45 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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62 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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3 d. 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

4 d. ago Thursday's letters: Alberta Next moderator's conduct appalling

I caught the Global Morning News regarding the government panel meeting with the public last night and was appalled with the moderator’s treatment of the young man who was trying to comment on the looming teachers’ strike. Not only did he cut the young man off, he then proceeded to tell him he should be […]

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4 d. ago Bell: A pipeline or pipe dream — will Mark Carney just 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

4 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

5 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 Braid: Student speaks out at Alberta Next session, gets referred for a spanking

Bruce McAllister looked like a privileged government man speaking power to truth. And he raised a question: Is this how they think of students in the premier’s office?

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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

Events

8 d. ago Opinion: Alberta pediatricians rally against autism misinformation

Every day, pediatricians in Calgary and Edmonton provide care for children and youth who live with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We care deeply about their families — their hopes, their struggles and their resilience. We see the joy, grit and fatigue, but also the worry and fears that come from headlines (most recently from the […]

Events

9 d. ago Varcoe: 'This is a gift' — Alberta tech companies could capitalize on U.S. visa changes

“There is a golden opportunity here to bring in the best and the brightest to Canada."

Economics

1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Opinion: Alberta's civic leaders must make crime and safety a top priority

Alberta’s business leaders are worried about the state of their communities. At the heart of their worry is crime and safety. When communities are safe, secure, and well-maintained, they thrive. This isn’t a “nice-to-have” — it’s essential for attracting people, supporting businesses, and building lasting prosperity. Unfortunately, that sense of safety has eroded in Alberta […]

Politics

1 week ago Autism Edmonton shares concerns over misinformation after Trump remarks about Tylenol

Autism Edmonton said there's already large stigmas surrounding being neurodivergent and to amplify that message is hard on parents already feeling guilt or confusion.

Events

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 Opinion: Rate cap, right to sue weaken Alberta's auto insurance overhaul

With Albertans paying some of the highest auto insurance premiums in Canada, Premier Danielle Smith finally had enough. Instead of the half-measures and superficial tweaks undertaken by previous governments, the province is moving ahead with a major retooling of the auto insurance system. It’s a change that has generated some controversy and pushback, particularly from […]

Economics

2 w. ago Colby Cosh: The separatists of Quebec and Alberta float a curious alliance

The Parti Québécois leader was in Calgary recently to make friends with western secessionists. Is he building out-of-province support?

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2 w. ago Gunter: Threatened Alberta teacher strike about pay, no matter what ATA says

The province believes the Talking Points document is so rife with errors that the province has filed a complaint with the Alberta Labour Relations Board charging the union with bargaining in bad faith.

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