11 h. ago Opinion: Alberta should capitalize on economic potential of carbon removal

In business, you know an industry is growing rapidly when the total sales chart features a vertical line. This is the territory we find ourselves in with carbon removal. And if that’s not a term Albertans are familiar with yet, the smart money is on that changing quickly. Alberta has a prime opportunity to attract […]

Economics

23 h. ago Varcoe: Alberta suffers collateral damage from tariff 'blast radius,' with delay of Dow's megaproject

During a call with analysts on Thursday, Dow CEO Jim Fitterling pointed to 'volatile macroeconomic conditions' affecting global demand for petrochemical products

Economics

23 h. ago Varcoe: Alberta suffers collateral damage from tariff 'blast radius,' with delay of Dow's $9B megaproject

During a call with analysts on Thursday, Dow CEO Jim Fitterling pointed to 'volatile macroeconomic conditions' affecting global demand for petrochemical products

Economics

35 h. ago Nelson: Alberta won’t tolerate another decade of Liberal rule

It’s stunning Canadians would seriously consider giving the Grits under Carney another decade in power

Other

9 d. ago LILLEY: Alberta drug treatment legislation based on culture of ‘life

Alberta is taking another bold step in the fight against opioids and addictions, one that could save lives, but also one that will see court challenges. On Tuesday afternoon, the Danielle Smith government introduced legislation, the Compassionate Intervention Act, to allow for mandatory drug treatment for people who “are likely to cause harm to themselves […]

Economics

1 week ago Bell: Carney stiffs Alberta, Danielle Smith holds her fire — for now

Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith are all set up for their showdown — after the April 28 election if the Liberals win

Events

1 week ago Braid: Poilievre would overrule Supreme Court, while Alberta, Quebec demand power

A formal alliance between Quebec and Alberta on these issues would be formidable

Other

1 week ago Opinion: Stop downloading expenses onto Alberta's municipalities

With all the rhetoric related to unity, tariffs and other multiple black swans that have occurred in society today, I want to assert the right of municipalities to exist, unfettered by the actions of the provincial government. I will take, for example, the ultimate downloading that has ever existed in the history of municipalities in […]

Politics

1 week ago Opinion: One inquiry to rule them all; separate probes into Alberta Health decisions limit transparency

The Alberta government’s latest move — forcing AHS leadership to participate in court filings to discredit its fired CEO — should concern every Albertan. It sends a chilling message to health-care workers: speaking out will result in job loss and protracted legal retaliation. This isn’t just about one case or one individual; it highlights broader […]

Science

2 w. ago Opinion: Public health under attack from misinformation, measles; Where is Alberta's top doctor?

When U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attended the Texas funeral of eight-year-old Daisy Hildebrand, Kennedy reportedly did not mention that the death could have been prevented. The formerly healthy child died of measles, a vaccine-preventable disease. The father said that Kennedy “did not say that the vaccine was effective I had supper […]

Events

2 w. ago Opinion: Alberta should support people with disabilities in overcoming barriers to working

The Alberta government plans to implement a new income-support program for people with disabilities, the Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP).  The program aims to support the employment of more people with disabilities. People with disabilities are more likely to live in poverty and less likely to be employed than other Canadians. Supporting them to work can reduce disability […]

Other

2 w. ago Bell: Shazam! Mark Carney is now a pal of Alberta's oilpatch — Yeah, right

'We need the vote of your readers,' says Liberal Leader Mark Carney in Calgary, appealing to readers of this column to get on board the Liberal train

Transport

2 w. ago Bell: Mark Carney is now a pal of Alberta's oilpatch — You're kidding, right?

'We need the votes of your readers,' says Liberal Leader Mark Carney in Calgary, appealing to readers of this column to get on board the Liberal train

Society

2 w. ago Bell: Did we just witness Mark Carney playing Albertans for a fool?

'We need the votes of your readers,' says Liberal Leader Mark Carney in Calgary, appealing to readers of this column to get on board the Liberal train

Transport

2 w. ago Opinion: Alberta should put a stop to municipal 'vacancy taxes'

What happens when a municipal government decides that how you use your own property is grounds for financial punishment? In Canmore, a radical new tax policy threatens to transform property ownership from a well-earned right to a highly-regulated privilege — potentially driving some owners to sell, threatening investors and turning a once strong community spirit […]

Politics

2 w. ago Matthew Lau: Poilievre’s deferred capital gains tax initiative worthy of attention

Lower taxes for capital gains reinvested in Canada should help revive an economy that has been in a Liberal-induced coma for 10 years

Economics

2 w. ago Letters, April 9: Alberta right to assert itself within Canada

Should government do more to prevent measles? Vote in our daily poll! Now is the time that Albertans should absolutely demand equal and fair treatment and more, considering what this province alone contributes to the country’s economy and well-being. Do people even know what we contribute comparatively? It is the perfect opportunity for us to […]

Other

2 w. ago ESMAIL: Alberta takes big step towards shorter wait times and higher quality health care

Instead of handing out bags of money each year to providers, the new system — known as “activity-based funding” — will pay health-care providers for each patient they treat, based on the patient’s particular condition and important factors that may add complexity or cost to their care.

Science

2 w. ago Breakenridge: Face reality — no 'win' for Alberta in tariff dispute

Unfortunately, we may just be at the beginning of seeing how bad things could get

Economics

2 w. ago Varcoe: No need for Alberta to panic, Smith says, as oil prices tumble amid economic havoc in U.S.

For Albertans, the volatility could have major financial implications

Economics