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  • Byelection in Calgary to be called when people can pay attention to politics: premier
  • Alberta’s Smith takes questions at less rowdy AI town hall, NDP calls for freeze
  • Vote on Leaving Canada Is a Gamble for Alberta's Leader

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Byelection in Calgary to be called when people can pay attention to politics: premier

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says an announcement about a provincial byelection in the riding of Calgary-Shaw will be made in the coming weeks.

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globalnews.ca /1 week ago

Alberta’s Smith takes questions at less rowdy AI town hall, NDP calls for freeze

Smith's government has been trying to position Alberta as an ideal destination for data centres, saying they could generate new jobs and billions in royalties and taxes.

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realclearpolitics.com /1 month ago

Vote on Leaving Canada Is a Gamble for Alberta's Leader

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has paved the way for an Oct. 19 referendum on whether the province should stay in Canada or have a second, binding referendum on independence.

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globalnews.ca /1 week ago

Danielle Smith to speak at Alberta Day celebration as referendum nears

Alberta officially became a Canadian province on Sept. 1, 1905, and various festivities were planned this weekend ahead of the province's birthday on Tuesday.

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torontosun.com /1 week ago

Letters to the Editor, Aug. 29, 2026

ALBERTA’S CHOICE The Canada side in their arrogance has demonized the UCP government for letting Alberta even have referendums. The Canada side likes the status quo where Quebec an...

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Nenshi seeks Calgary seat in next election as Estabrooks vies for Edmonton-Strathcona

Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi says in the next election he'll seek a seat in Calgary, where he grew up and was mayor, instead of running for re-election in Edmonton.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Alberta, Canada flags creating division ahead of referendum

The Alberta and Canadian flags have taken on new meaning as the province nears a vote on if the province should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving.

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Government of Alberta praises Ontario court ruling on bike lanes

Alberta's Transportation Minister has welcomed an Ontario court ruling upholding the province's efforts to remove several bike lanes, calling it 'a win for common sense.'

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Forever Canadian says books are clean as Danielle Smith questions 3rd-party finances

According to Alberta's Elections Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act, the Forever Canadian campaign isn't doing anything wrong.

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zoomer.com /1 day ago

As Alberta Votes on Independence, Will Trump Back Separation?

With voters gearing up for an October referendum, the U.S. response could prove crucial to any push for independence The post As Alberta Votes on Independence, Will Trump Back Sepa...

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Conservative MP Dane Lloyd named party’s Alberta ‘referendum lead’

Albertans will vote this October on whether to hold a future referendum on separation from Canada, with Lloyd expected to work to listen to Albertans and address their concerns.

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financialpost.com /1 month ago

How Alberta won the data infrastructure race New York just lost

David Knight Legg: Alberta chose preparation over prohibition

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globalnews.ca /1 week ago

What could Alberta do with its budget surplus?

Alberta is now forecasting a $2 billion surplus this fiscal year. That's an $11.4 billion swing, after initially projecting a deficit.

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lifesitenews.com /1 month ago

Alberta independence petition exceeds signatures needed to proceed

Elections Alberta verified that 223,000 citizens have signed a petition to hold a vote on separation from Canada, but a legal challenge is pending.

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Alberta delays new restrictions on flags in schools, national anthem mandate

The new rules were expected to take effect on Sept. 1, stemming from a bill that Premier Danielle Smith's government has said is meant to remove ideology from the classroom.

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globalnews.ca /1 week ago

Immigrant groups say racism rising in Alberta as referendum looms

University of Alberta political science professor Jared Wesley says the upcoming referendum in Alberta is at least partially to blame.

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globalnews.ca /1 week ago

Alberta predicting 2026 budget surplus thanks to oil prices, Middle East war

The province’s latest fiscal update predicts a $2-billion surplus — a huge turnaround from the $9.4-billion deficit originally expected for the 2026 fiscal year.

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

Alberta NDP urges Smith to cancel separation vote amid Canada-US trade war

Alberta's Opposition leader says now is not the time to hold a referendum on leaving Canada as the country wages a consequential trade war with its southern neighbors.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Dozens protest Meta data centre planned for county north of Edmonton

Premier Danielle Smith has said Alberta’s grid operator will use surplus energy to power the centre until a new natural gas-fired plant starts powering it in 2030.

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

Alberta minister faces more fury at second town hall on AI data centres

Tech minister Nate Glubish faced another firing line of fury at the Alberta government's second town hall, hearing from Sturgeon County residents over its plan for AI data centres.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Alberta government creates bike lane complaint line ahead of fall legislation

Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen said he wants to hear if bike lanes are creating traffic congestion, hurting businesses or prolonging emergency response times.

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globalnews.ca /4 weeks ago

Alberta man plans to protest AI data centres as province announces town halls

Alberta has already said the tech giant Meta is building a massive facility north of Edmonton, and several other AI data centres are in the works across the province.

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globalnews.ca /6 days ago

Deadline moved up as demand surges for Alberta referendum mail-in ballots

Elections Alberta says interest is so high that it's moving up the deadline to apply for mail-in ballots by two weeks, with the new cut off set for Sept. 25 instead of Oct. 9.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Elections Alberta opens applications for special referendum mail-in ballots

Applications for mail-in ballots close Oct. 9, and voters have until Oct. 16 to return the envelopes by mail, with photocopies of their identification.

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