Smith sidesteps question about economic stability and referendum — Alberta Republican fires back

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faced a question Monday about whether a new bill lowering the threshold for citizen-initiated referendums risks the province’s economic stability by potentially enabling an independence vote. Bill 54, the Election Statutes …

NELSON: Let's face it, as Ottawa holds back the country, only Alberta shines

Opinion 'So, just how weak is Canada’s economic performance? How about 'dreadful?' ' Busy as a beaver, no more. Thanks to ruinous Liberal economic policies, Canada is stagnating, writes Chris Nelson. Instead of all the anxiety about the …

Measles cases in Alberta rise with majority in province’s south

There are 39 more cases of measles in Alberta. In the latest update Monday, the province says 30 of them are in the south zone, three in central Alberta and six in the north, though only 14 are believed to still be contagious. It brings the provincial …

AFN chief calls for review of natural resource deals amid talk of Alberta separation

EDMONTON — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling for a federal review of nearly century-old natural resource transfer agreements in response to Alberta's government opening the door to a separation referendum. EDMONTON — The …

Measles cases in Alberta 6 times higher than other western provinces combined

The number of measles cases in Alberta has taken another big jump. The latest numbers from Alberta Health show that, as of noon on Monday, there have been 365 cases of measles in the province — an increase of 39 cases since Friday. That’s more than the …

UPDATED: Alberta freezes industrial carbon tax in response to U.S. tariffs

AFN chief calls Alberta independence talk ‘irresponsible,’ cites treaties

WATCH: Alberta independence group unveils its referendum question

Alberta reports 39 new cases of measles, provincial total reaches 365

By: The Canadian Press Posted: 5:33 PM CDT Monday, May. 12, 2025 EDMONTON - Alberta has reported 39 new cases of measles, bringing the provincial total to 365 since early March. Read this article for free: We need your support! Local journalism needs your …

Only Alberta Will Claw Back New Federal Money for Disabled People

The new Canada Disability Benefit being rolled out in July would seem to be nothing but good news for Brad Tuktu. Living with a disability, he already receives supports from the federal and Alberta governments that he said prevent him from becoming …