
As B.C. moves to permanent daylight time, what could that look like if Alberta follows suit?
As Alberta considers following B.C.'s lead in ending biannual clock changes, a sleep expert is advising the province to reject permanent daylight time in favour of a standard time model that better aligns with the solar cycle.

Family Seeks $1.3 Million Owed by Alberta Separatist Leader Dennis Modry
Relatives of Alberta separatist leader Dennis Modry are pursuing over $1.3 million owed to them following a court order issued nearly a year ago.
Chris Selley: Alberta spends bad money foolishly chasing good hockey
Alberta's weakness for American-style pro-sports subsidies is a constant disappointment

Financebloombergcbcmarketwatch+2japan-timesseeking-alpha2d ago5 sources The smartest money moves to make as the Iran conflict rattles markets
You may have opportunities to optimize for short-term volatility, financial planners told MarketWatch.

Mid-Atlantic Braces for Winter Blast Before Spring Warmup
The Mid-Atlantic region is preparing for another winter blast early next week, with a fast-moving Alberta Clipper forecast to bring cold weather before a spring warmup.

First Nations chiefs unanimously pass non-confidence vote in Alberta government
First Nations chiefs across Alberta unanimously passed a vote of non-confidence in the Alberta government this week, citing concerns around the separatist movement and a failure to meet their treaty responsibilities.

Alberta Woman Sentenced for Death of 8-Year-Old Girl
An Edmonton courtroom saw an Alberta woman, Ashley Rattlesnake, sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for the death of eight-year-old Nina Napope Dumais.

Alberta hockey players killed in highway crash remembered as ‘bright lights’
Best friends Kayla Peacock and Danica Hills dreamed of moving from Hinton to Edmonton after graduation. Those dreams were cut short Monday when the teens died in a crash near Jasper after leaving hockey practice. The hockey community will gather to honour the teens at two upcoming games.

Canadian Foreign Influence Commissioner to Monitor Alberta Referendum
Canada's new foreign influence commissioner has stated that his mandate will include monitoring attempts by foreign agents to interfere at provincial and municipal levels, specifically mentioning a potential Alberta referendum on separation.
Understanding 'Alberta Clippers' and Their Origin
An article explains that 'Alberta Clippers' are dry, ultra-cold winter winds originating in the Rocky Mountains that bring frigid air across eastern North America.
Danielle Smith’s warning about major deficits in upcoming budget are the rule, not the exception, in Alberta
The province has run budget shortfalls in all but five of its last 18 budgets, underscoring the province's shaky fiscal footing ahead of a crucial independence vote

Half-brother of Tumbler Ridge shooter arrested for bail violation
Jacob Jan Van Rootselaar, 22, the half-brother of a Tumbler Ridge shooter, was arrested for breaking bail conditions related to an attempted murder charge from a 2024 stabbing in Fort McMurray, Alberta.
Opinion: Referendum uncertainty risks undermining Alberta’s economy - The Globe and Mail
Opinion: Referendum uncertainty risks undermining Alberta’s economy The Globe and Mail

Alberta and Switzerland to Vote on Immigration Control
Alberta and Switzerland are set to vote on immigration control measures amidst growing public backlash against unchecked immigration.

WorldFox Newscbcglobe-and-mail10d ago3 sources Canada issues Puerto Vallarta advisory after violence erupts in Mexican city, several states
Global Affairs Canada has updated its travel advisory for the coastal city of Puerto Vallarta and other parts of the Mexican state of Jalisco following a sudden explosion of violence that includes roa

Spring Game #1 GameThread: Phillies @ Jays
These 1:00 Eastern starts really mess with my day. Being in Alberta, it is an 11:00 start. I like to get a workout in, but I’m not an early riser, so getting a GameThread together and working out before 11:00 is not going to happen. On the other hand, watching an 11:00 start-time game, doing […]
Alberta Premier defends fall referendum plans - The Globe and Mail
Alberta Premier defends fall referendum plans The Globe and Mail

Alberta plans referendum to wrest control over immigration from Canadian government
Alberta plans to hold a referendum to gain control over immigration policies from the Canadian federal government.

Experts Warn Alberta Vulnerable to Foreign Interference Ahead of Potential Referendum
National security experts are cautioning that Alberta is 'excessively vulnerable' to foreign interference and online disinformation, particularly in the context of a possible referendum campaign on separation this fall.

B.C.'s move to end time changes sparks cross-Canada conversation
British Columbia’s move to permanent daylight time has reignited conversations across the country about scrapping biannual time changes. After B.C. Premier David Eby announced Monday that most of the province will change its clocks for the last time this weekend, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said it’s time to consider following suit. Other provinces say discussions are happening.
Alberta’s Hollywood Film Tax Incentive May Be Trimmed Amid Oil Price Volatility
The energy-rich province in its latest operating budget slashed by $35 million, to $60 million, what it has set aside to draw major studios and streamers to shoot locally.

Jennifer Garner Says ‘Love, Simon’ Is “The Most Important Film I’ve Ever Been A Part Of” & Why “Art Is So Important”
Jennifer Garner is reflecting on starring in Love, Simon, and praised the film and its director, Greg Berlanti. Based on Becky Albertalli’s Simon vs.

Sports Scientist Shares 10 Rules for Good Sleep
Sports scientist Albertas Skurvydas has compiled 10 rules for good sleep, emphasizing its importance for well-being and offering advice for those who struggle to get enough rest.

Artist uses frozen Alberta lake as his canvas
Turns out Alberta’s blue lakes freeze into a canvas unlike any other this New York artist has ever seen or worked with.
Jack Mintz: Alberta manages growth while B.C. hikes spending and taxes
The two provinces delivered very different budgets
Ivison: Why Carney and Smith’s grand bargain is about to hit the wall
Panelists Ian Brodie and Eugene Lang join John Ivison to talk about the problems ahead for the prime minister's memorandum of understanding with Alberta, and the prospects for a spring election

Eintrachtu Alberta Riere visoka kazen zaradi navijaških incidentov
Disciplinska komisija nemške nogometne zveze (DFB) je kaznovala prvoligaša Eintracht Frankfurt s skupno 440.250 evri za 11 navijaških incidentov, je poročala uradna stran kluba, ki ga vodi nekdanji…
University of Alberta Praised for Resisting Affirmative Action
The University of Alberta is being applauded for its stance against affirmative action, which is described as discriminatory regardless of its name.
Carson Jerema: Canada too polite to tell Alberta separatists to quit it
No serious government should concede that separatists have a right to destroy the country

Nearly 80% of Canadians oppose idea of Alberta leaving the nation: polling
Recent polling suggests a majority of Canadians — if they could — would block both Alberta and Quebec from separating from Canada.

Fact check: Danielle Smith’s comments on temporary residents
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a plan to limit health and education support for temporary residents. We fact-checked some of Smith’s claims about temporary foreign workers and Alberta taxpayers.
Opinion: Alberta cannot just up and leave Canada - The Globe and Mail
Opinion: Alberta cannot just up and leave Canada The Globe and Mail

51st state? The ultra-right Canadian separatists going behind Carney’s back to meet with Trump on secession
Conversations with Alberta secessionist group could be meant to undermine the Canadian leader

The big questions Danielle Smith poses to Albertans as referendums
Alberta's premier used to want rapid growth in newcomers and enjoyed surplus budgets. Now in deficit, she's pointing a finger at immigration levels.

MP Matt Jeneroux’s floor crossing, explained
Months after announcing he was leaving politics, Alberta Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor to join the Liberal caucus. CBC’s Cat Tunney answers some of your questions about the defection.
Alberta Sovereignty Movement Fueled by Oil Prosperity and U.S. Outreach
A sovereigntist movement is gaining traction in Alberta, driven by aspirations of oil-funded prosperity and efforts to engage the U.S., while confronting Canada's Constitution and climate change realities.

The U.S. is further along in its AI data centre buildout. How does Alberta's approach compare?
While the U.S. has developed far more AI infrastructure, Alberta also sees a major opportunity to capitalize on the AI boom, given its colder climate, vast real estate and deregulated electricity market.

The Fix Is In To Defeat Alberta Independence
The Fix Is In To Defeat Alberta Independence
Authored by Bruce Pardy via The Brownstone Institute,
Last week, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a referendum for October 19.

Alberta to cut income supplement for thousands of seniors amid rising deficit
The Canadian province of Alberta is implementing cuts to seniors' benefits and tax credits for caregivers as it faces a significant $9.4-billion budget deficit.
Canadian Provinces Diverge on MAID Safeguards
Alberta and Quebec are adopting different approaches to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), with provinces acting due to perceived federal government failures in establishing safeguards.

Alberta’s reliance on oil revenues means that when prices fall, the economy follows
The Alberta government's new budget projects years of deficits due to slumping oil prices. Some experts say the province’s predictions for price recovery may be optimistic.
Western Canadians left stranded in Mexico unhappy with WestJet’s lack of effort in getting them home
Manitoban, Albertan and B.C. customers have expressed feeling abandoned since their flights were cancelled
TransAlta Partners with CPPIB and Brookfield for Alberta Data Center
TransAlta has finalized a deal with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Brookfield to develop a new data center in Alberta.

Albertans brace for finance minister to present 2nd consecutive deficit budget
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Albertans brace for finance minister to present 2nd consecutive deficit budget
After weeks of hearing warnings about a grim balance sheet, Albertans will be presented with the United Conservative government's proposed 2026-27 provincial budget on Thursday afternoon.

Bison Herd Relocated to Métis Traditional Territory in Northern Alberta for Food Security
The Willow Lake Métis Nation in northern Alberta has welcomed the return of a wood bison herd to their traditional territory, a move celebrated as a victory for food sustainability and security.

Jason Kenney on Canadian immigration
Former UCP Premier of Alberta Jason Kenney on the shifting immigration consensus in Canada.

Skurvydas said what to do if you want to live long: 4 most important health sources
Longevity is not an accident – it is the result of daily decisions, says sports scientist Albertas Skurvydas. According to him, the basis of health lies at the cellular level: it is important to reduce inflammation.

Cross-Canada Extortion Attacks Linked to Broader Criminal Network
Immigration documents have revealed new insights into a cross-Canada network believed to be responsible for a wave of extortion attacks, arsons, auto fraud, and shootings across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

An Alberta man wanted MAID. Instead, he died in a Catholic hospital, waiting to be transferred
William Hume knew he was dying and wanted medical assistance in dying (MAID). But when he ended up in a hospital run by a Catholic health-care provider, his last wishes weren't able to happen. He would die while waiting to transfer so he could receive MAID.
Donna Kennedy-Glans: Ottawa versus Danielle Smith, but not vice-versa
The premier has given Albertans a choice other than separatism or status quo. ‘There’s no knife in what she’s now proposing,’ Norman Spector says
Alberta Plans Referendum for Immigration Control from Canadian Government
Alberta is planning a referendum to gain control over immigration policies, seeking to wrest authority from the Canadian federal government.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Advocates for Limiting Immigration and Constitutional Changes
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced plans for a fall referendum on measures to limit immigration to Alberta and constitutional changes she believes would empower the province.