Alberta’s separatists would sell us out to the Americans

Open this photo in gallery:Alberta separatists rally at the provincial legislature in Edmonton in August.Amanda May Erickson/The Canadian Press Tyler Dawson is an Edmonton-based editor for The Globe and Mail’s Opinion section. He is the author of The …

The wisdom of crowds: Hub readers weigh in on the Alberta referendum’s 10 questions

Howard Anglin explained on Oct. 1 that he dislikes referenda on principle but will vote yes on nine of Alberta’s 10 questions and against taking even a first step toward separation. Twenty-three readers weighed in, several of them at length. Read on for …

Alberta culture minister heads to Ireland and UK to boost creative sector

Alberta minister of arts, culture and status of women Tanya Fir will begin an international mission to Ireland and the United Kingdom on Sunday to expand partnerships across the film, television, music, and arts industries. Read more: Backhoe stolen from …

Alberta municipalities support Airdrie's call for infrastructure funding from budget surpluses

With 90.7 per cent of municipalities in favour, an Airdrie-led resolution is moving forward to advocate for more provincial investment in aging and growth-related infrastructure. Last week at the Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) Convention, Airdrie's …

Alberta partnership to boost Indigenous bison industry

The National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food and Noble Premium Bison have a deal to support Indigenous participation across the bison value chain. WESTERN PRODUCER — A partnership out of Alberta is looking to get Indigenous stakeholders taking …

Calls grow to ban door-to-door solar sales in Alberta

A St. Albert councillor and a solar company president want solar added to the province’s ban on doorstep sales of household energy products. St. Albert council and industry advocates want the province to clamp down on door-to-door solar sales. Alberta …

Trail Smoke Eaters earn split on Alberta road trip

Published 2:00 pm Sunday, October 4, 2026 The Trail Smoke Eaters came back to defeat the Spruce Grove Saints on Friday (Oct. 2), but squandered a two-goal lead in a close loss to Sherwood Park Crusaders, Saturday. The Smoke Eaters split its two games in …

'Silence could be consent': Alberta First Nations push to get out vote for referendum

New data centre permit raises concern for some residents in nearby northern Alberta town

Play Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Josh Bourget is frustrated …

Letters: Alberta in danger of another NDP government

Article content CREEPING CLOSER Not that I am a big believer in polls, but some are saying the NDP are creeping closer to the UCP. Seriously Albertans do you really want to go back to the mess the last time they were in power? Do you want to see another …