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‘Fascist pancakes’ activist removed after disrupting Alberta independence rally

An Alberta activist known for yelling “F*ck your fascist pancakes” at Danielle Smith was removed from an Alberta independence rally after disrupting the event and calling separatists “traitors.”

Indian student protest organizer eyes opening college

After organizing a hunger strike over rejected post-graduation work permits, an Alberta protest organizer is now eyeing opening a college of his own.

Smith defies Nenshi’s call to cancel Alberta separation vote

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is rejecting calls to cancel or postpone the province’s separation vote, even as she campaigns to remain in Canada.

Alberta erases $9.4B deficit, projects $2B surplus as oil revenues soar

The $11.4-billion shift from Budget 2026 is primarily driven by non-renewable resource revenues fuelled by the Iran war, pushing oil prices significantly higher.

Poilievre blasts industrial carbon tax as ‘cash grab’ as Smith backs levy

Pierre Poilievre is blasting the industrial carbon tax as a job-killing “cash grab,” while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith recently backed the levy as part of a compromise with Ottawa.

Former rivals, Notley and Kenney, co-chair anti-Alberta independence campaign

As the Canada-U.S. trade war escalates with further tariffs on Canadian industry, former Alberta premiers, Jason Kenney and Rachel Notley, join forces in a campaign against Alberta independence.

Smith warns retaliatory U.S. tariffs could backfire on Canadians

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is warning Ottawa that retaliatory tariffs meant to punish the U.S. could instead hammer Canadian wallets.

‘I’d do it all over again’: B.C. trans activist admits hitting teen over slurs

Leanne Lawson said minors are not exempt from retaliation and threatened more serious violence against adults.

Trudeau globe-trots with Katy Perry as taxpayers may foot RCMP security bill

Justin Trudeau has spent his post-political life jet-setting from Davos to Coachella and Saint-Tropez — potentially with taxpayer-funded RCMP protection.

Poll finds Albertans demand more requirements for commercial truck drivers

A new poll by Scope Research found that over two thirds of Albertans want commercial truck drivers to be required to hold an Alberta driver’s license for at least two years before driving

Alberta couple launches legal challenge over invasive census questions

The census doesn’t automatically “authorize the state to compel disclosure of intimate details about health, personal identity, daily routines, and private life,” said Kheir.

Alberta seeks out-of-province help for massive referendum ballot count

Elections Alberta needs at least 60,000 workers to manually process millions of ballots within 48 hours

Alberta Influencer launches site to report teachers pushing ideology in schools

Berta Proud Dad, an Alberta political influencer, launched a website for parents and students to report teachers who may attempt to circumvent provincial law and push ideology in schools.

Liberals' blacklist of Convoy sympathizers shared with thousands of corporations

A 2023 Inquiry of the Ministry tabled in the Commons said the RCMP also sent the blacklist to Canadian agents of foreign institutions such as the Bank of China.

Carney’s sovereign wealth fund idea already failed in Britain

As Bank of England governor, Carney was involved in the creation of the United Kingdom's sovereign wealth fund, which lost $450 million in its first two years.

O’Leary loses bid to block First Nation’s Alberta data centre water challenge

An Alberta judge has rejected Kevin O’Leary’s attempt to stop Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation from challenging a water permit tied to his planned $70B AI data centre.

Preston Manning steps into Alberta referendum debate

Preston Manning and former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell are set to co-chair a virtual assembly on Alberta and Western Canada’s relationship with Ottawa ahead of the province’s Oct. 19 referendum.

Over 1,000 Canadians seek to testify over alleged COVID vaccine injuries

More than 1,000 Canadians have come forward seeking to testify about alleged COVID-19 vaccine injuries as the Allison Inquiry prepares to hear testimony in September.

Carney taps Evan Siddall, critic of ‘glorified’ homeownership, for housing role

Siddall was once the CEO of the CMHC, where he pushed for the implementation of a home equity tax and questioned Canadians' "glorification" of home ownership.

Conservative MP loses fight to refuse annual federal pay hike

House clerk Eric Janse argued that Dawson turning down the increase would require House staff “to undertake administrative measures.”

Calgary water park shut down after E. coli outbreak

Its closure comes on the heels of the Chinook Winds spray park in Airdrie also being shut down after failing water quality tests.