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Alberta legislature members expected to vote to revisit riding maps for 2027 election

Politicians in the Alberta legislature are expected to vote Tuesday on a controversial motion that directly affects next year's general election.

Alberta lawmakers wrap up spring sitting overshadowed by separatism movement

The sitting saw bills that'll affect everything from library books to medically assisted death — but Alberta separatism is what often drove the war of words in question period.

Redraw of electoral boundaries would present challenging timeline: Elections Alberta

The new review will be overseen by a UCP-majority committee of MLAs and would leave Elections Alberta with about one year before the next election if the deadline is met.

Signs and the flags of many nations filled Sir Winston Churchill Square in downtown Edmonton on…

Rally held in Edmonton to support First Nations’ fight to stop Alberta separation referendum | CBC NewsSigns and the flags of many nations filled Sir Winston Churchill Square in do...

Politicians increase their presence at Alberta March for Life

Prolife Alberta noted that a large turnout of United Conservative Party MLAs at this year's March for Life in Edmonton is part of a trend showing 'public courage and public witness...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith granted security clearance for CSIS briefings

Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis said a safe room has been built in the legislature for Danielle Smith to receive briefings — a condition of her security clearance approval.

Newly tabled legislation would create a 12-month blackout period before and after provincial…

New bill would remove deadlines for Alberta government to act on citizen petitions | CBC NewsNewly tabled legislation would create a 12-month blackout period before and after provi...

Alberta’s government is calling on Ottawa to change the Constitution to give provinces more of a say&helli...

Alberta pushing for constitutional change to give provinces say over appointment of judges | CBC NewsAlberta’s government is calling on Ottawa to change the Constitution to give pr...

Alberta eyes accelerated review system for major projects over $250 million

The accelerated review system would have some cabinet members be the first to set eyes on potential projects, with the goal of helping private industry to improve its applications.

Alberta introduces bill to reduce child access to sex images in public libraries

The Alberta government has introduced legislation to ensure children and young teens won’t be able to access sexually graphic images in books at public libraries.

‘Forever Canadian’ petition organizer says UCP MLAs ‘scared’ to vote on it

Former Alberta Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk is accusing UCP MLAs of trying to prevent the Forever Canadian petition from being put to a vote on the floor of the legislature.

Alberta expected to make switch to daylight saving time permanent

The government of Alberta is expected to table legislation this week that would make the switch to Daylight Saving Time permanent for the province.

Alberta’s governing UCP to revisit proposed riding changes before next election

The NDP is accusing Danielle Smith's UCP government of gerrymandering — a process of designing boundaries around voting patterns to benefit one party over another.

The Alberta government says new legislation would require teachers and school boards to be “neutral”...

Alberta government says new bill intended to remove politics, ideology from schools | CBC NewsThe Alberta government says new legislation would require teachers and school boards t...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith updates fall referendum question plan

WATCH LIVE: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to provide an update on October province-wide referendum plans.

Edmonton councillor pitches ‘Forever Canadian’ street amid separatist push

Michael Janz says he will be submitting an application to rename the portion of 99th Avenue that's adjacent to the Alberta legislature to Forever Canadian Avenue.

The Alberta government says new legislation would require teachers and school boards to be “neutral”...

Alberta government says new bill intended to remove politics, ideology from schools | CBC NewsThe Alberta government says new legislation would require teachers and school boards t...

Alberta government will hold non-binding referendum on staying in Canada, premier says

(BOE Report) – Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta will proceed with a non-binding referendum in October on whether its residents […]

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Alberta NDP kicks off anti-separation door-knocking campaign

Judge quashes Alberta separation petition; Premier Smith says government will appeal

An Alberta judge threw out a separatist referendum petition Wednesday, saying Premier Danielle Smith’s government had a duty to consult with First Nations. Justice Shaina Leonard a...

Alberta separatist group ordered to take down list of voters, RCMP investigating alleged privacy breach

The list, which contains “extremely sensitive data," was likely released to the party by a legitimate recipient of it, Elections Alberta said in a statement Thursday.

‘Forever Canadian’ group launches provincewide ‘unity bus’ campaign

Alberta's former deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk said his Forever Canadian campaign will see him and hundreds of volunteers zigzagging from the province's north to the south.

Alberta Premier Announces Referendum on Independence Referendum

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Alberta faith leaders oppose premier’s upcoming speech at Christian summit | Globalnews.ca