2+ day, 17+ 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…...

2+ day, 21+ 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…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (115+ words) The federal government and Alberta are pledging to build at least 1,460 affordable housing units across the province. Ottawa will provide up to $220 million through Build Canada Homes, a federal agency formed to speed up the delivery of the housing, while…...

4+ day, 23+ 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, 2+ 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   (404+ words) Alberta Premier Danielle Smith denied suggestions Tuesday that her upcoming trip to Tennessee could be sending the wrong message amid a trade war between Canada and its southern neighbour. "I hope no one's surprised to hear that I believe it's…...

1+ week, 6+ day 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…...

1+ week, 6+ day 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, 1+ day ago   (190+ words) Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to meet with U.S. officials next week, after recently saying she wants to see Canada double down on diplomacy and avoid any further escalations of their trade war. A spokesperson for Smith says the premier…...