2 h. ago Premier Ford pitches railway to Ring of Fire as Alberta says its on board

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has signed an agreement with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to help build a railway to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region. The two premiers signed two non-legally binding memorandums of understanding Monday about increasing trade and building energy corridors, including commitments to build oil and natural gas pipelines to northern and […]

Events

2 h. ago Alberta to hold nuclear power consultations as reactor companies weigh opportunities

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government plans to hold public consultations this fall about adding nuclear power to the province’s energy mix. There have long been discussions about building reactors in Alberta — including ones that could power oilsands operations — but the province is currently reliant on natural gas for electricity. […]

Society

68 h. ago Bell: A fiery Danielle Smith on fighting when Alberta is punched in the face

"If you ask me to be a wimp and a pushover, the answer is No," says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Other

5 d. ago Your letters: Will panel have influence on premier's pet projects?

Are the 15 members of the Alberta Next panel followers of Premier Danielle Smith’s separatist movement, or will they be honest and provide a “wealth of ideas” as suggested in her news release? Will she turf a member if they don’t agree with her? Will she listen to them? Many Albertans do not want to […]

Other

7 d. ago Amid calls for separation, Alberta’s new referendum rules set to formally take effect

EDMONTON — As Canada prepares Tuesday to blow out 158 birthday candles, Alberta plans three days later to formalize rules making it easier to have an independence celebration of its own. Beginning Friday, Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative government is officially lowering the required threshold for citizens to initiate a provincewide referendum, including on separation. […]

Other

9 d. ago Unemployment, inflation and travel amid ongoing tariff uncertainty: FP video

Watch: Jobless rate to climb as inflation worries linger and Canadians choose to stay in Canada

Economics

1 week ago Bell: Smith, Freeland on collision course; Freeland says Team Carney loves Alberta

'As a federal cabinet minister I guess what I can say today is: We do really love Alberta," says Chrystia Freeland, Carney cabinet minister, appearing on stage with Premier Danielle Smith

Events

1 week ago Bell: Smith, Freeland face off; Freeland says Team Carney loves Alberta

'As a federal cabinet minister I guess what I can say today is: We do really love Alberta," says Chrystia Freeland, Carney cabinet minister, appearing on stage with Premier Danielle Smith

Transport

1 week ago Premier Danielle Smith says Albertans’ desire to leave Canada has never been higher

Smith made the comments today at an unrelated news conference in Calgary alongside federal Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland.

Other

1 week ago Desire to leave Canada has never been higher in Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith says

Smith said a recent byelection that saw a separatist candidate land almost 18 per cent of the vote shows Albertans are deeply frustrated with Ottawa

Other

1 week ago Premier Smith says Albertans’ desire for leaving Canada has never been higher

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the public desire in her province to quit Canada has never been higher. Smith says a recent byelection that saw a separatist candidate garner almost 18 per cent of the vote shows Albertans are deeply frustrated and angry with Ottawa. Smith says she takes that frustration seriously and […]

Other

1 week ago Alberta panel member says to ask Premier Danielle Smith about idea to cut aid to some newcomers

Adam Legge says all of the ideas on the panel's website come from Premier Danielle Smith's government.

Other

1 week ago Opinion: Alberta NDP's 'Fortress Edmonton' starting to show cracks

Naheed Nenshi’s victory in Edmonton-Strathcona will give the Alberta NDP a much-needed momentary boost, but the real test of his provincial leadership still lies ahead. Signs from this week’s byelection in Edmonton-Ellerslie and recent polling suggest the ground is already shifting beneath his feet after a lacklustre first year. There’s no question that the former […]

Culture

1 week ago Bell: 'It's no joke' — Smith tells Carney to do something about Alberta separatism

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith tells Prime Minister Carney he can make Alberta separatism a much smaller thing if Liberals stop picking on Alberta

Transport

1 week ago Alberta premier expects proposal for new oil pipeline to B.C. within weeks

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith declined to name which company she expects to bring forward the project.

Other

1 week ago Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi officially an MLA and the party has kept a hold of its Edmonton fortress

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is officially an elected provincial politician after winning the Edmonton Strathcona seat by a landslide victory. Monday’s provincial byelections in two Edmonton ridings and Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills paid off for Alberta’s two major parties with Nenshi securing his seat in the legislature and the UCP taking the rural riding by a […]

Politics

1 week ago Premier Danielle Smith to announce details surrounding promised Alberta Next panel

The panel announcement is set against voices calling for Alberta to hold a referendum to separate from Confederation.

Other

1 week ago Braid: Separatism crashes on byelection night; Nenshi tops Notley vote in big Edmonton win

In the province's most conservative riding, the Republican Party of Alberta got roundly thumped — by the NDP

Politics

1 week ago Naheed Nenshi returns to Alberta’s legislature, NDP wins two of three byelections

Gurtej Singh Brar also won in Edmonton-Ellerslie while the UCP's Tara Sawyer won Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills handily

Politics

1 week ago NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi scores seat in Alberta legislature, party wins two of three byelections

Gurtej Singh Brar also won in Edmonton-Ellerslie while the UCP's Tara Sawyer won Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills handily

Politics