21 h. ago 'Lose situation': Premier Smith nudges union as Alberta teachers' strike nears

'We've said, 'call off the strike, let's get back to the table, we don't think were that far apart. Let's avoid a lose, lose, lose situation'

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27 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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43 h. ago Repealing B.C. tanker ban a ‘hypothetical question’ for now, federal energy minister says

The government will soon have to decide if it includes Alberta’s new proposal to build an oil pipeline to B.C’s coastline on its list of nation-building projects

Politics

44 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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56 h. 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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68 h. ago Smith says Alberta will look to send more oil to U.S. if Carney fails to put pipeline on nation

Carney has said the next list of nation-building projects his government will work to fast-track will be announced by Nov. 16

Transport

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

3 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

3 d. ago ‘Not a real project,’ B.C. premier says of Alberta’s plan for oil pipeline to the coast

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said at a press conference on Wednesday that her government will submit the application to the federal government next spring.

Other

3 d. ago Government of Alberta plans to propose a new oil pipeline to B.C. coast

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Wednesday her government will work with advisory group of pipeline operators to develop a proposal for a new pipeline to the B.C. coast.

Politics

3 d. ago LILLEY: Carney continues to fail in dealing with Trump as promised

Job losses are mounting, plants are closing and Carney's team isn't having serious talks with Washington.

Transport

3 d. ago ‘We have to get a signal’: Smith calls for Carney to include Alberta’s pipeline pitch in next batch of major projects

It means the Liberal government is one step closer to deciding whether to greenlight the construction of a new oil pipeline

Politics

4 d. ago Alberta Next panel moderator sorry for saying teen should be spanked

The moderator of Premier Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next panel apologized Tuesday for telling a teen at a town hall that his parents should spank him. Bruce McAllister, executive director of the premier’s office, said the comment was “inappropriate.” “I regret saying it and I apologize,” McAllister wrote in a social media post. “I’m committed to […]

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4 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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4 d. ago Moderator on Smith’s Alberta Next panel sorry for saying teen should be spanked

The moderator of Premier Danielle Smith's Alberta Next town hall in Calgary has apologized for his "inappropriate" behaviour towards a teen who tried to ask a question.

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4 d. ago Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next panel closes out tour with tense Calgary town hall

The Equi-Plex events centre at Spruce Meadows in south Calgary was packed Monday evening as Danielle Smith's Alberta Next panel held the last town hall on its province-wide tour.

Other

5 d. ago Premier Danielle Smith, ministers to address media after Alberta teachers reject contract

Nearly 90 per cent of teachers who cast ballots voted to reject the deal

Politics

5 d. ago Alberta to offer $150 weekly payment to some parents in event of a teachers' strike

Nearly 90 per cent of teachers who cast ballots voted to reject the deal

Economics

5 d. ago Danielle Smith basks amid friendly Calgary audience, some passionate dissent at final Alberta Next in

At about 1,100, the crowd at Spruce Meadows was also the largest of the 10 town hall gatherings

Sport

5 d. ago Danielle Smith encounters friendly Calgary audience, some passionate dissent at final Alberta Next in

At about 1,100, the crowd at Spruce Meadows was also the largest of the 10 town hall gatherings

Sport