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The NDP introduced a bill in the legislature to protect Albertans’ data - the UCP voted it down. Bill 210 Consumer Protection (Fraud Prevention Measures) Amendment Act, 2026. So they have this resource for Albertans worried about their data that was fraudulently taken by the Centurion Project.
Alberta NDP Caucus - protect your data.
Some Actions you can take:
Please read these carefully to ensure you agree with them before signing.
Petitions
Here is where you can find all the Canadian Parliament Petitions sponsored by MPs. (I learned this week that there are petitions about banning abortion here sponsored by the Conservative Party.)
New opportunities to join forces:
Provinces are not using the Notwithstanding Clause to force people back to work. expires July 24, 2026
We, the undersigned, residents of Canada concerned about the erasure of collective bargaining and human rights in Canada, call upon the Prime Minister to annul or repeal any future provincial legislation that restricts workers’ rights to strike and collectively bargain through the use of the Notwithstanding Clause, and to affirm the federal government’s responsibility to uphold Charter rights across Canada.
Stop funding the federal opposition leader’s house. Expires July 30, 2026
Petition re: Reconciliation: Residential schools
We, the undersigned, Citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to 1. Implement statutory funding for the Missing Children Community Support Fund, so Indigenous-led work to locate missing children and unmarked graves continues.
2. Implement statutory funding for Survivor Supports, healing, and cultural services for First Nations, Inuit, and Red River Métis families and Nations; and
3. Ensure these programs remain Indigenous-led and Survivor-centered, consistent with UNDRIPA and the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action.
Petition e-7410 - Petitions Expires Sept. 2, 2026
Petition on AI Data centers. - 7427 expires Sept 17, 2026
We, the undersigned, People of Canada, call upon the House of Commons in Parliament assembled to immediately impose a federal moratorium on the approval, construction, expansion, or operation of proposed hyperscale AI data centres in Alberta, including the proposed Wonder Valley AI Data Centre Industrial Park and the proposed Synapse Data Centers Olds Project.
1. Prohibit federal permits, funding, tax incentives, loan guarantees, infrastructure support, or federal land and water access for AI data centres powered primarily by fossil fuels or requiring large-scale freshwater withdrawals;
Involve Communities in consultation where AI Centers are going. Expires September 24, 2026
Whereas:
AI data centres are being constructed across Canada with high secrecy and low community involvement;
AI data centres are known to cause noise and water pollution, and strain water reservoirs and energy grids;
Keep Airports Public expires October 8, 2026
We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to reject any proposal to privatize, sell, or transfer ownership or control of Canadian airports to private, for-profit interests, and to maintain airports as publicly accountable infrastructure operated in the public interest while protecting affordability, accessibility, labour standards, safety, regional connectivity, public oversight of critical infrastructure, and ensuring Canada’s airports continue to operate for the long-term public good rather than short-term private financial gain.
Petition on renewable energy for First Nations in Canada - expires October 15, 2026
Improve coordination and accessibility of federal funding to accelerate deployment of marine renewable energy and other clean energy technologies; and
3. Work in partnership with Indigenous communities to reduce diesel reliance, strengthen local economies, enhance energy security, and advance Canada’s climate objectives.
Regulations and studies of AI Data Centers - expire November 7, 2026
The Government of Canada has actively promoted hyperscale AI data centre development through its national AI strategy without establishing corresponding federal protections for the communities, ecosystems, and public utilities that bear the costs. New Brunswick affects all of Canada.
Petition against two-tier healthcare.
Sign the cancel AISH to ADAP petition.
Tell Novared Mining to get rid of Kristi Noem
Secretary Kristi L. Noem /Strategic Advisor
Secretary Noem is an American public policy leader, executive, and former senior government official with extensive experience across economic development, infrastructure, energy, agriculture, national security, and public-private collaboration. She previously served as U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Governor of South Dakota, and a member of the United States House of Representatives. In 2025, Secretary Noem led the Department of Homeland Security, overseeing initiatives involving critical infrastructure, transportation security, interagency coordination, and strategic operations. As Governor of South Dakota from 2019 to 2025, she led statewide economic development and infrastructure initiatives while working closely with industry, government agencies, and private-sector stakeholders. Her experience provides NovaRed with strategic perspective in government affairs, regulatory matters, stakeholder engagement, and long-term economic development.
https://novaredmining.com/
For a Canadian company, it certainly has a lot of Americans on its board.
Immigrants Are Alberta’s Advantage
Grande Prairie IBD Clinic—established and led by Dr. Yolande Westra—was recently notified that its Alberta government funding will be redirected as of June 2026. This change will close the only dedicated IBD clinic serving Alberta’s North Zone Corridor.
Send a letter to your Alberta government politicians for their help in advocating for the funding of a cost-effective, high-quality IBD clinic in Northern Alberta.
Getting ICE out of Canada.
Stop the Contract: No Canadian Weapons to ICE
Write the Federal Health Minister re: Bill 11
Alberta has passed Bill 11:
Don’t Touch MY CPP
Protect CPP: Send the Premier a Direct Message
Keep the RCMP
We’re relaunching #FactCheckFriday to give Albertans real facts on public safety. Govt panels and polling show most Albertans oppose replacing the RCMP. Stop the push for a duplicate police service.
Send a letter:
keepalbertarcmp.ca/get-involved/
The Jay Treaty
The colonial border between the US and Canada dissects Indigenous territories in ways that sever the lifelines between First Nations families, communities, languages, and ceremonies.
With ICE now arresting First Nations and Indigenous people in the U.S. and looking at deporting them, this treaty will give them safe haven in Canada with their communities.
Demand that the Canadian government reciprocate the Jay Treaty!
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If you are feeling powerless, there are ways to fight back
Education
Did you know that there are 1000’s of migrant children who are unable to attend public school in Alberta? There are refugee children all over the world who are not getting an education. Learn more about it here:
Fight for Clean Water
Smith has said the petition has to go to a legislative committee after being verified so it will not be on the referendum in the fall.
Fight for the Environment
Call on the Alberta government to enforce the rules for oil and gas well cleanup as well as pipeline remediation.
AWA is committed to the protection of publicly owned wildlife, wild lands, and wild waters in Alberta
Timberwolf & the Defenders of the Eastern Slopes filed a judicial review application with the Federal Court of Canada in Dec 2025,
The Alberta Wilderness Association is asking Albertans to send a letter demanding transparency from AI Data Centers - an environmental assessment should be done.
Fight Corruption
Sign up and support Friends of Medicare.
Sign up and support Public Interest, Alberta.
The UCP Government: What we know and what we must do about it - Public Interest Alberta
Public Interest Alberta has signed up as a Referendum TPA - They are working on a Campaign to Say No to the Nine.
Write an email to Alberta’s AG re: releasing the report on the procurement scandal.
The AG has said he plans to have the report on the procurement scandal out by Christmas.
https://www.oag.ab.ca/about/who-we-are/leadership-team/phillip-d-peters/
Support Communities
Support Indigenous communities
Alberta-based Indigenous Cultural Centers, Programs, & Partnership Opportunities for SPOS | AAISA
Fixing the Indigenous Water Problems - Part 1 - The Background on actions we can take.
Fixing the Indigenous Water Crisis - Part 3 letter templates to write to Ottawa.
Indigenous: how to be an ally
Sign up and support LGBTQIA2S+ rights
Find out about homelessness in Alberta
If you feel strongly that safe consumption sites are a part of the process for Recovery, one of our volunteers Warren created a letter that you can personalize and send to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions To: Minister of Mental Health and Addictions:
The immigrant community
The disabled community
This has links for other cities as well. Amazing resource.
Write a letter to the Auditor General re: the AISH to ADAP transition. Thanks to Heather Newton: Albertans to United to Stop the UCP.
This is a site that you fill in details, and it lets you know what program or support you might be eligible for, for any Albertans facing hardship - but especially now with the Government cutbacks coming this summer.
Fight for Workers’ Rights
Alberta Federation of Labour - Fight Back Now Campaign
Fight Back Hub - sign up for the next rally.
Fight Separatism -
For Alberta, For Canada. Sign up at this website to support Alberta staying in Canada. Supported by the NDP - it is non-partisan. WE are #StrongerTogether.
Forever Canadian. - Sign up to get your lawn signs.
The lead not leave campaign - Jared Wesley, Travis Toews, Trevor Tombe, Andrew Leach, Jen Gerson, Peggy Garritty, Jim Dinning, Ken Boessenkool, Meredith Boessenkool & Phillips
https://www.leadnotleave.ca/
Vote to Stay - Marty Solberg and Jason Kenney
Fight for Justice
Nate Pike (The BreakdownAB), who is being sued by Sam Mraiche and is suing David Wallace and James DiFiore for defamation. You can donate to his GoFundMe here:
Athana Mentzalopoulus is suing the government for wrongful dismissal. She has all the details. If you want to know who did what, you can donate to her GoFundMe here:
Sturgeon Lake GoFundMe for their lawsuit against the Alberta government.
Gofundme - Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Lawsuit re: injunction (donations are paused at the moment)
It’s been a week! Let’s get started!
The News
The links are in alphabetical order by day, so you can check out the areas you are interested in.
Saturday, July 4
Federal:
Why bridge and tunnel politics helped make the BC-Ottawa pipeline truce happen. How much will this cost taxpayers, and at what expense?
Healthcare:
PC: Why is no one talking about the dangers of alcohol - the most dangerous drug of all?
PC: Under Carney, is Universal Healthcare still a Canadian value? What role does the Atlas Network play?
Sunday, July 5
Technology and Innovation:
Smith insists there’s no need to worry about plans to build a huge Electricity plant and AI Data center near Edmonton.
Tourism and Sports:
Swimming phenom from northern Alberta is “rewriting the record books.”
Transportation:
Minister Devin Dreeshen issued the following statement on increased funding for Highway 63 repairs.
Monday, July 6
Affordability:
The war on the poor is escalating. Homelessness and poverty are the predictable products of austerity, precarious work, and a housing system built for profit.
Agriculture:
Everybody wants Alberta beef.
Hail and heavy rain pound southern Alberta, damaging crops. Prior to the storm, the report indicated an excellent soil rating and better crop condition compared to the average.
Energy and Minerals:
A quarter to a third of Smith’s caucus is against the deal with Ottawa, says a former MLA.
How Canadian oilsands can help build better roads
Alberta and Ontario push to advance a 3,300 km east-west oil pipeline.
Premier Danielle Smith issued the following statement following the announcement of a potential west-east oil pipeline.
Federal:
Carney chooses a German submarine for the Canadian Navy fleet.
CRA has moved ot revoke the status of the charitable wing of Honest Reporting Canada - What we need to know…
A national business company is behind buying Crown Royal Ontario bottling plant.
Canada announces its first agreement under the new Canada Critical Minerals accelerator.
Canada tells the UAE it is not ready for its C$70bn investment. Lack of shovel-ready projects is holding back Mark Carney’s plan to double trade with partners outside of the US.
Forestry and Wildlife:
Deer warning does are protecting their fawns. You can protect yourself and your pets.
Healthcare
PC: Protect yourself against West Nile Virus.
PC: Alberta pharmacists scramble to keep up as reports of prescription forgeries tick up again.
PC: Fly Vaccine efficacy 80% effective against death in kids over 8 flu seasons.
PC: One habit may explain longevity.
PC: How do mRNA vaccines really work
PC: Health Canada reviews prescription
AC: Acute care doctors say long wait times are not just an inconvenience; they are a health risk
PC: Recall on Shampoo - possible bacterial contamination.
International:
Ebola deaths in the Congo top 500 as healthcare workers threaten to strike.
Jobs, Economy, Trade, and Immigration:
Alberta leads the country in gender pay gap inequality.
Municipal:
Calgary Suburban office spaces = a big decline in vacancies.
Photo Radar in Edmonton was a nuisance - its absence has Edmontonians paying a higher cost.
Keith Gerein: Photo radar was an annoying expense, but its absence has Edmonton paying a higher cost
Edmonton city council passes Rossdale rezoning motion during public hearing.
Separatists:
Elections Alberta is set to verify separatists’ referendum petition after a court stay.
Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction:
The new, official logo for Alberta Whisky sets the stage for it to stand out as a premium brand around the world. Hospitals are overrun, and public education is the lowest funded in Canada, and this is the government’s Priority - I wonder if it was AI-generated?
Social Services and Assisted Living:
The CDB falls short of supporting those with Disabilities.
Technology and Innovation:
When big data comes to a small town: the project riling up citizens in Olds.
Smith’s plans for a huge AI Data Center near Edmonton alarm experts.
Alberta uses AI to overhaul aging public tech, saving billions. (What oversight is there? And what will be the future costs? I wonder if they are using this to rewrite the Alberta curriculum )
Transportation:
Air Canada halts and delays several flights due to high fuel costs.
Water not Coal:
Corb Lund says he won’t give up the fight against coal mining in the Rockies.
Corb Lund says he won’t give up fight against coal mining in Alberta’s Eastern Slopes | CBC News
Alberta anti-coal mining group looks into legal options after citizen petition fails | Globalnews.ca
Tuesday, July 7
Affordability:
CRTC calls on Bell, Rogers and Telus to justify new fees as ban on old fees comes into effect.
Energy and Minerals:
Alberta’s new pipeline deal could allow oil to reach new countries. But will they want it?
A northern route to Sarnia for heavy crude might have potential, but don’t bet the farm on Hardisty yet.
Transmountain reaches settlement agreement with shippers.
Aamjiwnaang First Nation calls on the Crown to immediately initiate engagement on the proposed West to East pipeline.
Environment and Protected Areas
Big oil companies are profiting from fossil fuels, contributing to global climate change.
Healthcare:
PC: Long hours and lack of support undermine caregivers’ well-being, study finds. McGill researchers say spending more than 20 hours a week on caregiving is associated with poorer mental health, and that policymakers should take note.
PC: Testing for respiratory viruses in nursing homes could prevent hospital visits.
PC: scam warning - text message about health care card expired.
International:
Convoy leader Tamara Lich attended the US Ambassador’s July 4th event. She thanks him for US support to the Convoy and ????
Trump revived the call to take Greenland from Denmark.
Jobs, Economy, Trade, and Immigration:
Red Deer radar contract brings high hopes for defence investments.
Rogers cuts 230 jobs, closes radio stations in Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax, and Kitchener.
Municipal:
Edmonton city council considers options after residents say 50 Street bike lanes pose a problem.
Edmonton city council passes Pacific Mall rezoning to allow for mid-rise and high-rise mixed-use.
Police/Sheriffs:
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is continuing to investigate two separate incidents involving fatal police shootings that occurred in late June 2026.
The Alberta Sheriffs have closed a problem property in Lethbridge following complaints of illegal drug activity.
Dozens charged with murder, extortion, and more in crackdown on India-based organized crime groups.
Technology and Innovation:
EXCLUSIVE: Zuckerberg to spend over $10B on “historic” Alberta AI data centre investment, sources say
A woman was filmed as she appeared to be asleep while operating a self-driving Tesla on the Trans-Canada Highway between Golden and Revelstoke, B.C.
Transportation:
Alberta commits $15 million for repairs to Hwy 63 after months of frustration.
Wednesday, July 8
Affordability:
How much do 10 grocery items cost in 2026 vs. 2025 at Walmart, Loblaws, and Sobeys
Arts, Culture, and the Status of Women:
The Edmonton theatre community remembers Brian Paisley, the founder of Edmonton’s Fringe Festival.
Energy and Minerals:
Alberta Environment and Protected Areas has issued an enforcement order requiring remediation work at the former Enerkem Alberta Biofuels facility in northeast Edmonton, citing concerns over hazardous materials, contaminated soil and groundwater, and the condition of the shuttered plant. Subsidies paid
Federal:
Air Canada names Anko Van der Werff as new CEO.
Why is Canada spending tens of billions on new submarines?
Healthcare:
Corrupt Care: Alberta AG expects to finish his report into the procurement investigation before the end of the year.
Justice:
10 years after the Jordan ruling, Quebec prosecutors were forced to make ‘heart-breaking’ decisions.
Municipal:
Edmonton council votes to keep parking while building bike lanes along 50th Street.
Tofield clean up underway after June flooding.
Police/Sheriffs:
Alberta man among 28 people arrested in connection with international child sexual exploitation probe.
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has finished two separate investigations involving police services.
Family distracted store staff while children swiped jewelry, Calgary police say. It’s alleged an 8-year-old and a 16-year-old took $4K worth of merchandise.
Teen charged with second-degree murder after fatal weekend shooting: Edmonton police. 38-year-old victim pronounced dead after arriving at hospital.
Referendum:
Questions on immigration are illogical, deceptively worded, and tainted by racism.
Technology and Innovation:
Meta will invest more than $13 billion in Alberta, creating thousands of jobs, generating new provincial revenue and supporting reliable, affordable electricity.
Wyoming tightens wastewater rules after a META data center contractor flushed contaminated water into the community wastewater system.
Thursday, July 9
Advanced Education:
From mainframe computers to AI: Beloved University of Calgary computer science professor Jon Rokne retires. As U of C celebrated its 60th anniversary this year, Jon Rokne celebrated his 62nd.
Substack: Jeremy Appel - Advanced Education appointees - donating gets you positions on the Boards of Governors if you are from the right political party.
Affordability:
Alberta’s decision to power a new data center with gas will drive up consumer costs.
Children and Family Services:
The average annual rate of intimate partner violence involving a firearm between 2020 and 2024 was significantly higher than the rate a decade prior, according to new research released by Statistics Canada on Wednesday.
Education:
Alberta’s government is speeding up 41 school projects through the Schools Now program, delivering much-needed schools to Alberta communities sooner. This is proof they didn’t keep up with demand and shortchanged public education.\
Alberta education policy blocks child abuse prevention programs in schools
Energy and Minerals:
AER fines oil company almost $438K for leak that went undiscovered for 15 months. Regulator says leak was discovered by livestock farmer, not company.
Federal:
Conservative Party had $85M in revenue but ended 2025 with a $14M deficit. Party spent nearly $100M last year, including $39.4M on advertising.
Rebalancing Canada: a two-pillar reform of equalization and federal transfers. Trevor Tombe - MacDonald-Laurier Institution.
International:
Carney won’t support Cuba against US aggression - grassroots organizations must step up.
Public Service and Emergency Services:
3 people taken to hospital, damage reported after RCMP say tornado touched down at Alberta campground. People in the area were warned to take cover amid a severe storm on Wednesday night.
Separation:
Alberta decides - Canadians decide.
Stampede:
Calgary Humane Society investigating handling of Stampede horse.
Calgary Humane Society is investigating the handling of a Stampede horse.
Technology and Innovation:
Alberta’s government is investing $50 million in the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) to put AI to work across public services and grow the economy.
Substack: Alberta Politics - META announcement shows Alberta’s commitment to welcoming AI Data Centers.
Alberta’s AI data centers’ dreams run into a global shortage of gas turbines.
The pollution being churned out by AI Data centers is so severe it’s almost incomprehensible.
Keeping cool - How META plans to cut down water use. Larry Neufeld addendum
Closed loop does mean less water use, but it’s not totally water-free. These closed-loop systems also require flushing and cleaning, which leads to their own pollutants being produced and refilling. Would be good to have this info also in the article
Friday, July 10
Executive Council:
Alberta’s population projections for 2051:
Energy and Minerals:
Energy transition barometer 2026. Worldwide transition to other sources - graphs and info.
MLA Chantelle de Jonge will promote Alberta as the answer to U.S. energy security needs at the Western Energy Caucus in Reno, Nevada, from July 13 to 15.
Alberta reinforces U.S. energy partnership
Forestry and Wildlife:
‘Gut punch’: Community mourns beloved wild horse, seeks answers in fatal shooting.
Federal:
Edmonton woman sentenced to 18 months in jail for defrauding seniors of nearly $180,000.
Dozens of senators routinely miss key votes in the Red Chamber.
Rates of gun-related intimate partner violence rising: Stats Can
Unemployment rate falls to 6.5% in June as employers add 18,000 jobs - StatsCan
The Canadian dollar reached a 24-month low because of diverging interest rates with the US.
Healthcare:
AC: Effects on healthcare workers dealing with COVID-19 in 2020-21.
Jobs, Economy, Trade, and Immigration:
Alberta unemployment rises as Canadian job market stabilizes
Referendum:
Vote NO to the Nine - here’s why.
The stronger your belief in disinformation is the more likely you are to vote Conservative.
Separation:
‘It’s awkward’: Why Alberta’s separation debate lives mostly online.
Sports and Tourism:
Alberta will welcome elite track and field talent from around the world as the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver returns to Edmonton on July 12, 2026.
Technology and Innovation:
A playbook in opposing AI Data centers: $130 billion data centers blocked by protests so far this year.
Transportation:
Drivers may experience delays as a large, slow-moving load moves north from Edmonton starting July 12.
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Upcoming Events: See our ABR Resistor for Updates about upcoming events:
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Links for Health Information:
Measles Tracker - We now have the highest number of Measles Cases in the world, and to think it was almost eradicated 50 years ago. Thanks in part to Alberta, Canada has lost its Measles Eradication Status.
Measles | Alberta.ca. In 2025, there were 2008 cases, and so far in 2026, we are at 317 cases. We had 317 as of last week; we are up 0 cases. No active case at this time. It appears to be over… but… Fourth week in a row with no reported Measles cases!
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Respiratory Dashboard - Here is a link to Alberta’s respiratory virus dashboard - including RSV, Flu, and COVID-19 cases. (Last updated April 11, 2026) Currently, 1 flu, 0 COVID, and 0 RSV patients are in the ICU. This season, people died - 281 of the flu, 131 of COVID, and 67 of RSV.
COVID-19, RSV, and Flu wastewater testing: Check out the major population areas in Alberta here: COVID TRACKER (wastewater)
Canada COVID Tracker:
Flu A - Not Detected
COVID-19 - Low
RSV - Low
Flu B - Not Detected
Wastewater monitoring dashboard – Respiratory virus activity
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If you live in the country, you may want to check this out if you need to go to an Emergency Room. Alberta AHS Facilities Temporary Service Disruption website
July 5 /2026
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UCP Travels:
No sooner have Tany Yao, Ron Wiebe, and Scott Cyr returned, and Chantelle De Jong, Parliamentary Secretary for Affordability and Utilities, is on her way to an invitation-only gathering of State representatives in Reno, Nevada. She will spend 3 days from July 13-15 rubbing shoulders with lawmakers from across the western U.S. for a three-day forum focused on advancing solutions to the region’s most pressing energy challenges. Western Energy Caucus
This makes 3/27 UCP Ministers and 5/9 Parliamentary Secretaries that are jetting off after the Legislature sat for the summer. Only 31 more to send on trips. They have taken 26 trips and been gone for 142 days.
So far this year they have gone to Helena, Montana; San Diego, California; 2 people to India; Reno, Nevada; UAE; 2 people to Anchorage Alaska; 2 people to Salem, Oregon; Salt Lake City, Utah; Barcelona Spain; Houston, Texas; 2 people to Houston Texas; China, Vienna, Austria; New Orleans; France and Italy; Japan and South Korea; France; and Germany, 3 people to Salt Lake City, Utah and Reno, Nevada..
https://www.energywest.org/western-energy-caucus
I thought that was why we were paying for all those foreign offices to liaise re: Alberta.
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Here is a link to the 2026 calendar, Legislative Assembly of Alberta, or Legislative Assembly of Alberta (one-page calendar) *Days in yellow are the days they were at the Legislature. They start on February 24, 2026, for their four-day work week. They are sitting for 9 weeks - 36 days this winter/spring session, as well as 3 constituency weeks. They are working 54 days in 2026. Their last day for sitting this Spring Session is May 14. They will be back in the Legislature on October 27th after the Referendum
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The UCP Caucus has 46 members. There are 38 NDP MLAs, 1 Alberta Tory Party MLA. Rebecca Schultz has resigned from the UCP at the end of the spring sitting. Rumors are that a by-election will be called this summer for Calgary Shaw.
Mike Derry is the UCP candidate:
The NDP has nominated Kyle Campbell: https://daveberta.ca/2026/06/alberta-ndp-nominate-kyle-campbell-as-their-candidate-in-calgary-shaw-by-election/
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If you want to support a party in Alberta, here are the links:
Alberta Progressive Tory Party Memberships: Membership - Progressive Tory Party
NDP Memberships: Membership EN | Canada’s NDP
UCP Memberships: Membership - United Conservative Party of Alberta
Liberal Party memberships: Membership - Alberta Liberal Party
Republican Party of Alberta: Membership; the Alberta Republican Party
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Is My MLA a Separatist?
Jason Stephan, MLA for Red Deer South, was handing out Alberta Flags at Stampede.
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Miscellaneous facts and information for you:
Here is our list of money wasted up to May 2026, revamped and cleaned up - Where’s the Money? We found a lot. Money wasted by the Alberta Government. (There is more to sunk costs)
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Anybody looking for work? The Alberta Government has jobs listed here: Alberta Government Job Postings
Some Articles, Videos, and Podcasts we found that you might be interested in.
You can find all the email addresses for Alberta MLAs.
You can find out how to contact the Federal Government MPs and Ministers’ offices here.
If you are wondering how the polling is going, we found this website: If nothing changes… WE have our work cut out for us. Everyone needs to talk to their circle and share the information they are learning… The UCP are still ahead in the polls.
We have included some information we found on social media. If you don’t subscribe to that particular entity, our apologies. WE do our best to find information that everyone can access.
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The Alberta Government’s website
A breakdown of the questions and what they are really asking:
EAs referendum site
Referendum - Elections Alberta
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Class Action - Information - This is what we could find that was currently out there.
Class Action for Privacy Breach - May 14, 2026
A Class Action Lawsuit has been filed.
Caution re: citizenship markers on Alberta Licence - Sept. 16, 2025
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The best investment is a few hours spent learning.
Alberta Views on the Free Alberta Strategy: This is what the referendum questions are based on.
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ARTICLES:
Alberta: Freedom of information/Wall
A blanket smother-up: Alberta government wins secrecy award for opaque access-to-information process. For blocking access to information.
Travels:
Hot Summer Guide - High Level - Heartland.
Referendum:
Alberta Referendum 2026 - Immigration Constitution October Vote Guide.
Homeless:
Dr Jill explains the dangers homeless people face in hot weather.
Videos
Lisa on the Pipeline West and the Northern Shield.
Markham Hislop: China won’t save oil dreams of Carney and Smith.
Smith launched a GoFundMe for the pipeline to Ontario. (sarcasm)
O’Show/Charlie Angus - Haters are getting bold - time to push back.
Ryan Jespersen interviews Alison Redford / Danielle Smith
Ryan Jespersen interviews Alison Redford - Alberta Politics and Data Centers
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Data for those who geek out on that - various areas in the Alberta Government.
Polinomics: the intersection of politics, policy, and economics.
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Your Voice: Your Vote
In Alberta, we have evidence of foreign interference. They want to convince you to vote for “what they want,” or not to vote at all, so they can create disruption and chaos.
This is important. They count on panic; an example is ICE invading Minnesota. The people there responded that they had a plan and they successfully implemented it. Albertans can do this too! Organize, educate, plan, implement.
You have the power to stop this. They are putting out disinformation, misinformation, and malinformation. They don’t have a vote, and they don’t have to live with the consequences. YOU and YOUR FAMILY/COMMUNITY DO. Let’s spread information, ask questions, listen, and effect change in our communities.
When looking at the NINE Original Referendum Questions, the standard answers should be “Just Say NO!” Number 10 - choose the first option “Stay in Canada.”
I don’t know about you, but I feel assaulted by the UCP and their supporters. They want to take Alberta apart, the Alberta that I grew up in, where neighbours looked after each other.
People from different countries who gave us so much of their culture - the foods, music, customs that we can learn from. Alberta has benefited from the rich, vibrant community we have built. Understanding leads to appreciation. So let’s recognize that everyone has families that they want to protect and raise, just like you, and let’s celebrate Alberta together.
Office of Alberta’s Privacy Commissioner:
FAQ about the data breach/leak of the Elections Alberta Electoral list.
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Other Alberta News you can check out:
Alberta News - Keeping Albertans Informed
Alberta Views puts out a weekly synopsis of happenings in Alberta: This week’s version. (The Week in Alberta archives)
The Tyee puts out a weekly round-up of happenings in Alberta - Check it out.
A round-up of this week’s Tyee Alberta stories. They are a non-profit; if you can afford to donate to this amazing news source,
The Walrus - in here, there is an article asking the question: How did the separatists get their hands on the voters’ list? Along with other articles.
Daily Hive: Reporting on happenings in Calgary/Edmonton - a way to stay in the know.
Calgary’s The Sprawl - Slow News for curious Calgarians
Edmonton: A great way to get the pulse of Edmonton - from food to activities to municipal news. Check it out!
Alberta Municipalities News
Alberta Conservative News
Alberta Government Links
The Government is making its news announcements user-friendly. Here is the non-government branded version: Latest News Headlines - Government of Alberta
Here is the government version: News | Alberta.ca
Hansard - The Alberta Government: Hansard Transcription
Watch the Assembly online: Assembly Online
Legislative Assembly: Legislative Assembly of Alberta
Here is the sunshine list document for Alberta. Legislative Assembly Office Compensation Disclosure
Here are the MLA payouts for wages/expenses for 2024 - March 31, 2025: Alberta MLA selected payments. Wages and Expenses
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ABResistance has a “Speaker Series.” This last week, Ali interviewed Peter Guthrie to talk about his new party and what they would do if elected.
We are looking forward to seeing Chris from Friends of Medicare to talk about healthcare, Dr. Jared Wesley, and Nigel Banks. We are not sure of the exact dates, so stay posted.
There are more being posted. You can find them on TheSpeakersSeries.ca
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