7 d. ago Letters: Voters need a way to turf Edmonton councillors who don’t listen

Should Alberta hold a referendum on separation? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! RECALL NEEDED Re: North-side bike lane battle; Opponents upset with councillor’s response to petition (Aug. 6). Very thankful that I do not live in Ward Metis paying someone to represent them who refuses to listen to them. I have another idea for […]

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9 d. ago United Steelworkers union welcomes federal softwood announcement, calls for urgent follow

TORONTO, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) is welcoming today’s announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney on new federal measures to support Canada’s softwood lumber industry, calling it a long-overdue step toward rebuilding a sector under intense pressure from escalating U.S. tariffs. The federal plan includes $700 million in loan […]

Society

1 week ago American Eagle shares jumps as Trump touts Sydney Sweeney jeans ad

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. shares surged after U.S. President Donald Trump came out in support of a controversial ad from the company and called her a “registered Republican.” The spot, with the actress Sydney Sweeney, is the “HOTTEST ad out there,” Trump said in a social media post. He added American Eagle jeans are “flying […]

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1 week ago Tens of Thousands March on Sydney Harbour Bridge to Support Gaza

Tens of thousands of people participated in a rare march across Sydney’s iconic Harbour Bridge on Sunday in support of Gaza, calling on the Australian government to increase pressure on Israel to alleviate the humanitarian crisis.

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1 week ago Opinion: Alberta once welcomed immigrants now under microscope by government's panel

It’s been several weeks since Stampede ended, and Calgary’s Ismaili community held its annual Stampede breakfast. As always, the event attracts several thousand attendees and stands as a microcosm of what defines Calgary today, and who has helped to shape it. There is no mistaking the immigrant impact on this city and province. In attendance […]

Politics

4 w. ago Letters: Alberta Next Panel promoting division in the province

Do you plan on attending KDays? Vote in our daily poll! The Alberta Next Panel promotes divisiveness. Angry outbursts at Wednesday’s meeting as separatists were out in full force. The meeting was badly organized, full of propaganda.  This premier has fanned the flames of divisiveness. Regardless of the legitimate concerns with our federal government, no […]

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4 w. ago Tory MPs, health group call for investigation and overhaul of vaccine support program

'The Liberals handed out tens of millions of dollars to high priced consultants while the very Canadians this program was intended to help have been neglected,' the Tory MPs said.

Economics

4 w. ago Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next panel makes changes to 3 surveys to fix ‘oversight’

Three of the six surveys asked for comment on creating an Alberta pension plan, police force and tax collection agency — but didn't allow respondents to disagree with the ideas.

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4 w. ago Powerful receiver 'Moose' Alford gets loose for Calgary Stampeders

Imagine being called ‘Bambi’ in the rough and tumble sport of football. Oh deer. Damien Alford, being tall and skinny at the time, heard that from veteran coach Dino Babers at Syracuse University That is until a sensation performance showing off his strength as a clutch target in the passing game changed that nickname […]

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4 w. ago Alberta Next panel’s 1st town hall in Red Deer hears support, calls for separation vote

At the Alberta Next panel in Red Deer, duelling voices either pushed the Premier Smith to make policy moves without a referendum or hold off until the public had a proper say.

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4 w. ago Alberta Next panel holding its second event in Edmonton after receiving some support in Red Deer

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her panel of hand picked appointees to the Alberta Next panel will be hosting a town hall in Edmonton on Wednesday.

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4 w. ago Smith, Alberta Next panel’s first town hall hears support, calls for separation vote

"If you ask for permission for freedom, you're never going to get it," one speaker said

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