More than 23,000 Alberta civil servants represented by AUPE now primed to strike

With more than 23,000 civil servants represented by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees primed to strike, the ball is now in the United Conservative Party Government’s court. Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner (Photo: Alberta Newsroom/Flickr). …

New cabinet, meet familiar challenges in Alberta, Sask. Canadians divided on response to Smith’s demands

Vast majority say Canada would be worse off without Alberta and Saskatchewan amid separation talk May 14, 2025 – Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a new cabinet this week, but some of the key challenges for he and his ministers (and secretaries) are …

Alberta is changing the rules to make referendums easier. Here's how

The Alberta government's proposed changes to citizen initiatives and recalls have focused a great deal of attention on these processes — and in particular, whether it makes a referendum on seceding from Canada more likely. Here's what you need to …

Poilievre’s love for Alberta, or lust for power?

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has voiced his opposition to Alberta's separation from Canada, while acknowledging the province's growing frustrations with federal policies. Speaking to reporters on May 13, Poilievre stated, "I'm …

Feds need to treat Alberta as a ‘fair partner’, Medicine Hat MP says

“He needs to ensure that our industry and the needs of the province are given the same credibility and the same attention as elsewhere and other provinces in Canada.” Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed a new, smaller cabinet that included 24 new faces …

SNELL: The Alberta Legislature is like a refrigerator — complete with baloney and expired milk

Wildfire near Alberta border grows to 130 hectares

A wildfire northeast of Fort Nelson and near the Alberta border has crossed the 100-hectare threshold. Wildfire in a forest (Canva) FORT NELSON, B.C. — A wildfire northeast of Fort Nelson and near the Alberta border has crossed the 100-hectare threshold. …

Chilliwack Chiefs open BCHL Final in Alberta

The Chilliwack Chiefs have a very unfamiliar rival waiting for them in the Fred Page Cup, which begins on Friday (May 16). Chilliwack travels to Alberta to take on the Brooks Bandits – a team they've only ever met once to determine BCHL champions for …

New Alberta legislature speaker named as role's outgoing Olds-Didsbury MLA praised

Ric McIver wins May 13 election, taking over for Nathan Cooper who will also resign as a central Alberta MLA by June 1 OLDS - Soon-to-be ex-Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA, Nathan Cooper says he plans to promote and champion the region’s agriculture industry …

Alberta premier says Carney’s pick for new federal environment minister has her ‘very concerned’

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says picking Julie Dabrusin as Canada’s environment minister is a bad idea that forecasts renewed federal opposition to her province’s wellspring oil and gas industry. “I am very concerned the Prime Minister (Mark Carney) has …