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14 Nov

NEW POLL SHOWS DECLINING APPROVAL FOR DANIELLE SMITH; CALGARY LEADERSHIP GAP DRAWS ATTENTION

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma) : Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is facing increased public scrutiny following the release of a new ThinkHQ Public Affairs survey showing lower approval ratings for her leadership. The findings come after the province’s October 19, 2026, referendum and provide a snapshot of public opinion toward Alberta’s two main political leaders. The survey, conducted online among 1,160 Albertans between October 21 and 27, found that 39 per cent approved of Smith’s performance, while 59 per cent disapproved. Among those surveyed, 49 per cent strongly disapproved. NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi received 44 per cent approval and 48 per cent…

25 Oct

Nenshi, First Nations Leaders Urge Alberta Government to Withdraw Appeal in Separation-Petition Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlbertaAlberta, Alberta referendum, Canada News, Danielle Smith, First Nations, Naheed Nenshi, Separation Petition

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The dispute arose from a citizen-led petition seeking a referendum on Alberta’s separation from Canada. Several First Nations challenged the process, arguing that Alberta had failed to meet its constitutional duty to consult Indigenous communities before allowing the initiative to proceed. In May, Court of King’s Bench Justice Shaina Leonard ruled that the government had not fulfilled that duty and overturned Elections Alberta’s approval of the petition. The ruling did not decide whether Alberta could legally separate from Canada. It also did not determine whether voters could support or reject separation in a referendum. Instead, it addressed…

17 Jul

Nenshi’s Calgary Comeback: Alberta NDP Leader to Contest Calgary Seat in 2027 Election

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has announced that he will seek election from a Calgary riding in the next provincial general election, choosing not to run again in his current constituency of Edmonton-Strathcona. Nenshi, who served as Calgary’s mayor for 11 years from 2010 to 2021, made the announcement through a message to constituents, saying he remains grateful to the people of Edmonton-Strathcona, where he won a 2025 byelection with a strong majority. The NDP leader said Calgary holds a special place in his political journey and argued that the party needs to strengthen its presence in…

22 Jan

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi Accuses UCP of Politicizing Calgary Water Main Failure

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta politics, Calgary water crisis, Naheed Nenshi, UCP government

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma) : Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has accused Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party (UCP) government of politicizing the failure of a major Calgary water main by placing blame on him amid renewed scrutiny of the city’s aging infrastructure.Nenshi said the province’s decision to review two decades of oversight and decision-making related to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main is politically motivated, arguing he is being singled out because of his current role as leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP). He maintained that the review unfairly targets his time as mayor while ignoring broader, long-standing systemic…

23 Aug

Alberta to Charge $100 for COVID-19 Shots Outside Priority Groups

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Edmonton — The Alberta government will require most residents to pay a $100 administration fee for the COVID-19 vaccine this fall, while expanding coverage for frontline health-care workers and vulnerable groups.The rollout begins October 1 for high-priority groups, including health-care workers, home care clients, residents of seniors’ and continuing care homes, people experiencing homelessness, those 65 and older receiving the Alberta Seniors Benefit, and individuals who are immunocompromised. Others will be eligible starting October 20, but must cover the fee unless they fall within the exempt categories. Appointments will remain available until supplies run out or the respiratory virus season…