Michelle Bellefontaine

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Alberta leading country in economic growth while rest of Canada stalls: report

Alberta leading country in economic growth while rest of Canada stalls: report

ATB report points to tariffs, Iran war and separatism as possible risks. Alberta’s economy is staying the course despite uncertain tariff policies from the United States and the impact of the U.S and Israel-Iran war on global oil supply, according to a new report released Thursday. “Moving fast in the slow lane: Alberta’s economy in 2026 and 2027” is the...

Elections Alberta alerted to improper use of voters’ information in late March, journalist says

Elections Alberta alerted to improper use of voters’ information in late March, journalist says

Political writer says she’s baffled Elections Alberta declined to investigate her complaint. A journalist says she warned Elections Alberta weeks ago about what she believed could be a massive privacy breach affecting millions of voters. But the agency says provincial legislation passed last year constrained them from investigating a complaint about voter information posted on a website belonging to a...

Danielle Smith gets boisterous support as UCP members embark on leadership vote

Danielle Smith gets boisterous support as UCP members embark on leadership vote

One day before a vote on her leadership, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith received loud and boisterous applause from United Conservative Party members at the party's annual general meeting in Red Deer Friday. Smith and members of her cabinet kicked off the two-day convention with a 'bear pit' question and answer session.

Big tent party or left-wing tradition? Leadership race reveals competing visions for Alberta NDP

Big tent party or left-wing tradition? Leadership race reveals competing visions for Alberta NDP

Life after Rachel Notley was on the minds of about 100 Alberta NDP members who gathered in a central Edmonton meeting hall in early April to hear from the people who want to succeed the former premier as party leader. Sunny Johal, a party member since 2017, hasn't decided who he'll support but he knows the qualities he wants the...