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Opinion: Is Middle East conflict a crosswind or seismic shift for Canada’s oil and gas industry?

Opinion: Is Middle East conflict a crosswind or seismic shift for Canada’s oil and gas industry?

The United States and Israel recently launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, effectively removing the regime’s leadership and cratering its...

yesterday 10

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

Opinion: Old-school enforcement of speeding can't keep up with modern infrastructure

Opinion: Old-school enforcement of speeding can't keep up with modern infrastructure

The fight over photo radar on Calgary’s major highways appears to revolve around speeding tickets. In reality, it raises a deeper question: can...

yesterday 10

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

Varcoe: 'All hat and no cattle': Canada has big reserves, but can't get much more oil to strained global markets today

Varcoe: 'All hat and no cattle': Canada has big reserves, but can't get much more oil to strained global markets today

Canada doesn't have a strategic petroleum reserve — like the United States — and still imports foreign oil into parts of Eastern Canada

yesterday 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Bell: Danielle Smith says Don Cherry should be appointed to the Order of Canada

Bell: Danielle Smith says Don Cherry should be appointed to the Order of Canada

Don Cherry for the Order of Canada? Premier Danielle Smith is an enthusiastic Yes.

previous day 4

Calgary Herald

Rick Bell

Opinion: Albertans with severe disabilities face unfair income cuts and greater food insecurity

Opinion: Albertans with severe disabilities face unfair income cuts and greater food insecurity

Across Alberta, people with severe disabilities are being pushed into poverty and food insecurity by the very systems that are meant to support them....

previous day 9

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

Opinion: Alberta’s Strategic Procurement Office doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel

Opinion: Alberta’s Strategic Procurement Office doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel

At the end of February, without much fanfare, the Alberta government announced the establishment of a Strategic Procurement Office.

previous day 10

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

On the Road: Springtime colours are on the way

On the Road: Springtime colours are on the way

Told friends that this week I was going to look for some colour.

previous day 10

Calgary Herald

Mike Drew For Postmedia

Bell: Smith government steps in, orders full-blown probe of Calgary water pipe fiasco

Bell: Smith government steps in, orders full-blown probe of Calgary water pipe fiasco

The Smith government steps in, orders an inspection to get to the bottom of how Calgary's water system turned ugly

thursday 4

Calgary Herald

Rick Bell

Braid: First Nations fury over separatism sends leaders to Buckingham Palace

Braid: First Nations fury over separatism sends leaders to Buckingham Palace

Legal, constitutional treaties cover a vast swath of Alberta’s land. First Nations would fight any attempt to strip away those entitlements, their...

thursday 3

Calgary Herald

Don Braid

Opinion: An Alberta injection site was shut down; what followed proved activists wrong

Opinion: An Alberta injection site was shut down; what followed proved activists wrong

New study about closure of Red Deer site shows there was no increase in overdose deaths

thursday 4

Calgary Herald

Derek Finkle

Varcoe: 'We haven't seen anything yet' — Volatile oil markets, escalating conflict, meet Alberta's royalty roller-coaster

Varcoe: 'We haven't seen anything yet' — Volatile oil markets, escalating conflict, meet Alberta's royalty roller-coaster

As of late Tuesday morning, Alberta’s projected deficit for the incoming budget was — theoretically — sitting at $1.1 billion. If that came to...

thursday 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Nelson: Premier Smith beats all odds in comeback for the ages

Nelson: Premier Smith beats all odds in comeback for the ages

From outcast to powerhouse, the rise, fall and resurrection of Danielle Smith is an Alberta political odyssey fit for the ages. Smith is arguably the...

thursday 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Nelson

Opinion: What happens between elections and International Women’s Day matters most

Opinion: What happens between elections and International Women’s Day matters most

Every International Women’s Day comes with speeches, panels and thought leadership celebrating the accomplishments of women leaders. This year was...

thursday 10

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

Martin: Edmonton Police Service crossed line trying to influence sentencing

Martin: Edmonton Police Service crossed line trying to influence sentencing

Court of King’s Bench Justice Jody Fraser wrote some strong words of criticism recently about the Edmonton Police Service and comments it made about...

thursday 10

Calgary Herald

Kevin Martin

Varcoe: 'We haven't seen anything yet' — Volatile oil markets meet Alberta's revenue roller-coaster

Varcoe: 'We haven't seen anything yet' — Volatile oil markets meet Alberta's revenue roller-coaster

'We do have a volatile budget and resource revenues are the key driver of it, but going forward it’s going to get even worse,' said U of C economist...

thursday 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Bell: We'll be told when Calgary's drug site will shut down — 'very, very soon'

Bell: We'll be told when Calgary's drug site will shut down — 'very, very soon'

When it comes to the Calgary drug site, we are finally be getting a date when it will be gone

11.03.2026 6

Calgary Herald

Rick Bell

Braid: How separatism gets on the referendum while pro-Canada question misses out

Braid: How separatism gets on the referendum while pro-Canada question misses out

No government but Quebec’s has ever sponsored a referendum on separation

11.03.2026 7

Calgary Herald

Don Braid

Bell: 120 km/h speed limit on Alberta divided roads — first test drive next month

Bell: 120 km/h speed limit on Alberta divided roads — first test drive next month

The Alberta government will test out a 120 km/h speed limit on a stretch of one divided highway starting next month

10.03.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Rick Bell

Breakenridge: Premier blows through fiscal policies; says Calgarians wanted increased spending

Breakenridge: Premier blows through fiscal policies; says Calgarians wanted increased spending
10.03.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Rob Breakenridge

Opinion: The math of Alberta politics no longer adds up

Opinion: The math of Alberta politics no longer adds up
10.03.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Ashleigh hislop

Bell: Smith UCP blames 'delusional' Nenshi for Calgary water pipe woes

Bell: Smith UCP blames 'delusional' Nenshi for Calgary water pipe woes
09.03.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Rick Bell

Braid: Huge cost of water pipe projects is heading straight for Calgary ratepayers

Braid: Huge cost of water pipe projects is heading straight for Calgary ratepayers

Most of this massive capital demand is needed for work that should have been completed years ago

09.03.2026 3

Calgary Herald

Don Braid

Opinion: Why Alberta’s biggest economic risk isn’t financial

Opinion: Why Alberta’s biggest economic risk isn’t financial

This year is shaping up to be one of progress for Alberta, with rising investment interest, strong energy demand and sectors such as agritech,...

09.03.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Jennifer farr

Leong: Weatheradio Canada must be maintained for public safety, emergency preparedness

Leong: Weatheradio Canada must be maintained for public safety, emergency preparedness

Old-school radio crucial as backup when emergency situations render high-tech communications useless

09.03.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Ricky Leong

Opinion: Who is being protected? Rethinking Alberta’s MAID announcement

Opinion: Who is being protected? Rethinking Alberta’s MAID announcement

On Feb. 24, Alberta Government house leader Joseph Schow announced the province would move to “protect vulnerable Albertans” by regulating medical...

07.03.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Cynthia clark and tracy powell

Varcoe: Sharp spike in oil prices rewrites Alberta economic outlook

Varcoe: Sharp spike in oil prices rewrites Alberta economic outlook

'We have entered scenario-land. You can't be definitive, but you can start thinking through scenarios,' said ATB chief economist Mark Parsons

07.03.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Bell: Say what?! Danielle Smith UCP not toppling, kicks NDP butt in poll

Bell: Say what?! Danielle Smith UCP not toppling, kicks NDP butt in poll

After all the noise about rebellion in the air, Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP score big

06.03.2026 7

Calgary Herald

Rick Bell

Opinion: It costs more to do nothing: Why Calgary must prevent domestic violence

Opinion: It costs more to do nothing: Why Calgary must prevent domestic violence

Calgarians are navigating real economic pressure.

06.03.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Lana Wells

Varcoe: 'A very simple message': Canadian Natural defers spending on major oilsands proposal, ahead of April 1 deadline on MOU

Varcoe: 'A very simple message': Canadian Natural defers spending on major oilsands proposal, ahead of April 1 deadline on MOU

'Specifically, what we want to ensure is that the MOU comes out with a policy that provides that economic viability for these long-term projects that...

06.03.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Bell: Danielle Smith will vote for Alberta independence, most polled think so

Bell: Danielle Smith will vote for Alberta independence, most polled think so

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith voting for Alberta independence? Apparently most of those in a poll believe so

06.03.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Rick Bell

On the Road: Trumpeter swans heralding spring

On the Road: Trumpeter swans heralding spring

OK, those were pretty easy to spot.

06.03.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Mike Drew For Postmedia

Nelson: Canada's lost decade still haunts Alberta

Nelson: Canada's lost decade still haunts Alberta

As the world once again fights over oil, we’re reminded of Canada’s self-imposed lost decade at the hands of Justin Trudeau’s Liberal...

05.03.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Nelson

Opinion: Canada’s reactive engagement with Greenland a missed opportunity

Opinion: Canada’s reactive engagement with Greenland a missed opportunity

The opening of a Canadian consulate in Greenland marks a significant development in Canada’s Arctic diplomacy — reflecting Canada’s recognition...

05.03.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

Bell: While Canadians boycott the U.S., this Canadian heads to America

Bell: While Canadians boycott the U.S., this Canadian heads to America

I don't care what the Elbows Up crowd thinks, I'm going to Chicago

04.03.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Rick Bell

Varcoe: Canadian producers lock in higher oil prices but keep spending plans unchanged amid Iran conflict

Varcoe: Canadian producers lock in higher oil prices but keep spending plans unchanged amid Iran conflict

'These are very volatile events right now, shaping the price. So we're just locking it in — and if it goes higher, I'll lock in some more'

04.03.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Bell: Half of Canadians are against strikes on Iran, is this all about Trump?

Bell: Half of Canadians are against strikes on Iran, is this all about Trump?

Angus Reid poll shows half of Canadians oppose the U.S. and Israeli air strikes on Iraq. They hate President Trump, they hate the air strikes

03.03.2026 8

Calgary Herald

Rick Bell

Ford: Canadians' absence being felt on Hawaiian beaches and in shops

MAUI — The beach isn’t deserted, nor is the swimming pool. But the reality of what’s missing here in Hawaii is blatantly obvious. Given that...

03.03.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Catherine Ford

Opinion: Coal mining in Clearwater County — who pays when wild horses lose their range?

As people who work directly with Alberta’s wild horses, we want to share a consequence of coal mining development that rarely makes headlines: what...

03.03.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

Breakenridge: Premier who once railed against deficits now shrugs at multibillion-dollar debt

Alberta budget forecasts a deficit of $9.37 billion followed by more deficits, which runs contrary to the government’s own fiscal framework

03.03.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Rob Breakenridge

Varcoe: War on Iran drives up oil price, reverberates through Canadian companies, Alberta budget

Geopolitical volatility can quickly reshape global energy markets, and alter Alberta’s financial situation

03.03.2026 9

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Bell: Jeromy Farkas battles Danielle Smith in epic tax hike fight

Premier Danielle Smith and Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas are in opposing corners facing a fierce fight over a property tax hike

03.03.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Rick Bell

Opinion: Why are we not talking about weed?

After cannabis was legalized for recreational use by adults in Canada in 2018, Peter Shier, president of Canadian advertising agency Naked Creative...

28.02.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

Opinion: Calgary about to lose affordable edge for first-time homebuyers and retirees

Calgary’s housing debate has been framed as a fight between generations — young people asking for affordability versus older homeowners protecting...

28.02.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

Opinion: We need to talk about our changing climate

It’s hard to believe that in 2026, we still have people who claim that global warming isn’t happening. U.S. President Donald Trump calls it a hoax...

27.02.2026 10

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Calgary Herald

Opinion: Done right, diversity doesn't divide us

Last spring, I was sitting in a restaurant in Amsterdam — the kind where the aged wood smell wraps around you like a warm coat — when the woman...

27.02.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

On the Road: Tracks in the snow

It looked like it was going to be a nice, sparkly day.

27.02.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Mike Drew For Postmedia

Varcoe: Alberta's new budget on course to collide with its own fiscal guardrails

The bottom line is that the same financial problem has cropped up time and time again. Alberta is too reliant on volatile oil and gas prices for a...

27.02.2026 30

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Bell: Smith government opens the door to talk taxes — sales tax anyone?

Did Premier Danielle Smith just put the Alberta Advantage on the table?

27.02.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Rick Bell

Braid: A bleak budget signals deep trouble for years, cuts to come

Premier Danielle Smith’s vaulted fiscal framework is challenged, if not dead

27.02.2026 20

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Don Braid

Opinion: It is time to stop scapegoating immigrants and govern responsibly

When the French philosopher René Girard wrote about scapegoating, he helped us understand how communities avoid taking responsibility for their own...

26.02.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald