Alberta Archives - Page 27 of 34

31 Jan

Alberta Tops National Rankings for Cutting Bureaucratic Burden

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has reinforced its reputation as Canada’s most business-friendly province after once again emerging as the national leader in reducing regulatory red tape, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). During Red Tape Reduction Week, the CFIB reaffirmed Alberta’s top position, awarding the province the Golden Scissors Award — the highest national recognition for eliminating unnecessary regulations. Alberta also secured an ‘A’ grade for the fourth year in a row, reflecting sustained efforts to simplify rules and improve the overall business climate. Since 2019, the provincial government has removed close to 220,000 regulatory requirements, a…

31 Jan

Mysterious Deaths of Punjabi Couple in Calgary Under Police Investigation, Community in Shock

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CALGARY (Rajeev Sharma): Shock and grief have swept through the Punjabi community in Calgary after a married couple, Ekamveer Singh and his wife Jasmine Kaur, were found dead under suspicious circumstances in the Redstone neighbourhood of northeast Calgary. The couple originally belonged to Chaukiman village near Jagraon in Punjab and had been living in Calgary for some time. Police were called to their residence late at night following a report of a disturbance in the area. Upon arrival, officers found both individuals seriously injured inside the home. One of them was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other later…

29 Jan

Eby Calls Alberta Separatists’ U.S. Outreach “Treason” Ahead of Premiers’ Meeting in Ottawa

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): British Columbia Premier David Eby on Wednesday strongly condemned reports that Alberta separatists have sought support from the United States, calling such actions an act of “treason” as Canada’s premiers gather with the prime minister in Ottawa. Speaking ahead of the meeting, Eby said appealing to a foreign government for help in breaking up Canada crosses a clear line. “To go to a foreign country and to ask for assistance in breaking up Canada — there’s an old-fashioned word for that, and that word is treason,” he said. Eby was responding to reports that members of U.S.…

27 Jan

Alberta Separation Petition Reaches Calgary as Referendum Push Gains Visibility

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Campaigners seeking a referendum on Alberta’s separation from Canada have expanded their petition drive to Calgary for the first time, marking a new phase in a movement that has already seen signings across rural communities and smaller towns in recent weeks. Outside the Big Four Roadhouse on Monday, residents formed a lineup to sign the petition, which calls for a province-wide vote on whether Alberta should become an independent country. Some participants cited economic frustration as their primary motivation. Scott Negraiff, one of the signatories, said he believes Alberta would be more prosperous on its own, pointing…

27 Jan

Hotel Pool Incident in Canmore Sends 11 Children to Hospital; Chlorine Exposure Suspected

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Canmore, Alta.: Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Canmore Fire-Rescue are investigating an incident at a Canmore hotel pool that resulted in 11 children being taken to hospital on Sunday morning. According to the Town of Canmore, Fire-Rescue crews responded to a hazardous materials call at approximately 10:44 a.m. at the Canmore Inn and Suites. Upon arrival, firefighters found nearly 30 children in the pool area experiencing symptoms of illness, including nausea and vomiting. Emergency crews suspected a chemical-related exposure and immediately evacuated the pool area. Air quality testing conducted at the scene revealed elevated levels of a hazardous substance. Based…

27 Jan

Alberta Minister Rajan Sawhney Attends Republic Day Celebrations in Goa, Meets Indian and State Leaders

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GOA (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Cabinet Minister Rajan Sawhney attended India’s Republic Day celebrations in the state of Goa as part of her official visit to India, joining senior Indian leadership including the Governor of Goa, the Chief Minister of Goa, several state ministers, and Shri Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India. Minister Sawhney was accompanied by UCP party members Happy Maan and Jatinder Tatla from Alberta, who were also part of the delegation participating in the Republic Day event. Her visit forms part of Alberta’s international outreach aimed at strengthening…

26 Jan

Paul Brandt post fuels Alberta separatist buzz amid independence petition drive

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame member Paul Brandt has sparked debate online after sharing a social media post that many supporters of Alberta separatism interpreted as a nod to the province’s independence movement. Late Saturday, Brandt posted a photograph of himself walking along a highway, overlaid with lyrics from his 2004 hit song Alberta Bound. The image prominently featured the line “I’ve got independence in my veins,” prompting speculation about whether the singer was signalling support for calls to separate Alberta from Canada. While Brandt did not explicitly state his political views, supporters of the Alberta…

25 Jan

Alberta premier rejects claims that separatists seek U.S. statehood, stresses renewed ties with Ottawa

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Saturday dismissed suggestions that supporters of separatism in the province aim to join the United States, pushing back against recent remarks made by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent, speaking during an interview on a conservative American television network, claimed that Alberta residents were increasingly discussing sovereignty and hinted at the possibility of a referendum on whether the province should remain part of Canada. He also suggested that closer alignment with the U.S. could benefit Alberta, citing energy resources and trade potential. Addressing the comments during her weekly radio programme, Your Province,…

23 Jan

IHF Celebrates Ramotsav 2026 in a Grand and Magnificent Manner in Calgary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Ramotsav 2026 was organised and celebrated in a truly grand and spiritually uplifting manner, as a large gathering of devotees came together to honour Lord Ram. The event was organised by IHF to commemorate the historic consecration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on December 22, 2024, with the same spirit of devotion beautifully reflected in Calgary. celebrations began with Poojan, followed by the sacred chanting of Ram Raksha Stotram, led by Sonia Joshi and her dedicated team from IHF, filling the venue with a powerful sense of devotion and reverence. The programme continued with a Sanskrit…

23 Jan

Minister Sigurdson Heads to UAE to Boost Alberta’s Agricultural Trade

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson, will visit Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to strengthen the province’s international agricultural trade and showcase Alberta as a dependable supplier of high-quality food products. The trip aims to expand Alberta’s presence in global markets, build on existing partnerships, and create new trade and investment opportunities for the province’s farmers and processors. By tapping into overseas markets, Alberta hopes to increase demand for its agricultural and food products while supporting local producers. “This mission is a valuable opportunity to connect with partners from across the Middle East and Asia to…