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🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Ivison: Why Carney and Smith’s grand bargain is about to hit the wall

The article discusses the challenges facing Prime Minister Mark Carney's memorandum of understanding with Alberta regarding carbon pricing and carbon capture initiatives, as analyzed by panelists Ian Brodie and Eugene Lang.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta senior homebound while condo elevator awaits final inspection

Seniors in a southeast Calgary condo are facing difficulties due to a non-operational elevator that has not passed inspection for months.

Feb 27 • 01:24 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

2026 Alberta budget taxes criticized as ‘another version of equalization’

The 2026 Alberta budget has been met with criticism over its predicted deficit and increases in taxes and fees despite promises from the government to avoid tax hikes.

Feb 27 • 01:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘It’s priceless’: WWE Hall of Fame ring stolen in Lloydminster break-in

A WWE Hall of Fame ring belonging to the late British Bulldog was stolen during a break-in in Lloydminster, Alberta, highlighting the personal loss felt by the wrestling community.

Feb 27 • 01:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Alberta police recover stolen Jaws of Life used in string of thefts

Three men have been charged in connection with a series of break-ins in Edmonton utilizing stolen rescue tools, including the Jaws of Life.

Feb 27 • 00:10 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Pembina Pipeline green-lights 2 projects in B.C. and Alberta, reports dip in Q4 earnings

Pembina Pipeline Corp. has approved two pipeline expansion projects in British Columbia and Alberta despite reporting a decline in fourth-quarter earnings.

Feb 26 • 23:23 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta budget 2026 comes with spending hikes but $9.4B deficit

Alberta's 2026 budget announces significant government spending increases while facing a $9.4 billion deficit and rising taxpayer-supported debt.

Feb 26 • 22:26 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Fees and taxes: How the 2026 Alberta budget may hit your wallet

The 2026 Alberta budget forecasts a deficit of $9.4 billion and plans to increase fees and property taxes instead of personal income taxes.

Feb 26 • 22:19 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Need to do things differently’: Alberta police services look to AI for future

Alberta police services are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence to address staffing shortages and public safety concerns.

Feb 26 • 22:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Heavy snowfall, high wind warnings issued for much of southern Alberta

Southern Alberta is facing severe weather with heavy snowfall and high wind warnings, particularly affecting areas northwest of Calgary and the Icefields Parkway.

Feb 26 • 21:23 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Multibillion-dollar budget deficit on tap as Alberta introduces its 2026 budget

Alberta's 2026 budget introduces a significant multibillion-dollar deficit amid rising costs due to low oil prices and population growth.

Feb 26 • 16:31 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Alberta man with 25 outstanding warrants climbed down balconies to flee officers: police

An Alberta man with 25 outstanding warrants was arrested after trying to evade police by climbing down balconies.

Feb 26 • 13:36 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Colby Cosh: Why dry, ultra-cold winter winds are named after Alberta

The article discusses the Alberta Clipper, a winter wind originating in Alberta that brings frigid air to eastern North America, reflecting on its naming and the connection to the region.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Peter MacKinnon: University of Alberta should be applauded for resisting affirmative action

Peter MacKinnon argues that the University of Alberta deserves recognition for its opposition to affirmative action policies, claiming that such policies are discriminatory.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Why gophers are the root of a turf war between Ottawa and the Prairies

Alberta and Saskatchewan's premiers are urging the federal government to lift the ban on strychnine due to rising gopher populations posing significant threats to agriculture.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta teachers hail ‘significant’ investment in education, but skepticism ‘remains high’

Alberta teachers praise a substantial investment in education announced by the provincial government, which aims to address overcrowding and teacher shortages, despite lingering skepticism about its adequacy.

Feb 26 • 00:19 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Handcuffed suspect drives stolen Alberta Sheriffs vehicle from Whitecourt to Spruce Grove

A handcuffed suspect stole an Alberta Sheriffs patrol vehicle and led police on a pursuit from Whitecourt to Spruce Grove late Tuesday night.

Feb 25 • 21:52 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Premier Danielle Smith revealing details of future Alberta education funding

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides will announce how the provincial budget will impact education funding, amidst a significant budget deficit warning and ongoing tension with teachers.

Feb 25 • 18:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Danielle Smith's warning about major deficits in upcoming budget are the rule, not the exception, in Alberta

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith warned of significant budget deficits ahead, marking a recurring issue for the province, which has faced budget shortfalls in 13 of the last 18 years.

Feb 25 • 12:11 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Carson Jerema: Canada too polite to tell Alberta separatists to quit it

The article discusses the need for the Canadian government to firmly address Alberta separatism, drawing contrasts with historical measures taken during past separatist movements.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

2 Jasper hockey players killed in crash with semi on way home to Hinton

Two teenage hockey players from Jasper were killed in a crash involving a semi-truck while returning home from practice.

Feb 24 • 23:11 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta nurses ratify collective agreement with Covenant Health: union

Alberta nurses represented by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees have ratified a new collective agreement with Covenant Health, which includes significant pay increases and improved working conditions.

Feb 24 • 17:52 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Brother of Tumbler Ridge shooter arrested after Canada-wide warrant issued, RCMP say

Jacob Jan Van Rootselaar, brother of the Tumbler Ridge shooter, has been arrested in Alberta following a Canada-wide warrant related to an attempted murder investigation in Fort McMurray.

Feb 24 • 16:48 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta legislature set to resume ahead of new budget

The Alberta legislature is reconvening to discuss a new budget, amidst criticisms from the Opposition about the government's handling of the healthcare system.

Feb 24 • 11:54 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

More than 7 in 10 Canadians want Alberta and Quebec to stay in the fold, poll finds

A poll reveals that over 70% of Canadians prefer Alberta and Quebec to remain part of Canada, amidst discussions of potential separation.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

LaGrange addresses communication concern over Parkland County standing measles warning

Alberta's health minister responds to communication issues regarding a standing measles warning in Parkland County, where multiple cases have been reported.

Feb 23 • 23:25 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Tumbler Ridge shooter's brother arrested in Alberta after warrant issued

The older brother of a school shooter in Tumbler Ridge has been arrested in Alberta after a warrant was issued for attempted murder and related charges.

Feb 23 • 23:24 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta to boost doctor spending by 22% as detail of upcoming budget shared

The Alberta government plans to increase physician spending by over 20% in its 2026 budget, allocating $7.7 billion mainly for salaries and recruitment.

Feb 23 • 21:51 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

2 more recall petitions against Alberta politicians fail as 10 reach the deadline

Two additional recall petitions against Alberta politicians have failed to gather enough signatures as the deadline approaches for ten petitions submitted to Elections Alberta.

Feb 23 • 21:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta ‘shooting itself in the foot’ by blaming immigrants, say experts

Experts warn that Alberta's proposed immigration policies could negatively impact the province by deterring newcomers who are vital to various sectors.

Feb 23 • 17:51 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Donna Kennedy-Glans: Ottawa versus Danielle Smith, but not vice-versa

The article discusses Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's new proposal offering Albertans an alternative choice to separatism and the status quo amid ongoing tensions with Ottawa.

Feb 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ipsos poll suggests Canada more united than in 2019

Recent polling by Ipsos indicates that Canadians feel more united today compared to seven years ago, despite increased separatist rhetoric, particularly in Alberta.

Feb 21 • 21:26 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Separatists’ referendum campaign carries on in Alberta — and Arizona

A referendum campaign seeking to determine Alberta's future is extending to Albertans residing in Arizona to gather signatures for the petition.

Feb 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

How Alberta fell out of love with mass immigration

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's recent proposal to limit immigration reflects a shift in policy amid a skilled worker shortage and changes in Canada's immigration system.

Feb 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Public consultations underway on future of Alberta’s Fortress Mountain Resort

Public consultations are being held for the redevelopment of Fortress Mountain Resort in Alberta as part of a government initiative to establish all-season resorts in the province.

Feb 21 • 00:11 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Feds won’t stand in the way of Alberta’s fall referendum, stress common immigration goals

Federal officials have indicated they will not obstruct Alberta's planned referendum regarding constitutional and immigration-related questions this fall.

Feb 20 • 20:37 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends referendum questions on immigration

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is standing by referendum questions aimed at immigration reform that propose tightening access to social services for newcomers.

Feb 20 • 20:31 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Central Social Hall sold to restaurant franchisor Foodtastic with aim of expanding Alberta chain

Foodtastic has acquired Central Social Hall, aiming to expand the popular dining chain across Alberta and beyond.

Feb 20 • 19:32 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to discuss plans for provincial referendums

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to announce plans for a provincial referendum in October, addressing key issues such as immigration and constitutional amendments.

Feb 20 • 18:05 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Geoff Russ: Alberta is not the black sheep of Confederation

Geoff Russ argues that Alberta should be respected and included in the national conversation rather than denigrated by Eastern Canadian elites.

Feb 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Danielle Smith promises Alberta referendum over immigration, Constitution changes

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a forthcoming referendum to address immigration levels and potential changes to the Constitution, citing overwhelming pressure on social services.

Feb 20 • 01:45 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Watch live: Danielle Smith expected to address immigration in speech to Albertans

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to deliver a live address focusing on immigration issues in Alberta amidst rising separatist sentiments and challenges in the province's health care and education systems.

Feb 20 • 00:56 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

ASIRT investigates RCMP shooting of man in Okotoks, Alta.

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating an RCMP shooting incident involving a man in Okotoks who claimed his parents were abducted.

Feb 19 • 23:47 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta government accused of ‘weaponizing immigration’ to win votes

The Alberta government faces criticism for allegedly using immigration issues to gain political advantage, following controversial remarks by Bruce McAllister regarding immigration policy.

Feb 19 • 23:35 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Jamie Sarkonak: Reopen the asylums

The article discusses the ongoing issue of individuals with severe mental health issues being released into the community, highlighting cases like the Tumbler Ridge shooter and the Alberta father who harmed his daughter, emphasizing the need for better mental health interventions.

Feb 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta startup launches AI ‘lawyer’ for personal injury claims

An Alberta-based startup has developed an AI tool to assist personal injury claimants in navigating the legal system.

Feb 19 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to address immigration during province-wide address

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith plans to discuss immigration during her upcoming televised address, following controversial comments made by her staff about mass immigration.

Feb 18 • 23:51 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Rockslide closes Highway 93 between B.C. and Alberta until at least noon on Thursday

A rockslide near Radium Hot Springs has blocked Highway 93, with no estimated reopening time available.

Feb 18 • 22:55 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta weather watchers say recent snow not enough to alleviate drought concerns

Alberta officials express optimism for a normal wildfire season despite recent snow not alleviating drought concerns, with predictions of warmer, drier conditions ahead.

Feb 18 • 22:52 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Third recall petition against Alberta politicians comes up short, another withdrawn

A third recall petition against Alberta's Nolan Dyck has failed to gather enough signatures, while another petition was withdrawn, highlighting ongoing political discontent.

Feb 18 • 22:49 UTC

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