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Albertans weren’t ready to leave Canada, but they certainly appear willing to take back some semblance of control over their immigration policies.
Opinion

WIECHNIK: Smith got her immigration mandate — time to deliver

David Wiechnik
David Wiechnik
David Wiechnik
4 min read
Albertans have spoken on immigration reform, and the federal government can no longer ignore the demand for provincial control.
News

UPDATED: One-in-four Albertans vote for independence; eight other questions appear likely to pass

Leah Mushet
Leah Mushet
Leah Mushet
2 min read
News

‘HUGE RELIEF': Business leaders celebrate Alberta independence defeat

David Wiechnik
David Wiechnik
David Wiechnik
2 min read
Alberta

Immigration questions get majority support, constitutional questions still close

Jackson Loy
Jackson Loy
Jackson Loy
3 min read
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre speaking at a press conference in Calgary the day after the Alberta referendum
News

Poilievre brushes off questions about Alberta voting for constitutional change

Jackson Loy
Jackson Loy
Jackson Loy
2 min read
Poilievre dodges question regarding constitutional changes, doesn't say what he will do to push for reforms voted for during Alberta referendum
Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi speaking to reporters about the results of Alberta's referendum.
Alberta

Nenshi says Albertans did not give Smith a clear positive mandate

Will Vasseur
Will Vasseur
Will Vasseur
2 min read
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News

Taxpayers Federation urges Carney to cut taxes and spending in November 5 federal budget

Western Standard News Services
Western Standard News Services
Western Standard News Services
2 min read
Canadian

Ottawa to spend $6M for black mental health, addiction programs

Walid Tamtam
Walid Tamtam
Walid Tamtam
2 min read
News

Ford government spent record $117 million on ads in 2025-26

Geoff Knight
Geoff Knight
Geoff Knight
2 min read
Alberta

Nenshi says Albertans did not give Smith a clear positive mandate

Will Vasseur
Will Vasseur
Will Vasseur
2 min read
Alberta Health Services
Alberta

Poilievre 'thanked' Smith for Alberta Health's 'miraculous' response to Wainwright incident

Jackson Loy
Jackson Loy
Jackson Loy
1 min read
Poilievre express gratitude to Premier Smith and government of Alberta for the Alberta Health Services' rapid response during the disaster at CFB Wainwright
Business leaders such as Adam Legge, president of the Business Council of Alberta (centre), and Deborah Yedlin, president and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce (right) have stated they were relieved that Albertans voted to stay in Canada in the October 19 province-wide referendum.
News

‘HUGE RELIEF': Business leaders celebrate Alberta independence defeat

David Wiechnik
David Wiechnik
David Wiechnik
2 min read
News

Poilievre brushes off questions about Alberta voting for constitutional change

Jackson Loy
Jackson Loy
Jackson Loy
2 min read
Poilievre dodges question regarding constitutional changes, doesn't say what he will do to push for reforms voted for during Alberta referendum
USA News

WNBA rejects eligibility of former NBA players, leaves Congress without clear answer on what is a woman

Alyson Fraser
Alyson Fraser
Alyson Fraser
2 min read
News

Ontario man convicted of animal cruelty after taking flamingo from Las Vegas hotel

Geoff Knight
Geoff Knight
Geoff Knight
2 min read
USA News

‘I THOUGHT I WAS DEAD’: Idaho father wrestles black bear with bare hands to protect family

Alyson Fraser
Alyson Fraser
Alyson Fraser
3 min read
News

Federal debt interest costs double to $59.3 billion as Carney spending exceeds budget

Western Standard News Services
Western Standard News Services
Western Standard News Services
2 min read
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