https://www.westernstandard.news/news/which-countries-lead-canadas-2026-permanent-residence-list-india-feds-numbers-show/76183 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-21/kjgzbnzt/49834966-e67e-4e85-989b-e01df5c8380f.png Immigration Canada westernstandard en 2026-08-21T17:02:55.201Z Which countries lead Canada's 2026 permanent residence list? India, feds' numbers show News, Canadian, Immigration, Immigration Canada, IRCC, #cdnpoli, permanent resident, PRs, PR Canada, Permanent residence 2026 https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/water-power-and-noise-ucp-continues-facing-heat-over-ai-data-centres/76182 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-23/wjenoi0b/Screenshot_2026_02_23_at_1_52_12_PM.webp Alberta’s Minister of Technology and Innovation, Nate Glubish. westernstandard en 2026-08-21T16:57:17.725Z Water, power, and noise: UCP continues facing heat over AI data centres Alberta AI, AI, Alberta ai data centre, AI data centre, Nate Glubish, Sturgeon County, Meta, UCP , Alberta politics https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/half-naked-man-in-hardhat-latest-suspect-in-string-of-bc-arson-attempts/76190 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-21/pnphgobv/image-12.jpg Half-naked man in hardhat latest suspect in string of BC arson attempts westernstandard en 2026-08-21T16:50:52.788Z Half-naked man in hardhat latest suspect in string of BC arson attempts BC, News, Bc, Kelowna, Bc Wildfire Service, Arson, Wildfire, Kelowna Rcmp, Mariah Banning Baer https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/brulotte-40-trillion-and-counting-americas-debt-addiction-is-canadas-financial-reality-check/76191 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-27/pxd8k6ia/AdobeStock_233157369-e1563829079395.jpeg Debt westernstandard en 2026-08-21T16:50:05.216Z BRULOTTE: $40 Trillion and counting — America’s debt addiction is Canada’s financial reality check Opinion, Debt, Deficit, Federal Government, Us Government, Opinion, Opinion Column, US Debt https://www.westernstandard.news/ontario/windsor-woman-charged-in-assault-of-two-boys-running-lemonade-stand/76185 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-21/fpo21rzu/windsorpolice.jpg Windsor Police cruiser westernstandard en 2026-08-21T15:31:01.781Z Windsor woman charged in assault of two boys running lemonade stand Ontario, News, Karen, Windsor Police, Windsor Ontario, assualt case, Lemonade stand https://www.westernstandard.news/news/easier-to-export-zeros-and-ones-smith-calls-ai-data-centres-a-new-type-of-refinery/76188 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-21/znth0gw2/smith.webp Premier Danielle Smith with Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston and former Alberta environment minister Rebecca Schultz in Banff on august 20, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-08-21T15:28:07.113Z 'EASIER TO EXPORT ZEROS AND ONES': Smith calls AI data centres a new type of refinery News, Alberta, Energy, Business, Abpoli, Energy, Danielle Smith, Natural Gas, Ai, Artificial Intelligence, Tim Houston, Abpol, Rebecca Schultz, AI data centres, alberta AI data centres https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-woman-78-killed-after-suv-breaks-down-on-hwy-403-in-oakville/76177 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-21/4u2zlnkv/crash.avif The crash happened Thursday evening, resulting in road closures https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-21/14zw3ruj/Screenshot-2026-08-21-at-10.24.31-AM.png Trucks are only ~3% of vehicles on the road yet account for 12% of those involved in fatal crashes. westernstandard en 2026-08-21T15:07:54.713Z WATCH: Woman, 78, killed after SUV breaks down on Hwy. 403 in Oakville News, Ontario, Canadian, Watch, Ontario, Opp, Public Safety, Car Crash, Oakville, Highway 403 https://www.westernstandard.news/news/global-affairs-hospitality-spending-jumps-53-to-155-million/76184 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-25/r09p0h5h/82b17219-af97-4b29-8983-080833df7dd3.png Money rain on Parliament Hill westernstandard en 2026-08-21T15:05:50.661Z Global Affairs hospitality spending jumps 53% to $15.5 million News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Gage Haubrich, Mark Carney, Global Affairs, CFT https://www.westernstandard.news/news/update-bc-premier-david-eby-still-missing-in-action/76175 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-21/wpcu7xll/2mUXj.jpg A satirical missing-person milk carton featuring Premier David Eby. The 6-foot-7 NDP leader was last documented in Penticton on August 12 amid the Bald Range wildfire. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-21/xo1ic33c/HPnZLRJagAAzAIy.jpg Premier David Eby visits the Sikh Temple in Penticton on August 12, where volunteers distributed fruit and supplies to evacuees from the Bald Range wildfire. westernstandard en 2026-08-21T14:57:46.532Z UPDATE: BC Premier David Eby still missing-in-action News, BC, Bcpoli, David Eby, John Rustad, Canada-US Relations, Liqour, Bald Range fire, Dimitris Soudas https://www.westernstandard.news/news/mackinnon-says-liberals-will-not-pursue-electoral-reform-despite-trudeau-regret/76180 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/xwazg449/Steve-MacKinnon.jpeg Steve MacKinnon westernstandard en 2026-08-21T14:55:49.134Z MacKinnon says Liberals will not pursue electoral reform despite Trudeau regret News, Canadian, Justin Trudeau, Cdnpoli, Elizabeth May, Steve Mackinnon https://www.westernstandard.news/news/bigot-gets-the-boot-nova-scotia-court-orders-halifax-tenant-evicted-over-racist-remarks-to-south-asian-neighbours/76179 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-10/2bpkxnox/judge-holding-gavel-in-courtroom.jpg Gavel westernstandard en 2026-08-21T14:24:24.648Z BIGOT GETS THE BOOT: Nova Scotia court orders Halifax tenant evicted over racist remarks to South Asian neighbours News, Canadian, Atlantic, Cdnpoli, Nova Scotia, Ryan Clements, nspoli, South Asians https://www.westernstandard.news/news/bank-of-canada-says-skilled-trades-and-health-care-jobs-least-vulnerable-to-ai/76178 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-11/p2mtxu3f/gemini2.webp Artificial intelligence (AI) westernstandard en 2026-08-21T14:18:16.598Z Bank of Canada says skilled trades and health-care jobs least vulnerable to AI News, Canadian, Bank Of Canada, Privy Council, Cdnpoli, Artifical Intelligence https://www.westernstandard.news/news/liberals-admit-afghan-war-memorial-will-include-algonquin-land-acknowledgement/76176 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-11-11/cqn9z2w9/Screenshot_2025_11_11_at_9_06_11_AM.webp A large crowd gathered around Ottawa’s National War Memorial for the National Remembrance Day Ceremony. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-23/o168sels/Screenshot-2025-10-23-at-8.53.37-AM.png Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight westernstandard en 2026-08-21T14:11:20.915Z Liberals admit Afghan War memorial will include Algonquin land acknowledgement News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Department Of Veterans Affairs, Jill McKnight, algonquin, Afghan War, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/sibley-the-jason-arday-scandal-why-cambridge-sacrificed-academic-integrity-for-wokeness/76156 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/vn9u749z/arday.webp Jason Arday westernstandard en 2026-08-21T13:30:00.000Z SIBLEY: The Jason Arday scandal — why Cambridge sacrificed academic integrity for wokeness Opinion, Wokeness, Dei, Opinion, Cambridge University, Opinion Column, jason arday https://www.westernstandard.news/news/in-depth-calgary-dog-bites-jump-nearly-50-as-city-defends-breed-neutral-approach/76074 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/2cny9rmd/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-121634-PM.webp Reported dog bites surged nearly 50% last year in Calgary, according to new City of Calgary statistics, as the debate over whether pit bulls and other dangerous-dog breeds should be regulated has recently been reopened. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-18/g9oxgnyg/Screenshot-2026-08-18-at-1.41.29-PM.webp City of Calgary historical confirmed dog bite review. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-18/0e8518wi/Screenshot-2026-08-18-at-2.38.17-PM.webp Dog bite comparison. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-18/r2ln4rtk/Screenshot-2026-08-18-at-2.49.27-PM.png Dog bites in 2025. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-18/4xjo7k2f/Screenshot-2026-08-18-at-1.42.15-PM.webp Bite victim age category. westernstandard en 2026-08-21T12:00:00.000Z IN-DEPTH: Calgary dog bites jump nearly 50% as city defends breed-neutral approach News, Features, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Calgary, Dogs, City Of Calgary, Calgary Humane Society, Dog Attack, Dog Bite, Pitbull, Dangerous Dogs Act, dog attacks, dog ban, dog behavioural research, Animal Aggression Team, jon bernthal, howard stern, Dog Owners’ Liability Act, Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, Katherine Houpt https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/barclay-xi-lee-and-the-fight-for-the-seoul-of-south-korea/76167 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-01/hmqwq0tl/President-Lee-Jae-myung.webp President Lee Jae-myung westernstandard en 2026-08-21T11:30:00.000Z BARCLAY: Xi, Lee, and the fight for the S(e)oul of South Korea Opinion, China, South Korea, Opinion, Opinion Column, Chairman Xi Jinping, Lee Jae-myung https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/hannaford/hannaford-what-if-the-west-really-does-want-out/76143 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/zwun8gpk/CMS-Template-2026-08-20T114310.582.jpg What if the West really does want out? westernstandard en 2026-08-21T00:59:00.000Z HANNAFORD: What if the West really does want out? Hannaford, Watch, Opinion, Randy Royer, Alberta independence referendum, Natalie St. Hilaire, Different expectations from different sets of colonists, Yes-vote a possibility, what then? https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/update-twin-engine-plane-force-lands-on-prince-george-boulevard-striking-two-vehicles/76172 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/60c1xc1o/princegeorgeplanehero16x9.jpg A pickup truck sits with its windshield destroyed after a Beechcraft King Air made an emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard in Prince George on Thursday. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/16ozepgm/Photo-Gurnoor-Kaur-Noor-Everything-Prince-George.jpg Photos from the accident https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/3czss09w/Screenshot-2026-08-20-at-7.01.39-PM.png Photos from the accident https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/6wuqshsw/Screenshot-2026-08-20-at-6.53.59-PM.png Photos from the accident https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/znboicp1/Screenshot_2026_08_20_at_6_46_06_PM.png Photos from the accident https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/r652po2d/Photo-Kelley-Madelyn-Everything-Prince-George-Facebook.jpg Photos from the accident westernstandard en 2026-08-21T00:06:34.945Z One dead after plane force-lands on Prince George boulevard Canadian, Watch, News, BC, British Columbia, Prince George, Public Safety, Plane Crash, Aviation, emergency landing https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/breaking-plane-makes-emergency-landing-on-prince-george-boulevard/76171 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/60c1xc1o/princegeorgeplanehero16x9.jpg A pickup truck sits with its windshield destroyed after a Beechcraft King Air made an emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard in Prince George on Thursday. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/16ozepgm/Photo-Gurnoor-Kaur-Noor-Everything-Prince-George.jpg Photos from the accident https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/3czss09w/Screenshot-2026-08-20-at-7.01.39-PM.png Photos from the accident https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/6wuqshsw/Screenshot-2026-08-20-at-6.53.59-PM.png Photos from the accident https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/znboicp1/Screenshot_2026_08_20_at_6_46_06_PM.png Photos from the accident https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/r652po2d/Photo-Kelley-Madelyn-Everything-Prince-George-Facebook.jpg Photos from the accident westernstandard en 2026-08-20T23:09:26.587Z WATCH: Plane makes emergency landing on Prince George boulevard BC, News, Watch, Canadian, British Columbia, Prince George, Public Safety, Plane Crash, Aviation, emergency landing https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/where-in-the-world-is-bc-premier-david-eby/76170 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-08/vnvzvfdl/cy91G.jpg Premier David Eby and the Bald Range wildfire burning near Summerland on Aug. 8, 2026, after the District of Summerland declared a state of local emergency and ordered the evacuation of the entire community. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T21:44:03.857Z Where in the world is BC Premier David Eby? BC, News, Bcpoli, David Eby, John Rustad, Canada-US Relations, Liqour, Bald Range fire, Dimitris Soudas https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/another-british-columbia-pulp-mill-goes-dark/76168 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-03/k4jcn6js/wsdfghjk.webp Crofton pulp and paper mill westernstandard en 2026-08-20T21:32:35.463Z Another British Columbia pulp mill goes dark BC, News, Bcpoli, Unifor, Forestry, Ravi Parmar, Canfor, Ward Stamer, BC Forests Minister Ravi Parmar, Domtar, Port Mellon https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/anand-calls-israels-decision-not-to-investigate-canadian-aid-workers-killing-unacceptable/76169 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/gkk3cvv7/793061871712241442126423r.jpeg.webp Jacob Flickinger (left) westernstandard en 2026-08-20T21:31:25.849Z Anand calls Israel’s decision not to investigate Canadian aid worker’s killing ‘unacceptable’ Anita Anand, Israel, Canada, Aid worker, Humanitarian aid, killing, Canadian citizen killed https://www.westernstandard.news/news/academic-who-exposed-late-cambridge-professor-jason-ardays-plagiarism-suspended-from-belgian-university/76165 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/rt5i24no/Screenshot-2026-08-20-at-2.55.24-PM.png Nathan Cofnas, Jason Arday westernstandard en 2026-08-20T21:21:04.601Z Academic who exposed late Cambridge professor Jason Arday's plagiarism suspended from Belgian university News, International, Cambridge University, jason arday, nathan cofnas, Cambridge professor, ghent university, Petra De Sutter, Ghent university suspends researcher https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/whissell-the-myth-of-the-expert-negotiator-carney-canada-is-losing-big-in-trumps-trade-war/76166 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/7c8gg8f2/G2rSa03WYAAaCfQ.jpg Trump and Carney pose for photo in the White House westernstandard en 2026-08-20T20:46:00.707Z WHISSELL: The myth of the ‘expert negotiator’ Carney — Canada is losing big in Trump’s trade war Opinion, Donald Trump, Mark Carney, Opinion, Opinion Column, Trade War, 50% tariffs https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/pos-scum-mla-offers-5000-reward-after-thieves-steal-equipment-from-summerland-wildfire-crews/76164 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/wc5jc5qh/default.jpg-5.avif Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T20:16:13.264Z 'POS Scum:' MLA offers $5,000 reward after thieves steal equipment from Summerland wildfire crews BC, News, Bcpoli, Penticton, Bcndp, BC Conservative, bounty, Summerland, floor crossers, Amelia Boultbee, Faulder, Bald Range fire https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/what-is-the-step-before-begging-kinew-bristles-at-carney-pressure-to-restore-us-booze/76163 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/09/7097ab3c-5bab-11ee-9541-2312100a9b62/651191d710c2d.image.jpg Premier Wab Kinew westernstandard en 2026-08-20T20:12:31.504Z “What is the step before begging?” Kinew bristles at Carney pressure to restore U.S. booze CUSMA, USMCA, Kinew, Wab Kinew, Manitoba, Booze ban, US-Canada, American booze https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/lets-just-call-it-the-year-of-water-dam-it/76161 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-07/e0de272a-c419-4e2b-8670-ca93d8db09e3/Heading.jpg City of Calgary bearspaw south feeder main westernstandard en 2026-08-20T19:59:39.156Z Let’s just call it the year of water, dam it Calgary, News, Alberta, Yyc, Yyccc, calgary mayor jeromy farkas, Bearspaw feeder main, Water restrictions in Calgary https://www.westernstandard.news/news/24-hours-of-glory-alberta-has-day-with-zero-active-wildfires-a-first-in-40-years/76155 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/hz00j5i0/HLsOxJEaYAAC8LJ.jpg Wildfire, AB westernstandard en 2026-08-20T19:57:16.570Z '24 HOURS OF GLORY': Alberta has day with zero active wildfires — a first in 40 years News, Canadian, Alberta, Ab, Wildfire, Wildfire Alberta, Alberta Weather, Wildfire Activity, Alberta no active wildfire, low Alberta wildfire season https://www.westernstandard.news/news/famous-geopolitical-strategist-warns-independent-alberta-would-be-forced-to-rely-on-us/76157 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/myrf919l/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-20-2026-124958-PM.webp Famous American geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan believes an independent Alberta would be heavily reliant on the United States for trade, capital and market access and urged independence supporters to consider what would come after leaving Canada. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T19:53:09.447Z Famous geopolitical strategist warns independent Alberta would be forced to rely on US News, Alberta, Canadian, USA News, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Peter Zeihan, European Union, Abpol, Alberta Independence, Cdnpol, Us Politics, Brexit, Geopolitics, Alberta independence movement https://www.westernstandard.news/news/smith-hints-proposed-prairie-connector-pipeline-could-become-keystone-20-with-trumps-support/76160 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-16/u57temrl/Heading-2.webp Premier Danielle Smith has hinted that a possible resurrection of Keystone XL and other proposals could form part of a renewed push to expand Alberta’s pipeline capacity and oil exports, but oil producers must be convinced to increase production in order for the projects to move forward. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T19:52:20.539Z Smith hints proposed Prairie Connector pipeline could become ‘Keystone 2.0’ with Trump’s support News, Alberta, Energy, Business, Justin Trudeau, Donald Trump, Abpoli, Energy, Oil And Gas, Danielle Smith, Pipeline, Abpol, Keystone Xl Pipeline, Keystone Xl, Oil Pipeline, Trans Mountain Expansion, Keystone, South Bow, alberta oil pipeline, Bridger Pipeline LLC, Northern Shield Energy Corridor, prairie connector https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/poilievre-invites-irans-exiled-crown-prince-to-canada-for-talks-on-tehran-regime/76150 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/31dznol6/PP-and-Reza-Pahlavi-2026-08-20.jpeg Reza Pahlavi (left) Pierre Poilievre (right) westernstandard en 2026-08-20T19:26:34.043Z Poilievre invites Iran’s exiled Crown prince to Canada for talks on Tehran regime Poilievre, Shah, Iran, Iranian, Conservatives, IRGC https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-judge-ignores-new-bail-cash-deposit-rule-in-human-trafficking-bail-case/76158 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/f7dpzu75/image50.jpg Justice Scott Cowan granted the accused release on a $1,000 promise to pay. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/07bh8prb/westernstandard2026-07-294kkafow1arrested.jpg The woman was one of the nine suspects who were arrested as part of Project Troubadour https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/iniemlzg/Screenshot-2026-08-20-at-2.53.48-PM.png Doug Downey posted this on X when the rules were announced. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T19:20:33.837Z Ontario judge ignores new bail cash deposit rule in human-trafficking bail case News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Doug Ford, Public Safety, Human Trafficking, Bail Reform https://www.westernstandard.news/news/healthy-ontario-man-euthanized-by-maid-at-funeral-home-after-picking-up-drugs-from-pharmacy/76116 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/9q5bxoiz/Screenshot-2026-08-19-at-2.40.08-PM.png Kiano Vafaeian, death certificate westernstandard en 2026-08-20T18:56:13.770Z 'Healthy' Ontario man euthanized by MAiD at funeral home after picking up drugs from pharmacy News, Canadian, Maid, Dr Ellen Wiebe, MAID Canada, MAID cases, Kiano Vafaeian, MAiD mental illness, MAiD BC https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/exclusive-social-media-influencer-says-teacher-reporting-initiative-is-about-accountability/76144 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/lyc5158b/IMG0512.jpeg A photo outside of Tubmbler Ridge school with a pride flag painted on the window. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T18:50:26.803Z EXCLUSIVE: Social media influencer says teacher reporting initiative is about accountability Berta Proud Dad, Alberta education, Alberta schools, school neutrality, Calgary schools, Edmonton schools, Alberta pride flags, Alberta LGBTQ, Alberta classroom neutrality, Report a teacher https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-live-is-carney-finally-admitting-defeat/76151 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/erd18kkv/CMS-Template-2026-08-20T105214.835.jpg Trade deal... What's the deal? westernstandard en 2026-08-20T18:30:00.000Z WATCH LIVE: Is Carney finally admitting defeat? Watch, Marty Up North, Opinion, Keystone Xl Pipeline, Mark Carney, Donald J Trump, Western, Dairy Cartel, Trump tariffs, US Canada trade, Alberta referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/news/trans-organization-says-its-gender-care-guidelines-are-opinions-while-canada-follows-them-as-standards/76138 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/xgfb7956/image-14.jpg doctors westernstandard en 2026-08-20T18:13:02.410Z Trans organization says its gender care guidelines are 'opinions' while Canada follows them as standards News, Canadian, Wpath, transgender treatment, #cdnpoli, transgender treatment for minors, gender care guidelines, wpath gender care guidelines, gender care canada, FTC, Standards of Care, SOC-8 https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/wave-of-mortgage-renewals-set-to-wash-over-homeowners/76154 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-18/q4xhhk2z/household-net-worth-med-1089x730-cmt-67dc66c5eff3a.webp Household wealth westernstandard en 2026-08-20T18:12:52.119Z Wave of mortgage renewals set to wash over homeowners Canadian, News, Cdnpoli, Mortgage Rates, Phil Soper, Royal Lepage, Mortgage renewals, Adil Dinani, mortgage stress test https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-calandra-optimistic-on-teacher-deals-as-35-new-schools-open/76153 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/p1kf1kyz/calandra.jpg Paul Calandra said he was optimistic about the situation https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/9r4xth9q/Screenshot-2026-08-20-at-1.55.41-PM.png David Mastin was elected president of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario in 2025 westernstandard en 2026-08-20T18:00:41.659Z WATCH: Calandra optimistic on teacher deals as 35 new schools open News, Ontario, Canadian https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/brar-the-biggest-winner-of-the-tariff-deal-premier-danielle-smith/76152 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/4x374o3g/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-12.31.40-PM.png Danielle Smith westernstandard en 2026-08-20T17:30:00.000Z BRAR: The biggest winner of the tariff deal? Premier Danielle Smith Opinion, Donald Trump, Danielle Smith, Keystone Xl Pipeline, Tariffs, Opinion, Opinion Column, Trade War, 50% tariffs https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-ford-faces-pressure-as-carney-asks-premiers-to-restock-us-alcohol/76145 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/bgjcnpay/grok-image-11e4fa57-a98d-4694-aa11-6e1e8d006365.jpg Mark Carney is asking Doug Ford to put American alcohol back on the shelves https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/72x6rmj9/Screenshot-2026-08-20-at-12.43.19-PM.png Carney urged a "Team Canada" approach westernstandard en 2026-08-20T17:26:12.301Z WATCH: Ford faces pressure as Carney asks premiers to restock U.S. alcohol News, Canadian, Ontario, Ontario, Doug Ford, Alcohol, Trade, Mark Carney, Auto Industry https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/ucp-grande-prairie-wapiti-constituency-president-disqualified-from-nomination-race/76134 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/mefmy4b5/IMG1680.jpeg UCP Grande Prairie-Wapiti constituency president and former nomination candidate Karen Peters. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T17:11:05.579Z UCP Grande Prairie-Wapiti constituency president disqualified from nomination race Karen Peters, UCP , UCP nomination, Ron Wiebe, Alberta election, Alberta Election 2027, Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie-Wapiti, Alberta politics, Alberta government https://www.westernstandard.news/news/hiker-fined-1500-after-off-leash-dog-encounters-grizzly-bear-in-banff/76148 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-24/kmx1z9v8/Untitled-design-78.png A video of an off-leash dog during a July encounter with a grizzly bear in Banff National Park. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T17:02:18.050Z Hiker fined $1,500 after off-leash dog encounters grizzly bear in Banff News, Canadian, Grizzly Bear, Parks Canada, National Parks Of Canada, viral video, Off-leash dog, Brook Koski https://www.westernstandard.news/news/former-fauci-advisor-guilty-of-conspiring-to-hide-federal-covid-19-documents/76113 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/omhwmsnf/Robert-Morens.webp Robert Morens westernstandard en 2026-08-20T16:52:48.577Z Former Fauci advisor guilty of conspiring to hide federal COVID-19 documents News, USA News, Dr Anthony Fauci, Robert Morens, COVID-19 conspiracy, US Attorney Office in Maryland, Kelly O, Hayes, Charges against Fauci https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/loblaw-strips-country-of-origin-information-from-produce-signs-amid-buy-canadian-push/76149 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/43/5433c564-880a-50f4-a7e8-3e6461f8afe1/622a335dc8a48.image.png Loblaws westernstandard en 2026-08-20T16:51:15.246Z Loblaw strips country-of-origin information from produce signs amid Buy Canadian push Loblaws, Buy Canadian, elbows up, grocery store, fruits, tags, labels https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/eby-silent-as-carney-asks-premiers-to-restock-us-alcohol/76146 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-29/pnhr7vf4/Eby-liquor-store-marc2025.bcg.webp BC Premier David Eby announces a ban on selected US alcohol products in private and government retail stores, March 2025. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T16:47:32.313Z Eby silent as Carney asks premiers to restock U.S. alcohol BC, News, Bcpoli, David Eby, Alcohol, Mark Carney, Cusma, American trade war threats, Canada-US, CUSMA review 2026, Donald Trump trade war https://www.westernstandard.news/news/former-gta-liberal-mp-who-resigned-due-to-health-issues-running-for-toronto-city-council/76139 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/23km0dbo/shaun-chen Liberal MP Shaun Chen westernstandard en 2026-08-20T15:52:40.005Z Former GTA Liberal MP who resigned due to health issues, running for Toronto City Council News, Ontario, Toronto City Council, Scarborough, MP Shaun Chen, Scarborough North, Toronto Muncipal Election https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/corus-announces-new-layoffs-affecting-global-news-and-talk-radio/76137 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-06/26024483-e4ca-498f-9d97-e03e2d0a4e29/Screenshot_2024_06_12_at_1_29_50_PM.png Global News is owned by Corus westernstandard en 2026-08-20T15:47:14.427Z Corus announces new layoffs affecting Global News and talk radio Canadian, News, Global News, Corus Entertainment, Global News layoffs, Corus Radio, Global National, News 640, Global BC https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/morgan-will-the-radical-left-kill-pride-events-forever-in-edmonton/76131 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-03/e50b92cc-cd3a-484b-93b9-7e6247591c0a/pride_2023_1.jpg Calgary Pride 2023 westernstandard en 2026-08-20T15:45:00.000Z MORGAN: Will the radical left kill Pride events forever in Edmonton? Opinion, Edmonton, Edmonton Police Service, Pride Parade, Opinion, Radical Left, Opinion Column, Edmonton Pride Parade https://www.westernstandard.news/manitoba/manitoba-man-faces-gun-charges-after-firing-on-fuel-thieves/76132 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-06-25/1daljsj5/BurnabyRCMP.webp RCMP vehicle westernstandard en 2026-08-20T15:09:48.657Z Manitoba man faces gun charges after firing on fuel thieves Manitoba, News, Canadian, Manitoba, Ccfr, Manitoba Rcmp, Gun Charges, Dufferin, Manitoba, Fuel theives https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/fildebrandt-federalists-are-cheating-in-albertas-referendum-for-the-world-to-see/75695 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/8jvc2yw2/Lukasuk-Forever-Canadian.jpg Thomas Lukasuk of Forever Canadian https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/38ya78up/Forever-Canada-Campaign-Bus Forever Canada Campaign Bus https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/jcu7zk1w/Forever-Canada-Campaign-Signs Forever Canada Campaign Signs https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/arrs84xk/Forever-Canada-Campaign-Office Forever Canada Campaign Office westernstandard en 2026-08-20T14:54:59.002Z FILDEBRANDT: Federalists are cheating in Alberta's referendum, for the world to see Alberta, Opinion, Thomas Lukaszuk, Cory Morgan, Lawn Signs, Opinion, Western, Western Independence, Opinion Column, Alberta Forever Canada, campaign office, campaign bus https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/third-woman-in-two-weeks-accused-of-lighting-fires-in-bc-interior/76127 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/vhb3jki5/wXTYs.jpg Mariah Banning Baer in an undated social media photo. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/ais2lk0m/p27lM.jpg Vernon Law Courts records for file 58304 list Mariah Faye Banning Baer’s appearances from September 2025 through sentencing on June 8, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T14:53:43.227Z Third woman in two weeks accused of lighting fires in BC Interior BC, News, Rcmp, Bcpoli, West Kelowna, Kamloops, Arson, Wildfire, Vernon, Penticton, Summerland, Mariah Banning Baer https://www.westernstandard.news/news/police-seek-suspect-in-sexual-assault-of-child-near-roundhouse-park/76130 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/6xfif1gh/TRANSCRIPTS.00251028.Still012.jpg Police have released these images of the man and are seeking assistance identifying him. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T14:52:16.252Z Police seek suspect in sexual assault of child near Roundhouse Park News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Toronto, Public Safety, child sexual assault https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/summerland-residents-return-to-largely-intact-town-after-bald-range-fire/76120 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/5p8ar2hx/image-11.jpg Suggested caption: Downtown Summerland’s Nesters Market and neighbouring shops stand intact on August 18, 2026, with fire-scarred hills behind the town. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/ob7gzzzy/IMG20260818113923.jpg A Nesters Market and neighbouring shops sit in an otherwise ordinary parking lot, the only obvious reminder of the fire the charred slopes of Giant’s Head and the surrounding hills. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/hs4cj4bv/IMG20260818113902.jpg Scorched hills show how close the Bald Range wildfire got to houses in Summerland proper. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/k9frc7aq/IMG20260818113839.jpg Closer view of the same property, showing the metal shed and debris behind safety fencing, August 18, 2026. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/zl5zqkod/IMG20260818113833.jpg Sporadic damage in Summerland proper: a house remains standing beside scorched trees and a surviving metal shed, with orange fencing marking a cleared area, August 18, 2026. Giant’s Head is visible in the background. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/g1onc3ct/IMG20260818113916.jpg A boil-water advisory remains in effect while testing continues; a District of Summerland A-frame sign on a downtown sidewalk reminds returning residents to bring water to a rolling boil for one minute or use another safe source. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T14:15:05.350Z Summerland residents return to largely intact town after Bald Range fire BC, News, Dr Bonnie Henry, Ravi Parmar, Penticton, Summerland, Kelly Greene, Bald Range fire, RDOS https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/bc-conservatives-replace-president-in-latest-shakeup/76128 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-03-01/hj8jy116/Estey.webp President Aisha Estey westernstandard en 2026-08-20T14:13:44.867Z BC Conservatives replace president in latest shakeup BC, News, Bcpoli, Peter Milobar, Aisha Estey, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, John Rusted, BC Conservative, Mauro Francis, Yuri Fulmer, Sharon White, Pavneet Singh https://www.westernstandard.news/ontario/brampton-pair-charged-in-online-dating-extortion-scheme/76126 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/z73hg4g1/jeets.jpg Harwinder Singh, left, and Riya Riya, right were arrested on August 12 westernstandard en 2026-08-20T14:13:07.985Z 'Brampton pair' charged in online dating extortion scheme Ontario, News, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Brampton, Extortion, Peel Police https://www.westernstandard.news/ontario/scarborough-property-owner-charged-after-firing-gun-during-car-theft-attempt/76125 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/9iiyp8na/tps.avif An unknown number of suspects were attempting to steal a vehicle from the driveway of a home when a resident of the property discharged a firearm. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T14:11:55.967Z Scarborough property owner charged after firing gun during car theft attempt Ontario, Canadian, News, Ontario, Crime, Toronto, Public Safety, Gun Crime, Scarborough https://www.westernstandard.news/quebec/analysis-what-to-expect-from-the-upcoming-quebec-provincial-election/76088 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2023-10/5b67fec6-697e-4cd0-9607-c9542a8c8770/IMG_1853.jpeg PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon westernstandard en 2026-08-20T11:30:00.000Z ANALYSIS: What to expect from the upcoming Quebec provincial election Quebec, Eastern, News, Canadian, Opinion, Parti Quebecois, Quebec Election, Quebec Politics, Caq, Opinion Column, Quebec Independence, Analysis, Paul St Pierre Plamondon, Christine Frechette, Quebec referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/thepipeline/watch-will-carney-strike-a-deal-before-trumps-tariff-deadline/76124 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/rb3ms3ut/CMS-Template-2026-08-19T154347.958.jpg Trade deal, or no deal? westernstandard en 2026-08-20T00:30:00.000Z WATCH: Will Carney strike a deal before Trump’s tariff deadline? The Pipeline, Watch, Opinion, Mark Carney, Alberta Independence, Western, U.S. President Donald Trump, Alberta referendum, Trump tariff https://www.westernstandard.news/news/exclusive-prominent-remigration-activist-says-canadian-officials-may-deny-him-entry-ahead-of-nationalist-conference/76123 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/zofyenxs/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-071757-PM.webp Martin Sellner, a controversial Austrian remigration activist who has been invited to speak at an upcoming nationalist conference in Hamilton, says Canadian immigration officials have left his travel application to enter the country unresolved for more than a month as political opposition to the event intensifies. westernstandard en 2026-08-19T21:40:21.139Z EXCLUSIVE: Prominent remigration activist says Canadian officials may deny him entry ahead of nationalist conference News, Canadian, International, Cdnpoli, Immigration, Hamilton, Canadian Nationalism, Daniel Tyrie, Mass Immigration, Cdnpol, Nationalism, mass immigration and globalism, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Dominion Society of Canada, Remigration, martin sellner, domcon, domcon2026, aslam rana, Alexandre Cormier-Denis https://www.westernstandard.news/news/nenshi-says-ucps-calgary-shaw-nominee-is-not-smiths-planned-candidate/76115 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/vn1ii5l5/Screenshot-2026-08-19-at-2.46.38-PM.png Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi and Calgary-Shaw candidate Kyle Campbell speaking to reporters. westernstandard en 2026-08-19T21:13:38.398Z Nenshi says UCP's Calgary-Shaw nominee is not Smith's planned candidate Alberta NDP, Alberta UCP, UCP, Calgary-Shaw, Calgary by-election, Naheed Nenshi, Kyle Campbell, Mike Derry, Elections Alberta, Danielle Smith https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/maybe-if-canada-had-air-conditioning-caitlin-clark-sounds-off-scotiabank-arena-conditions/76122 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-10/yxmenw1g/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-11.36.57-AM.webp Caitlin Clark westernstandard en 2026-08-19T20:46:02.320Z 'MAYBE IF CANADA HAD AIR CONDITIONING': Caitlin Clark sounds off Scotiabank arena conditions Caitlin Clark, AC, Toronto Tempo, Indiana Fever, WNBA, Basketball, Air Conditioning https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-finally-opens-national-lgbt-monument-friday-after-year-long-delay/76121 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/o56av1yv/23.png Ottawa's LGBTQ Monument westernstandard en 2026-08-19T20:39:34.105Z Ottawa finally opens national LGBT monument Friday after year-long delay Ottawa, LGBT, LGBTQ, 2SLGBTQIA+, Monument, LGBTQ monument, Governor General https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/byfield-independence-if-necessary-but-not-necessarily-independence/76100 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/3h1i0rq8/IMG1467.jpeg Alberta independence supporters protesting outside of the CPC BBQ in Edmonton. westernstandard en 2026-08-19T20:30:00.000Z BYFIELD: Independence if necessary, but not necessarily independence Opinion, Referendum, Independence, Opinion, Western, Opinion Column, October 19 Referendum, Question 10 https://www.westernstandard.news/international/dont-rape-women-uk-ministers-issue-asylum-seekers-guide-on-how-to-behave-around-women/76118 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/3jp8f6ge/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-020858-PM.png The UK Home Office has issued a new nine-page guide for asylum seekers outlining expectations around gender equality, sexual consent, domestic abuse and public behaviour https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/zvupxz6m/110735555-16064841-image-a-281787161548701.avif Page from the Home Office's new guidebook for asylum seekers https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/vh71jwlr/110735557-16064841-image-a-291787161575248.avif Page from the Home Office's new guidebook for asylum seekers https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/idge392s/110735559-16064841-image-a-301787161580169.avif Page from the Home Office's new guidebook for asylum seekers https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/rlynom6h/110735563-16064841-image-a-311787161640004.avif Page from the Home Office's new guidebook for asylum seekers westernstandard en 2026-08-19T20:18:48.229Z 'DON'T RAPE WOMEN': UK ministers issue asylum seekers guide on how to behave around women International, News, Home Office, Uk Government, asylum seekers, UK news, Asylum consequences of behaviour, Guide book https://www.westernstandard.news/news/mississauga-man-charged-in-child-luring-investigation/76117 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/r0t8hrn4/TRANSCRIPTS.01283427.Still010.jpg John Thompson, 52, of Mississauga faces a number of charges related to child sex crimes. westernstandard en 2026-08-19T20:11:11.649Z Mississauga man charged in child luring investigation News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Mississauga, York Regional Police, Child Exploitation https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/liberal-mp-anthony-housefather-campaigns-for-democrat-in-florida-primary/76119 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/4vt1mk61/HQGT7i0X0AAASZj.jpeg Sitting Liberal MP Anthony Housefather (right) westernstandard en 2026-08-19T20:10:50.944Z Liberal MP Anthony Housefather campaigns for Democrat in Florida primary Anthony Housefather, Liberal MP, Democrats, Democrat, Florida https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/smith-says-there-is-foreign-interference-in-albertas-independence-debate-though-not-to-a-criminal-level/76111 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-27/5eaf6fna/f91f3a88-037b-4dd5-9482-58d51fe9b0e5.jpg Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump standing behind an Alberta independence supporter. westernstandard en 2026-08-19T19:05:32.899Z Smith says there is foreign interference in Alberta's independence debate, though not to a criminal level Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta referendum, Let Alberta Decide, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta Prosperity Project, Alberta independence foreign interference, Russia Alberta independence, U.S. Alberta independence https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-ontario-spends-nearly-10m-on-skills-training-as-manufacturers-brace-for-trump-tariffs/76112 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/484i2ccz/piccini.avif Labour Minister David Piccini announced the $9.8 million in Skills Development Fund training while under investigation by the Integrity Commissioner over previous handling of the fund. westernstandard en 2026-08-19T18:51:01.295Z WATCH: Ontario spends nearly $10M on skills training as manufacturers brace for Trump tariffs News, Ontario, Canadian, Watch, Ontario, Doug Ford, Manufacturing, Tariffs, Skills Training, David Piccini https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/wiechnik-trump-revives-keystone-xl-canada-should-build-it-and-the-west-coast-pipeline/76107 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/e3q2u64b/cd4a94d76b5ecc42.jpg Trump with Keystone XL https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-07/feffd0c1-92f5-4da9-87b7-03e26885cdd5/IMG_3696.png Keystone XL route https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-25/6kjphg7c/Screenshot-2026-02-25-at-10.18.48-AM.webp Bridger Pipeline Expansion Project. westernstandard en 2026-08-19T18:29:58.106Z WIECHNIK: Trump revives Keystone XL — Canada should build it and the West Coast pipeline Opinion, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Tc Energy, Abpol, Keystone Xl Pipeline, Mark Carney, Tariffs, Keystone Xl, Cdnpol, Opinion, Oil Pipeline, Oil Pipeline Project, Opinion Column, South Bow, Corey Hogan, alberta oil pipeline, Bridger Pipeline LLC, prairie connector https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/housing-in-recovery-mode-but-still-room-to-grow/76109 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/86/386748ac-51b1-11ee-b547-b3df4557be7f/6500d491ed4b9.image.jpg For Sale Signs westernstandard en 2026-08-19T18:27:21.903Z Housing in recovery mode but still room to grow Canadian, News, Canadian Real Estate Association, Robert Hogue, Canadian housing market, Home prices in Canada, Home sales increase in Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-judge-gives-house-arrest-to-handgun-trafficker-after-mandatory-minimum-struck-down/76108 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/bxq4z962/london-police.jpg Some of the guns seized during Project SAFE https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/hlzd2i8v/Screenshot-2026-08-19-at-1.45.14-PM.png Justice Kelly Tranquilli of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in London sentenced Emerson Wright to a conditional sentence of two years less a day of house arrest after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to traffic in a firearm. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/o4w1i2pc/guns.webp Some of the guns seized during Project SAFE https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/y3nisxco/elias.webp Elias Akhi was the mastermind behind the gun ring westernstandard en 2026-08-19T18:24:43.121Z Ontario judge gives house arrest to handgun trafficker after mandatory minimum struck down News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Public Safety, House Arrest, Gun Trafficking https://www.westernstandard.news/news/asirt-says-alberta-rcmp-officer-used-excessive-force-but-will-not-face-charges/76110 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/9qbcjrho/Screenshot-2026-08-19-at-11.53.15-AM.png The SO placed his foot on the head or neck area of the AP as he was lying in a prone position on the ground. He pointed his service pistol at CW1, who remained inside the vehicle. westernstandard en 2026-08-19T18:21:17.705Z ASIRT says Alberta RCMP officer used excessive force but will not face charges News, Alberta, Rcmp, Abpoli, Asirt, Ableg, Valleyview https://www.westernstandard.news/news/supreme-court-in-grande-prairie-app-proposes-distributing-an-independent-albertas-government-across-the-nation/76104 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-04-25/p1n2tze9/assemblee-legislative-leg-alberta-politique-drapeau.jpg Alberta Legislature westernstandard en 2026-08-19T17:32:07.788Z Supreme Court in Grande Prairie?: APP proposes distributing an independent Alberta's government across the nation Alberta independence, Independent Alberta, Alberta constitution, Alberta Prosperity Project, APP, Stay Free Alberta, Let Alberta Decide, Alberta government , Alberta politics, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists https://www.westernstandard.news/triggered/watch-live-jason-arday-was-the-tragic-victim-of-his-own-bs/76098 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/swoknzjm/Side-Banner-27.jpg Jason Arday was the tragic victim of his own BS westernstandard en 2026-08-19T17:30:00.000Z WATCH LIVE: Jason Arday was the tragic victim of his own BS Triggered, Watch, Opinion, Preston Manning, Media Bias, jason arday, Cambridge University professor, Jason arday found dead