1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (729+ words) The head of the Forever Canadian group campaigning for Alberta to remain in the federation said Friday Prime Minister Mark Carney has been a “calm” and “reassuring” presence for Albertans. Thomas Lukaszuk, a former deputy premier of Alberta, said Carney…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (137+ words) OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are launching a campaign to encourage Albertans to vote to remain in Canada in the upcoming referendum. On Oct. 19, Albertans will vote on whether they want to remain a province or begin the process to hold…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1078+ words) Regardless of the label one describes Alberta’s health care system with, the issue is evidently polarizing. Case in point: Rallies were held across the country on Tuesday outside offices of Members of Parliament. Across Alberta, advocacy group Friends of Medicare…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (506+ words) CALGARY — 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…...