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Opinion: Let the sun shine in — to your pocketbook

Opinion: Let the sun shine in — to your pocketbook

Solar power has truly come of age. Dropping in cost by 99.9 per cent over the past 50 years, it is now, by far, the cheapest source of energy in...

yesterday 10

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

Bell: Get it, separatists! Smith vows to campaign all-out for Canada in referendum fight

Bell: Get it, separatists! Smith vows to campaign all-out for Canada in referendum fight

Battle lines are drawn. Danielle Smith is with Canada and will share that message to anyone who will listen — including the separatists

previous day 5

Calgary Herald

Rick Bell

Smith: Alberta should remain in Canada, but the status quo must change

Smith: Alberta should remain in Canada, but the status quo must change

On Oct. 19, Albertans will have the opportunity to have their say on several important questions in a referendum.

previous day 8

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Calgary Herald

Bell: What! Alberta separatists split on Danielle Smith's referendum question

Bell: What! Alberta separatists split on Danielle Smith's referendum question

My, my. Alberta separatists are not one big happy family.

previous day 10

Calgary Herald

Rick Bell

Opinion: City council should scrap free fare zone downtown

Opinion: City council should scrap free fare zone downtown

Earlier this month, Calgary’s infrastructure and planning committee recommended ending the downtown Free Fare Zone — a section of the CTrain line...

previous day 10

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

Opinion: How to stop our province from becoming MAGA North

Opinion: How to stop our province from becoming MAGA North

As Albertans grapple with how best to deal with the chaos and uncertainty engulfing our province, I suggest we make use of the famous inversion...

previous day 10

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Calgary Herald

Varcoe: Alberta premier 'open to conversations' on stimulating investment in new oilsands projects

Varcoe: Alberta premier 'open to conversations' on stimulating investment in new oilsands projects

If this was a poker game, the stakes are large and the next few hands will be essential in the coming weeks

previous day 10

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Chris Varcoe

Braid: Amid strong pro-Canada speech, Smith drops a goofy, unworkable referendum question

Braid: Amid strong pro-Canada speech, Smith drops a goofy, unworkable referendum question

After weeks of agonizing, Premier Danielle Smith has come up with her own referendum question. This weird, unworkable puzzler was unveiled Thursday...

thursday 7

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Don Braid

Bell: Danielle Smith two-step — a referendum for a referendum and brain freeze

Bell: Danielle Smith two-step — a referendum for a referendum and brain freeze

I told you it would be a surprise. Now we'll see how many dance to the Danielle Smith two-step

thursday 5

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Rick Bell

Opinion: Protecting the conditions that help children read

Opinion: Protecting the conditions that help children read

Most of my life’s work has focused on helping families and children build strong relationships with reading. That work has taught me that certain...

thursday 10

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

Nelson: City council needs the truth about citizens' concerns

Nelson: City council needs the truth about citizens' concerns

Any online reply carrying a whiff of anger or upset is ditched

thursday 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Nelson

Varcoe: 'A lot of questions' remain for potential West Coast pipeline, from route to carbon capture plans

Varcoe: 'A lot of questions' remain for potential West Coast pipeline, from route to carbon capture plans

What route will Alberta pitch for a new West Coast pipeline, given pushback from the British Columbia government? And will the Oil Sands Alliance sign...

thursday 10

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Chris Varcoe

Bell: Premier Smith in a jam — You're in for a surprise on the Alberta separatist vote

Bell: Premier Smith in a jam — You're in for a surprise on the Alberta separatist vote

The Alberta independence vote. Be prepared for a surprise

20.05.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Rick Bell

Braid: Two ministers quit, Smith will talk referendum on TV, legislature committee erupts

Braid: Two ministers quit, Smith will talk referendum on TV, legislature committee erupts

Danielle Smith will have strong words about the future of the province in her TV speech

20.05.2026 4

Calgary Herald

Don Braid

Bell: Strong and Free — new Alberta licence plate in September, new road signs coming

Bell: Strong and Free — new Alberta licence plate in September, new road signs coming

Get the message? This fall. New Alberta Strong and Free licence plate and new Alberta Strong and Free welcome road signs

19.05.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Rick Bell

Braid: UCP may OK Lukaszuk's referendum question, amid dispute over what it means

Braid: UCP may OK Lukaszuk's referendum question, amid dispute over what it means

An independence referendum question may head for approval Wednesday, trailing a bizarre brawl.

19.05.2026 9

Calgary Herald

Don Braid

Breakenridge: Smith doesn't owe separatists a referendum

Breakenridge: Smith doesn't owe separatists a referendum

If Smith believes that it falls to her to put the separatist question on the ballot, then it would make sense for a general election to come before...

19.05.2026 10

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Rob Breakenridge

Opinion: Many Crowsnest Pass residents back the coal mine in their backyard

Opinion: Many Crowsnest Pass residents back the coal mine in their backyard

On Nov. 25, 2024, 72 per cent of my neighbours in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass voted yes to the metallurgical coal mine at Grassy Mountain....

16.05.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

Opinion: Investing in mental health is essential to Calgary’s safety and future

Opinion: Investing in mental health is essential to Calgary’s safety and future

Calgarians want a city that is safe, healthy and resilient. Achieving that vision requires more than emergency response. It requires sustained...

16.05.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

Opinion: Albertans becoming more wise to water risks from mining

Coal Association of Canada president Robin Campbell said, “Polling consistently shows a majority support responsible resource development.” The...

16.05.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

Opinion: If Alberta wants to keep nurses, we need to support them after they enter the system

Opinion: If Alberta wants to keep nurses, we need to support them after they enter the system

During National Nursing Week — running May 11 to 17 under the theme The Power of Nurses to Transform Health — Albertans will rightly recognize the...

16.05.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

So, your data has been stolen. Now what?

So, your data has been stolen. Now what?

Nearly three million Albertans’ voter records exposed. No hackers. No sophisticated cyberattack.

16.05.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

Braid: Smith's economic wins with Ottawa are historic and may move the dial on separatism

Braid: Smith's economic wins with Ottawa are historic and may move the dial on separatism

Premier Danielle Smith was almost jumping with glee and optimism Friday. She has pulled off a deal that leads to a pipeline and will attract investors...

15.05.2026 20

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Don Braid

Varcoe: Alberta, Ottawa have their pipeline deal, but industry will still have say with massive carbon capture project

Varcoe: Alberta, Ottawa have their pipeline deal, but industry will still have say with massive carbon capture project

From pipe dream to a real prospect, Alberta’s ambitious proposal to see a new oil artery built to the Pacific Coast gained more traction Friday, one...

15.05.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Bell: Danielle Smith has no doubt most Albertans back her pipeline deal with Carney

Bell: Danielle Smith has no doubt most Albertans back her pipeline deal with Carney

Premier Danielle Smith is confident. On the pipeline deal with Mark Carney she believes she speaks for most Albertans

15.05.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Rick Bell

Brookman: City's free tree program lacking followup care

Brookman: City's free tree program lacking followup care

Facing separation discussions, elector list distributions and waiting for a pipeline, my words today are about trees. In windswept Calgary, trees are...

15.05.2026 20

Calgary Herald

George Brookman

Opinion: Alberta asked for growth — now it’s blaming the people who came

Opinion: Alberta asked for growth — now it’s blaming the people who came

Responsible government requires decisions grounded in facts — not distraction, division or short-term political calculation.

15.05.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

Bell: A date! September 2027 — approval for construction of pipeline to the west coast

Bell: A date! September 2027 — approval for construction of pipeline to the west coast

The Carney-Smith deal to be announced on Friday is said to include good news for a pipeline to the west coast

14.05.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Rick Bell

Nelson: Quebecers love Canada as Albertans ponder leaving

Nelson: Quebecers love Canada as Albertans ponder leaving

Will we say goodbye to Canada? No. Not yet. The bonds are far too strong

14.05.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Chris Nelson

Opinion: Is time change a referendum question?

Opinion: Is time change a referendum question?

There are many dynamics to the time change debate, but allowing Albertans to be heard is perhaps the most important.

14.05.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

Varcoe: ATCO CEO touts importance of energy accord for Alberta, expects 'good agreement' on carbon price

Varcoe: ATCO CEO touts importance of energy accord for Alberta, expects 'good agreement' on carbon price

'I am so bullish on the possibilities for Alberta right now,' said Nancy Southern

14.05.2026 30

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Bell: Alberta's new auto insurance scheme rolls out — here are the juicy details

Bell: Alberta's new auto insurance scheme rolls out — here are the juicy details

Alberta, here is your new auto insurance system

13.05.2026 30

Calgary Herald

Rick Bell

Ford: Council needs to get back to the issues that need debating

Ford: Council needs to get back to the issues that need debating

The choice? Bottled water or tap water?

13.05.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Catherine Ford

Varcoe: 'Herculean challenge': Industry awaits details of Ottawa-Alberta deal, as debate swirls on higher carbon price

Varcoe: 'Herculean challenge': Industry awaits details of Ottawa-Alberta deal, as debate swirls on higher carbon price

'How do we actually go from the high level language in the MOU to a concrete agreement that will actually move things forward, get projects built,...

13.05.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Bell: Bike battle! Alberta demands defiant cities cough up lousy bike lane numbers

Bell: Bike battle! Alberta demands defiant cities cough up lousy bike lane numbers

Fight over bike lanes. Pretty nasty for a story lefties and Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas say nobody is reading

12.05.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Rick Bell

Braid: As separatist leaders bumble, Smith hopes Ottawa deal will make them irrelevant

Braid: As separatist leaders bumble, Smith hopes Ottawa deal will make them irrelevant

A subtle warning is out — hardline separatists won’t be welcome in the next UCP caucus

12.05.2026 10

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Don Braid

Breakenridge: Time to turn talk into action on major projects in Canada

It’s been just over a year since the 2025 federal election, which in many ways proved to be a catalyst for the separatist movement and debate now...

12.05.2026 30

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Rob Breakenridge

Opinion: Any new pipeline needs to contained within Canada only

With the war in the Middle East threatening the global supply of oil, most Canadians appreciate the urgent need for a new pipeline to our West Coast...

12.05.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

Bell: Done deal! Alberta and Smith win on MOU pipeline file in just a few sleeps

A deal between Premier Smith and Prime Minister Carney. Very soon. Book your seat

11.05.2026 20

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Rick Bell

Braid: Separatist leaders hatred of Canada leads them and the province nowhere

There is only one way Alberta leaders’ contempt for Canada makes any sense. They don’t think they need Canada because, as David Parker says, 'we...

11.05.2026 10

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Don Braid

Leong: Alberta government undermines it own referendum plans

Actions relating to past and future votes should leave electors asking questions of the province's methods and motives for this fall's ballot...

11.05.2026 20

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Ricky Leong

Varcoe: 'The prime minister shares my urgency' — Alberta premier believes a framework largely in place on carbon pricing under energy accord

Danielle Smith also believes Mark Carney wants to see a new oil pipeline to the Pacific Coast go forward

11.05.2026 20

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Chris Varcoe

Opinion: University, community and students all have role to play in fighting Islamophobia

A recent media report about a threatening email sent to Muslim students at the University of Calgary is deeply unsettling — but, for many of us, not...

09.05.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

Opinion: What mothers need this Mother's Day and why flowers are not enough

This Sunday, May 10, millions of Canadian mothers will receive flowers, candles, and cards thanking them for everything they do.

09.05.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

Bell: Danielle Smith claims win after high-stakes sit-down with Mark Carney

Premier Danielle Smith sat down with Prime Minister Mark Carney. When it was over, she was smiling

08.05.2026 20

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Rick Bell

Opinion: Prioritizing access to surgery is great news for Alberta patients

An essential aspect of a properly functioning universal health-care system is the ability to provide patients with the care they need promptly. In...

08.05.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

Opinion: Wildfires, tourism and our shared responsibility

With the return of wildfire season in Alberta and Canada, it is interesting to look back on past seasons and consider the money and time being...

08.05.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

MARTIN: Court of Appeal rights a wrong in imposing tougher sentence after heinous attack

The assault of an Alberta woman two years ago was horrific. But even more shocking was the four-year sentence handed her assailant. The Alberta Court...

08.05.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Kevin Martin

Bell: Alberta to bring in law to rip out bike lanes and stop new ones

Danielle Smith government ready to crack down on bike lanes with a hammer

07.05.2026 50

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Rick Bell

Nelson: Time's running out for Nenshi as NDP boss

Naheed Nenshi could still lead the NDP into the next provincial election. But the political iceberg he’s now facing is starting to take on Titanic...

07.05.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Chris Nelson