31 h. ago Opinion: Alberta’s new disability program strips support from those who need it most

I never thought I would have to keep justifying my existence to the government, but that’s exactly what it feels like in Alberta today. The United Conservative Party, under Danielle Smith’s leadership, is making harmful changes to the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program. They want to replace it with the Alberta Disability […]

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48 h. ago Opinion: Risky, rewarding Alberta Next panels offer pressure

At a time when most political leaders prefer scripted announcements, photo ops, and handpicked roundtables, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has taken a different approach. She’s showing up to hear from people — unscripted and in-person. Through the Alberta Next panel, Smith has been touring the province to hear directly from Albertans about the future of […]

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60 h. ago Bell: A frustrated Danielle Smith wants Alberta teachers back at the bargaining table

'It's up to them to come back to us and say what it will take to get to a deal,' says Premier Danielle Smith, wanting Alberta teachers back at contract talks

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3 d. ago Nelson: Alberta won't separate as Smith falls for Carney's promises

With the separatist genie once more back into its bottle the Liberals can play their age-old game of delay and divide

Transport

3 d. ago Bell: Is Danielle Smith's pipeline a pipe dream — will Carney shaft Alberta?

'This is a test of whether Canada works as a country,' says Premier Danielle Smith, still waiting for Prime Minister Mark Carney to back a pipeline to the northern B.C. coast

Transport

3 d. ago ‘Not a real project,’ B.C. premier says of Alberta’s plan for oil pipeline to the coast

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said at a press conference on Wednesday that her government will submit the application to the federal government next spring.

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3 d. ago Government of Alberta plans to propose a new oil pipeline to B.C. coast

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Wednesday her government will work with advisory group of pipeline operators to develop a proposal for a new pipeline to the B.C. coast.

Politics

4 d. ago Alberta Next panel moderator sorry for saying teen should be spanked

The moderator of Premier Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next panel apologized Tuesday for telling a teen at a town hall that his parents should spank him. Bruce McAllister, executive director of the premier’s office, said the comment was “inappropriate.” “I regret saying it and I apologize,” McAllister wrote in a social media post. “I’m committed to […]

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4 d. ago Bell: Danielle Smith appeals to Alberta teachers — 'Call off your strike'

'Call it off,' Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says as she asks the province's teachers to deep-six the strike

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5 d. ago Moderator on Smith’s Alberta Next panel sorry for saying teen should be spanked

The moderator of Premier Danielle Smith's Alberta Next town hall in Calgary has apologized for his "inappropriate" behaviour towards a teen who tried to ask a question.

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5 d. ago Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next panel closes out tour with tense Calgary town hall

The Equi-Plex events centre at Spruce Meadows in south Calgary was packed Monday evening as Danielle Smith's Alberta Next panel held the last town hall on its province-wide tour.

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5 d. ago Premier Danielle Smith, ministers to address media after Alberta teachers reject contract

Nearly 90 per cent of teachers who cast ballots voted to reject the deal

Politics

5 d. ago Alberta to offer $150 weekly payment to some parents in event of a teachers' strike

Nearly 90 per cent of teachers who cast ballots voted to reject the deal

Economics

5 d. ago Danielle Smith basks amid friendly Calgary audience, some passionate dissent at final Alberta Next in

At about 1,100, the crowd at Spruce Meadows was also the largest of the 10 town hall gatherings

Sport

5 d. ago Danielle Smith encounters friendly Calgary audience, some passionate dissent at final Alberta Next in

At about 1,100, the crowd at Spruce Meadows was also the largest of the 10 town hall gatherings

Sport

9 d. ago Alberta legislating authority to ignore international agreements signed by Canada

Sam Blackett, Premier Danielle Smith's press secretary, said Alberta's legislation would be similar to a long-standing legislative framework in place in Quebec.

Society

9 d. ago Bell: Alberta, get ready for a teacher strike — sure looks like it's coming

Alberta teachers vs Danielle Smith. A strike vote. A strike. Battle lines are being drawn

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9 d. ago Bell: Alberta, get ready for a teacher strike Oct. 6 — it's coming

Alberta teachers vs Danielle Smith. A strike vote. A strike. Battle lines are being drawn. Buckle up.

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9 d. ago Premier Danielle Smith directs justice minister to fight federal legislation, defend Albertans' rights to firearms

Amery said it's not a coincidence the new directive to defend Alberta gun owners coincides with the launch of the federal government's assault-style gun buy-back program.

Events

1 week ago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says pipeline proponent expected soon

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith hinted that a private proponent for her desired pipeline is coming soon. Speaking to reporters Wednesday at the Carbon Capture Conference in Edmonton, Smith said the missing proponent for a new bitumen pipeline through B.C. is expected soon, but no timeline has been given. Smith reiterated the need for the federal […]

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