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One First Nation has sued the province of Alberta, arguing that allowing a possible referendum on separating from Canada is a violation of indigenous rights.
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Alberta's Smith hopes to balance budget even with moderate oil prices
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Tuesday her long-term goal is to be able to balance the province's books even with moderate oil prices.
While rural infrastructure and unpaid oil and gas property taxes continue to be areas of focus for the Rural Municipalities of Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith was hit with a number of questions about rural healthcare.
The largely conservative province may hold a referendum on separating from the nation in 2026, according to its premier.
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Alberta's Smith says she took private flight on behalf of Saudi government
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she travelled on a private plane on behalf of the Saudi government last fall.
We are the only minority group that you can join at any time. So people with dignity now may not have that dignity later if we do not pass this bill right away.'
The Town of Didsbury is proposing a new bylaw that would restrict flags on municipal property and require standard crosswalk designs.
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Alberta judge quashes environmental review approval of Rosebud motorsport project
CALGARY — A group of landowners fighting the construction of a massive motorsport racing resort northeast of Calgary have won a court victory.
Danielle Smith addressed the Rural Municipalities of Alberta conference, hearing concerns on everything from health care access to infrastructure woes and unpaid oil and gas taxes.
CALGARY — Alberta's Judicial Inquiry Board is recommending a provincial court judge be suspended for 30 days without pay for briefly jailing a defence lawyer after a combative courtroom dispute.