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Young workers pouring into Alberta — Nenshi blames Smith for high youth unemployment

5 days ago | westernstandard.news | James Westgate Snell

In a classic case of partisan politics spawning different versions of the truth, Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi is accusing Premier Danielle Smith of causing high youth unemployment. "April’s Labour Force Survey shows Alberta has the highest youth unemployment rate in the country," Nenshi wrote on X Friday. "Under Danielle Smith, young people are struggling to find careers where they can thrive.
Canada injects $33,100,000,000 into bureaucracy 'for the public good'; CBC to receive $178,000,000

5 days ago | westernstandard.news | James Westgate Snell

Prime Minister Mark Carney on CBCScreenshot/TwitterPublished on: 09 May 2025, 5:34 pmLoading content, please wait...
Canadian pastor arrested for worshiping outside courthouse in drag queen protest legal saga

5 days ago | westernstandard.news | James Westgate Snell

Embattled Alberta Christian minister Derek Reimer was arrested Thursday for holding a "church gathering" before his trial on May 2. "The service was held in front of the courthouse," said his wife, Mona, on Facebook. "I'm writing this post to invite you all to gather in prayers and support for my husband. He was arrested today in the afternoon during his (parole officer) appointment. His (parole officer) breached him for holding a church gathering before his trial.
BC Greens putting NDP governance at risk by refusing to support Bill 15

5 days ago | westernstandard.news | Jarryd Jaeger

David Eby and Jeremy ValerioteIllustration by Jarryd Jäger, Western StandardPublished on: 09 May 2025, 3:44 pmLoading content, please wait...
'GOD BLESS ALBERTA': Pro-abortion proponents harass female MLA speaking at pro-life rally at legislature

6 days ago | westernstandard.news | James Westgate Snell

United Conservative Party (UCP) MLA Chantelle de Jonge overcame verbal harassment from pro-abortion counter-protesters while speaking at the Alberta March for Life rally outside the Alberta Legislature on Thursday. The annual event, organized by the Alberta March for Life Association, aimed to advocate for the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death. The day began with a pro-life mass at St. Joseph Basilica.
Outgoing UCP speaker says he's not leaving due to government controversy

6 days ago | westernstandard.news | James Westgate Snell

Nathan Cooper, the widely respected speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, has announced his resignation, stepping down to take on a diplomatic role as Alberta’s senior representative to the United States in Washington, D.C., starting in June. He says he's not leaving due to government controversy. The move, appointed by Premier Danielle Smith, comes as the province seeks to bolster trade and investment ties amid looming U.S.-Canada tariff tensions under U.S. President Donald Trump.
BREAKING: A new pope has been chosen

6 days ago | westernstandard.news | Jarryd Jaeger

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Alleged fake nurse facing charges in BC arrested in US

6 days ago | westernstandard.news | Jarryd Jaeger

A woman who allegedly misrepresented herself as a registered nurse in British Columbia and Alberta has been arrested in the United States. Charrybelle Talaue faces a slew of charges, including multiple counts of fraud, forgery, and personation. According to the Central Saanich Police Service, Talaue had fled south of the border while awaiting trial and tracked down to Idaho.
REVEALED: Poilievre's advisors rejected Rogan invitation

1 week ago | westernstandard.news | Jarryd Jaeger

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Former UCP executive cancels membership, citing party’s alleged drift from conservatism

1 week ago | westernstandard.news | James Westgate Snell

Peter Weichler, a former UCP provincial board member, has announced that he is resigning his party membership, expressing disappointment in its direction. “With a heavy heart, I am resigning my membership in the United Conservative Party,” Weichler said in a letter leaked to the Western Standard. “This is not a decision I make lightly.