Alberta premier rejects Opposition claims UCP interfering on electoral boundaries Commissioner Susan Samson says “something or someone” sure did, but she doesn’t expect to ever learn the truth. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

This is the scrum with Brandon Lunty and reporters today in the Alberta legislature. He’s the UCP MLA tasked with overseeing the Alberta government’s re-do of the Electoral Boundaries commission report, with the help of a new panel.

Alberta's UCP sending proposed riding changes somewhat back to drawing board. First proposals were controversial, namely for being multiple. Minority UCP appointee report raised eyebrows, and this move raises more. From me and @reportrix.bsky.social: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

Another @jack-farrell.bsky.social appreciation post: the UCP messaging today really focused on the importance of establishing 91 ridings (as opposed to the current 87). The track to 89 that we were once on was laid in 2024, by the UCP. Read this throwback www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

The (previous) #ableg electoral boundaries commission report is a bit of a beast, and there was some real spin today. But I have @jack-farrell.bsky.social -- if you want to understand what happened and what's changing, this piece takes you by the hand www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

Alberta’s government plans to replace its highway welcome signs this summer with new province-shaped monuments. Minister Dreeshen not sure yet what new signs will say, but says he’s open to an auction on old one(s), should history buffs desire. From me: ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/alberta...

Alberta eyes accelerated review system for major projects over $250M Gov says 120 days for project approvals, but that doesn’t include 30-day window for another committee review involved or the initial deadline-free cabinet review. From me: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/alb...

NEWS: Less than 24 hours after a multi-day hearing wrapped, an Edmonton judge ordered a temporary pause on the Alberta separation referendum petition process. Pause doesn’t mean much with the time frame at hand, but Chiefs Adam and Sunshine are happy. From me: ca.news.yahoo.com/cp-newsalert...

Lawyers for Alberta argued today that collecting signatures for a separation vote doesn’t violate treaty rights, nor would holding a vote. 3-day hearing now done. Judge says a decision could come as soon as next week. From me: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

New from me: An emergency shelter with close to 100 spaces for women and gender diverse people has closed after the City of Edmonton declined to renew Elizabeth Fry Society's lease. #yeg #yegcc #ableg edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2026/0...

Williams was eager to hold up pages of graphic novels with a sexually explicit example of the images they seek to restrict multiple times. I honestly lost track. The Coalition of Alberta Public Libraries said they were caught off guard and tried so essplain the concept of intellectual freedom

Alberta introduces bill to reduce child access to sex images in public libraries By @reportrix.bsky.social today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/alb...

Alberta to compel employers hiring temporary foreign workers to register provincially By @reportrix.bsky.social today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...

Some fall out from Alberta’s ‘rid schools of politics and ideology’ bill — teachers’ union says implying educators are deceitful is offensive, while civil liberties group says gov is pushing in censorship. Minister: that’s not true at all. From me today: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Alberta to mandate teachers be balanced on all issues, pushing neutrality in schools From me today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

I asked Minister Jason Nixon if he thought the committee he sits on could finish the work of the Lukaszuk committee in ten sitting days. Nixon: "I am very, very confident that we will be able to complete our work." He did not answer a chorus of "but when?" www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

Smith told reporters Tuesday that there's still more work to do on an a couple of points on the memorandum of understanding, including the industrial carbon price. "I've got a different number than the prime minister at the moment, but we're hoping to land on the same number," she said.

Alberta's Smith says two early deadlines for energy MOU with Carney will be missed From me today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...

Alberta pushing for constitutional change to give provinces say over appointment of judges From me today: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally breached election law, investigation finds By Daniela Germano: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/ser...

Alberta premier's constitutional affairs lead — MLA Jason Stephan — is encouraging people to sign the petition looking to force a vote on the province quitting Canada. By @reportrix.bsky.social: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/alb...

Canadian lawyers group rebukes politicization of judicial appointments from premiers From me today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/can...

Alberta MAID limits would lead to suffering, signal lack of trust: practitioners "Albertans facing intolerable suffering deserve a system that supports informed choice — not one that extinguishes it." From me today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

Alberta's NDP warns of gerrymandering as new boundary map recommendations released UCP appointees on the commission had a “radical about face” in recent months, which Nenshi attributes to political pressure from Smith — who didn’t comment. From me: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

Elections Alberta finds that yes, Dale Nally did violate the Elections Act when he pulled voter records in order to attack the credibility of an organizer of a petition against him. But there will be no penalty. The commissioner feels the Act is ambiguous enough that Nally might have been confused.

Alberta’s new auditor general has been picked — less something goes wrong will the i’s get dotted and t’s get crossed, Phillip Peters will start at the end of April. From @reportrix.bsky.social today: globalnews.ca/news/1174602...

It’s a wrap on the recall petitions against Alberta’s UCP caucus as it was confirmed today the final four all fell short. None of the 24 petitions got half of the signatures needed, but petitioners say many Albertans don’t know what an MLA is anyways. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney to participate in separation debates (Monster truck announcer voice: Friday, Friday, Friday! — May 1st tho) From me today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

Alberta's 'infamous' gold-coloured cat statue sparks legislature hissing match It’s not gold and it’s not worth thousands, says Premier Smith’s chief of staff. By @reportrix.bsky.social today: www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/alb...

Fraser rejects call from four premiers to appoint judges approved by the provinces From me and Allison Jones today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/fra...

Alberta to change legislation allowing lawsuits over sharing deepfake intimate images From me today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...

SCOOP: RCMP search accounting firm owned by appointee of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, police attend home of former AHS procurement official www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w @tomcardoso.bsky.social @mattscace.bsky.social @janapruden.bsky.social @alannasmith.bsky.social

Alberta's Smith seeking clearance for interference briefings, Nenshi questions intent From me today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...

Alberta's Smith defends gift of Saudi jet tour against accusations of entitlement It was a SPICY question period with non-stop heckling — speaker Ric McIver even asked the assembly if they wanted to bicker or work. From @reportrix.bsky.social today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

Alberta government moves to drastically reduce access to medically assisted dying Disability organizations applaud the move, but a health law professor says Alberta could be on weak footing when it comes to a future court challenge. From me: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

'The premier said it was the pair's friendship that led the (Saudi) minister to invite her to visit and to be hosted by the government.' Alberta's Smith says she took private flight on behalf of Saudi government www.coastreporter.net/the-mix/albe...

Alberta's Smith says she took private flight on behalf of Saudi government From me today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...

Alberta NDP, advocates call on province to take action on accessibility standards Minister Jason Nixon says having standards put in through legislation is bad cause changes would be slow moving, among other complaints he has. From me: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...

Alberta reviewing new plan on forcing oil companies to pay municipal taxes Muni Affairs Minister Dan Williams says new policies would give the Alberta Energy Regulator the “teeth” needed to make companies pay their bills. From me today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/alb...

Alberta teachers fail to get court injunction on back-to-work law that ended strike NEWS from me today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

Decision expected Friday on Alberta teachers' back-to-work bill injunction hearing I’ll be in court this morning to hear the decision — this file will be updated once it goes through my ears and then back out through my fingers. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

“Sunshine’s March 10 letter places this pact in the context of Carney’s ‘appeasement’ of Premier Danielle Smith’s ‘separatist agenda.’”

Two more Alberta petitions get green light to collect signatures to oust politicians (Newly-christened Tory leader Peter Guthrie and NDP’s assisted living critic Marie Renaud) By @reportrix.bsky.social today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/two...

Alberta landowners take stand over years of missed payments by delinquent oil company Energy Minister Brian Jean dismissed them as activists, but also says no government system is perfect. From me today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/alb...

Update on this: Minister Fir told a legislature committee tonight that it was determined “funding needed to be focused on organizations that provide extensive services to the sector … not individual (nonprofits.)” She encouraged the society to apply for other grants. NDP critic not impressed.

King Charles ‘expressed his concern’ over Alberta separatism in meeting: grand chief From me and @reportrix.bsky.social today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

Alberta has refused to exempt Indigenous people from the $100 fee for COVID vaccines. And though health advocates contend that amounts to a treaty violation, the federal government won't step in. pressprogress.ca/alberta-char...

Citizen-led recall bid against Alberta premier falls far short of threshold From me today: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Alberta eliminates funding for 119-year-old historical society From me today: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Vocal anger today from the public gallery inside #ableg after a vote First Nations leaders came to Edmonton to see was shut down. One said all they asked for was a denunciation of separatism. "Traitors!" Speaker McIver called for order. "This is the people's house!" Someone shot back: "All peoples!"