Alberta wine tax sparks industry outcry for repeal
Alberta wineries, restaurants, and retailers demand the province repeal the new ad valorem wine tax, warning it harms competitiveness and an already struggling hospitality sector.
Alberta wineries, restaurants, and retailers demand the province repeal the new ad valorem wine tax, warning it harms competitiveness and an already struggling hospitality sector.
Alberta introduces new regulations to attract private online gambling companies like FanDuel and DraftKings, aiming to capture a legal share of its estimated $270 million market. Learn about the framework and safety measures.
Separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath admits to 'overly aggressive' language in letters threatening officials with murder, war crimes charges over COVID vaccines. Read the details from the Law Society of Alberta hearing.
Invest Alberta's CEO discusses upcoming trade mission to China, aiming to strengthen economic ties and move forward with new opportunities for the province. Read more.
Alberta's chief medical officer will provide an update on the influenza season, which has seen over 13,150 cases since August. Get the latest public health details.
Alberta's NDP is urging Premier Danielle Smith to formally acknowledge and tackle a growing emergency room capacity crisis. The opposition highlights critical strain on healthcare services.
The Blood Tribe First Nation condemns Alberta's Citizen Initiative Act, calling it 'unconscionable' and vows to join legal action against separatist movements. Read the full story.
Take Back Alberta and founder David Parker face over $110,000 in fines for election ad violations. Parker vows an 'endless war,' refuses to pay, and plans a class-action lawsuit.
A prominent economist warns that Alberta pursuing independence from Canada would result in severe economic and political consequences. Read the full analysis of the risks.
The U.S. suspended a key tech pact with Britain over its Online Safety Act, viewing it as a free speech threat. As Canada crafts its own online harms law, this serves as a stark warning about potential economic and diplomatic consequences.
A petition campaign for an Alberta separation referendum has officially launched. Organizers state they are 'very prepared' as canvassing begins across the province. Read the latest on this developing political movement.
Alberta RCMP issued 988 traffic tickets during a holiday enforcement campaign, responding to fatal crashes and removing 121 impaired drivers. Police urge extra caution on winter roads.
Disabled Albertans face anxiety over proposed AISH reforms, including new medical panels and reduced payments under ADAP. Advocates warn of pushing people into deep poverty.
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a pickup truck in northern Alberta. The tragic incident underscores ongoing road safety concerns in the region.
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation files lawsuit against Alberta and Canadian governments, alleging conspiracy over independence referendum and breach of Treaty 8 rights. Read the legal challenge details.
A tragic head-on collision in central Alberta has resulted in one fatality. Get the latest details on the crash and ongoing safety concerns for Alberta highways.
The Alberta Prosperity Project has received legal approval to gather signatures for a petition on provincial separation. This move coincides with political shifts, including a new environment minister.
Alberta's Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides reflects on the historic 2025 teachers' strike, the use of the notwithstanding clause, and his pledge to rebuild trust with educators. Read the full interview.
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi describes his first year as 'wild, frustrating, invigorating,' and pledges to repeal all uses of the notwithstanding clause if elected in 2027. Read his reflections.
Alberta is examining a provincial policing model to replace the RCMP. Explore the potential structure, costs, and implications for communities across the province.
Federal officials confirm Alberta separatists meeting U.S. officials is legal in Canada, despite controversy. No equivalent to U.S. Logan Act exists. Read the full analysis.
The Alberta RCMP and the National Police Federation push back against a panel's recommendation to create a provincial police force, calling it a costly distraction from more pressing issues. Read the latest.
Albertans could face multiple, conflicting citizen-led referendum petitions in 2026, including on separation, creating a confusing political landscape. Get the details on the key players and questions.
RCMP and the National Police Federation have issued responses to recommendations for creating a provincial police force in Alberta. Read the latest on this significant policing proposal.
Alberta will hold a province-wide referendum on separation from Canada in 2026. Premier Danielle Smith's political balancing act faces its ultimate challenge as the UCP navigates deep internal divisions.
Alberta separatists, fresh from talks with U.S. officials, plan a Latin American push for support and financing ahead of a potential independence referendum. Discover the strategy.
A new food market in Okotoks, Alberta, is championing local producers by sourcing every single product from within the province. Discover how this initiative supports Alberta's economy and farmers.
A major winter storm with extreme cold and hazardous road conditions is impacting most of Alberta on Christmas Eve, creating significant travel disruptions. Stay informed and plan accordingly.
A total of 26 Alberta politicians are now subject to citizen-led recall petitions, with three new petitions issued. The movement reflects growing public engagement in provincial accountability.
Elections Alberta approves recall petitions against an Edmonton-area NDP MLA and two UCP MLAs, bringing the total to 26 MLAs facing potential recall. Learn the reasons and deadlines.