I believe the post pandemic economics is what dictated the regional cuts all over Canada. Many factors at play here. We fail to observe that WS is rebuilding themselves post pandemic, Rome was not built over night. Air Canada certainly was not built over night. They have a lot of new employees right now , all trying to find their footing. And it is unfortunate our world does not have android robots to have everything business running flawlessly.

Maybe if you can , move to YVR or YYZ if YYC just is not accessible to your liking ?

Albertas economy has been through so many boom and busts with limited diversification , which probably did not help attract airlines and sustain more non stop routes as other places in Canada . Hopefully Alberta gains their momentum to one day match many of their residents wishes for more connectivity in that province. Until then WS has earned their right to build their airline where they are. A business is constantly evolving and changing with many hardships along the way for both consumer and business alike.