Smith heads to Florida for controversial U.S. fundraising event at secret location
EDMONTON -- Premier Danielle Smith arrived somewhere in south Florida on Thursday to represent Alberta in a controversial fundraiser for...
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Moe backs Alberta Premier Smith's controversial U.S. advocacy efforts
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's efforts to defuse an escalating trade war with the United States...
Alberta Premier Smith rejects criticism U.S. meetings amount to treason
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, dressed in red and white and quoting Winston Churchill, stood in the legislature Wednesday...
Amid calls to cancel, Alberta's Smith stands by plan to go to U.S. fundraiser
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending her plan to fly to Florida to appear at an event alongside...
Amid calls to cancel, Alberta's Smith stands by plan to go to U.S. fundraiser
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending her plan to fly to Florida to appear at an event alongside...
Longtime Edmonton Alberta NDP MLA is resigning his provincial seat
EDMONTON -- A longtime Alberta New Democrat member of the legislature is resigning his seat, sparking what will be the...
Alberta doctors say province seeks to cut $400M in billing fees
EDMONTON -- The Alberta government wants to cut more than $400 million in the fees it pays to doctors, according...
Alberta doctors say province seeks to cut $400M in cuts to billing fees
EDMONTON -- The Alberta government wants to cut more than $400 million in the fees it pays to doctors, according...
Alberta government backbencher booted from caucus over threat to vote against budget
EDMONTON -- Alberta's governing United Conservatives have booted a rural backbencher from caucus following his public opposition to the government's...
Alberta premier cuts off future alcohol from U.S. in tariff row, but no change to oil
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her province will no longer buy American alcohol and video lottery terminals to...
'Can't get on board': Proposed change to death reviews worries Alberta child advocate
EDMONTON -- Alberta's child and youth advocate is questioning a proposed change from Premier Danielle Smith's government that would limit...
Alberta premier slams U.S. tariffs as 'foolish,' but energy retaliation off the table
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith lashed out Tuesday as hefty, sweeping U.S. tariffs kicked in on Canadian goods, but...
Alberta to announce third-party reviewer to probe health contracts next week: Smith
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says an external reviewer is to be announced next week, as her government continues...
Alberta government appoints Martin Long as new infrastructure minister
EDMONTON -- Alberta has a new minster of infrastructure.
Alberta budget to come Thursday 'challenging' amid uncertainty over tariffs
EDMONTON -- Alberta is set to introduce its budget Thursday, with rumours swirling that Premier Danielle Smith's government will deliver...
Alberta government to focus on legislative agenda, despite allegations of corruption
EDMONTON -- Alberta's United Conservative government house leader says lawmakers won't be sidetracked by allegations officials pushed the province's front-line...
Alberta premier shuffles deputy health minister amid allegations of corruption
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is removing her government's deputy health minister but bucking calls for a public inquiry into allegations...
Alberta premier to give update on response to health corruption allegations
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to provide an update Wednesday on the government's response to allegations of government interference...
Alberta NDP Leader Nenshi calls on premier to fire health minister over scandal
EDMONTON -- The leader of Alberta's Opposition NDP says it's time to fire Health Minister Adriana LaGrange given new allegations...
Alberta minister says third party to help probe into lucrative health contracts
EDMONTON -- Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says an unnamed third party has been called in for an investigation into...
Alberta private surgical provider denies allegations of sweetheart deals
EDMONTON -- An Alberta surgical company named in allegations that government officials interfered to offer up sweetheart deals for private...
Alberta politician ending coffee with constituents after coal backlash
EDMONTON -- Chelsae Petrovic is cancelling coffee engagements with her constituents after getting an earful about the province's decision to...
Third-party advertiser Take Back Alberta fined more than $100K by Elections Alberta
EDMONTON -- Take Back Alberta, the third-party advertiser that made headlines for its role in the high-profile party-vote ouster of...
Alberta announces flat $15-per-day child-care fee to replace subsidy April 1
EDMONTON -- Alberta's government is replacing its child-care subsidy program with a $15-a-day flat rate for children kindergarten age or...
Alberta Premier Smith pitching joint Canada-U.S. NORAD military base in Arctic
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a joint Canada-U.S. NORAD base in northern Canada to bolster Arctic...
Smith announces new Crown corporation to oversee Alberta's rainy day fund
CALGARY -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced a new Crown corporation to oversee the province's rainy day fund.
Alberta Premier Smith to announce plan to grow province's nest egg
CALGARY -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to announce today her government's plan to grow the province's rainy day...
Alberta doctors criticize provincial COVID-19 report as harmful 'anti-science'
EDMONTON -- The organization representing Alberta physicians is calling out a government panel's COVID-19 report as "anti-science."
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi acclaimed as party's candidate for Edmonton seat
EDMONTON -- Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has been acclaimed as the party's candidate in Edmonton-Strathcona.
Alberta's Smith doubles down on diplomatic approach as U.S. tariffs expected Feb. 1
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is staying the course on her diplomatic approach to try to avert punishing tariffs...
Alberta Education Minister rejects teachers' association concern over mandatory tests
EDMONTON -- Alberta's education minister is dismissing concerns from the province's teachers' association that more mandatory testing cuts into classroom...
New year brings new Alberta taxes, electricity 'rate of last resort'
EDMONTON -- Alberta's electricity "rate of last resort" starts today, replacing the province's previous default rate for consumers who don't...
Nenshi finding his feet leading an Alberta NDP still under construction
EDMONTON -- Naheed Nenshi is still looking to find his feet -- and a seat in the legislature -- after...
Alberta premier hopes for health reform payoff in 2025, regrets deferring tax cut
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is eager to show that her government can finally put the pieces of a...
Alberta announces future coal mining policy plan, industry consults
EDMONTON -- The Alberta government has announced plans to ban new mountaintop removal and open-pit coal developments on the eastern...
Alberta's Smith disappointed federal pension plan report offers no estimate of share
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province has heard back from Canada's chief actuary on its bid to...
Alberta says chief actuary's pension plan report offers no estimate of its share
EDMONTON -- The Alberta government says it has heard back from Canada's chief actuary on its bid to leave the...
Voters head to polls to fill vacancy in byelection in Lethbridge, Alta.
EDMONTON -- Voters head to the polls today to pick a new legislature representative in Lethbridge-West.
Alberta Premier Smith willing to use the notwithstanding clause on trans health bill
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says using the notwithstanding clause to shield her government's transgender health restrictions is on...
Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee hired as Alberta premier's top bureaucrat
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has hired Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee to be her new top bureaucrat.
Alberta UCP backbenchers support loosening ethics rules
EDMONTON -- Alberta's Opposition NDP says the province would become the most corrupt and secretive government in Canada if potential...
LGBTQ+ groups pushing for speedy court process, halt to Alberta transgender bill
EDMONTON -- LGBTQ+ advocate organizations say they're working as quickly as possible to ask a court to stop the Alberta...
Alberta working to get money's worth on Turkish medication deal after two years
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the government is working to get taxpayer value for the money it paid...
Smith noncommittal on overriding Charter as court challenge looms over trans bills
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn't believe she'll need to invoke the Charter's notwithstanding clause to shield...
Alberta transportation minister, in barbecue apron, announces reduced photo radar
EDMONTON -- Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen, dressed in a "Cash Cow" barbecue apron, announced more changes Monday to further...
Alberta to end use of photo radar on provincial highways as of April 1
EDMONTON -- Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen says as of April 1 the province is ending photo radar ticketing on...
Premier Smith says Alberta is still formulating border plan to meet U.S. demands
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it's early days on figuring out how the province will patrol its border...
Elections Alberta is prepping for byelection already affected by postal strike
EDMONTON -- Alberta election officials say they are working to get the word out as they deal with a Canada...
Prairie premiers urge action on security to fend off Trump's tariff threats
EDMONTON -- Prairie premiers are urging Canada to act on American concerns over illegal cross-border traffic of people and drugs...
Prairie premiers urge action on security amid Trump's tariff threats
EDMONTON -- Leaders of the Prairie provinces are urging Canada to act on American concerns over illegal cross-border traffic of...
Prairie premiers urge action on security amid Trump's tariff threats
EDMONTON -- Leaders of the Prairie provinces are urging Canada to act on American concerns over illegal cross-border traffic of...
Alberta pitches new rules for auto insurance, including rate hikes, no-fault claims
EDMONTON -- The Alberta government is making changes to auto insurance, including rate hikes and switching to a predominantly no-fault...
Former PM Stephen Harper appointed to oversee Alberta's $160B AIMCo fund manager
EDMONTON -- Former prime minister Stephen Harper is the new chairman of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation, which oversees more...
Former PM Stephen Harper appointed to oversee Alberta's $160B AIMCo fund
EDMONTON -- Former prime minister Stephen Harper is the new chairman of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation, or AIMCo, which...
Alberta auditor general flags lack of information on affordable housing
EDMONTON -- Alberta's auditor general says the province isn't demonstrating how it's ensuring its affordable housing is safe.
Alberta auditor general flags lack of information on province's affordable housing
EDMONTON -- Alberta's auditor general says the province isn't demonstrating how it's ensuring its affordable housing is safe.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to attend embassy Trump inauguration party
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith plans to attend the Canadian Embassy's inauguration party in Washington, D.C., where she is...
'Wasn't as clear as I could have been': Boissonnault sorry for Indigenous claims
EDMONTON -- Canada's Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault is apologizing after shifting claims about his Indigenous identity came under scrutiny.
Cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault apologizes over Indigenous identity claims
EDMONTON -- Canada's Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault is apologizing after shifting claims of his Indigenous identity came under scrutiny.
Alberta introduces bills affecting transgender people, pronouns at school
EDMONTON -- Alberta has introduced a trio of bills focusing on transgender people and students using preferred pronouns.