6 h. ago Bell: If Liberals win the election all hell will break loose in Alberta

The Liberals under Mark Carney could win and many Albertans will be outraged once again and where that goes, nobody knows

Politics

6 h. ago Bell: If Liberals beat Poilievre all hell will break loose in Alberta

The Liberals under Mark Carney could win and many Albertans will be outraged once again and where that goes, nobody knows

Other

12 h. ago Opinion: Getting Alberta's auto insurance right means removing lawsuits, rate caps

The largest transformation of auto insurance in provincial history is underway, and the government deserves full credit for taking action to deliver a system that puts Albertans back in the driver’s seat. A lot of work remains to get the new “Care-First” system in place by January 2027, but, if designed correctly, it will ensure […]

Economics

19 h. ago Breakenridge: New PM and cabinet, but same old questions about Alberta

Ultimately, time will tell whether anything significant has changed in the Alberta-Ottawa relationship under this new prime minister

Other

37 h. ago Opinion: Let's invest tobacco settlement cash to save more Albertans' lives

Since its initial launch in 2002, the Alberta government’s highly successful commercial tobacco-reduction strategy has become the province’s most effective public health and addiction program. Smoking rates among adults and youth are now the lowest on record and have exceeded all targets. Tobacco industry advertising, sponsorship and displays are virtually a thing of the past. […]

Other

44 h. ago How Alberta's planned auto insurance overhaul stacks up against other provinces

Alberta plans to retain its private model, which means drivers would still depend on private companies for auto insurance coverage

Economics

3 d. ago Saturday's letters: Alberta's U.S. booze ban hurts local business

The premier announcing that the AGLC will no longer “buy” American alcoholic beverages is an empty gesture aimed at seizing on a trend. The ACLC acts as a tax-collection and policy-decision body, not a purchaser of alcohol. Alcohol is brought to Alberta by liquor-import agencies (some of them small local businesses) and purchased by local […]

Economics

5 d. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Other provinces should follow Alberta on charter schools

It’s high time for Alberta’s charter school revolution to come to the rest of Canada. Parents in every province deserve choice and value for their money when it comes to educating the next generation. It’s simply not fair to try to force parents to keep their kids in failing government-run schools. It’s also unfair to […]

Society

5 d. ago Opinion: Sexual assault survivors bear the brunt of Alberta budget cuts

On Monday, my team and I faced the heartbreaking decision to pause intakes to many of our clinical services, including counselling for children, youth, and adults. This was not a decision made lightly but one forced upon us after learning that we will have a significant funding shortfall in the next fiscal year. Since making […]

Events

5 d. ago Have capital gains to report? CRA says don’t file tax returns just yet

The Canada Revenue Agency says it's working to update its systems to reflect the current inclusion rate on capital gains after a last-minute reversal by the federal government. 

Economics

6 d. ago Bell: Smith tells Canada hands off Alberta oil, while Ford no hero

Premier Danielle Smith resists more calls for a tax on U.S.-bound Alberta oil and gas but for how long as the pressure goes up?

Other

7 d. ago Braid: A Liberal prime minister elected from an Alberta riding? Carney might do it

Mark Carney has deep roots in both the province and the eternally challenged Alberta branch of the Liberals

Politics

7 d. ago Opinion: Alberta's trucking industry faces a rough road from tariffs

Donald Trump’s erratic tariff threats have thrown the North American economy into turmoil. While the U.S. president recently backed down somewhat by exempting goods that fall under USMCA for a month, it’s only a matter of time until he threatens the livelihoods of millions of Canadians with further measures. While his end game is unclear, […]

Transport

7 d. ago Breakenridge: Alberta's new wine tax at odds with removing interprovincial trade barriers

While the directive to AGLC makes sense under the circumstances, it is ill-timed and unhelpful to then slap the industry with a tax increase

Economics

8 d. ago Bell: Alberta's Premier Smith drops a bomb on Doug Ford and Team Canada

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith tells Ontario Premier Doug Ford to take a hike over a tax on oil and gas bound for the U.S.

Events

1 week ago Opinion: Canada’s democratic champions are five Alberta women

International Women’s Day was established in 1911 to reflect on the progress of women’s rights and suffrage, to call for change, and to celebrate the leaders who have improved the lives of women and girls. While it’s a day to celebrate women and their achievements, we also acknowledge the support of our male allies. At […]

Sport

1 week ago Saturday's letters: Alberta budget favours Calgary — as usual

Re. “Latest budget aimed squarely at generating votes in Edmonton,” Don Braid, March 1 Don Braid laments the current Alberta budget as a “galling” attempt to curry favour with Edmonton voters. A cursory glance at the budget reveals the contrary. The government has budgeted nearly $2 billion for the Calgary Green Line LRT, among other […]

Other

1 week ago Opinion: Decisive action needed to protect Alberta's forestry industry

Canada’s economy is facing an attack — and our forest industry is on the front lines. Our forest products face a staggering 55-per-cent tax on a market that takes half of the country’s lumber, pulp, and wood panels. On March 3, Donald Trump announced a 25-per-cent tariff on all Canadian goods, while the U.S. Commerce […]

Other

1 week ago Keith Gerein: Alberta budget finally gives Edmonton a win, but are the Oilers the biggest beneficiary?

Despite the doubts, questions and concerns of unnecessary corporate welfare, the overriding message to council Wednesday is that this is probably as good as it’s going to get — especially at a time of financial distress.

Sport

1 week ago Varcoe: Last call for U.S. booze, but Alberta will keep serving oil and gas in tariff war

'The diplomatic approach has not yielded the success we hoped and so we do need to get tougher. We do need to put elbows-up'

Economics