Alberta’s separatist movement is turning its attention to Premier Danielle Smith and her governing United Conservative Party (UCP) after a decisive defeat in Tuesday’s referendum […]
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Deadly fire at Canadian military base spread a kilometre in as little as 30 seconds
Four Canadian soldiers were killed and dozens of others injured after a fast-moving fire swept through Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday. The […]
Fatalities and Injuries Reported After Explosion and Fire at Alberta Canadian Forces Base
An explosion and fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta have caused an unknown number of deaths and injuries, Defence Minister David McGuinty said […]
Kenney warns low voter turnout could benefit Alberta separatists in referendum
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney is urging Albertans to vote in large numbers in the Oct. 19 referendum, warning that low turnout could help separatists. […]
Alberta falls behind as other provinces increase minimum wages
Alberta continues to have the lowest minimum wage in Canada, at $15 an hour, as other provinces and territories raise their rates to keep up […]
Alberta minister to host second AI data centre town hall in Sturgeon County
Alberta Technology Minister Nate Glubish will host the province’s second town hall on its plans for artificial intelligence data centres Thursday in Redwater, north of […]
Seth Hatfield Identified as Suspect in Montreal Shooting That Left Three Dead
The gunman accused of killing a Montreal police officer during Monday’s shooting in Côte-des-Neiges has been identified as 25-year-old Seth Scott Hatfield of Lethbridge, Alta. […]
Most Albertans support remaining in Canada, while many disapprove of Smith’s response.
A new poll shows most Albertans want to stay in Canada as the province prepares for a referendum on separation this October. Premier Danielle Smith […]
Alberta to hold October vote on staying in Canada
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province will hold a referendum in October about Alberta’s future in Canada, but it will not be a direct […]
UCP press release delays committee vote on Forever Canadian petition
A committee vote on the Forever Canadian petition was delayed Wednesday after the UCP caucus released a statement announcing the result before MLAs had officially […]