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Bell: Danielle Smith's message for Alberta separatists on eve of the referendum

Bell: Danielle Smith's message for Alberta separatists on eve of the referendum

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Rick Bell

SIMS: Saying ‘No' to abolishing the Senate makes no sense

SIMS: Saying ‘No' to abolishing the Senate makes no sense

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Kris Sims

Bell: There's unrest in Danielle Smith's UCP as referendum brawl hits final round

Bell: There's unrest in Danielle Smith's UCP as referendum brawl hits final round

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Rick Bell

Bell: UCP members try to save Danielle Smith and the party from the separatists

Bell: UCP members try to save Danielle Smith and the party from the separatists

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15.10.2026 20

Calgary Sun

Rick Bell

JAY GOLDBERG: Carney’s new world order talk could cost Canadians 100,000 jobs

JAY GOLDBERG: Carney’s new world order talk could cost Canadians 100,000 jobs

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15.10.2026 10

Calgary Sun

Jay Goldberg

Bell: What Danielle Smith told Alberta separatists behind closed doors

Bell: What Danielle Smith told Alberta separatists behind closed doors

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14.10.2026 70

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Rick Bell

FUSS, HILL: Alberta’s economic decline predates Trump’s tariffs

FUSS, HILL: Alberta’s economic decline predates Trump’s tariffs

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14.10.2026 10

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Jake Fuss And Tegan Hill

Leong: The Alberta referendum is a highly cynical exercise. Voters need to take part anyway

Leong: The Alberta referendum is a highly cynical exercise. Voters need to take part anyway

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13.10.2026 30

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Ricky Leong

Bell: Calgary Mayor Farkas goes nuclear, trashes Danielle Smith big-time

Bell: Calgary Mayor Farkas goes nuclear, trashes Danielle Smith big-time

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09.10.2026 10

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Rick Bell

JAY GOLDBERG: Oil and gas isn’t the enemy – and the latest emissions data proves it

JAY GOLDBERG: Oil and gas isn’t the enemy – and the latest emissions data proves it

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09.10.2026 20

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Jay Goldberg

Bell: Alberta separatists stumble and stagger and Elon Musk won't help

Bell: Alberta separatists stumble and stagger and Elon Musk won't help

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08.10.2026 10

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Rick Bell

Bell: Danielle Smith is upbeat, for Alberta separatists is it all over but the crying?

Bell: Danielle Smith is upbeat, for Alberta separatists is it all over but the crying?

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08.10.2026 30

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Rick Bell

FINLAYSON: Carney’s ‘500,000’ housing starts target more fantasy than reality

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07.10.2026 10

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Jock Finlayson

Bell: Pow! Bam! Farkas and Smith government duke it out over bike lanes

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07.10.2026 20

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Rick Bell

Bell: Alberta separatist leader says fight isn't over with Oct. 19 referendum vote

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05.10.2026 30

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Rick Bell

Bell: If Smith won't cave on UCP insurance plan, lawyers will back Alberta separatists

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02.10.2026 30

Calgary Sun

Rick Bell

Bell: 'Slimy, sleazy' — Danielle Smith slams those attacking her on immigration

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02.10.2026 30

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Rick Bell

Bell: Pipeline or not, Pierre Poilievre really thinks Mark Carney is full of it

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30.09.2026 10

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Rick Bell

SIMS: Nenshi needs to be clear on abolishing the Senate

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30.09.2026 10

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Kris Sims

GREEN: Ottawa provides glimmer of hope and streamlines review process for energy projects

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30.09.2026 30

Calgary Sun

Kenneth Green

Bell: Will Smith lay down the law to Alberta separatists? We'll have to wait

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29.09.2026 40

Calgary Sun

Rick Bell

JAY GOLDBERG: Carney’s Building Canada Strong Act sign Ottawa getting serious about economic growth

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26.09.2026 30

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Jay Goldberg

Bell: What?! Smith UCP, Nenshi NDP are neck and neck — now it's war

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25.09.2026 40

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Rick Bell

Bell: New Alberta rules coming for e-scooters, e-bikes — a sneak peek

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25.09.2026 40

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Rick Bell

Bell: On immigration in Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith is no racist

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23.09.2026 30

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Rick Bell

ESMAIL and MOIR: Smith government’s reform moves Alberta toward more successful universal health care

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23.09.2026 10

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Nadeem Esmail And Mackenzie Moir

Bell: 'Don't vote angry' — Danielle Smith's message to Albertans on separatism

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22.09.2026 20

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Rick Bell

Bell: Attention separatists — Danielle Smith doubles down on Alberta in Canada

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21.09.2026 40

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Rick Bell

Leong: Calgary's infrastructure bills are coming due. What are we going to do about it?

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21.09.2026 10

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Ricky Leong

Bell: Angry Alberta separatists now on the warpath against Danielle Smith

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18.09.2026 40

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Rick Bell

Bell: 'Huge risk' — Smith's budget boss warns Albertans of perils of separatism

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17.09.2026 40

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Rick Bell

Bell: Here it is! Bombshell report on the costs of Alberta separating from Canada

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16.09.2026 30

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Rick Bell

ZWAAGSTRA, MACPHERSON: Alberta student scores plummet despite high rankings

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16.09.2026 20

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Michael Zwaagstra And Paige Macpherson

Varcoe: 'The stars are aligning' — Ottawa's new tax incentive another significant step for Canadian oilsands growth

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16.09.2026 40

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Chris Varcoe

Bell: Smith UCP — it's wakey-wakey time from those Calgary byelection blues

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15.09.2026 50

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Rick Bell

Bell: Alberta auto insurers, drivers wait for Danielle Smith UCP's next move

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14.09.2026 20

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Rick Bell

Bell: Alberta separatist leader takes on Smith, says pro-Canada side is stalling

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11.09.2026 30

Calgary Sun

Rick Bell

Bell: Albertans to pay less for auto insurance — now there's a twist to the story

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11.09.2026 40

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Rick Bell

Braid: Carney gives big boost to Ukraine, links Canada's sovereignty fight with theirs

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10.09.2026 30

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Don Braid

Bell: Big savings on auto insurance for Alberta drivers — the numbers

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09.09.2026 20

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Rick Bell

GREEN: Say hello to Carney’s new de facto EV sales mandate

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09.09.2026 40

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Kenneth Green

JAY GOLDBERG: Counter-tariffs don’t work – just look at history

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09.09.2026 30

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Jay Goldberg

Bell: Riled up Farkas, Calgary city hall want Smith UCP to spank tax fighter councillor

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08.09.2026 20

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Rick Bell

Bell: Alberta law cracking down on bike lanes rolls out in November

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04.09.2026 30

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Rick Bell

Bell: Mayor Farkas is rattled as nasty Calgary tax hike numbers go public

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03.09.2026 20

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Rick Bell

Bell: 20.2 per cent Calgary property tax hike. What the heck is going on?

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02.09.2026 20

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Rick Bell

GREEN: Smith’s deal with Ottawa could close curtain on private-sector investment in Alberta oil

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02.09.2026 40

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Kenneth Green

Bell: Danielle Smith, Alberta won't rule out hitting U.S. booze with a big tax

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02.09.2026 40

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Rick Bell

Bell: Smith on fire, warns of Trump counter-attack if Canada plays oil card

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01.09.2026 50

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Rick Bell

Leong: Unrealized promises about Cowboys Park plain for all to see

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31.08.2026 40

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Ricky Leong