2 h. ago Premier Smith, Alberta Next panel face hecklers, supporters at fiery Edmonton event

A raucous crowd of about 750 people, the largest yet, attended a town hall hosted by Premier Danielle Smith's Alberta Next panel in Edmonton on Thursday.

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2 h. ago Premier Smith squares off with tense crowd at heated Alberta Next panel in Edmonton

Within minutes, the tensions in the room were at a boiling point, with boos and cheers competing with each other no matter the political bias of the speaker from the 700 in attendance

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6 d. ago Bell: Will Premier Smith cave to auto insurers and hit Albertans with a $400 premium hike?

"The data would tell us that it's something we need to look at," says Alberta budget boss Nate Horner, of lifting the cap on how much insurance companies can hike premiums on good drivers

Economics

8 d. ago Bell: Premier Smith, Alberta auto insurance rates ugly no matter how you slice it

The break on ever-rising Alberta auto insurance premiums is not happening — at least not now

Economics

8 d. ago Bell: Alberta Premier Smith's auto insurance rate reforms ugly, no matter how you slice it

The break on ever-rising Alberta auto insurance premiums is not happening — at least not now

Society

1 week ago Opinion: Alberta once welcomed immigrants now under microscope by government's panel

It’s been several weeks since Stampede ended, and Calgary’s Ismaili community held its annual Stampede breakfast. As always, the event attracts several thousand attendees and stands as a microcosm of what defines Calgary today, and who has helped to shape it. There is no mistaking the immigrant impact on this city and province. In attendance […]

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3 w. ago Opinion: I can’t stay silent about Grassy Mountain — and neither should you

As a professional engineer with 20 years of experience, I’ve always believed in the power of expertise and competence. I take my professional oaths seriously, and respect others who do the same. When I need advice on health, I consult doctors. On education, teachers. Yet, when Premier Danielle Smith was asked who advises her on […]

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3 w. ago Alberta rainy day Heritage Fund hits $30B after injection of $2.8B from surplus

Premier Danielle Smith's government wants the Heritage Fund to hit $250 billion by 2050 so future Alberta governments can spend investment returns without draining the fund.

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4 w. ago Premier criticizes report that says Alberta hindered efforts to fight Jasper fire

The report, released Thursday, was commissioned by the town of Jasper and based on surveys of firefighters and other emergency personnel

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4 w. ago Premier Smith demands apology from Jasper for critical wildfire report

The report, released Thursday, was commissioned by the town of Jasper and based on surveys of firefighters and other emergency personnel

Events

4 w. ago Letters: Alberta Next Panel promoting division in the province

Do you plan on attending KDays? Vote in our daily poll! The Alberta Next Panel promotes divisiveness. Angry outbursts at Wednesday’s meeting as separatists were out in full force. The meeting was badly organized, full of propaganda.  This premier has fanned the flames of divisiveness. Regardless of the legitimate concerns with our federal government, no […]

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4 w. ago Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next panel makes changes to 3 surveys to fix ‘oversight’

Three of the six surveys asked for comment on creating an Alberta pension plan, police force and tax collection agency — but didn't allow respondents to disagree with the ideas.

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4 w. ago Alberta Next panel’s 1st town hall in Red Deer hears support, calls for separation vote

At the Alberta Next panel in Red Deer, duelling voices either pushed the Premier Smith to make policy moves without a referendum or hold off until the public had a proper say.

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last month Alberta Next panel holding its second event in Edmonton after receiving some support in Red Deer

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her panel of hand picked appointees to the Alberta Next panel will be hosting a town hall in Edmonton on Wednesday.

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last month Smith, Alberta Next panel’s first town hall hears support, calls for separation vote

"If you ask for permission for freedom, you're never going to get it," one speaker said

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