3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (116+ words) Alberta's government says it has launched a $4-million advertising campaign urging citizens vote to stay in Canada in next month's referendum. The campaign will advertise online, on TV and radio, and on billboards. The premier's office says it's important Albertans…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (119+ words) Alberta's premier is taking a hands-off approach to a First Nation defying her government by announcing it will offer safe haven for gender-affirming medical care. Danielle Smith says she doesn't have any authority over the First Nation and respects its…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (161+ words) A group of Alberta business leaders is urging voters to choose Canada in next month's secession referendum but admits it's an issue fraught with tension on the front lines. The Business Council of Alberta is composed of more than 130 chief…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (155+ words) Jann Arden is set to join a cohort of Alberta performers for a free concert promoting national unity ahead of the province's fall referendum on quitting Canada. The Forever Canadian campaign says its "Calgary Concert for Unity" is to be…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (465+ words) In October, voters in Alberta will participate in a unique referendum originally designed to seek the public’s feedback on proposals related to immigration and constitutional affairs. An additional question will also ask Albertans if they want to remain a part…...

2+ week, 14+ hour ago   (744+ words) Alberta separatists converged outside the legislature in Edmonton on Saturday afternoon ahead of the province's birthday, with many praying, listening to sermons and saying Alberta would be better off without Canada after having joined Confederation 121 years ago. "They don't listen…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (680+ words) Premier Danielle Smith avoided the topic of provincial separation as she marked the anniversary of Alberta joining Confederation, but she noted in a short speech that Canada recognizes the province's importance. "We are Canada's economic engine. More than ever, Canadians…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (506+ words) Alberta independence boosters are planning to rally outside the legislature today ahead of festivities marking the province's 121st birthday. Seven weeks away from the province's separation referendum, the Alberta Prosperity Project says all Albertans are welcome at its "gathering for a…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (822+ words) New Brunswick’s Liberal government is considering whether it should drop its long-standing ban on extracting the province’s large natural gas reserves as it looks for ways to boost its economy and secure Canada’s energy independence. Premier Susan Holt announced a…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (488+ words) Alberta's Opposition leader says now is not the time to hold a referendum on quitting Canada as the country wages a consequential trade war with its southern neighbour. NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says Premier Danielle Smith needs to cancel it…...