5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (642+ words) Concern over Elections Alberta's ability to oversee vote coincides with apparent high voter interest For those eager to see a vote for Canada and an end to the debate over Alberta’s future, there are some encouraging signs in the lead-up…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (564+ words) Without recognition, an aspiring state would have no international standing. It could not engage in diplomacy, enter into international agreements or join international organizations. In a speech to Congress in February 1977, prime minister Pierre Trudeau assured that “Canada’s unity will…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (565+ words) More than 37,000 applications have been received so far, which a spokesperson said is "great progress," but those numbers fall short of the 60,000 needed to ensure efficiency at the polls. Elections Alberta is still in need of thousands of workers for…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (569+ words) Former premier Rachel Notley said if the referendum vote is botched separatists could claim a federalist win is not legitimate The mad complexity of this Oct. 19 referendum is becoming obvious. With it comes a worry for the federalist side. What…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (670+ words) It is imperative that Albertans know that what they read in an opinion column last week is factually and legally incorrect. As the trade war with the U.S. ramps up, a columnist in the Herald said that Prime Minister Mark Carney…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (612+ words) Let’s be clear: there is zero chance that Alberta’s premier will alter, postpone or cancel the Oct. 19 referendum. That’s not to say that concerns over the referendum are misplaced. Those who wish to hold Danielle Smith’s government accountable for foisting…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (457+ words) “The fantasy being sold by separatists is that Alberta can somehow split away and become richer overnight" Alberta’s biggest economic challenge is not federal interference but a provincial model that favours corporations over workers, according to a new report from…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (388+ words) 'The world needs what Alberta has to offer — our energy, our resources, our skills, and our expertise are in high demand,' Smith said It was Alberta’s 121st birthday on Sunday, and part of the celebration took place at Heritage Park with…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (880+ words) 'Nothing is stopping the premier from holding a referendum.' Several weeks ago, Premier Danielle Smith said she planned to forge ahead with a binding referendum on Alberta separation next spring if the vote on Oct. 19 receives enough support. Securing approval…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (716+ words) Former premiers taking part in initiative organized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Two former Alberta premiers who once tangled over opposing visions for the province are teaming up to oppose Alberta separatists. Former United Conservative premier Jason Kenney and…...