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Varcoe: Massive new Alberta data centre proposal takes form, as municipal leaders face questions from 'wary' public The proposed Boreal Technology Hub in Parkland County is raising questions again about the construction of data centres in the province

Varcoe: Massive new Alberta data centre proposal takes form, as municipal leaders face questions from 'wary' public The proposed Boreal Technology Hub in Parkland County is raising questions again about the construction of data centres in the province

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Chris Varcoe

Lorne Gunter: Canada needs to look to public-private models to fix health care Canada spends the second-highest percentage of its GDP on health care of any of the 32 industrialized countries with universal health-care systems.

Lorne Gunter: Canada needs to look to public-private models to fix health care Canada spends the second-highest percentage of its GDP on health care of any of the 32 industrialized countries with universal health-care systems.

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Lorne Gunter

Bell: No fighting! Danielle Smith offers olive branch to Calgary and Edmonton Danielle Smith, Mayor Jeromy Farkas, Mayor Andrew Knack. Peace in our time? Read on

Bell: No fighting! Danielle Smith offers olive branch to Calgary and Edmonton Danielle Smith, Mayor Jeromy Farkas, Mayor Andrew Knack. Peace in our time? Read on

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Rick Bell

Lorne Gunter: Alberta referendum questions 1-9 an unnecessary smokescreen

Lorne Gunter: Alberta referendum questions 1-9 an unnecessary smokescreen

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Lorne Gunter

Keith Gerein: UCP intrusion on infill leaves Edmonton council with limited options to fight back Higher density, which was planned as a key strategy for the city’s affordability, vibrancy and business climate, is now going to be more difficult to achieve

Keith Gerein: UCP intrusion on infill leaves Edmonton council with limited options to fight back Higher density, which was planned as a key strategy for the city’s affordability, vibrancy and business climate, is now going to be more difficult to achieve

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Keith Gerein

Opinion: Edmonton needs better infill — not a return to outdated zoning I build infill housing in Edmonton, and I understand why the debate over the city’s new zoning rules has become so heated. Residents are worried about parking, garbage collection, privacy, sunlight, neighbourhood character and the scale of new buildings beside older homes. Those concerns deserve a serious response.

Opinion: Edmonton needs better infill — not a return to outdated zoning I build infill housing in Edmonton, and I understand why the debate over the city’s new zoning rules has become so heated. Residents are worried about parking, garbage collection, privacy, sunlight, neighbourhood character and the scale of new buildings beside older homes. Those concerns deserve a serious response.

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Braid: Smith takes her stand, bans separatists from all party, government roles

Braid: Smith takes her stand, bans separatists from all party, government roles

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Don Braid

Varcoe: Alberta tech sector watching for 'worrisome' immigration changes following referendum 'It's hugely important to attract people to Alberta. I mean, there's great talent in Alberta, and we hire a ton of it. But we have world-class aspirations of the size of company we want to build'

Varcoe: Alberta tech sector watching for 'worrisome' immigration changes following referendum 'It's hugely important to attract people to Alberta. I mean, there's great talent in Alberta, and we hire a ton of it. But we have world-class aspirations of the size of company we want to build'

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Chris Varcoe

Lorne Gunter: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP should brace for separatist pushback The Premier’s address to the province on Tuesday was solid. It hit a lot of the right notes, but I doubt she changed many separatists’ minds.

Lorne Gunter: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP should brace for separatist pushback The Premier’s address to the province on Tuesday was solid. It hit a lot of the right notes, but I doubt she changed many separatists’ minds.

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Lorne Gunter

Bell: Danielle Smith's ultimatum to UCP separatists — toe the party line or leave Danielle Smith's shot across the bow to separatists in the UCP — let the games begin

Bell: Danielle Smith's ultimatum to UCP separatists — toe the party line or leave Danielle Smith's shot across the bow to separatists in the UCP — let the games begin

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21.10.2026 2

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Rick Bell

Opinion: Disabled Albertans penalized for having working partners When I met my husband over 20 years ago, I knew he had a disability, and I loved every part of him, even the ones that didn’t work like they should. Gradually, over time, we learned the best way to deal with them and formed a rapport with his worker — I was confident we knew how to operate within the system.

Opinion: Disabled Albertans penalized for having working partners When I met my husband over 20 years ago, I knew he had a disability, and I loved every part of him, even the ones that didn’t work like they should. Gradually, over time, we learned the best way to deal with them and formed a rapport with his worker — I was confident we knew how to operate within the system.

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21.10.2026 3

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Opinion: Let's get loud for public libraries Community has always been at the heart of the library.

Opinion: Let's get loud for public libraries Community has always been at the heart of the library.

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21.10.2026 3

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Bell: Danielle Smith appears ready to lay it on the line with UCP separatists

Bell: Danielle Smith appears ready to lay it on the line with UCP separatists

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21.10.2026 10

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Rick Bell

Breakenridge: With commanding result in, now up to premier to fulfil promise to 'move on' We had the vote. The lopsided victory for the Remain side makes it clear what the will of Albertans is. So, yes, we should now be able to move on

Breakenridge: With commanding result in, now up to premier to fulfil promise to 'move on' We had the vote. The lopsided victory for the Remain side makes it clear what the will of Albertans is. So, yes, we should now be able to move on

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21.10.2026 20

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Rob Breakenridge

Varcoe: 'Enough time has been lost' — Alberta businesses shift focus to growth after decisive referendum vote Removing unpredictability paves the way for growth say business leaders, economists

Varcoe: 'Enough time has been lost' — Alberta businesses shift focus to growth after decisive referendum vote Removing unpredictability paves the way for growth say business leaders, economists

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21.10.2026 10

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Chris Varcoe

Lorne Gunter: Alberta separatism as unpopular as Justin Trudeau Trudeau won 24.6 per cent of Alberta votes, the separatists (as of noon on Tuesday) had 24.5 per cent

Lorne Gunter: Alberta separatism as unpopular as Justin Trudeau Trudeau won 24.6 per cent of Alberta votes, the separatists (as of noon on Tuesday) had 24.5 per cent

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20.10.2026 7

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Lorne Gunter

Tasha Kheiriddin: Alberta's political drama is far from over Separatists won't abandon their cause but they may take leave of Danielle Smith

Tasha Kheiriddin: Alberta's political drama is far from over Separatists won't abandon their cause but they may take leave of Danielle Smith

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20.10.2026 4

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Tasha Kheiriddin

Bell: Smith in driver's seat after crushing Alberta separatist referendum loss The separatists lose huge and now it's how Danielle Smith plays the cards she has in this game of high-stakes political poker

Bell: Smith in driver's seat after crushing Alberta separatist referendum loss The separatists lose huge and now it's how Danielle Smith plays the cards she has in this game of high-stakes political poker

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20.10.2026 20

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Rick Bell

Lorne Gunter: Prairie people just want to be left alone for a while Let us get back to farming, ranching, extracting oil, running our businesses and taking care of our families.

Lorne Gunter: Prairie people just want to be left alone for a while Let us get back to farming, ranching, extracting oil, running our businesses and taking care of our families.

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20.10.2026 20

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Lorne Gunter

Braid: Maybe EU and U.S. should join Canada. This country works better

Braid: Maybe EU and U.S. should join Canada. This country works better

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19.10.2026 9

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Don Braid

Bell: We wait for Danielle Smith's move, no matter the referendum score Albertans cast their votes, Premier Danielle Smith will call the shots and we will wait

Bell: We wait for Danielle Smith's move, no matter the referendum score Albertans cast their votes, Premier Danielle Smith will call the shots and we will wait

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19.10.2026 6

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Rick Bell

Opinion: Edmonton needs infill solutions, not a jurisdictional battle Keith Gerein’s column , “Smith’s edict is in – Edmonton council can’t run its own city,” Oct. 14, frames the province’s intervention in Edmonton’s zoning controversy as an attack on municipal autonomy. That framing of the situation that presented itself on Oct. 8, avoids the central issue: Thousands of Edmontonians have been asking for serious planning problems to be addressed, and they believe the city’s response has been inadequate.

Opinion: Edmonton needs infill solutions, not a jurisdictional battle Keith Gerein’s column , “Smith’s edict is in – Edmonton council can’t run its own city,” Oct. 14, frames the province’s intervention in Edmonton’s zoning controversy as an attack on municipal autonomy. That framing of the situation that presented itself on Oct. 8, avoids the central issue: Thousands of Edmontonians have been asking for serious planning problems to be addressed, and they believe the city’s response has been inadequate.

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19.10.2026 5

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Bell: Danielle Smith's message for Alberta separatists on eve of the referendum Premier Danielle Smith speaks out as Albertans vote in a history-making referendum

Bell: Danielle Smith's message for Alberta separatists on eve of the referendum Premier Danielle Smith speaks out as Albertans vote in a history-making referendum

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18.10.2026 6

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Rick Bell

KINSELLA: Alberta separatism here to stay – even if it loses Alberta separatism will be with us for good now, even if it's defeated in the referendum

KINSELLA: Alberta separatism here to stay – even if it loses Alberta separatism will be with us for good now, even if it's defeated in the referendum

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17.10.2026 10

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Warren Kinsella

Varcoe: Alberta business leaders welcome PM's shift from past energy policies that 'began to divide us' There has been a clear recalibration in federal energy policy since the energy memorandum of understanding was signed

Varcoe: Alberta business leaders welcome PM's shift from past energy policies that 'began to divide us' There has been a clear recalibration in federal energy policy since the energy memorandum of understanding was signed

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17.10.2026 10

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Chris Varcoe

Keith Gerein: Smith’s immigration distortions may have created a new adversary for the UCP

Keith Gerein: Smith’s immigration distortions may have created a new adversary for the UCP

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17.10.2026 20

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Keith Gerein

Lorne Gunter: Carney Liberals fall pathetically short of their own housing-start goals The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CHMC) — the federal Crown corporation in charge of monitoring and financing housing in this country — reported that Ottawa fell well short of its goal of assuring 500,000 new housing units in by 2030.

Lorne Gunter: Carney Liberals fall pathetically short of their own housing-start goals The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CHMC) — the federal Crown corporation in charge of monitoring and financing housing in this country — reported that Ottawa fell well short of its goal of assuring 500,000 new housing units in by 2030.

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Lorne Gunter

Opinion: Alberta voters have right to clarity on proposed changes to immigration in referendum On Monday, Albertans will vote on 10 referendum questions. Not surprisingly, much of the attention remains focused on the question of separation.

Opinion: Alberta voters have right to clarity on proposed changes to immigration in referendum On Monday, Albertans will vote on 10 referendum questions. Not surprisingly, much of the attention remains focused on the question of separation.

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16.10.2026 7

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Christopher Smith

Dinning and Toews: Separation would be 'reckless' and 'self-defeating' Alberta has always played a significant role in Canada’s economy. Even before becoming an energy powerhouse, fur trading, agriculture and ranching contributed to our nation’s prosperity. We have a long history of contributing more than our fair share because of our resource-rich province and the independent, hard-working, risk-taking folks that call Alberta home.

Dinning and Toews: Separation would be 'reckless' and 'self-defeating' Alberta has always played a significant role in Canada’s economy. Even before becoming an energy powerhouse, fur trading, agriculture and ranching contributed to our nation’s prosperity. We have a long history of contributing more than our fair share because of our resource-rich province and the independent, hard-working, risk-taking folks that call Alberta home.

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16.10.2026 7

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Jim Dinning And Travis Toews

Braid: Former chief electoral officer turned away by his former agency in bid to vote in referendum

Braid: Former chief electoral officer turned away by his former agency in bid to vote in referendum

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16.10.2026 20

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Don Braid

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

Varcoe: High oil prices leave producers with epic cash flow levels, some 'approaching debt-free status' 'It's not really part of the business model to build cash, so we think you will see a combination of ongoing share buybacks combined with organic growth next year, which is a bit of a shift versus the past couple of years'

Varcoe: High oil prices leave producers with epic cash flow levels, some 'approaching debt-free status' 'It's not really part of the business model to build cash, so we think you will see a combination of ongoing share buybacks combined with organic growth next year, which is a bit of a shift versus the past couple of years'

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16.10.2026 20

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Chris Varcoe

Lorne Gunter: Safety, stability key to revitalizing Downtown — and we're not there yet I am lucky enough to have been to New York City several times. One of my favourite trips was last summer when my wife and I attended the wedding of our son (who studies there) and his wonderful, delightful fiancée (who teaches there).

Lorne Gunter: Safety, stability key to revitalizing Downtown — and we're not there yet I am lucky enough to have been to New York City several times. One of my favourite trips was last summer when my wife and I attended the wedding of our son (who studies there) and his wonderful, delightful fiancée (who teaches there).

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16.10.2026 20

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Lorne Gunter

Opinion: Blame government neglect for hospital wait times — not immigrants Successive provincial governments have promised to address wait times and improve health care for Albertans, without acknowledging the causes or taking accountability for their role.

Opinion: Blame government neglect for hospital wait times — not immigrants Successive provincial governments have promised to address wait times and improve health care for Albertans, without acknowledging the causes or taking accountability for their role.

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15.10.2026 6

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Opinion: Scandinavia's dual-practice health care won't work in Alberta Alberta’s government wants us to believe that physician dual practice is a proven European solution to long surgical wait times. Last week, Hospital and Surgical Health Services Minister Adriana LaGrange visited Sweden and Denmark to examine their health-care systems.

Opinion: Scandinavia's dual-practice health care won't work in Alberta Alberta’s government wants us to believe that physician dual practice is a proven European solution to long surgical wait times. Last week, Hospital and Surgical Health Services Minister Adriana LaGrange visited Sweden and Denmark to examine their health-care systems.

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Lorne Gunter: Alberta voters unsure where Premier Danielle Smith stands on separation One of the political hangovers from next Monday’s separatism referendum (and let’s be honest, the separation question is the only one of the 10 referendum questions most Albertans care about), will be the continued trouble separatists supporters will give Premier Danielle Smith in trying to hold the United Conservative Party together.

Lorne Gunter: Alberta voters unsure where Premier Danielle Smith stands on separation One of the political hangovers from next Monday’s separatism referendum (and let’s be honest, the separation question is the only one of the 10 referendum questions most Albertans care about), will be the continued trouble separatists supporters will give Premier Danielle Smith in trying to hold the United Conservative Party together.

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Lorne Gunter

Opinion: Growth is a shared challenge for the Edmonton region Growth is happening. We see it in new homes and new arrivals. But how do we prepare for what comes next — and turn that growth into opportunity for the region?

Opinion: Growth is a shared challenge for the Edmonton region Growth is happening. We see it in new homes and new arrivals. But how do we prepare for what comes next — and turn that growth into opportunity for the region?

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14.10.2026 8

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Tasha Kheiriddin: Carney struggles to know if he should back Trump on Russia, or not He praised energy ceasefire and then condemned U.S. plan to buy Russian diesel

Tasha Kheiriddin: Carney struggles to know if he should back Trump on Russia, or not He praised energy ceasefire and then condemned U.S. plan to buy Russian diesel

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14.10.2026 20

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Tasha Kheiriddin

Braid: Don't be duped into flipping yes-to-Canada vote to future referendum

Braid: Don't be duped into flipping yes-to-Canada vote to future referendum

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14.10.2026 20

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Don Braid

Bell: What Danielle Smith told Alberta separatists behind closed doors Premier Danielle Smith speaks to separatists and talks about what should happen the day after the Oct. 19 referendum vote

Bell: What Danielle Smith told Alberta separatists behind closed doors Premier Danielle Smith speaks to separatists and talks about what should happen the day after the Oct. 19 referendum vote

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Rick Bell

Opinion: Stay open for growth: Former premiers urge 'No' on the immigration questions Alberta’s continued prosperity depends on immigration. Our province’s remarkable journey from frontier trading post to global energy power is strongly linked to a tradition of welcome for everyone. That’s why we’re standing up together to say the five immigrant-targeting questions on the Oct. 19 ballot are a threat to our continued prosperity.

Opinion: Stay open for growth: Former premiers urge 'No' on the immigration questions Alberta’s continued prosperity depends on immigration. Our province’s remarkable journey from frontier trading post to global energy power is strongly linked to a tradition of welcome for everyone. That’s why we’re standing up together to say the five immigrant-targeting questions on the Oct. 19 ballot are a threat to our continued prosperity.

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14.10.2026 8

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Rachel Notley

Keith Gerein: Premier Smith's edict is in — Edmonton is not allowed to be Edmonton After the province imposed its jurisdictional imperialism on everything from photo radar to public libraries, Edmonton’s highly successful zoning framework was perhaps the city's last remaining signature policy — something the UCP regime clearly couldn’t abide.

Keith Gerein: Premier Smith's edict is in — Edmonton is not allowed to be Edmonton After the province imposed its jurisdictional imperialism on everything from photo radar to public libraries, Edmonton’s highly successful zoning framework was perhaps the city's last remaining signature policy — something the UCP regime clearly couldn’t abide.

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Keith Gerein

Lorne Gunter: Pro-Canada side needs to win big to stop separatist movement Elections Alberta, the provincial elections regulator, is preparing for a turnout as high as 85 per cent.

Lorne Gunter: Pro-Canada side needs to win big to stop separatist movement Elections Alberta, the provincial elections regulator, is preparing for a turnout as high as 85 per cent.

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14.10.2026 10

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Glennwerkman

Rob Breakenridge: Self-serving double standard at work in Alberta government It was interesting timing last week as Alberta scored a major victory against federal overreach just as it announced plans to engage in some major provincial overreach.

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13.10.2026 20

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Rob Breakenridge

Lorne Gunter: 'Chaos' a stretch: Numbers don't support Andrew Knack's response to province There are plenty of reasons for city politicians to object to the provincial government meddling in municipal affairs.

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Lorne Gunter

Varcoe: Conflicting currents across oil and gas sector as Canadian energy projects prepare to set sail

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10.10.2026 20

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Chris Varcoe

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

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10.10.2026 30

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Rick Bell

Lorne Gunter: Trump's hatred for Canada has permanently damaged world's best trade relationship Once again this week, U.S. President Donald Trump demonstrated his hatred for Canada. His antics and statements are not merely a negotiating strategy, not merely a tactic to scare us into giving the United States a better trade deal.

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Lorne Gunter

Opinion: Care-First auto insurance hinders access to justice for Albertans As a personal injury lawyer, I regularly meet injured Albertans when accidents have disrupted their lives, work, and families. So, when I say lawyers across this province are worried, I do not say it lightly. Lawyers are worried.

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09.10.2026 10

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Opinion: All Edmontonians will pay the price for Smith's repeal of zoning bylaw On Oct. 8, Premier Danielle Smith ordered Edmonton to repeal its zoning bylaw within three months and write a new one within 18. She called it growing responsibly.

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