1 hour ago Bell: Smith — separatists are loyal Albertans with 'justifiable feelings,' not traitors

'These Albertans are not traitors nor should they be treated as such,' says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, of those advocating Alberta get out of Canada

Other

1 hour ago Bell: Separation vote in 2026, Smith says Alberta separatists are not traitors

'These Albertans are not traitors nor should they be treated as such,' says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, of those advocating Alberta get out of Canada

Other

2 h. ago Braid: A first for any province outside Quebec — premier welcomes a vote on separation

While preaching calm, Smith gives full legitimacy to a debate that could tear this province apart

Other

4 h. ago Smith wants to negotiate ‘Alberta Accord’ guaranteeing pipelines, more federal cash

Alberta's premier said she will also put a referendum on the ballot if a petition gets enough signatures

Other

5 h. ago Alberta’s Smith Plans Talks With Carney, Says Separation Vote Possible

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she’s appointing a group to negotiate with the Canadian government on removing laws that restrict energy production, adding that a referendum on the province separating from Canada may be on the ballot as soon as next year.

Transport

6 h. ago Alberta premier promises separation referendum if signatures warrant

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she would hold a referendum on provincial separation next year if citizens gather the required signatures on a petition. Smith, in a livestream address, says she wants a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada, but the voices of those unhappy with Confederation are not fringe extremists and must […]

Other

6 h. ago Alberta premier promises separation referendum in 2026 if petition signatures warrant

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will hold a referendum on provincial separation next year if citizens gather the required signatures on a petition. Smith, in a livestream address Monday, said she wants a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada but there is a growing number of Albertans who are unhappy with Confederation, […]

Other

7 h. ago Premier Danielle Smith giving live address on Alberta’s ‘path forward’ with Ottawa

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will deliver a livestreamed address Monday afternoon to outline the province’s path forward with Prime Minister Mark Carney's government.

Other

7 h. ago Danielle Smith promises Alberta separation referendum if signatures warrant

Danielle Smith said she wants a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada, but the voices of those unhappy with Confederation are not fringe extremists and must be listened to.

Other

3 d. ago Bell: Danielle Smith, Carney meet — the Alberta premier feels positive

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith meets Prime Minister Mark Carney and says the meeting was positive. Was Carney being real or playing games?

Transport

3 d. ago Alberta government defends spending $280K on replacing rug in premier’s office

The government says the previous carpet in the 6,500 square foot legislature space was more than 20 years old and riddled with rips and stains.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Stains, rips and tears’: Alberta government defends $280K carpet in Smith’s office

The government says the previous carpet in the 6,500 square foot legislature space was more than 20 years old and riddled with rips and stains.

Politics

3 d. ago Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations calls for Alberta premier to 'abandon dangerous rhetoric' amid talks of separatism

The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations is weighing in on talks of separatism and calling Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s “promotion” of the idea of a referendum “reckless.” Talks of separatism have regained steam after the federal election and are being pushed further after Smith’s government tabled legislation that, if passed, would lower the threshold […]

Events

3 d. ago Saskatchewan premier focusing on federal relationship instead of separatism

After Alberta's referendum legislation proposal, Sask. Premier Scott Moe has told media he's focusing more on rebuilding the province's relationship with the federal government.

Other

4 d. ago Bell: Albertans will get a vote on Alberta independence — bet on it, baby!

Alberta independence is now a hot-button issue as Premier Danielle Smith prepares to speak with Prime Minister Mark Carney on whether Ottawa will stop giving Alberta the shaft

Other

4 d. ago No ’appetite’ for provincial pension plan in Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith says

Smith said it could be due, in part, to the lack of detail available on how much money the province would get if it left the Canada Pension Plan

Other

4 d. ago Indigenous chiefs call for Alberta Premier Smith to stop stoking separatism talk

EDMONTON — Two First Nations chiefs are accusing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith of “attempting to manufacture a national unity crisis” and are calling on her to stop stoking the fires of separatism. Smith’s government has proposed legislation that would make it easier for citizens to call for a referendum on seceding from Canada. Chief Sheldon […]

Other

4 d. ago Indigenous chiefs accuse Alberta Premier Danielle Smith of stoking separatism talk

Premier Danielle Smith has said it would be up to Albertans, not her government, to put the separation question on a ballot.

Other

4 d. ago Indigenous chiefs accuse Alberta Premier Smith of stoking separatism talk

Two First Nations chiefs are accusing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith of “attempting to manufacture a national unity crisis” and are calling on her to stop stoking the fires of separatism. Smith’s government has proposed legislation that would make it easier for citizens to call for a referendum on seceding from Canada. Chief Sheldon Sunshine of […]

Other

5 d. ago Alberta premier’s efforts backfired on the federal Conservative party: Nenshi

Alberta New Democrats have long said Smith’s U.S. speaking appearances should be considered an in-kind donation to Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney’s election campaign.

Events