Alberta
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Alberta's Volatile Week: Separatist Clashes, Military Tragedy, and Media Stunts
From a deadly fire at CFB Wainwright to Jeff Rath's challenge to Danielle Smith, Alberta is grappling with safety failur...
Alberta's High-Stakes Referendum: A Province Divided by 10 Critical Questions
As Albertans head to the polls to decide on everything from immigration to secession, the province faces a moment of pro...
Alberta's High-Stakes Referendum: Will Question 10 Trigger a Separation Movement?
With 1.3 million votes already cast, Albertans head to the polls today to decide on everything from constitutional chang...
The $170 Billion Question: Alberta Heads to the Polls on Sovereignty
As Albertans prepare to vote on their place in Confederation, the province faces a massive fiscal unknown and a deeply d...
Civic Prestige in Alberta: Eight Leaders Inducted into the Order of Excellence
From healthcare to agriculture, the province's highest civilian award recognizes a small group of citizens who have resh...
Canmore's Fatal Off-Leash Encounter: Legal Fallout After Golden Retriever Kills Mule Deer
A Golden Retriever's attack on a mule deer near the Canmore Engine Bridge has led to provincial charges and an ongoing i...
More Than a Ride: Edmonton’s High Level Bridge Streetcars Bridge a Century of History
From 80,000 summer passengers to a wedding anniversary, Edmonton's vintage trams prove that heritage transit is more tha...
Stopping for Hail: Calgary's Plan to End Storm-Induced Gridlock
Councillor Landon Johnston wants electronic warnings and stricter enforcement to stop drivers from freezing up during se...
Treaty Rights vs. Separation: Alberta First Nations Mobilize for October 19 Vote
As Alberta heads toward a high-stakes referendum on provincial independence, Indigenous leaders are launching a massive ...
Edmonton's Autumn Surge: From the 40th EIFF to Ice District's Oktoberfest
A blend of independent cinema, Métis-inspired arts, and family expos transforms Edmonton into a cultural hub this Octobe...
The Anonymous Engine Driving Alberta's Separatist Movement
An investigation into the "Rise of Alberta" social media account reveals a digital link to activist Keith Wilson, despit...
Alberta's High-Stakes Week: Fuel Relief, Referendum Costs, and Social Tension in Edmonton
As Alberta implements fuel tax relief to combat high oil prices, Edmonton faces a wave of local friction ranging from $1...
The $170 Billion Gamble: Alberta's Fiscal Reality Check Before October Vote
A government-commissioned report warns of staggering costs for secession, challenging the narrative of the Alberta Prosp...
Alberta's October 19 Referendum: A High-Stakes Gamble on Immigration Autonomy
Premier Danielle Smith is asking voters to redefine the province's relationship with Ottawa over who gets to live and wo...
A Costly Erasure: Alberta's Birthday Blunder Amid Separation Tensions
A revised statement omitting Indigenous Peoples has sparked backlash for Premier Danielle Smith's government just months...
Danielle Smith's Alberta Cabinet Shuffle: A Pivot Toward Energy Security and Social Control
Premier Danielle Smith reorganizes her government, creating a new energy security ministry and merging social services u...
Edmonton's Cycling Future at Risk as Budget Reviews Target Bike Lanes
Local advocates take to City Hall to fight potential funding cuts to the city's active transportation network.
China and Russia Targeting Alberta's Separation Referendum, Study Finds
A new study warns that foreign interference from China and Russia is targeting Alberta's provincial politics and upcomin...
Tragedy on the Edmonton-Fort McMurray Run: A Wake-Up Call for Alberta’s Correctional Transport
Two officers and an inmate died in a horrific rural highway crash, sparking a provincial review of safety protocols and ...
Alberta's Bear-Hunting Shift: A Scientific Solution or a Conservation Distraction?
Biologists challenge the Alberta government's claim that using dogs to hunt black bears will protect endangered caribou ...
Beyond the Berry Feast: What 'The Boss' Means for Banff's Human-Wildlife Balance
A prominent bear nicknamed 'The Boss' was spotted eating berries in Banff, highlighting the delicate dance between touri...
Making the House Pay: Alberta's Plan to Tax Online Gambling for Addiction Care
Premier Danielle Smith proposes a new levy on digital betting revenues to fund treatment and prevention programs.
Southern Alberta's Heat Wave: A Stress Test for Infrastructure and Public Health
As temperatures soar, Southern Alberta faces a dual crisis of public health risks and power grid instability.
Alberta's October 19 Referendum: A High-Stakes Pivot on Immigration and Services
Premier Danielle Smith seeks a mandate to restrict newcomer access to health and education, potentially impacting over 2...
Taber's Billboard Battle: A Microcosm of Alberta's Independence Fever
A separatist's fight to keep a pro-independence sign in Taber highlights the growing tension between local governance an...
The Alberta Secession Fantasy: Economic Ruin or Political Escape?
A provocative critique of Liberal Party policies warns that Alberta's push for independence could lead to a worthless cu...
Alberta Braces for 100mm Weekend: Heat, Rain, and Rising River Risk
Unseasonably warm temperatures followed by up to 100mm of rain have triggered flood watches across southern and central ...
Alberta's Divisive Referendum Question: A Preview of October's Vote
Alberta's official referendum question on separation is set, sparking controversy ahead of the October vote. Here's what...
Alberta's Rodeo Revival: Red Deer Rides the Comeback Wave
The city breaks a 23-year drought with a successful pro rodeo, but what's next for this rural Alberta gem?
The Ghost of Pierre Trudeau: Danielle Smith’s Generational Gamble in Alberta
UCP leader Danielle Smith warns that a memory gap regarding federal 'financial abuse' is dividing Alberta's youth from i...