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As Alberta Weighs Independence, Experts Warn of U.S. Pressure and Retirement Risks
As Alberta's Oct. 19 referendum approaches, residents debate whether independence would leave the province vulnerable...
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Smith Takes Trade Fight to American Airwaves: 'Canadians Are Confused' by Trump's Latest Moves
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith appeared on Fox Business to voice Canada's frustration over Trump's trade war and Lake...
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Alberta Referendum Showdown: Delay Call Sparks Political Firestorm
Political battle erupts over Alberta referendum delay proposal as critics accuse proponents of prioritizing tactics...
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Nenshi warns voter apathy could swing Alberta separation referendum in separatists' favour
NDP leader Nenshi warns that low voter turnout could give separatists an edge in Alberta's Oct. 19 referendum, calling...
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Alberta's Smith Charts Diplomatic Course on U.S. Tariffs, Warns Against Energy Bargaining
Alberta's Premier Smith warns against using oil as tariff leverage, arguing Canada must win through diplomacy and...
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Alberta's Trade War Timing Problem: NDP Calls for Referendum Pause as Canada-U.S. Tensions Escalate
NDP Leader Nenshi warns Alberta's October 19 separatist referendum undermines Canada during critical U.S. trade war....
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Kenney Pushes Alberta to Weaponize Energy Exports in U.S. Trade Fight
Kenney says Alberta should use energy export taxes as leverage in U.S. trade war, while Premier Smith disagrees.
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Alberta's Smith Pumps the Brakes on Tariff Retaliation as Trade War Heats Up
Alberta Premier Smith warns that retaliatory tariffs could devastate Canadian farmers and families, breaking from other...
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Alberta Premier Warns U.S. Trade Demands 'Too Painful' as 50% Tariffs Hit Canadian Exports
Premier Danielle Smith calls U.S. trade demands 'untenable' as 50% tariffs threaten Alberta's $1.5B trade exposure. She...
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Alberta's AI Data Centre Plan Faces Fiery Backlash at Town Hall
Alberta's AI data centre expansion plan faces fierce public backlash as residents question government's ability to...
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Alberta Should Cut Gas Tax, Not Offer Rebates: Taxpayers Federation
Taxpayers Federation says Alberta's energy rebate is failing. The group urges Premier Smith to cut gas taxes instead,...
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Calgary-Shaw Riding Heads to Polls Sept. 14 in Hotly Contested By-Election
Alberta calls Calgary-Shaw by-election for Sept. 14. UCP, NDP, and new Progressive Tories all vying for the vacant seat.
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Calgary-Shaw Byelection Set for September 14 as UCP, NDP Battle for Southern Riding
Calgary-Shaw heads to the polls September 14 as UCP, NDP, and Progressive Tories battle for the southern Calgary seat...
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Alberta Won't Budge on Gas Tax Cut as Ottawa Faces Pressure to Extend Federal Fuel Relief
Alberta refuses to commit to a gas tax cut despite federal pressure to extend fuel relief. Province says it will...
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Red Deer School Trustee Acclaimed as NDP Candidate for Provincial Race
Red Deer school trustee Angela Sommers officially nominated as NDP candidate for Red Deer-North provincial riding ahead...