
James Westgate Snell
News Reporter at Western Standard
Journalist @ Western Standard, former geological consultant, fisherman, author of Gold Bloody Gold.
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2 weeks ago |
westernstandard.news | James Westgate Snell
The National Health Service (NHS) in England will allow children as young as nursery age to access specialist gender clinics, scrapping a proposed minimum age limit of seven, The Telegraph reported. The policy shift follows consultations and aligns with the Cass Review’s recommendations for early, holistic support, though critics claim it stems from pressure by transgender activists.
Energy expert warns of 'slow atrophying of Alberta', referendum, if Carney advances net zero polices
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westernstandard.news | James Westgate Snell
Dennis McConaghy, a Canadian energy author with nearly 40 years of experience in infrastructure development, warns of a 'slow atrophying of Alberta' if Prime Minister Mark Carney imposes an emissions cap on the province’s oil and gas sector. McConaghy suggested Carney faces a dilemma between his net-zero ideology and the need for resource revenue to sustain the country. “The most provocative thing he can do is the emission reduction cap,” McConaghy told the Western Standard.
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westernstandard.news | James Westgate Snell
Alberta cabinet swearing in ceremony on May 16, 2025Government of Alberta screenshot Published on: 16 May 2025, 7:05 pmLoading content, please wait...
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westernstandard.news | James Westgate Snell
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3 weeks ago |
westernstandard.news | James Westgate Snell
Marshall Smith, former chief of staff to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, has filed a $12-million defamation lawsuit against former Alberta Health Services (AHS) CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos, the Globe and Mail, and an unnamed ex-AHS board member, according to reporting by the Edmonton Journal. The claim, lodged Wednesday in Edmonton’s Court of King’s Bench, alleges defamatory statements damaged Smith’s reputation, causing emotional distress, depression, and loss of employment opportunities.
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