Provincial

Albertans could be able to self-refer for diagnostic testing, bill insurance policies

The final piece of the Alberta healthcare restructuring plan was revealed Monday by the government, which said it plans to allow residents to refer themselves for preventative testing as a way to increase access and limit strain on the system.

8h ago

Employment agency owner pleads guilty for second time to illegally employing foreign nationals in Banff, Jasper hotels

An Ontario employment agency owner has admitted he broke the law in getting jobs for immigrants at resort hotels in Banff and Jasper.

13h ago

Judge orders temporary pause on Alberta separation referendum petition process

An Alberta judge has put up a roadblock on a petition drive to force a vote on the province quitting Canada. Justice Shaina Leonard, in a written decision issued Friday afternoon, says organizers can...

April 11, 2026 10:22 am MST MST

Celebrities boosting Alberta separation as popularity grows

Celebrities – including the richest man on earth – now supporting Alberta separation. The NDP are vowing to fight it – but it comes as a new poll shows a bump in support for Alberta leaving Canada.

April 10, 2026 8:21 am MST MST

Collecting signatures for separation vote doesn't violate treaty: Alberta's lawyers

Lawyers for the Alberta government say collecting signatures for a potential referendum on separation doesn't violate treaty rights, and they argue holding a vote on leaving Canada wouldn’t be a violation either.

April 10, 2026 6:52 am MST MST

Alberta NDP launches anti-separatism campaign: ‘We are not sleepwalking into this referendum’

The Alberta NDP has launched a new “pro-Canada” campaign aimed at mobilizing Albertans who oppose the separatist movement in the province. The “For Alberta, For Canada” campaign is encouraging...

April 9, 2026 6:27 pm MST MST

Smith says 'Canada worth fighting for' in State of the Province address

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will give a state of the province address in Calgary Thursday while the NDP launches a 'pro-Canada' campaign.

April 9, 2026 3:39 pm MST MST

Albertans divided on Smith government’s direction, report suggests

A new report finds that Alberta residents give the provincial government higher marks than most other Canadians give their own governments, yet half of Albertans still believe the province is headed in...

April 8, 2026 4:11 pm MST MST

Opponents of Alberta separation referendum rally outside Edmonton City Hall, express support for First Nations

Edmontonians rallied outside city hall Wednesday to show their support for the First Nations that want the Alberta government to stop a separation referendum petition. “Respect Treaties” and “This...

April 8, 2026 12:50 pm MST MST

Betting in Alberta: Is it time to crack down on gambling ads?

The shot at a big payout is what drives gamblers to put their money down and push their chips across the table. Some Albertans say they’ve seen a lot of betting ads lately offering them the chance...

April 8, 2026 10:21 am MST MST