstandard en 2026-07-26T18:00:00.000Z One in 10 employers hiring temporary foreign workers found violating federal rules News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Temporary Foreign Worker Program https://www.westernstandard.news/news/liberal-backed-petition-calls-for-public-naming-contest-for-proposed-west-coast-pipeline/75238 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-22/kukqiy6y/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-9.03.09-AM.png Aaron Hagey-Mackey westernstandard en 2026-07-26T17:00:00.000Z Liberal-backed petition calls for public naming contest for proposed West Coast pipeline News, Canadian, Alberta, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Ableg, Trans Mountain Corporation, west coast pipeline, Eric St-Pierre, Aaron Hagey-Mackey https://www.westernstandard.news/news/justice-centre-proposes-eight-point-plan-to-roll-back-canadas-surveillance-powers/75244 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-22/zx0vnnrs/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-9.30.18-AM.png Justice Centre proposes eight-point plan to roll back Canada's surveillance powers westernstandard en 2026-07-26T17:00:00.000Z Justice Centre proposes eight-point plan to roll back Canada's surveillance powers News, Canadian, Privacy, Cdnpoli, Nigel Hannaford, Jccf, Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, Bill C-8, Bill C-22, Bill C-34, Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/pringle-canadas-churches-face-a-defining-choice-obey-the-government-or-defend-biblical-truth/75307 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-03/5c0ll2p9/Church.webp Church westernstandard en 2026-07-26T15:30:00.000Z PRINGLE: Canada's churches face a defining choice — obey the government or defend biblical truth Opinion, Churches, Christianity, Opinion, Opinion Column, bibilical truth, pandemic mandates, political pressure https://www.westernstandard.news/news/gaming-industry-urges-mps-to-reject-sports-betting-advertising-restrictions/75202 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-01/55779019-d8ff-4fc9-ba1a-9cd7af7a257d/online_sports_betting_ads.jpg Sports betting ads appear everywhere, including on this billboard at BMO Field in Toronto. westernstandard en 2026-07-26T15:00:00.000Z Gaming industry urges MPs to reject sports betting advertising restrictions News, Canadian, Sports, Cdnpoli, Sports Betting, Sen. Marty Deacon, Sen. Percy Downe, Marjorie Michel, Canadian Gaming Association https://www.westernstandard.news/news/poll-finds-most-canadians-want-carney-to-scrap-former-governors-general-expense-accounts/75206 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-08/c1krmif0/Screenshot%202024-03-08%20110931.png Governor General Mary Simon westernstandard en 2026-07-26T14:00:00.000Z Poll finds most Canadians want Carney to scrap former governors general expense accounts News, Canadian, Governor General, Cdnpoli, Franco Terrazzano, Ctf, Louise Arbour https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/aubut-canadas-house-of-mirrors-why-our-democracy-is-built-on-a-lie/75347 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-24/9awi10ol/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-5.01.13-PM.webp House of Mirrors westernstandard en 2026-07-26T12:30:00.000Z AUBUT: Canada’s house of mirrors — why our democracy is built on a lie Opinion, Governor General, Prime Minister, Constitution, Charter Of Rights And Freedoms, Crown, King, Opinion, Opinion Column, checks and balances https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-warns-goldfish-threaten-lakes-as-invasive-species-penalties-reach-100000/75183 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-20/1o8x5fbe/Screenshot-2026-07-20-at-1.01.18-PM.png A 30-centimetre, 2.4-pound goldfish, roughly the size of a dinner plate, was removed from the Drake Landing stormwater pond in Okotoks westernstandard en 2026-07-26T12:00:00.000Z Alberta warns goldfish threaten lakes as invasive species penalties reach $100,000 News, Alberta, Abpoli, Ableg, Grant Hunter, Goldfish https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/morgan-its-time-to-defund-the-assembly-of-first-nations/75249 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-09-03/qsjh832z/Indian%20with%20flaming%20arrow.png Opaskwayak Cree Nation Chief Maureen Brown shoots the flaming arrow as part of the opening ceremonies at the community's annual Opaskwayak Indigenous Days celebration, the first woman to do so. Cory Morgan makes the case that Western independence would work well for Indigenous people westernstandard en 2026-07-26T11:30:00.000Z MORGAN: It's time to defund the Assembly of First Nations Opinion, First Nations, Indigenous, Assembly Of First Nations, Defund, Opinion, Opinion Column