Alberta Archives - Page 14 of 15

10 Dec

Provincial Pushback Escalates: Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Major Police Forces Refuse to Enforce Federal Gun Buyback Program

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta, Saskatchewan

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The debate over firearms in Canada has intensified as Alberta has formally invoked the Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act, declining to participate in the federal gun-seizure and buyback program. It has become evident that Alberta is not alone in its stance. Saskatchewan, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), several major municipal police services, and numerous frontline police associations nationwide have also expressed their intention not to assist Ottawa in confiscating legally owned firearms.Alberta’s motion instructs all police forces within the province, including the RCMP, to refrain from making arrests under the federal ban and directs Crown prosecutors…

08 Dec

Holiday Train Rolls Through Alberta With Festive December Schedule

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Calagry (Rajeev Shaema): The iconic Holiday Train is set to return this December, bringing music, lights, and Christmas cheer to communities across Alberta. Although the Edmonton region will not be included in this year's tour, enthusiasm remains high as towns and cities prepare to welcome the brightly lit railcars that have become a beloved seasonal tradition across Canada and the United States. The Holiday Train, operated by Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), has been touring since 1999 and is widely recognized for its dual mission: spreading festive spirit while raising awareness and vital donations for local food banks. At every…

06 Dec

Half of Canadians Support Mass Deportations as CBSA Backlog Reaches Crisis Levels

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCanada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A growing national debate over immigration enforcement is unfolding in Canada as new figures reveal a massive backlog at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). According to the latest official data, 18,084 deportations have been carried out in the 2024–25 period, yet the agency continues to struggle under unprecedented pressure. CBSA officials say staff are working overtime, but the situation remains severe, with 31,379 individuals currently listed as missing or wanted by the agency. Another 424,000 files remain non-actionable, leaving enforcement efforts stalled and public frustration rising. A recent survey indicates that nearly 50 percent of Canadians…

04 Dec

Premier Danielle Smith and 14 UCP MLAs Face Unprecedented Recall Petitions Across Alberta

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta, Calgary, Danielle Smih

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has entered uncharted political territory as Premier Danielle Smith and fourteen members of her United Conservative Party caucus face officially approved recall petitions, marking the largest and most coordinated recall effort since the province introduced recall legislation. The surge of petitions reflects rapidly growing public dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of major issues, from education disputes to governance concerns.The recall wave began gaining momentum in late November, when Elections Alberta confirmed that petitions targeting fourteen UCP MLAs had met the requirements to move forward. The applications, filed by citizens across the province, accuse the MLAs of…

03 Dec

UCP Delegates Reject Key Parts of Smith‑Carney Pipeline Deal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta, Canada

Edmonton ( Rajeev Sharma): Delegates at the United Conservative Party (UCP) convention in Edmonton have overwhelmingly rejected major aspects of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s recent agreement with Prime Minister Mark Carney. The resolution opposes federal regulation of industrial carbon emissions in Alberta, arguing that nationwide policies do not reflect the province’s unique economy. The November 27 agreement had aimed to support a new pipeline to northwestern British Columbia, abandon the proposed oil-and-gas emissions cap, exempt Alberta from certain clean electricity rules, and negotiate an increased industrial carbon price. It also endorsed a northern Alberta carbon capture and storage project. Despite…

02 Dec

Alberta Set to Unveil Plan to Resist Ottawa’s Gun Buyback Program Today

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta gun buyback, Alberta Sovereignty Act, Danielle Smith

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma)— Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will release further details today on its proposed strategy to counter Ottawa’s gun buyback program. The announcement is expected at an afternoon news conference led by Justice Minister Mickey Amery.Smith told delegates at the United Conservative Party’s annual convention over the weekend that her government would introduce a motion to prevent provincial authorities from enforcing or prosecuting individuals under the federal gun rules. The move is set to be brought forward under the Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act, a legislation that Smith says allows the province to push…

01 Dec

Experts Warn Alberta’s Shift Toward Private Practice Could Undermine Public Health System

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta, Public Health System

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma) : Alberta’s plan to allow doctors to work in both the public system and private clinics is drawing mixed reactions, with supporters calling it a strategy to reduce wait times and critics warning it could undermine the province’s public health-care foundation.The proposal part of the government’s effort to modernize health-care delivery would permit physicians to bill privately for some elective procedures while still treating patients within the public system. Government officials argue the change will increase flexibility, expand surgical capacity, and help attract more doctors to Alberta. However, health-care analysts caution that a dual practice model could…

01 Dec

Breakthrough Blood Protein Discovery Sheds New Light on Long COVID

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCovid

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A groundbreaking study has identified a set of blood proteins that play a crucial role in determining why some individuals develop long COVID while others recover quickly. This discovery provides one of the most comprehensive biological explanations to date for the persistent and debilitating symptoms that follow a COVID-19 infection. Researchers conducted an in-depth analysis of thousands of protein markers circulating in the blood of both long COVID patients and those who fully recovered. They identified distinct patterns that point to disruptions in immune regulation, inflammation, and cellular repair pathways factors that may fuel ongoing fatigue, cognitive…

29 Nov

Calgary Transit to Phase Out Express Bus Routes by 2027 as City Shifts to Modern Network Model

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaBus Routes, Calgary, Clagary Transit, Sharon Fleming

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary Transit has confirmed that several long-standing express bus routes will be phased out by 2027 as part of a major network modernization effort. The decision follows updates to the city’s long-term RouteAhead plan, which aims to refocus transit resources on high-frequency corridors and broaden access across the city.The express routes affected include services running through Hidden Valley, MacEwan, Harvest Hills, Coventry Hills, and Panorama Hills long considered commuter-heavy areas that relied on peak-hour express connections to downtown. These routes, Calgary Transit says, are now considered legacy services that no longer align with the city’s growth, travel…

28 Nov

Pipeline Discussions Ignite a Rift at the Highest Levels of Government

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta oil exports, British Columbia tanker ban, Canada pipeline deal, Mark Carney

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma)— A major energy agreement between Ottawa and Alberta has shaken Canada’s political landscape, after Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta’s premier reached an understanding to work toward a new oil pipeline to the Pacific Coast.The memorandum of understanding outlines plans to diversify Canada’s oil exports beyond the United States and proposes easing an existing oil tanker ban along sections of British Columbia’s coastline if the project advances. The development immediately stirred internal turmoil in Carney’s cabinet.One of the strongest reactions came from inside the government itself. A senior cabinet minister resigned from his post in protest, warning…