Provincial

Former Premier Kenney joins anti-separatist effort, 'Vote to Stay'

Former Premier Jason Kenney has thrown his support behind an effort to combat Alberta separatism, one day after current Premier Danielle Smith announced a question on the matter would be added to the Oct. 19 referendum.

May 22, 2026 12:40 pm MST MST

Uncertainty over Alberta separation comes at 'exactly the wrong time': business group

Uncertainty for businesses in Alberta is the reality some are warning of after a possible vote on splitting from Canada was announced.

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'It's time to have a vote': Smith adds separation question to fall referendum

Following days of speculation, the province has confirmed that Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will make a televised address Thursday evening.

May 21, 2026 7:24 pm MST MST

Jason Nixon named Alberta's new finance minister in cabinet shakeup

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has shuffled her cabinet, naming Jason Nixon her new finance minister.

May 21, 2026 10:55 am MST MST

Forever Canadian committee meeting ends in chaos after UCP release sent in error

A special committee reviewing Thomas Lukaszuk’s Forever Canadian petition devolved into chaos on Wednesday after members learned the UCP caucus issued a news release on the results of a vote that had...

May 20, 2026 11:57 pm MST MST

Two UCP ministers resign ahead of cabinet shuffle Thursday

Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner announced he will not be continuing in that role, he said in a letter on Wednesday.

May 20, 2026 6:15 pm MST MST

Six killed, 25 injured in vehicle collisions over Victoria Day weekend: Alberta RCMP

The Alberta RCMP say six people were killed and another 25 were injured in vehicle collisions over the Victoria Day long weekend.

May 20, 2026 12:27 pm MST MST

Alberta dumps 'Wild Rose Country' for 'Strong and Free' in new $3.5M welcome signs

The Alberta government is tossing aside the "Wild Rose Country" moniker on welcome signs for new ones that will cost $3.5 million.

May 20, 2026 11:26 am MST MST

B.C. Premier Eby says Canada won't work if Ottawa favours separatist premiers

Canada cannot work if "separatist premiers" get all of the attention of the federal government, B.C. Premier David said Tuesday.  Eby said that is the message he'll relay to Prime Minister Mark...

May 20, 2026 8:07 am MST MST

New Alberta pipeline, or is it a pipe dream?

Days after the Alberta and federal governments signed an implementation plan for a pipeline to the West Coast, some in the energy industry say they still don’t see that pipeline being built.

May 20, 2026 7:34 am MST MST