21+ min ago   (602+ words) The Alberta government and pro-Canada factions in the province need to up their game to hand separatism a death-knell The biggest obstacle to defeating the separatists in this October’s referendum will be apathy. Poll after poll shows federalists leading by…...

1+ hour, 23+ min ago   (283+ words) When I was on council from 2001 to 2007, (I believe there should be a two-term limit) we established the Heartland, which included parts of Strathcona, Sturgeon and Bruderheim. This area was set aside for large industrial development which would help the…...

12+ hour, 35+ min ago   (899+ words) Court of King's Bench Justice Debra Yungwirth said her task was to decide whether U of A could legally terminate the trust — not to determine "whether Yaroslav is a Nazi or a war criminal." After a review of the law,…...

23+ hour, 9+ min ago   (369+ words) Alberta has deployed a number of firefighters and equipment to British Columbia as wildfires force thousands to flee from their homes. Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen says the province has deployed 186 firefighters to assist B.C. in their efforts to curb…...

3+ day, 26+ min ago   (661+ words) Back in May, as part of a promise in the last federal budget to lower the cost of providing health care for unproven refugee claimants and asylum seekers, the federal government announced that newcomers awaiting hearings on their permanent residency…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (550+ words) At a time of stretched police resources, the primary concerns should be preventing crime, protecting citizens, and addressing actual criminal offences instead of concocted thought crimes. Forcing officers to monitor lawful free speech diverts precious resources that could be used…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (702+ words) On July 2, Alberta began moving disability-income recipients into a new two-program system. People deemed permanently unable to work will remain on Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped, or AISH. Others whose disabilities are judged to restrict, but not prevent, employment…...

4+ day, 27+ min ago   (174+ words) My late husband and I raised five incredible children into successful adulthood. While they’re all grown now, I know I speak for other moms when I say that no matter how old and successful your children get, they will always…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (286+ words) Every Albertan should be concerned when former Calgary Police officer and now Alberta’s deputy premier and minister of public safety and emergency services, Mike Ellis, makes this comment about hate speech: “Alberta’s government does not condone hate speech or violence,…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (502+ words) Rath told Postmedia the purchase was an investment that has "long since been cashed out" and accused Tallcree First Nation of making inflammatory statements A northern Alberta First Nation claims separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath withdrew $8.5 million from the band’s trust…...