36 h. ago Ottawa discussing future of emissions cap with Alberta, oil companies: Minister

OTTAWA — The federal government is in discussions with Alberta and the oil industry about the future of the sector’s emissions cap, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said Friday.  At a news conference in Winnipeg, Hodgson said both the province and industry agree with the federal government that there needs to be a “fundamental change in […]

Politics

4 d. ago LILLEY: Danielle Smith remains hopeful for Canada, and Alberta’s future

Danielle Smith is optimistic about the future of Alberta and Canada. That may come as a surprise to those media commentators in Eastern and Central Canada who have branded her a separatist or cast her as a traitor to the country. Sitting on the stage with Alberta’s Premier this past Saturday, Smith was selling a […]

Other

4 d. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: What makes Alberta tick? A chat with Premier Danielle Smith

WATCH: Sun political columnist Brian Lilley has a fireside chat with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith at the Canada Strong and Free Network event in Calgary, addressing topics such as pipelines, Donald Trump, Mark Carney and more. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to […]

Other

1 week ago Threat of strike by Alberta’s teachers looms large over 1st day of school

As children across Alberta return to the classroom this week, the possibility of a future strike by Alberta's 51,000 teachers is on everyone's mind.

Society

2 w. ago Alberta's electricity market is getting a revamp, but prices may climb

Despite changes promising reliability and affordability, uncertainty remains for the future of Albertans' electricity bills

Economics

2 w. ago Varcoe: What's the future for nuclear energy in Alberta? Capital Power and OPG study says small reactors ‘right fit’ for province

Study 'reinforces our conviction that SMRs have significant potential for generationally impactful economic and social benefits' says blog post

Economics

2 w. ago 'Better, brighter future': Alberta exploring nuclear to meet growing electricity demand

A survey on nuclear energy in Alberta is open now until Sept. 25

Science

3 w. ago Tariff uncertainty forces some Alberta small businesses to question their future

Uncertainty about tariffs being imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump is hitting small businesses in Alberta hard with more than 70 per cent saying they have higher expenses. “Alberta small businesses are actually more exposed to the impact of the tariffs because they’ve traded with the United States at a higher rate than businesses in […]

Economics

3 w. ago 'Investment is stalling out': Trump tariff uncertainty forces some Alberta small businesses to question their future

'The main thing we've been hearing so far is they're concerned because investment is stalling out'

Economics