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Lorne Gunter: Ottawa's gun buyback program a dismal failure There may be a lot of gunowners who signed up for compensation who will be left without a convenient way to hand in their guns.

Lorne Gunter: Ottawa's gun buyback program a dismal failure There may be a lot of gunowners who signed up for compensation who will be left without a convenient way to hand in their guns.

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Lorne Gunter

Tasha Kheiriddin: Bill C-12 will not solve Canada's immigration problems A modest tightening of the rules will dismiss 19,000 claims, but leaves 288,000 pending cases and a broken system largely untouched

Tasha Kheiriddin: Bill C-12 will not solve Canada's immigration problems A modest tightening of the rules will dismiss 19,000 claims, but leaves 288,000 pending cases and a broken system largely untouched

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Tasha Kheiriddin

Gunter: Deadline on Carney-Smith oil pipeline MOU comes and goes Back in November amid the fanfare of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney signing their memorandum of understanding (MOU) to get another pipeline built from Alberta to the West Coast, very few analysts paid much attention to the first deadline for more details to be worked out – April 1.

Gunter: Deadline on Carney-Smith oil pipeline MOU comes and goes Back in November amid the fanfare of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney signing their memorandum of understanding (MOU) to get another pipeline built from Alberta to the West Coast, very few analysts paid much attention to the first deadline for more details to be worked out – April 1.

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Lorne Gunter

Rob Breakenridge: Immigration and judges just window dressing for separation vote If Oct. 19 is ultimately going to be about whether we remain a part of Canada, then let’s lose the distractions

Rob Breakenridge: Immigration and judges just window dressing for separation vote If Oct. 19 is ultimately going to be about whether we remain a part of Canada, then let’s lose the distractions

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Rob Breakenridge

Keith Gerein: Corporate donors, third-party advertisers in Edmonton's civic election show need for tougher rules Indeed, last year’s election already had too much involvement from big money and dark money, largely due to the UCP government’s changes to election rules that almost nobody wanted.

Keith Gerein: Corporate donors, third-party advertisers in Edmonton's civic election show need for tougher rules Indeed, last year’s election already had too much involvement from big money and dark money, largely due to the UCP government’s changes to election rules that almost nobody wanted.

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Keith Gerein

Opinion: Bill 28 puts Alberta libraries at risk of government censorship Buried in an omnibus bill introduced on the day before the Easter long weekend, the Alberta government has taken aim at the most popular public institution in the province — its public libraries.

Opinion: Bill 28 puts Alberta libraries at risk of government censorship Buried in an omnibus bill introduced on the day before the Easter long weekend, the Alberta government has taken aim at the most popular public institution in the province — its public libraries.

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James l. turk

Opinion: Alberta’s water reckoning: Conservation is now an economic imperative Alberta has always valued water. Rivers have been harnessed to build irrigation districts, power industry, support energy development and sustain communities across some of the most arid parts of Canada.

Opinion: Alberta’s water reckoning: Conservation is now an economic imperative Alberta has always valued water. Rivers have been harnessed to build irrigation districts, power industry, support energy development and sustain communities across some of the most arid parts of Canada.

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Patrick o’connor

Gunter: Federal NDP doomed after abandoning traditional, big-tent labour roots Don Davies, the Vancouver New Democrat MP who served as his party’s interim leader until the election of Avi Lewis last weekend, cautioned party members last December that if the NDP wanted to avoid another drubbing at the polls, it should focus on working people’s issues instead of becoming obsessed with identity politics.

Gunter: Federal NDP doomed after abandoning traditional, big-tent labour roots Don Davies, the Vancouver New Democrat MP who served as his party’s interim leader until the election of Avi Lewis last weekend, cautioned party members last December that if the NDP wanted to avoid another drubbing at the polls, it should focus on working people’s issues instead of becoming obsessed with identity politics.
04.04.2026 10

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Lorne Gunter

Opinion: Alberta must reject a gerrymandered electoral map

Opinion: Alberta must reject a gerrymandered electoral map
03.04.2026 10

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Peggy garritty

Keith Gerein: Big money led to big disappointment in Edmonton's city council election

Keith Gerein: Big money led to big disappointment in Edmonton's city council election
03.04.2026 10

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Keith Gerein

Lorne Gunter: City council BRT plan doomed to compound transit problems

02.04.2026 10

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Lorne Gunter

Opinion: Canada has everything — except a system that lets us build

Opinion: Canada has everything — except a system that lets us build
01.04.2026 10

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Adam Legge

Opinion: UCP's Bill 25 an anti-democratic move to control public discourse Here is a question I think Alberta’s social studies teachers should ask their students in class tomorrow:

Opinion: UCP's Bill 25 an anti-democratic move to control public discourse Here is a question I think Alberta’s social studies teachers should ask their students in class tomorrow:
01.04.2026 7

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Kent den heyer

Bell: Alberta separatists are on the move and they're aiming to win in October Buckle up. The Alberta independence crowd are ready to rock.

Bell: Alberta separatists are on the move and they're aiming to win in October Buckle up. The Alberta independence crowd are ready to rock.
01.04.2026 20

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Rick Bell

Braid: Separatist boss scorns Smith's 'little federalist slogans,' says they've got the signatures The stakes will be high, both in counting petition signatures and votes in any full referendum on separation. Whatever the result, Albertans will need confidence that it’s honest

Braid: Separatist boss scorns Smith's 'little federalist slogans,' says they've got the signatures The stakes will be high, both in counting petition signatures and votes in any full referendum on separation. Whatever the result, Albertans will need confidence that it’s honest
01.04.2026 20

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Don Braid

Lorne Gunter: Carney Liberals keep symbiotic relationship with CBC alive The Liberal government has a detailed plan to “modernize” and “revitalize” the CBC. They’ve had it since the end of May last year.

Lorne Gunter: Carney Liberals keep symbiotic relationship with CBC alive The Liberal government has a detailed plan to “modernize” and “revitalize” the CBC. They’ve had it since the end of May last year.
01.04.2026 10

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Lorne Gunter

Opinion: Alberta as an energy superpower must include hydrogen The recent Canada–Alberta Memorandum of Understanding has, to a degree, reset the relationship between Ottawa and Edmonton — replacing years of federal-provincial quarrelling with a chance to build a shared vision for the province’s energy future.

Opinion: Alberta as an energy superpower must include hydrogen The recent Canada–Alberta Memorandum of Understanding has, to a degree, reset the relationship between Ottawa and Edmonton — replacing years of federal-provincial quarrelling with a chance to build a shared vision for the province’s energy future.
31.03.2026 8

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Rebecca goldsack

Tasha Kheiriddin: Avi Lewis could spoil the Liberals' chances next election The NDP could provide a new home for left-wing voters disgruntled by Carney

Tasha Kheiriddin: Avi Lewis could spoil the Liberals' chances next election The NDP could provide a new home for left-wing voters disgruntled by Carney
31.03.2026 8

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Tasha Kheiriddin

Bell: Avi Lewis riles up Alberta — Smith says he's a communist, Nenshi disowns him New radical NDP Leader Avi Lewis and Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi, Danielle Smith's UCP tries to tie the two together

Bell: Avi Lewis riles up Alberta — Smith says he's a communist, Nenshi disowns him New radical NDP Leader Avi Lewis and Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi, Danielle Smith's UCP tries to tie the two together
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Rick Bell

Varcoe: 'Act urgently': A new recipe for getting big energy projects built quickly in Canada

Varcoe: 'Act urgently': A new recipe for getting big energy projects built quickly in Canada

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Chris Varcoe

Rob Breakenridge: Alberta NDP needs to distance itself from strident new federal party leader If the NDP were smart, they could kill two birds with one stone — a rebranding effort coupled with a unite-the-left push

Rob Breakenridge: Alberta NDP needs to distance itself from strident new federal party leader If the NDP were smart, they could kill two birds with one stone — a rebranding effort coupled with a unite-the-left push

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31.03.2026 20

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Rob Breakenridge

Lorne Gunter: New NDP Leader Avi Lewis not good for Alberta Nenshi took to social media to announce he wanted nothing to do with the author of the “Green New Deal” and the “Leap Manifesto”

Lorne Gunter: New NDP Leader Avi Lewis not good for Alberta Nenshi took to social media to announce he wanted nothing to do with the author of the “Green New Deal” and the “Leap Manifesto”

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Lorne Gunter

Braid: Under new leader Avi Lewis, federal NDP looks more communist than social democratic The economic agenda is the deeper danger

Braid: Under new leader Avi Lewis, federal NDP looks more communist than social democratic The economic agenda is the deeper danger

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30.03.2026 8

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Don Braid

Opinion: UCP laws have put a chill on transgender visibility March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility. This day is devoted to celebrating trans and gender-diverse people and recognizing their contributions to society. It is a day to take stock of the progress we have made on trans rights and recommit to eradicating anti-trans discrimination for good.

Opinion: UCP laws have put a chill on transgender visibility March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility. This day is devoted to celebrating trans and gender-diverse people and recognizing their contributions to society. It is a day to take stock of the progress we have made on trans rights and recommit to eradicating anti-trans discrimination for good.

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30.03.2026 10

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Corinne L. Mason

Braid: With crucial scandal report coming, UCP makes the right choice for auditor general

Braid: With crucial scandal report coming, UCP makes the right choice for auditor general
28.03.2026 10

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Don Braid

Bell: Alberta drivers will save up to $366 next year on auto insurance — we hope Albertans are promised savings on auto insurance premiums next year. Don't book the trip to Vegas yet.

Bell: Alberta drivers will save up to $366 next year on auto insurance — we hope Albertans are promised savings on auto insurance premiums next year. Don't book the trip to Vegas yet.
28.03.2026 10

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Rick Bell

Opinion: Alberta moves to limit assisted death; now Canada must follow

Opinion: Alberta moves to limit assisted death; now Canada must follow
28.03.2026 10

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Krista carr and trish bowman

Lorne Gunter: Feds' attack on notwithstanding clause an attack on Canadian federation

Lorne Gunter: Feds' attack on notwithstanding clause an attack on Canadian federation
28.03.2026 20

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Lorne Gunter

Varcoe: As oil pipelines become an ace in 'Canada's deck,' should country place bet on path south or west?

27.03.2026 20

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Chris Varcoe

Opinion: Bill 18 undermines patient care: Alberta MAID doctors We write as clinicians involved in medical assistance in dying (MAID) across Alberta to express our strong concern and opposition to the proposed Bill 18, the Safeguards for Last Resort Termination of Life Act .

27.03.2026 9

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Alexandra mcpherson

Bell: Smith's Alberta political code of conduct targets woke bullies Premier Danielle Smith's municipal affairs minister Dan Williams is on fire. You've got to read this guy.

27.03.2026 20

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Rick Bell

Lorne Gunter: Alberta right to insist AI data-centre proposals include their own power supply One of the fundamental principles of the provincial government’s strategy for attracting artificial intelligence (AI) data centres to Alberta, released in 2024, is BYOP — bring your own power.

27.03.2026 20

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Lorne Gunter

Cam Tait: Cowardly display of politics by UCP on Alberta Accessibility Act Every single MLA who voted "no" should be forced to sit down and write a heartfelt, handwritten letter to all parents of kids with disabilities

26.03.2026 7

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Cam Tait

Bell: Gas price pain! Danielle Smith tells us to grin and bear it until July Gas prices are ugly, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith tells Albertans to wait for relief

26.03.2026 10

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Rick Bell

Opinion: Canada’s defence future runs through Edmonton Canada faces a future in which national prosperity and sovereignty depend on how effectively we harness the regions best positioned to deliver results. The federal commitment to increase defence spending to $62.7 billion next year, and $150 billion by 2035, signals a shift in how the country prepares for a more contested world.

26.03.2026 8

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Mark plamondon

Opinion: Primary health care for Indigenous Albertans still falls short Before Minister Adriana LaGrange’s announcement last Friday there was great anticipation from both Indigenous people and clinicians. We hoped for new money and meaningful support for primary care for Indigenous Albertans.

26.03.2026 9

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Esther tailfeathers

Nelson: Danielle Smith drives stake through Albertans' liberty Rules around medical assistance in dying are today’s Big Sister reality

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26.03.2026 20

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Chris Nelson

Lorne Gunter: Judicial reform needed to counter courts’ progressive bias Gee, maybe Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wasn’t completely out to lunch after all when she suggested in early February that Ottawa give the provinces more input into judicial appointments.

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26.03.2026 10

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Lorne Gunter

Opinion: Alberta’s MAID bill puts barriers where compassion is needed Albertans deserve a medical assistance in dying (MAID) system that is compassionate, patient-centred, and rooted in evidence. The Alberta government’s proposed legislation does the opposite. It introduces unnecessary barriers into a system that is already carefully regulated, widely supported, and working as intended.

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25.03.2026 7

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Helen Long

Opinion: The quiet restructuring of Alberta’s universities Alberta’s post-secondary system is undergoing a profound transformation. Not through a single sweeping reform, but through a series of funding decisions, legislative changes and policy reports that, taken together, are redefining how universities operate and what they are expected to do.

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25.03.2026 8

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Nazak birjandifar

Braid: The cat sculpture gift from Saudi Arabia is beautiful. It just isn't gold Ten pounds of pure copper would be worth about $80. Gold would price the statue above $700,000. That’s the difference between an ordinary protocol gift and a giant scandal

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25.03.2026 20

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Don Braid

Bell: Carney-Smith pipeline deal drags on, Smith to raise hell if Alberta is shafted Danielle Smith's people say talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney are going well. What happens if they don't get to the finish line?

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Rick Bell

Varcoe: 'Double-edged sword': Oil prices near $100 this year sting consumers, bolster bottom line for western provinces 'On the one hand ... it generates so much value for our economy,' Premier Danielle Smith said. 'It goes both ways. Higher prices are bad for consumers and they're bad for business investment'

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25.03.2026 20

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Chris Varcoe

Lorne Gunter: Swelling size of federal Liberal government hobbles national economic growth Perhaps Albertans should be grateful to the federal government for spending so little per capita in our province.

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25.03.2026 20

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Lorne Gunter

Opinion: Edmonton needs a new river valley park in Rossdale Ross Flats, or Rossdale, is on city council’s March agenda. The city is on the cusp of selling land in the river valley, beginning with a 3.7-acre parcel, now used as parking for Re/Max Field. Council is being asked to approve a $15-million expenditure to put in roads and utilities to service future mid- and highrise buildings on the land.

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24.03.2026 10

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Eric Gormley

Breakenridge: After greasing the wheels, is Smith now trying to slow roll separatists? For as much as her government can be faulted for letting the horse out of the barn, perhaps now the premier is belatedly coming to recognize these threats

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24.03.2026 20

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Rob Breakenridge

Braid: Smith is all in with artificial intelligence. Does she see the creepy side? AI is so useful, so agreeable, so startlingly personal, that it can worm its way into entirely new mental spaces, and you’re dependent before you know it

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24.03.2026 30

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Don Braid

Keith Gerein: Edmonton's finances again skating uphill due to Lewis Farms Recreation Centre Coming to council for more money now, when the facility is two-thirds along, offers no legitimate option. Rejecting the request at this stage would cut into the integrity of the project, such as not opening one of the two arenas, or leaving the library or pool unfinished.

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24.03.2026 30

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Keith Gerein

Gunter: Edmonton's Quarters experiment a multi-million dollar dud It hasn’t worked, and now Edmontonians could be on the hook for almost $64 million in cost overruns

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24.03.2026 20

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Lorne Gunter

Opinion: Alberta’s independent justice system is under attack In late January of this year, the chief justices of all three levels of Alberta courts took the extraordinary step of issuing a public statement on the importance of an independent judiciary in a democracy.

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23.03.2026 10

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Shaun Fluker