# alberta politics (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover alberta politics. Page: Feed: --- ## [Canadian unions applauded walking away from trade negotiations, call for more worker protections](https://rabble.ca/labour/canadian-unions-applauded-walking-away-from-trade-negotiations-call-for-more-worker-protections/) _2026-08-26 · Gabriela Calugay-Casuga · Articles – rabble.ca_ Counter-tariffs and greater EI supports are a start, but workers need something more comprehensive. The post Canadian unions applauded walking away from trade negotiations, call for more worker protections appeared first on rabble.ca . ## [Folie a plusieurs, the madness of many: Militarism is a psychiatric disorder](https://rabble.ca/politics/canadian-politics/folie-a-plusieurs-the-madness-of-many-militarism-is-a-psychiatric-disorder/) _2026-08-26 · Mark Leith · Articles – rabble.ca_ Militarism is a path towards self-destruction, so how do we explain this seemingly mass psychosis. The post Folie a plusieurs, the madness of many: Militarism is a psychiatric disorder appeared first on rabble.ca . ## [Can Canada’s democracy survive current danger?](https://rabble.ca/politics/canadian-politics/can-canadas-democracy-survive-current-danger/) _2026-08-26 · Paul Kahnert · Articles – rabble.ca_ Large corporations and pro-American conservatives present their own challenges to the present threats Canada is facing from the US. The post Can Canada’s democracy survive current danger? appeared first on rabble.ca . ## [Mobilizing against Carney’s CEO summit](https://rabble.ca/political-action/mobilizing-against-carneys-ceo-summit/) _2026-08-26 · Bianca Mugyenyi · Articles – rabble.ca_ Prime Minister Mark Carney will be holding a summit with CEOs from September 14-15. The post Mobilizing against Carney’s CEO summit appeared first on rabble.ca . ## [Reflections on Developments in Canada-US Relations](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/opinion/reflections-on-developments-in-canada-us-relations) _2026-08-26 · Story supplied · Sherwood Park News_ This weekend saw a significant escalation of the tragic and completely unjustified attack on Canada’s economy by the American administration, as talks broke down ahead of a planned deadline for the US to impose new tariffs. Writing a bit ahead of publication is always a bit of a risk in such a dynamic environment, as \[…\] ## [Stand for Canada!](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/opinion/stand-for-canada) _2026-08-26 · Story supplied · Sherwood Park News_ The latest round of Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods threatens workers, families, and businesses across our country. These measures are unjustified, harmful, and create uncertainty for industries that support thousands of jobs in Alberta and millions more across Canada. At times like these, Canadians expect their leaders to put aside divisions and stand united \[…\] ## [Dyer finds purpose through volunteering](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/opinion/dyer-finds-purpose-through-volunteering) _2026-08-26 · Story supplied · Sherwood Park News_ Volunteering can be a great way to meet people in a new community, something Debbie Dyer discovered when she moved to Strathcona County seven years ago. Serving on the committee for the Sherwood Park Terry Fox Run is a volunteer role that is especially meaningful to Dyer. She was excited to help organize Silver Fox \[…\] ## [Garden fresh](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/opinion/garden-fresh) _2026-08-26 · Story supplied · Sherwood Park News_ This summer, the Strathcona Food Bank is excited to add garden boxes funded by a grant, and we’re growing a selection of fresh herbs and vegetables (including greens, tomatoes and cucumbers) to share with our clients. One of the herbs is basil—a favourite of mine; it can add a lot of flavour to even the \[…\] ## [Looking out for our farmers: Harvest season](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/opinion/looking-out-for-our-farmers-harvest-season) _2026-08-26 · Story supplied · Sherwood Park News_ This year, the rainfall has been historic, and I do not think many of us can recall a time when we saw so much rain. I have seen firsthand the impact on our community, including the challenges facing our farmers, who are starting to harvest crops across Strathcona County. Harvest season is a good reminder \[…\] ## [Keeping students safe on the road to school](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/opinion/keeping-students-safe-on-the-road-to-school) _2026-08-26 · Story supplied · Sherwood Park News_ Students across Strathcona County will be returning to school in the coming days, and Strathcona County Enforcement Services is reminding everyone to do their part to keep roads safe. Drivers are urged to obey posted speed limits, watch for children and stop for school buses when required. School zones in Strathcona County are active from \[…\] ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2BcpTOuhIfsI) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [Letters to the editor](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor-713) _2026-08-26 · Trent Wilkie · Sherwood Park News_ It is up to us We all supported the oil and gas industry when we didn’t understand about the unprecedented rapid change of atmospheric CO2, causing an imbalance and the resulting devastating effects on human existence. Many scientists, especially those employed by the fossil fuel giants, knew 40 years ago that carbon emissions were going \[…\] ## [Bruderheim to unveil veterans crosswalk during Alberta Day celebration](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/news/bruderheim-to-unveil-veterans-crosswalk-during-alberta-day-celebration) _2026-08-26 · Trent Wilkie · Sherwood Park News_ A long-delayed project to honour local veterans will finally be unveiled during Bruderheim’s Alberta Day celebration on Aug. 30. Town of Bruderheim Director of Development and Legislative Services Sherry Cote said the veterans-themed crosswalk was originally scheduled to be painted earlier this year, but repeated rainouts forced organizers to postpone the project several times. “We’ve \[…\] ## [Canadian political leaders all closed ranks behind the prime minister – except Danielle Smith, of course](https://rabble.ca/politics/canadian-politics/canadian-political-leaders-all-closed-ranks-behind-the-prime-minister-except-danielle-smith-of-course/) _2026-08-24 · David J. Climenhaga · Articles – rabble.ca_ A trade war with the U.S. may not be great, but the day after Labour Day 2026 is a great moment for it to start. The post Canadian political leaders all closed ranks behind the prime minister – except Danielle Smith, of course appeared first on rabble.ca . ## [Danielle Smith should have seen her party’s problems with AI data centres coming](https://rabble.ca/politics/canadian-politics/danielle-smith-should-have-seen-her-partys-problems-with-ai-data-centres-coming/) _2026-08-24 · David J. Climenhaga · Articles – rabble.ca_ As Wildrose Party leader, she ruthlessly exploited the PC Government’s similar mishandling of plans to spend billions on electrical power transmission lines. The post Danielle Smith should have seen her party’s problems with AI data centres coming appeared first on rabble.ca . ## [UCP nominates former MLA Jordan Walker in Sherwood Park](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/news/ucp-nominates-former-mla-jordan-walker-in-sherwood-park) _2026-08-23 · Trent Wilkie · Sherwood Park News_ The United Conservative Party has selected former MLA Jordan Walker as its candidate for Sherwood Park in the next provincial election. The announcement was made Friday in a post on the party’s official Instagram account. Walker represented Sherwood Park in the Alberta legislature from 2019 to 2023 before losing the seat in the 2023 provincial \[…\] ## [Perfect Storm is leading the pack with inclusive cheer](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/news/local-news/perfect-storm-is-leading-the-pack-with-inclusive-cheer) _2026-08-22 · Theodora MacLeod · Sherwood Park News_ Perfect Storm Athletics is expanding its inclusive cheerleading offerings by bringing its Special Abilities program to its Sherwood Park location. After offering the program for athletes with different abilities at its Edmonton location for more than 15 seasons, owner Leanne Campbell said she is looking forward to bringing the Special Abilities program to both locations. \[…\] ## [The art of doing nothing](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/opinion/the-art-of-doing-nothing) _2026-08-22 · Story supplied · Sherwood Park News_ I recently returned from an eight-day summer trip to Candle Lake, Saskatchewan, to spend time with extended family. We spent six full days at the lake, framed by two days of travel hauling our trailer. Managing a busy wealth management practice while coordinating the schedules of two teenagers means our calendar is relentlessly packed. Between \[…\] ## [The Dessert I Still Can't Pronounce](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/opinion/the-dessert-i-still-cant-pronounce) _2026-08-22 · Story supplied · Sherwood Park News_ Kathryn Howden, RD Many years ago, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to be a Rotary International Exchange student. Through this amazing program, I spent a year abroad in Denmark. Not only did I learn the art of ‘hygge’, but I learned to appreciate the Danish way of cooking: good ingredients, prepared simply, and \[…\] ## [Budget and taxes: Maintaining County infrastructure](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/opinion/budget-and-taxes-maintaining-county-infrastructure) _2026-08-22 · Story supplied · Sherwood Park News_ While it might seem early to some, Council has been engaged in budget discussions for 2027 since the beginning of the year. Unlike previous budgets, Council has taken a very hands-on approach this year and has been engaged in budget workshops since early January. These workshops help us take a closer look at the vast \[…\] ## [Treaty Six 150th Anniversary reaffirms commitment as Treaty Members](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/opinion/treaty-six-150th-anniversary-reaffirms-commitment-as-treaty-members) _2026-08-22 · Story supplied · Sherwood Park News_ Meaning into the infinite future, this phrase is one of the 10 fundamental principles that underpin treaties and enabled the expansion of Canada across the prairies. This, coupled with the Royal Proclamation of 1763, which recognizes First Nations title and confirmed treaty-making as a bilateral nation-to-nation process between the Imperial Crown and First Nations, established \[…\] ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bqynyqki7B8T) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [Alberta now has more doctors than ever](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/opinion/alberta-now-has-more-doctors-than-ever) _2026-08-22 · Story supplied · Sherwood Park News_ Alberta now has 14,156 physicians registered to practise, the most in our history. Over the past year we added 1,226 of them, a 9.5 per cent increase, including 510 family doctors. That is the largest single-year gain in family physicians ever recorded in this province. Every health zone grew. Calgary, Edmonton, and rural and northern \[…\] ## [Local author inspired by unusual news](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/news/local-author-inspired-by-unusual-news) _2026-08-22 · Trent Wilkie · Sherwood Park News_ Strange real-life news stories sparked the idea behind the latest novel by Strathcona County author Mandy Eve-Barnett, who says fiction allowed her to explore how people respond when their lives are pushed to the limit. Eve-Barnett said she discovered three unusual news stories while browsing the internet one evening and was struck by a common \[…\] ## [Will Carney take on tech billionaires to save the planet? So far, no](https://rabble.ca/columnists/will-carney-take-on-tech-billionaires-to-save-the-planet-so-far-no/) _2026-08-21 · Linda McQuaig · Articles – rabble.ca_ Data centres use an immense amount of electricity and water, yet Mark Carney continues to allow for their expansion in Canada without regard to the environmental consequences. The post Will Carney take on tech billionaires to save the planet? So far, no appeared first on rabble.ca . ## [From the rabble summer archives: Canadian demonstration against prorogation](https://rabble.ca/podcast/from-the-rabble-summer-archives-canadian-demonstration-against-prorogation/) _2026-08-21 · rabble radio · Articles – rabble.ca_ From the rabble archives: Harper wants to prorogue Parliament, and Canadians are taking to the Hill (and early social media) to rally against it. The post From the rabble summer archives: Canadian demonstration against prorogation appeared first on rabble.ca . ## [NDP feels momentum growing in run up to Beaches-East York by-election](https://rabble.ca/politics/canadian-politics/ndp-feels-momentum-growing-in-run-up-to-beaches-east-york-by-election/) _2026-08-20 · Nick Seebruch · Articles – rabble.ca_ Shannon Devine is running for the NDP in the Beaches-East York federal by-election and says that her campaign is receiving strong positive feedback from the residents in that riding. The post NDP feels momentum growing in run up to Beaches-East York by-election appeared first on rabble.ca . ## [Mourning and writing through loss: Sarah Ellis shows us how it is done](https://rabble.ca/books/mourning-and-writing-through-loss-sarah-ellis-shows-us-how-it-is-done/) _2026-08-20 · Tom Sandborn · Articles – rabble.ca_ Sarah Ellis's new book "My Year in Fairyland" chronicles her relationship with her partner and how they prepared for her death. The post Mourning and writing through loss: Sarah Ellis shows us how it is done appeared first on rabble.ca . ## [Solidarity in action: The Canada line workers story](https://rabble.ca/books/solidarity-in-action-the-canada-line-workers-story/) _2026-08-20 · Tom Sandborn · Articles – rabble.ca_ Joe Barrett’s "A Fight for Justice" chronicles the fight to protect the right of Temporary Foreign Workers in BC. The post Solidarity in action: The Canada line workers story appeared first on rabble.ca . ## [Hepatitis A alert issued for Sherwood Park coffee shop customers](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/news/hepatitis-a-alert-issued-for-sherwood-park-coffee-shop-customers) _2026-08-20 · Trent Wilkie · Sherwood Park News_ According to a public health alert issued Wednesday, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is warning patrons of a Sherwood Park coffee shop they may have been exposed to hepatitis A. The potential exposure occurred at Roasti Coffee Co., 52 Brentwood Blvd., during two periods: Aug. 4 and Aug. 13, both from about 8 a.m. to 4 \[…\] ## [Is rapid AI development a smart move?](https://rabble.ca/environment/is-rapid-ai-development-a-smart-move/) _2026-08-19 · David Suzuki · Articles – rabble.ca_ There may be no stopping the AI juggernaut, but we must at least demand regulations and oversight to reduce its environmental and social impacts. The post Is rapid AI development a smart move? appeared first on rabble.ca . ## [Provincial by-election called in Calgary-Shaw for Sept. 14](https://rabble.ca/politics/canadian-politics/provincial-by-election-called-in-calgary-shaw-for-sept-14/) _2026-08-19 · David J. Climenhaga · Articles – rabble.ca_ It’s telling no candidate from a fringe separatist party has emerged to challenge the UCP in the vote. The post Provincial by-election called in Calgary-Shaw for Sept. 14 appeared first on rabble.ca . ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CgKWF8tCl0iE) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [Danielle Smith’s red tape will make it easier for Albertans to lose their health care](https://rabble.ca/politics/canadian-politics/danielle-smiths-red-tape-will-make-it-easier-for-albertans-to-lose-their-health-care/) _2026-08-19 · David J. Climenhaga · Articles – rabble.ca_ So where’s the minister of ‘red-tape reduction’ now that we actually need him? The post Danielle Smith’s red tape will make it easier for Albertans to lose their health care appeared first on rabble.ca . ## [Park product brings Kat Sandler comedy Punch Up to Fringe](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/news/park-product-brings-kat-sandler-comedy-punch-up-to-fringe) _2026-08-19 · Trent Wilkie · Sherwood Park News_ When the Park’s Shawn Marshall took over as artistic director of the Leduc Drama Society, he knew exactly what show he wanted to bring to the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival. Marshall, a Fringe veteran of 10 festivals, said he had loved Kat Sandler’s comedy Punch Up since first discovering the script years ago. “When \[…\] ## [Interview with the authors of ‘Games without Thrones, 8 Leadership Lessons from Oligarchs’](https://rabble.ca/politics/canadian-politics/interview-with-the-authors-of-games-without-thrones-8-leadership-lessons-from-oligarchs/) _2026-08-18 · Paul Kahnert · Articles – rabble.ca_ Paul Kahnert was asked to interview authors David Lingelbach and Valentina Rodriguez Guerra on their latest book, "Games without Thrones, 8 Leadership Lessons from Oligarchs," released this August. The post Interview with the authors of ‘Games without Thrones, 8 Leadership Lessons from Oligarchs’ appeared first on rabble.ca . ## [Canadian auto industry braces for CUSMA breakdown](https://rabble.ca/labour/canadian-auto-industry-braces-for-cusma-breakdown/) _2026-08-18 · Evan Wexler · Articles – rabble.ca_ The North American supply chain faces a new tangle of tariffs. The post Canadian auto industry braces for CUSMA breakdown appeared first on rabble.ca . ## [UCP nomination vote set for Aug. 22 in Sherwood Park](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/news/ucp-nomination-vote-set-for-aug-22-in-sherwood-park) _2026-08-18 · Trent Wilkie · Sherwood Park News_ United Conservative Party members in Sherwood Park will choose their candidate for the next provincial election during a nomination vote Aug. 22 at the Robin Hood Association, located at 141 Broadway Blvd. Voting is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Former Sherwood Park MLA Jordan Walker and political activist Kathy Flett are seeking the \[…\] ## [Officials urge voters not to be misled by referendum ballot rumours](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/news/officials-urge-voters-not-to-be-misled-by-referendum-ballot-rumours) _2026-08-18 · Trent Wilkie · Sherwood Park News_ Political observers and voting advocates are disputing social media rumours claiming special ballots cast in Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum will not be counted. The claims have circulated online in recent weeks, but those disputing them say there is no evidence special ballots are being discarded, manipulated or treated differently from votes cast in person. University \[…\] ## [Preston Manning, 84, turns up with yet another ‘assembly’ to polish Alberta’s tarnished separation referendum](https://rabble.ca/politics/canadian-politics/preston-manning-84-turns-up-with-yet-another-assembly-to-polish-albertas-tarnished-separation-referendum/) _2026-08-17 · David J. Climenhaga · Articles – rabble.ca_ He’s teaming up with another political has-been, former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell, 78. The post Preston Manning, 84, turns up with yet another ‘assembly’ to polish Alberta’s tarnished separation referendum appeared first on rabble.ca . ## [Mike Morrice answers rabble’s Green Party leadership questionnaire](https://rabble.ca/politics/canadian-politics/mike-morrice-answers-rabbles-green-party-leadership-questionnaire/) _2026-08-17 · rabble staff · Articles – rabble.ca_ rabble is asking each of the candidates for the Green Party of Canada leadership seven questions on party strategy, climate change, wealth inequality and more. Here are the answers from Mike Morrice. The post Mike Morrice answers rabble’s Green Party leadership questionnaire appeared first on rabble.ca . ## [Getting lawyers to wear cowboy hats for 10 days every July is the closest Alberta’s going to get to a ‘distinct legal tradition’](https://rabble.ca/politics/canadian-politics/getting-lawyers-to-wear-cowboy-hats-for-10-days-every-july-is-the-closest-albertas-going-to-get-to-a-distinct-legal-tradition/) _2026-08-14 · David J. Climenhaga · Articles – rabble.ca_ Alberta’s United Conservative Party is suffering from péquiste envy again! The post Getting lawyers to wear cowboy hats for 10 days every July is the closest Alberta’s going to get to a ‘distinct legal tradition’ appeared first on rabble.ca . ## [From the rabble summer archives: Acoustic ecology](https://rabble.ca/podcast/from-the-rabble-summer-archives-acoustic-ecology/) _2026-08-14 · rabble radio · Articles – rabble.ca_ From the rabble summer archives: rabble radio revisits an April 2016 episode that explores sound and soundscapes in recognition of World Listening Day. The post From the rabble summer archives: Acoustic ecology appeared first on rabble.ca . ## [Finding Joy in Giving Back](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/opinion/finding-joy-in-giving-back) _2026-08-13 · Story supplied · Sherwood Park News_ Volunteer spotlight: Barry Calder “It’s everything I believe in: it’s community and having fun.” Like many people, Barry Calder started volunteering many years ago because of his kids, coaching soccer and serving as a Scouting leader. These days, you’ll see him volunteering at community events and at the races and marathons he helps run. Barry \[…\] ## [From rescue to recipe](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/life/from-rescue-to-recipe) _2026-08-13 · Story supplied · Sherwood Park News_ By Kathryn Howden Last week, you may have heard about the carrot giveaway at SFB. We had 5,000 pounds of rescued, donated carrots that we couldn’t store properly, and they needed to be used. We decided to share them with our community and, as promised, I’m sharing ideas for putting them to good use. Food \[…\] ## [Listen to Voters](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/opinion/listen-to-voters) _2026-08-13 · Story supplied · Sherwood Park News_ Recently, a theme has been emerging in my conversations with people in Sherwood Park. Voters are telling me they’re frustrated with a provincial government that does things it never campaigned on and too often fails to listen to Albertans. Examples of the UCP government moving ahead despite significant public opposition have become difficult to ignore. \[…\] ## [Soccer on the rise, Phoenix FC open for indoor season](https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/sports/local-sports/soccer-on-the-rise-phoenix-fc-open-for-indoor-season) _2026-08-13 · Theodora MacLeod · Sherwood Park News_ It’s been a big year for local soccer lovers. From the excitement of the FIFA World Cup to celebrating Phoenix FC’s 50th anniversary, there has never been a better time to be a Sherwood Park soccer fan. And while the looming winter season may mean the fields will replace scoring with snow, Phoenix FC’s upcoming \[…\] ## [Asexuality and the patriarchy: Why acephobia is a feminist issue](https://rabble.ca/feminism/asexuality-and-the-patriarchy-why-acephobia-is-a-feminist-issue/) _2026-08-13 · Piper Canniff · Articles – rabble.ca_ The normalization of asexual hate makes the fight for true sexual liberation that much harder. The post Asexuality and the patriarchy: Why acephobia is a feminist issue appeared first on rabble.ca .