63 m. ago Braid: With monster fine and ban on words, UCP locks down political landscape

Bill 14 would institute hefty penalties for anyone who misuses information collection during a petition drive while also limiting the use of some words in political party names

Politics

21 h. ago Bell: Alberta separatists, Danielle Smith gives you a break — we'll see what you do with it

Premier Danielle Smith makes things plain. It's up to Alberta separatists to show their cause is as popular as they say it is

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21 h. ago Bell: Danielle Smith gives Alberta separatists a break — we'll see what they do with it

Premier Danielle Smith makes things plain. It's up to Alberta separatists to show their cause is as popular as they say it is

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34 h. ago Nelson: Danielle Smith cements her place in Alberta political history

Credit to Alberta’s premier: she refused to throw in the towel

Politics

45 h. ago Bell: Is Smith opening the door to those campaigning to get an Alberta independence vote?

Looks like Alberta separatists will be able to start collecting signatures for a vote on independence

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45 h. ago Bell: Is Smith opening the door to those pushing an Alberta independence vote?

Looks like Alberta separatists will be able to start collecting signatures for a vote on independence

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45 h. ago Bell: Is Danielle Smith giving separatists a shot at a goodbye Canada vote?

Looks like Alberta separatists will be able to start collecting signatures for a vote on independence

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59 h. ago Bell: Danielle Smith's justice boss lays down the law to Alberta government lawyers

'Albertans deserve to feel safe in their homes. It is the most sacred place for all of us,' says Alberta justice boss Mickey Amery

Politics

2 d. ago Opinion: Neither B.C. nor Alberta can afford to turn away new investment that would create revenue and opportunity

Keyli Loeppky and Ryan Mitton: While B.C’s Look West economic strategy boasts of its “unique position as Canada’s gateway to the Pacific,” the province is instead choosing to play gatekeeper

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4 d. ago Opinion: Alberta needs progress on classroom complexity — not more promises

It’s not often that a seasoned politician deviates from their carefully crafted talking points and says something that sounds authentic. So, my ears perked up when Premier Danielle Smith responded to a reporter’s question at a Nov. 21 news conference that was called to unveil the government’s new roadmap to address classroom complexity. The main […]

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4 d. ago Bell: Danielle Smith tells criminals how not to get shot in Alberta

Premier Danielle Smith: 'If you don't want to get shot, don't break into someone's house'

Events

4 d. ago Bell: Smith to use sovereignty act, won't prosecute Albertans defending their homes from criminals

Premier Danielle Smith: 'If you don't want to get shot, don't break into someone's house'

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4 d. ago Christine Van Geyn: Alberta stands up for freedom of speech in the regulated professions

Other provinces should follow suit

Culture

4 d. ago Jamie Sarkonak: Alberta separatists fail to take UCP board, but now they’ve tasted blood

Independence movement can be quelled by solving more problems in Alberta

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7 d. ago Keith Gerein: UCP ideological myopia costs Edmonton another safe consumption site, at the worst possible time

Following the 2021 shutdown of the site at Boyle Street Community Services, the UCP government now intends to close the facility at the Royal Alexandra Hospital before Christmas

Economics

7 d. ago Opinion: Wild West of the notwithstanding clause has arrived in Alberta

For most of its history, the notwithstanding clause has been a constitutional footnote — a dusty emergency lever in Section 33 of the Charter, meant for true crises. It was designed as a last resort, to be used sparingly, transparently and only when absolutely necessary. Alberta is now using it as though it were a […]

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7 d. ago Varcoe: 'An absolute game changer' — After years of discord, energy industry backs new Alberta

Those in the oil and gas sector see the changes as promising, although upcoming discussions on details and timelines will be critical

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7 d. ago Letters, Nov. 28, 2025: ‘Carney’s Christmas present to Alberta and Canada’

Nice Christmas gift There is no veto in the agreement but there is a requirement for consultation in the Asia-Alberta pipeline to Prince Rupert, B.C. Every Canadian should understand this pipeline is “approved” subject to the most advanced environmental carbon capture technology in the world — which Alberta has no problem with — and private […]

Culture

8 d. ago LILLEY: Carney–Smith deal marks major shift on Alberta energy and pipeline growth

MOU announced on Thursday gives Alberta much of what Premier Smith has been seeking on energy and regulation.

Politics

8 d. ago Jack Mintz: Is Alberta really getting a pipeline or just being sold a pipe dream?

Some signs are positive but Ottawa isn't removing all of its regulatory barriers and carbon policies will still add US$10 a barrel to costs

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