16 h. ago Varcoe: New Canadian resources minister 'good choice for Alberta' and oilpatch, says former provincial energy minister

'He's a really bright guy, he’s a great communicator and he certainly understands the industry ... oil and gas, but also hydro and the electricity side'

Politics

16 h. ago Varcoe: New Canadian resources minister considered 'good choice for Alberta' and oilpatch

'He's a really bright guy, he’s a great communicator and he certainly understands the industry ... oil and gas, but also hydro and the electricity side'

Politics

20 h. ago Opinion: Alberta must do more to break the cycle of family violence

A chilling crisis continues to unfold behind closed doors in Alberta — family members hurting their loved ones through various forms of violence. Across the province, domestic-violence shelters are experiencing a surge in demand. In 2023-24 alone, they responded to over 50,000 calls for help and provided services to over 14,000 people. While more than […]

Sport

27 h. ago Opinion: Keeping Alberta in the Maple Leaf fold: Carney’s playbook for unity

Prime Minister Mark Carney has a dilemma. Alberta’s got one foot out the door, waving the separation flag like a kid who’s had enough of family game night. Premier Danielle Smith’s recent push for a 2026 referendum — backed by a bill that makes it easier to gather signatures — has separation talk buzzing louder […]

Transport

29 h. ago Bill Bewick: Ottawa can mend Alberta rift by following the Constitution

The feds collect taxes from Albertans and use it to pay for matters of provincial responsibility elsewhere. That needs to change

Other

37 h. ago Bell: Alberta separatists warn Danielle Smith — don't campaign against us

'If she doesn't come over to our side, well, there's going to be a problem,' says Mitch Sylvestre, leading the charge on Alberta independence and warning Premier Danielle Smith

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49 h. ago It’s not just Alberta flirting with western separatism now: Full Comment podcast

Torn at for nine years by the divisive Trudeau Liberals, Canadian unity is seriously frayed, with Alberta now preparing for a possible secession referendum. In this episode, Brian Lilley talks with Reform party founder Preston Manning, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and longtime Liberal pollster Dan Arnold to get a sense of how dire the situation […]

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50 h. ago Leong: Danielle Smith tries to stay political clean while stoking talk of Alberta separation. It won’t work

If she believes Alberta can be successful within a united Canada, her actions should reflect it

Politics

50 h. ago Leong: Danielle Smith tries to stay politically clean while stoking talk of Alberta separation. It won’t work

If she believes Alberta can be successful within a united Canada, her actions should reflect it

Politics

51 h. ago Keith Gerein: Alberta government unwise to abolish conduct rules for city councillors

Politicians behaving badly. It could be the title of a reality show. Lord knows there is more than enough content these days to pump out season after season — if only the audience doesn’t get bored. Lying? Everybody does it. Hypocrisy? Who cares. Corruption? Nothing to see here. Shame? What a quaint concept. In a […]

Politics

4 d. ago Opinion: Teachers deserve better, and so do Alberta families

On April 27, the education minister addressed parents gathered virtually for the Alberta School Councils’ Association (ASCA) Spring Symposium. It should have been a moment of genuine connection with the parents who volunteer their time to help improve our schools. Instead, it felt like a hollow performance, ignoring the urgent concerns echoed by families across […]

Other

4 d. ago Bell: Two out of three Danielle Smith voters want Alberta to leave Canada

'I would say it's 30 percent to 40 percent of Albertans right now,' says Premier Danielle Smith on how many Albertans are considering separation

Other

4 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Alberta NDP also has ties to company at centre of health

Hmm. Curious. I remember being a little surprised by the NDP’s over-the-top reaction to allegations levelled against the UCP government by former Alberta Health Services (AHS) CEO, Athana Mentzelopoulos, in a lawsuit she brought against the government back in February. Mentzelopoulos’s allegations were serious but unproven. She claimed she was wrongfully dismissed by the government […]

Economics

4 d. ago Braid: Smith admits referendum is an "outlet" to keep new parties from splitting UCP

Encouraging a referendum on separation is a very strange way to work for a united Canada

Culture

5 d. ago Opinion: I miss the original (Progressive) Conservative Party of Alberta

It feels like we are living in a time of unprecedented challenge in Alberta’s relationship with Canada. But we were similarly challenged when we faced the 1970’s energy crisis. In 1971, the provincial Progressive Conservatives under Peter Lougheed formed a majority government, resulting in a 44-year continuous dynasty that ended with the NDP election in […]

Culture

5 d. ago Jamie Sarkonak: Treaties can’t be relied upon to stop Alberta from leaving

That said, Indigenous sovereigntists and Alberta separatists are both antagonistic to the Canadian project

Events

5 d. ago Bell: Alberta separatists say they're ready to rock — here they are

'We've been economically subjugated by these idiots for decades,' says Jeff Rath, of the federal government and its treatment of Alberta

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5 d. ago Bell: Alberta separatists have the numbers for a vote on Alberta independence

'We've been economically subjugated by these idiots for decades,' says Jeff Rath, of the federal government and its treatment of Alberta

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6 d. ago Today's letters: 'Longest ballot committee' at it again in Alberta

Thursday, May 8: Elections Canada should consider a fee for potential candidates, much like during a leadership race, a reader suggests. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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6 d. ago Bell: Danielle Smith — Liberals not Trump are the greater threat to Alberta

'We're feeling the biggest threat to our economic survival is Ottawa,' says Premier Danielle Smith who believes President Trump is not the biggest threat to Alberta

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