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10 Jan

Alberta Premier Urges Ottawa to Fast-Track Major Energy Projects Amid Global Oil Shifts

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to accelerate federal approvals for major energy projects, calling for applications to be green-lit within six months rather than the current two-year target. In a letter shared publicly on Friday, Smith highlighted recent developments in Venezuela, including the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and U.S. plans to boost Venezuelan oil production, as a key reason for speeding up Canadian approvals. “Renewed Venezuelan crude production will compete directly with Canadian heavy oil for limited refinery capacity,” Smith wrote, noting that delays could risk Canada’s market share and investment…

08 Jan

Alberta Launches Information Platform for Proposed Northwest Coast Oil Pipeline to B.C.

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Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): The Government of Alberta has unveiled a dedicated website to provide the public with updates and information on its proposed Northwest Coast Oil Pipeline, a project designed to transport crude oil from Alberta refineries to British Columbia’s northwest coast for export. The initiative is part of Alberta’s broader strategy to expand energy production and access global markets. Brian Jean, Alberta’s Minister of Energy and Minerals, said the website will serve as a central hub for project details, timelines, and progress updates. “We are committed to transparency and open dialogue at every stage of development,” Jean said. He…

07 Jan

Alberta Ski Resorts See Record Snowfall, Banff Tops Canada’s Instagram List

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Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s ski season is off to an extraordinary start, with snow levels reaching heights not seen in decades across the province’s slopes. Popular resorts are reporting record-breaking early-season snowfall, delighting skiers and snowboarders alike. At Banff Sunshine Village, December brought an impressive 257 centimetres of snow—the fourth-highest monthly total in the resort’s near-century-long history. “We’ve been jokingly calling it ‘Snow-cember,’” said Kendra Scurfield, Vice President of Brand Communications. She noted that such heavy early-season snow hasn’t been recorded since the 2007-2008 season, and comparable winters were mostly seen in the 1990s and earlier. Lake Louise Ski Resort…

07 Jan

Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Files Lawsuit Against Alberta Over Secession Petition

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Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation (SLCN) has taken legal action against the Alberta government, challenging recent measures that allowed a group to begin collecting signatures for a referendum on the province leaving Canada. The Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) received approval from Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure before Christmas to ask residents the question: “Do you agree that the Province of Alberta should cease to be a part of Canada to become an independent state?” In a statement of claim filed Monday, SLCN is seeking an urgent interim injunction from the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta to halt…

27 Dec

Alberta Probes Grey Nuns Hospital Death Amid Staffing and Health Funding Concerns

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Edmonton ( Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has launched a joint investigation into the death of Prashant Sreekumar, a 44-year-old father of three, who died on December 22, 2025, after reportedly waiting more than eight hours in Grey Nuns Hospital’s emergency department with severe chest pain. Matt Jones, Minister of Health For Hospitals & Surgical Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services, Matt Jones, said the review, conducted with Acute Care Alberta and Covenant Health, will examine both the immediate circumstances and broader system pressures. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is also investigating. Sara Hoffman, NDP, Shadow Minister of Health…

25 Dec

Alberta Plans ‘Naughty List’ to Protect High Level Bridge from Truck Collisions

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Edmonton’s iconic High Level Bridge continues to face challenges from oversized trucks, prompting Alberta’s government to explore new measures to prevent collisions. Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen revealed plans for stricter policies, including a “naughty list” for truckers, aimed at reducing incidents near the 112-year-old landmark. The double-decker steel bridge, which spans over 750 metres across the North Saskatchewan River, has seen five direct hits and ten near-misses by large trucks this year alone. Despite bright warning signs indicating the bridge’s limited clearance—10.6 metres on the lower deck—truck drivers frequently attempt to cross, causing traffic congestion and damage.…

23 Dec

Elections Alberta Clears Path for Petition Seeking Vote on Alberta’s Independence

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Elections Alberta has approved a proposed referendum question that asks voters whether Alberta should separate from Canada, allowing a citizen-led campaign to begin gathering signatures in support of the idea. With the approval in place, the Alberta Prosperity Project — the group behind the initiative — is now authorized to launch its petition drive once it appoints a financial officer, a step that must be completed by early January. Signature collection can begin immediately afterward. The question approved for circulation asks Albertans whether they agree that the province should leave Canada and form an independent country. This…

20 Dec

Alberta Next Panel Recommends Referendums on Immigration and Provincial Pension Plan

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Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta Next panel, tasked with exploring ways to increase provincial autonomy, has put forward seven key recommendations, including proposals for public referendums on major policy issues. The report was released Friday, following town hall consultations held in ten Alberta communities over the summer and fall. Chaired by Premier Danielle Smith, the 15-member panel focused on topics such as self-governance, a provincial pension plan, taxation, equalization payments, federal transfers, provincial policing, immigration, and constitutional reform. “Albertans were clear that for too long, decisions made outside this province have limited Alberta’s ability to grow our economy and chart…

19 Dec

Alberta Court Clears Way for Gender Care Law After Province Invokes Notwithstanding Clause

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Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): An Alberta judge has lifted a court injunction that had temporarily blocked the province’s controversial legislation restricting access to gender-affirming health care for minors, following the government’s decision to invoke the notwithstanding clause. The ruling comes after the Alberta government appealed an earlier decision that paused the law’s enforcement. With the injunction now removed, the legislation — which bars physicians from prescribing puberty blockers and hormone therapy to youth under the age of 16 — is allowed to proceed. The law has been strongly contested by advocacy organizations. Earlier this year, Egale Canada and Calgary-based group Skipping…

14 Dec

Devotional Upliftment Through Kirtan: Two-Day Special Classes by HH Bhakti Marga Swami at ISKCON

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Radha Madhav Society at ISKCON is delighted to announce a special spiritual program featuring HH Bhakti Marga Swami, who will conduct an inspiring two-day session focusing on the proper mood, etiquette, and principles of performing kirtan. The initiative aims to enrich the devotional lives of participants by deepening their understanding of congregational chanting and encouraging a more sincere, disciplined spiritual practice. The sessions are scheduled to be held in the serene and divine atmosphere of ISKCON on December 14 (Sunday) at 4:00 PM and December 15 (Monday) at 6:00 PM. Members of the Radha Madhav Society, along…