29 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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45 h. ago Repealing B.C. tanker ban a ‘hypothetical question’ for now, federal energy minister says

The government will soon have to decide if it includes Alberta’s new proposal to build an oil pipeline to B.C’s coastline on its list of nation-building projects

Politics

49 h. ago Schools set to close as Alberta government provides online curriculum ahead of teachers strike

With no new talks scheduled, it appears a threatened strike by Alberta's 51,000 teachers will go ahead as planned, starting on Monday.

Politics

67 h. ago As Alberta teachers strike looms, both sides in the dispute say its up to the other to restart talks

With just days to go before Alberta teachers could go on strike, both the teachers union and the province say it's up to the other side to take the first step to restart talks

Culture

3 d. ago Lorne Gunter: UCP pipeline proposal doomed to be blocked by feds, B.C.

The Alberta government is working on a proposal (to be submitted to Ottawa next year) for a new pipeline that checks almost all the boxes. Almost. The advisory group steering the project will bring together some of the best minds in the oil and gas industry, it will enlist Alberta’s impressive Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute […]

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3 d. ago Alberta to lead proposal for a new pipeline project to the northwest coast of B.C.

Alberta plans to develop and submit an application to the federal government’s Major Projects Office for its desired pipeline project to the northwest coast of B.C. At a news conference on Wednesday, Premier Danielle Smith announced the province will be acting as a proponent for a “technical advisory team” led by three pipeline companies — […]

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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 With no new contract talks planned, Alberta teachers appear poised to go on strike

With no new talks planned and the provincial government and teachers trading blame, it appears Alberta's 51,00 teachers are poised to walk off the job next week.

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6 d. ago Leong: Province should step up response to reckless driving and fatal collisions

The Government of Alberta said it would help police services and municipalities deal with a rash of bad driving and speeding deaths. We're still waiting for concrete action

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8 d. ago Alberta will not change IQ eligibility requirements for Persons with Developmental Disabilities program: ombudsman report

"The Government of Alberta has no intention of changing its eligibility requirements"

Sport

9 d. ago Trump orders crackdown on ’left wing terrorism’ in escalation of a campaign against political rivals

President Donald Trump on Thursday directed his administration to crack down on backers of what he dubbed “left-wing terrorism,” naming two top Democratic donors as he alleged without evidence a vast conspiracy to finance violent protests against the government. Trump’s directive put the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Taskforce in the lead and said the effort would […]

Politics

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 New Oil Sands Pipeline Requires Law Changes First, Smith Says

Building a new oil pipeline from Alberta to the British Columbia coast requires first overturning “nine bad laws” enacted by former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government, said Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

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1 week ago Alberta government, teachers reach tentative contract: finance minister

It appears a strike by Alberta's 51,000 teachers may have been avoided after the province's finance minister announced that a tentative new contract agreement has been reached.

Politics

1 week ago Alberta government, teachers reach tentative deal in labour dispute

Contract deal with Alberta teachers, if approved, would avert potential Oct. 6 strike

Politics

1 week ago 'This is about the future of our classrooms': Alberta government, teachers reach tentative deal in labour dispute

Contract deal with Alberta teachers, if approved, would avert potential Oct. 6 strike

Politics

1 week ago Judge recommends Alberta keep cribs on hand for families after baby smothered

A judge is recommending the government of Alberta keep cribs on hand for families who need one after an inquiry into the death of a baby who was smothered in his sleep.

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2 w. ago Alberta premier defends plans for notwithstanding clause, citizenship markers, disability cuts

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is prepared to do whatever it takes to ensure three provincial laws affecting transgender Albertans are implemented. On her Saturday call-in radio show, Smith said she believes the laws can be defended in court, but lengthy delays in the legal process may mean Alberta will have to use […]

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2 w. ago Bell: Danielle Smith government not budging as Alberta teacher strike looms

'This is as far as we will go or should go,' says Alberta budget boss Nate Horner, on the Smith government's offer to teachers

Politics

2 w. ago Ottawa and the provinces prepare to battle in constitutional combat over notwithstanding clause

Quebec Premier François Legault called the federal government 'hypocritical,' while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she was ‘extremely disappointed’ with its actions

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