Students decide 2026: SU by-election results
With a significantly lower voter turnout from the general election, only some students let their voices be heard in the 2026 by-election.
Health and Social workers warn of uncertainty if Alberta separates
The province would no longer be able to rely on crucial federal funding.
Calgary and the cost of separation
Separating risks job losses and economic uncertainty in the city.
SU By-Election 2026: Schulich candidate Md Samiu Hossain
Meet your candidate, Md Samiu Hossain, running for Schulich School of Engineering Faculty Representative
Decoding Alberta’s AI data centres
Communities have raised concerns about water resources, the energy grid and noise pollution.
UCalgary Sleep and the importance of sleep wellness for students
The club provides expert advice on insomnia and other sleep disorders
Leaving the free fare zone?
With the debate over the free fare zone’s future continuing, there are raising concerns about the fate of this staple downtown program.
The importance of getting to know your city
How Calgary’s third spaces provide students with a sense of home
The debate over Alberta’s future begins
On July 9, Western Standard hosted a debate on Alberta’s independence at the Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre. This comes at a contentious time, as Albertans prepare to vote on a nine question referendum slated for Oct. 19. Among the nine questions, one will ask if the government of
The cost of Alberta’s disability support reform
Concerns around affordability raised over new changes to disability benefits