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<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/international/breaking-shots-fired-at-press-correspondents-dinner-in-washington-dc-president-trump-forced-to-evacuate/73004</loc>
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<image:caption>A police officer, heavily armed, standing at the White House Press Correspondents Dinner after shots were fired.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-26T03:28:44.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UPDATED: Shots fired at dinner in Washington D.C., President Trump evacuated</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/update-president-trump-speaks-after-alleged-white-house-correspondents-dinner-assassination-attempt/73005</loc>
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<image:caption>President Trump speaks to the press after tonight's alleged assassination attempt</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-26T03:15:33.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UPDATE: President Trump speaks after alleged assassination attempt</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/police-arrest-frances-widdowson-at-university-of-lethbridge-cafeteria/73003</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr. Frances Widdowson and former undergraduate student Jonah Pickle were in court Friday for a judicial review challenging the University of Lethbridge’s decision to cancel a 2023 campus speaking event.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-26T03:15:16.754Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police arrest Frances Widdowson at University of Lethbridge cafeteria</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/new-poll-shows-no-public-consent-for-uk-assisted-suicide-bill/72897</loc>
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<image:caption>Assisted suicide bill UK</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T20:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New poll shows 'no public consent' for UK assisted suicide bill</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/senate-proposal-would-make-convicted-protesters-pay-prosecution-costs-amid-rising-security-concerns/72943</loc>
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<image:caption>Pro-Palestine protesters gathered outside the Art Gallery of Ontario to stand up for their cause.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T19:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senate proposal would make convicted protesters pay prosecution costs amid rising security concerns

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<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Sean Fraser, Hate Crimes, Rhéal Fortin, Bill C-9, Congregation Schara Tzedek, Sen. Baltej Dhillon</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/manitoba-keeps-us-alcohol-off-shelves-as-trade-war-with-trump-drags-on/73002</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-08-14/kt7f0mbh/Wab-Kinew-in-Canola-Field.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wab Kinew in Canola Field</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T18:36:14.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manitoba keeps US alcohol off shelves as trade war with Trump drags on

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<news:keywords>News, Manitoba, Wab Kinew, Trump, Manpoli, US Alcohol</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/over-110000-sign-petition-demanding-byelections-for-floor-crossing-mps/72833</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-08/gyxmsqom/627052669247f_image.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Floor crosser Marilyn Gladu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 110,000 sign petition demanding byelections for floor-crossing MPs

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<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Cheryl Gallant, Lianne Rood, Jamie Schmale, Floor Crossing, Vincent Ho</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-this-liberal-majority-will-fight-alberta-independence-at-every-step/72949</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/ucyx27g2/Screenshot-2026-04-23-at-10.36.56-AM.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Alberta independence</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T17:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MACLEOD: This Liberal majority will fight Alberta independence at every step </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/south-american-officials-say-canada-expected-to-sign-free-trade-agreement-with-block-by-end-of-2026/72830</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-20/mmdbr1b3/mercosur23.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mercosur and Canada graphic</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T17:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South American officials say Canada expected to sign free trade agreement with block by end of 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Canadian, News, Free Trade, Brazil, South America, Argentina, Canada Free trade Agreement, Canada trade talks, Mercosur, Canada-South America trade, Canada-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/auto-industry-warns-china-ev-tariff-concession-risks-canadian-jobs-and-investment/72869</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-09/m6fgp4b4/MicrosoftTeams-image%20(3).png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Auto industry say $150B EV subsidy ‘woefully short’</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T16:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Auto industry warns China EV tariff concession risks Canadian jobs and investment</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Chrystia Freeland, Cdnpoli, China, Electric Vehicles, Mazda, Subaru, Honda, Global Automakers of Canada, Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, Vincent Ho</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/wagner-canadian-interference-in-the-2024-us-election/72916</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-09-10/xxx0fr5u/Trump-Kamala-whitehouse.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Donald Trump and Kamala Harris</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T15:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WAGNER: Canadian interference in the 2024 US election</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Alberta, Kamala Harris, Opinion, Western, Opinion Column, US Election 2024</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/survey-finds-federal-managers-report-pressure-to-hire-preferred-candidates/72829</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-04/3370e68d-6f33-4c75-9392-41b972e5c51f/Parliament_Hill_.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Parliament Hill in Ottawa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T15:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Survey finds federal managers report pressure to hire preferred candidates

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<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Public Service Commission, Department Of National Defence</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/kari-simpson-culture-guard-face-18-human-rights-complaints-over-gender-identity-commentary-from-yaniv/72838</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/08/e087bc32-dd37-11ec-9351-43e02bc63230/628fec53acda5.image.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jessica Yaniv</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kari Simpson</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T14:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kari Simpson, Culture Guard face 18 human rights complaints over gender identity commentary from Yaniv

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<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Marty Moore, Jccf, Jessica Yaniv, Culture Guard, Kari Simpson</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/aubut-why-canadas-first-past-the-post-system-still-works-better-than-you-think/72891</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-22/ah4iceo1/Screenshot-2026-04-22-at-7.35.01-AM.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Canadian political parties on a weigh scale</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T13:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AUBUT: Why Canada’s ‘first-past-the-post’ system still works better than you think</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Canada, Elections Canada, Electoral Reform, Opinion, Opinion Column, Canadian elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/in-depth-the-harrowing-and-potentially-avoidable-experience-of-rsv/72896</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/uul3z8bj/3BCA490A-5C5E-45D6-A1E2-4810B6259B9DIMG1305.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Max Bellavance recieving oxegyn to help her combat RSV.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Max laying in the hospital.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/3gbw7oja/IMG1309.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Max is lying on Kat while receiving oxygen in the hospital.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/73xg0v6d/IMG0694.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kat Bellavance holding Max.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/vqq32hlq/IMG2625.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A healthy Max smiling after recovering from RSV.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/12ldk4rs/cdc-d5NFf1SLguY-unsplash.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A baby being vaccinated.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/ar6b4m1r/IMG2781.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An older Max smiling.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T13:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IN-DEPTH: The harrowing and potentially avoidable experience of RSV</news:title>
<news:keywords>Alberta RSV, Alberta RSV vaccination, Alberta RSV immunization, RSV immunization, Alberta infat RSV, Alberta infant RSV vaccination, Alberta RSV infant immunization, Alberta Medical Association, Alberta Health Services, Alberta healthcare</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/judge-awards-inmate-75k-after-prison-guard-assault-at-saskatchewan-penitentiary/72828</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-20/110j7ygi/6500c4ad8985b_image.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jail cell</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T12:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Judge awards inmate $75K after prison guard assault at Saskatchewan penitentiary

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<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Saskatchewan, Cdnpoli, Correctional Service Of Canada, Skpoli, Justice William Pentney, Kelsey Stewart</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/fletcher-ebys-now-negotiating-indigenous-rights-but-with-whom/72973</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/49vc4f0k/phillip-eby-FN-leaders-gather-nov4.25.bcg.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs addresses the annual BC cabinet and First Nations leadership gathering in Vancouver, Nov. 4, 2025. On the stage from right: Premier David Eby, Assembly of First Nations regional chief Terry Teegee, and Cowichan hereditary Chief Shana Thomas of the First Nations Summit.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T11:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FLETCHER: Eby’s now ‘negotiating’ indigenous rights, but with whom?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Indigenous, David Eby, Opinion, Opinion Column, DRIPA, aboriginal title</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/exclusive-press-progress-editor-admits-he-didnt-verify-full-messages-in-caylan-ford-saga/72997</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-25/bl574wxo/Heading-2.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Press Progress’ editor Luke LeBrun (right) testified that he never asked his key source, Karim Jivraj (left) for the full text of messages used to sink a former UCP nomination candidate’s political career.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T21:14:32.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EXCLUSIVE: Press Progress editor admits he didn’t verify full messages in Caylan Ford saga</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Alberta, Calgary, Cbc, Abpoli, Caylan Ford, Ucp, Toronto Star, Abpol, Karim Jivraj, Broadbent Institute, Press Progress, Caylan Ford defamation suit, Luke LeBrun</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/openai-ceo-apologizes-to-tumbler-ridge-for-failing-to-report-chatgpt-using-shooter/72998</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-14/7e3fujbd/IMG0770.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A screenshot of Mark Carney, Pierre Poilevre, Mary Simon, David Eby, and Wendy Cocchia holding hands at the Tumbler Ridge vigil on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T21:01:26.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OpenAI CEO apologizes to Tumbler Ridge for failing to report ChatGPT-using shooter</news:title>
<news:keywords>BC, News, David Eby, Chatgpt, Openai, Tumbler Ridge Shooting, Jesse Van Rootselaar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/edmonton-police-warn-public-after-harassment-incidents-at-the-university-of-alberta-campus/72993</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/r75rvep7/Screenshot-2026-04-24-at-2.32.51-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Muhammad Ahmed</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T20:36:02.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Edmonton police warn public after harassment incidents at the University of Alberta campus

</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Alberta, Edmonton, Abpoli, Ableg, Eps, Muhammad Ahmed</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/oldcorn-ottawa-should-fund-deportations-not-health-benefits-for-rejected-asylum-claimants/72970</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/p35xredi/Screenshot%202024-05-09%20080736.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illegal immigrants</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T20:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OLDCORN: Ottawa should fund deportations, not health benefits for rejected asylum claimants</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Healthcare, Federal Government, Opinion, Opinion Column, asylum seekers, rejected asylum claimants</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/notorious-bc-gangster-now-living-in-edmonton-after-release-from-prison/72990</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/961bm04y/default.jpg-7.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Surrey Six conspirator Jaime Bacon has been released from prison and is living in Edmonton</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T20:21:16.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Notorious B.C. gangster now living in Edmonton after release from prison</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Alberta, BC, Abpoli, Edmonton, Yeg, Yegcc, Bc Gangs, Jamie Bacon, Bacon Brothers, Surrey Six, 2009 Vancouver Gang War</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/quebec/ndp-to-drop-to-five-seats-as-mp-boulerice-eyes-provincial-run/72991</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-01-28/m4d4mps8/Screenshot-2025-01-28-at-8.52.51-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Alexandre Boulerice</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T20:16:37.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDP to drop to five seats as MP Boulerice eyes provincial run</news:title>
<news:keywords>ndp, jagmeet singh, avi lewis, quebec, quebec election 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-fast-tracks-teacher-certification-to-tackle-classroom-shortages-amid-surging-enrolment/72992</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-07/0gd6ntjr/Heading.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Classroom</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T20:12:24.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Alberta fast-tracks teacher certification to tackle classroom shortages amid surging enrolment

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<news:keywords>News, Alberta, Abpoli, Demetrios Nicolaides, Ableg, Myles Mcdougall, Teachers, Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools, Chinook’s Edge School Division</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/uk-assisted-dying-bill-fails/72986</loc>
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<image:caption>UK assisted dying bill fails</image:caption>
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<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T19:29:48.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK assisted dying bill fails</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, International, Uk, ukpoli, Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, assisted death, UK assisted dying bill fails, UK assisted dying bill, assisted dying UK, assisted death news, House of Lords assisted dying, Tanni Grey-Thompson, Victoria Prentis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/data-show-11b-in-child-benefits-went-to-temporary-residents/72989</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-08/1bbhlpi4/Screenshot-2025-12-08-at-9.41.55-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Raining money on Parliament Hill</image:caption>
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<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T19:00:20.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Data show $1.1B in child benefits went to temporary residents</news:title>
<news:keywords>immigration, canada child benefit, temporary workers, students, international students</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/american-soldier-arrested-after-winning-over-400000-betting-on-maduro-removal/72987</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/am3ld6xr/554ed195d37ed1e42d9e7dfa5526c2ea.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>American solider Gannon Ken Van Dyke has been charged after betting on Maduro removal</image:caption>
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<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T18:51:09.956Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>American soldier arrested after winning over $400,000 betting on Maduro removal</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, USA News, Doj, President Nicolás Maduro, US Army, insider trading, Maduro, Polymarket, Fort Bragg, Maduro capture, US Soldier</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/health-minister-says-liberal-government-will-always-support-race-based-spending/72988</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-17/aeywpxj7/IMG0735.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister of Health Marjorie Michel</image:caption>
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<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T17:34:51.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Health minister says Liberal government will always support race-based spending
</news:title>
<news:keywords>minorities, black community, marjorie michel, funding black</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ready-aim-fire-us-justice-department-to-readopt-firing-squad-as-method-of-execution/72985</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/5iuv2v7p/2012.019.7131.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Execution of Nazi collaborator by Italian troops in 1945</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T17:21:29.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>READY, AIM, FIRE!: US Justice Department to readopt firing squad as method of execution</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, USA News, Death Penalty, Executions, Doj, Firing squad, Execution by firing squad, Bureau of Prisons</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/bc-mla-likens-ndp-indigenous-policy-to-nazi-blood-and-soil-ideology/72983</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-03-08/zorxu560/Armstrong.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tara Armstrong</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:33:39.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BC MLA likens NDP indigenous policy to Nazi ‘blood and soil’ ideology</news:title>
<news:keywords>BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, David Eby, Undrip, Nazi, Dallas Brodie, DRIPA, Tara Armstromg</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/lytle-the-real-selfishness-isnt-alberta-leaving-its-canada-expecting-alberta-to-stay-quiet/72971</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-20/jsdfzk5h/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-20-2026-at-104007-AM.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Alberta’s independence movement</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LYTLE: The real selfishness isn’t Alberta leaving — it’s Canada expecting Alberta to stay quiet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Alberta, Independence, Opinion, Western, Western Independence, Opinion Column</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/poilievre-skeptical-liberals-are-shifting-toward-pro-gas-policy-after-bc-pipeline-approval/72984</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/f7houjmk/Poilievre-speaking-in-Toronto</image:loc>
<image:caption>Poilievre speaking in Missasauga</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:28:47.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poilievre skeptical Liberals are shifting toward pro-gas policy after BC pipeline approval</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Energy, Ontario, BC, Cpc, Ontario, Bc, Energy, Liberals, Pipeline, Lng, Mark Carney, BC Pipeline</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-kenney-says-trump-could-interfere-in-alberta-independence-campaign/72978</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/t5k3xspo/Screenshot-2026-04-24-at-10.03.00-am.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney speaking at Canada Strong and Free Network conference in 2025</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:23:13.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WATCH: Kenney says Trump could interfere in Alberta independence campaign </news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Alberta, Watch, Jason Kenney, Trump Administration, Western, former premier Jason Kenney, Alberta independance, American interference</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-us-trade-ambassador-at-the-end-of-our-rope-over-canadas-restrictions-on-us-goods/72963</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/3a0fnvaf/1caf00e4-f20b-47fc-b829-0497a5e8e027.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jamieson Greer, Canada US trade</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:19:19.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WATCH: US trade ambassador 'at the end of our rope' over Canada's restrictions on US goods</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Canadian, International, USA News, Watch, Cdnpoli, Claudia Tenney, #cdnpoli, US Canada trade war, US Canada trade, Canada trade talks, Jamieson Greer, US trade ambassador, US trade representative Jamieson Greer, Canada restrictions on US dairy, TRQs, Canada trade, Canada trade restrictions, Canadian province ban on US alcohol</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/poilievre-pushes-cutting-all-federal-fuel-taxes-to-lower-gas-prices/72982</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/thmdz00l/Poilievre-speaking-in-Missasauga</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPC leader Poilievre speaking in Missasauga</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:14:29.264Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poilievre pushes cutting all federal fuel taxes to lower gas prices</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Ontario, Energy, Cpc, Ontario, Energy, Toronto, Gas, Conservative party leader Pierre Poilievre, Canada gas prices</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/medical-miracle-family-friends-liver-donation-saves-airdrie-toddler-in-life-saving-transplant-surgery/72981</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/t51zps34/Screenshot-2026-04-24-at-9.59.57-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Colby Crofts and mom Stephanie</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/b7mpwxck/Screenshot-2026-04-24-at-9.58.25-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Colby Crofts' skin was yellow because of lover problems</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/o61mys8o/Screenshot-2026-04-24-at-9.58.43-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Medical team treats Colby Crofts</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/92fl71rt/Screenshot-2026-04-24-at-9.59.35-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Colby Crofts gets ready to be transported to Edmonton</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/scutwbyb/Screenshot-2026-04-24-at-10.00.13-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amy Hasson</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:09:19.411Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MEDICAL MIRACLE: Family friend’s liver donation saves Airdrie toddler in life-saving transplant surgery

</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Alberta, Abpoli, Ableg, University of Alberta Hospital, Organ Transplants, Alberta Children’s Hospital, liver transplant, Colby Crofts, Alagille syndrome, Amy Hasson</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/exclusive-lukaszuk-named-as-early-source-for-ndp-linked-outlet-in-caylan-ford-trial/72976</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-25/7mjk57uq/Heading-2-copy.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Things have taken a turn in former UCP nomination candidate Caylan Ford’s defamation trial as former Alberta deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk has been named as one of Press Progress’ early sources when Facebook Messenger messages linked to Ford began to circulate.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T15:20:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EXCLUSIVE: Lukaszuk named as early source for NDP-linked outlet in Caylan Ford trial</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Alberta, Calgary, Cbc, Abpoli, Jason Kenney, Ndp, Caylan Ford, Thomas Lukaszuk, Toronto Star, Abpol, Karim Jivraj, Alberta Ucp, Broadbent Institute, Press Progress, Caylan Ford defamation suit, Alberta Forever Canada, Luke LeBrun</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/do-your-goddamn-job-tories-blast-media-warn-liberals-moving-to-shut-down-committee-scrutiny/72979</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/rav1u5k5/Screenshot-2026-04-24-at-9.11.01-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>John Brassard</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T15:15:10.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'DO YOUR GODDAMN JOB:' Tories blast media, warn Liberals moving to shut down committee scrutiny

</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Parliamentary Press Gallery, Cbc, Cdnpoli, Marc Miller, John Brassard</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canadians-sinking-deeper-into-debt-as-trustee-warns-of-looming-tipping-point/72977</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-27/pxd8k6ia/AdobeStock_233157369-e1563829079395.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Debt</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T15:00:40.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Canadians sinking deeper into debt as trustee warns of looming tipping point

</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Debt, Greg Mclean, Grant Bazian, Consumer Debt Index</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ethics-committee-urges-carney-to-sell-stocks-liberals-cry-foul-over-targeted-reforms/72974</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-02/d1n6wh33/Screenshot-2026-03-02-at-3.32.06-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mark Carney</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T14:18:29.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ethics committee urges Carney to sell stocks, Liberals cry foul over ‘targeted’ reforms

</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Ethics, Cdnpoli, Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney, Brookfield</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-approves-4b-enbridge-sunrise-pipeline-expansion-to-boost-bc-gas-capacity/72972</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/ht528t8q/Screenshot-2026-04-24-at-2.29.33-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Infrastructure images of Compressor Station 7 (CS-7) at Savona, BC, located along Enbridge's Westcoast Energy's BC Pipeline natural gas transmission pipeline right-of-way, captured in October 2023.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T14:02:40.478Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ottawa approves $4B Enbridge Sunrise pipeline expansion to boost B.C. gas capacity

</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Canadian, BC, Bcpoli, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Enbridge, Greg Ebel, BC NDP Premier David Eby, Tim Hodgson, Enbridge Sunrise pipeline</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/bernardo-10-crime-scenes-2-killings-18-missing-smuggled-guns-ottawa-still-blames-licenced-firearms-owners/72967</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/tv0zy9ug/Enews-Apr-20-2026.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>10 crime scenes, 2 killings, 18 missing smuggled guns</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T13:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BERNARDO: 10 crime scenes, 2 killings, 18 missing smuggled guns — Ottawa still blames licenced firearms owners</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Organized Crime, Gun Grab, Opinion, Gun Smugglers, Opinion Column, Illegal Firearms</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-lessons-for-alberta-from-canadas-brain-drain-crisis/72914</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-22/h90n5nqa/shawn-day-ii6BOPjAtVY-unsplash.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Brain</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-22/lfsj8dzt/Screenshot-2026-04-22-at-12.00.03-PM.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Immigration between US and Canada</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T11:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MACLEOD: Lessons for Alberta from Canada’s ‘brain drain’ crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Alberta, Immigration, Emigration, Usa, Opinion, Opinion Column, brain drain canada, brain drain</news:keywords>
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