Alberta
B.C. premier says it's 'treason' for Alberta separatists to meet with Trump administration
OTTAWA — British Columbia Premier David Eby called reported meetings between Alberta separatists and the U.S. administration “treason” on Thursday, as premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney met in...
Why housing starts are sizzling in Alberta, while they fizzle in Ontario
OTTAWA — Alberta and Ontario are two of Canada’s biggest provincial economies, but they’re going in opposite directions when it comes to building homes for their residents. Alberta posted...
Four cats will remain divided between ex-couple after custody battle, Alberta judge says
Parenthood and pet ownership should not be conflated, says an Alberta judge about a case involving a bad breakup between a former couple and their fight over four cats...
New pipeline support among First Nations '50/50 right now,' says Alberta minister planning consultations
OTTAWA — Alberta Indigenous Affairs Minister Rajan Sawhney says vocal opposition from some Indigenous groups won’t affect her government’s timeline for proposing a new West Coast pipeline to Ottawa...
After U.S. outreach, Alberta separatists will head to Latin America to rustle up support for their cause
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Could they really break up Canada? In recent months — and as recently as last week — separatists have been wooing the Trump administration for support...
Alberta minister calls on feds to crack down on foreign trucking scams
OTTAWA — An Alberta cabinet minister is calling on the federal government to clamp down on immigration abuses in the commercial trucking sector, warning that inaction is putting lives...
Boxing regulator backs Alberta in clash over trans sports with Skate Canada
OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has Canada’s national boxing regulator in her corner as she spars with Skate Canada over the province’s policy on trans athletes. Meanwhile, the...
The 'just unbelievable' problems in Alberta classrooms
Demetrios Nicolaides is the father of five elementary-age daughters, but the tumult in his life doesn’t end there. He is Alberta’s very busy minister of education and childcare, working...
AFN chief says Carney's budget 'represents a significant setback,' slams feds and Alberta for MOU
Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says the Carney government’s federal budget “represents a significant setback” for First Nations communities. The Assembly of First Nations National Chief on Tuesday also slammed the...
