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Varcoe: Conflicting currents across oil and gas sector as Canadian energy projects prepare to set sail

Varcoe: Conflicting currents across oil and gas sector as Canadian energy projects prepare to set sail

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Chris Varcoe

Bell: Calgary Mayor Farkas goes nuclear, trashes Danielle Smith big-time

Bell: Calgary Mayor Farkas goes nuclear, trashes Danielle Smith big-time

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Rick Bell

Lorne Gunter: Trump's hatred for Canada has permanently damaged world's best trade relationship Once again this week, U.S. President Donald Trump demonstrated his hatred for Canada. His antics and statements are not merely a negotiating strategy, not merely a tactic to scare us into giving the United States a better trade deal.

Lorne Gunter: Trump's hatred for Canada has permanently damaged world's best trade relationship Once again this week, U.S. President Donald Trump demonstrated his hatred for Canada. His antics and statements are not merely a negotiating strategy, not merely a tactic to scare us into giving the United States a better trade deal.

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Lorne Gunter

Opinion: Care-First auto insurance hinders access to justice for Albertans As a personal injury lawyer, I regularly meet injured Albertans when accidents have disrupted their lives, work, and families. So, when I say lawyers across this province are worried, I do not say it lightly. Lawyers are worried.

Opinion: Care-First auto insurance hinders access to justice for Albertans As a personal injury lawyer, I regularly meet injured Albertans when accidents have disrupted their lives, work, and families. So, when I say lawyers across this province are worried, I do not say it lightly. Lawyers are worried.

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Opinion: All Edmontonians will pay the price for Smith's repeal of zoning bylaw On Oct. 8, Premier Danielle Smith ordered Edmonton to repeal its zoning bylaw within three months and write a new one within 18. She called it growing responsibly.

Opinion: All Edmontonians will pay the price for Smith's repeal of zoning bylaw On Oct. 8, Premier Danielle Smith ordered Edmonton to repeal its zoning bylaw within three months and write a new one within 18. She called it growing responsibly.

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Gunter: Alberta separatists, Premier Smith, take biggest hits in latest Leger poll Nowhere are there encouraging numbers for the separatists

Gunter: Alberta separatists, Premier Smith, take biggest hits in latest Leger poll Nowhere are there encouraging numbers for the separatists

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Lorne Gunter

Bell: Alberta separatists stumble and stagger and Elon Musk won't help

Bell: Alberta separatists stumble and stagger and Elon Musk won't help

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Rick Bell

Braid: Separatist leaders' bumbling in U.S. at least warned us of American threat The separatist leaders may be bit players in their own comic-opera, but American officials and politicians like the tune

Braid: Separatist leaders' bumbling in U.S. at least warned us of American threat The separatist leaders may be bit players in their own comic-opera, but American officials and politicians like the tune

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Don Braid

Lorne Gunter: Premier Smith puts lid on Edmonton's infill monstrosities Wow! That must have hit city hall like a ton of bricks.

Lorne Gunter: Premier Smith puts lid on Edmonton's infill monstrosities Wow! That must have hit city hall like a ton of bricks.

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Lorne Gunter

Opinion: New drainage rules put Alberta's wetlands at risk If you are at all concerned about nature and the benefits we derive from it, or transparency in political decision-making for that matter, it’s been a rather interesting time in Alberta. The latest incident involves wetlands and the quiet rolling back of legislation and policy that was meant to recognize — and conserve — their value to Albertans.

Opinion: New drainage rules put Alberta's wetlands at risk If you are at all concerned about nature and the benefits we derive from it, or transparency in political decision-making for that matter, it’s been a rather interesting time in Alberta. The latest incident involves wetlands and the quiet rolling back of legislation and policy that was meant to recognize — and conserve — their value to Albertans.

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Opinion: Can restrictive covenants save Edmonton’s neighbourhoods? When our city council repealed over 120 neighbourhood plans and policies and opened up blanket zoning across all mature neighbourhoods in the city, residents were led to believe that the 15 macro district plans and a new zoning bylaw would provide for a positive well-planned future for all, guide growth predictably, and ensure consistency across all neighbourhoods.

Opinion: Can restrictive covenants save Edmonton’s neighbourhoods? When our city council repealed over 120 neighbourhood plans and policies and opened up blanket zoning across all mature neighbourhoods in the city, residents were led to believe that the 15 macro district plans and a new zoning bylaw would provide for a positive well-planned future for all, guide growth predictably, and ensure consistency across all neighbourhoods.

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Braid: Alberta and Quebec separatism — wildly different, equally insidious

Braid: Alberta and Quebec separatism — wildly different, equally insidious

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Don Braid

Bell: Danielle Smith is upbeat, for Alberta separatists is it all over but the crying?

Bell: Danielle Smith is upbeat, for Alberta separatists is it all over but the crying?

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Rick Bell

Varcoe: As vote on separation approaches, Alberta business leaders tout 'what a unified Canada can still do' 'We really cannot afford to squander what just might be one of the biggest economic opportunities of our lifetime,' said Calgary Economic Development CEO Brad Parry

Varcoe: As vote on separation approaches, Alberta business leaders tout 'what a unified Canada can still do' 'We really cannot afford to squander what just might be one of the biggest economic opportunities of our lifetime,' said Calgary Economic Development CEO Brad Parry

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Chris Varcoe

Lorne Gunter: Province set to step in and stop mad rush of poorly controlled infill Last weekend, hundreds of Edmontonians gathered in Downtown’s Churchill Square to protest once more city council’s and the city administration’s mad, mad dash to shove massive infill projects down the throats of residents in established neighbourhoods.

Lorne Gunter: Province set to step in and stop mad rush of poorly controlled infill Last weekend, hundreds of Edmontonians gathered in Downtown’s Churchill Square to protest once more city council’s and the city administration’s mad, mad dash to shove massive infill projects down the throats of residents in established neighbourhoods.

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Lorne Gunter

Opinion: Don't blame new Albertans — fix immigration system On Oct. 19, Albertans will face important questions about our province’s future: whether Alberta remains part of Canada and how we approach immigration.

Opinion: Don't blame new Albertans — fix immigration system On Oct. 19, Albertans will face important questions about our province’s future: whether Alberta remains part of Canada and how we approach immigration.

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Opinion: Students with disabilities need inclusion — not segregation Alberta’s government has promised a new direction for inclusive education. The fundamental question is whether students with developmental disabilities should learn alongside their peers in neighbourhood schools or in separate settings. The answer should be guided by evidence, educational expertise, and the values that inform public policy.

Opinion: Students with disabilities need inclusion — not segregation Alberta’s government has promised a new direction for inclusive education. The fundamental question is whether students with developmental disabilities should learn alongside their peers in neighbourhood schools or in separate settings. The answer should be guided by evidence, educational expertise, and the values that inform public policy.

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Lorne Gunter: Eby's proposed ‘millionaire’s tax’ likely to drive wealth out of B.C. If you’re a high-end landlord or realtor in Alberta, get ready for an influx of tax refugees from B.C. Even landlords and realtors as far away as Ontario are likely to benefit from tax hikes proposed by B.C.’s NDP Premier David Eby during the ongoing election in that province.

Lorne Gunter: Eby's proposed ‘millionaire’s tax’ likely to drive wealth out of B.C. If you’re a high-end landlord or realtor in Alberta, get ready for an influx of tax refugees from B.C. Even landlords and realtors as far away as Ontario are likely to benefit from tax hikes proposed by B.C.’s NDP Premier David Eby during the ongoing election in that province.

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Lorne Gunter

Opinion: Alberta separation could dash gains in women’s health As an Albertan born and raised, an epidemiologist, registered nurse and a women’s health researcher, I have spent my career working to improve health care in this province. I understand the frustration many Albertans feel with long waits, difficulty finding a primary care provider and a system that too often seems unable to translate research into care.

Opinion: Alberta separation could dash gains in women’s health As an Albertan born and raised, an epidemiologist, registered nurse and a women’s health researcher, I have spent my career working to improve health care in this province. I understand the frustration many Albertans feel with long waits, difficulty finding a primary care provider and a system that too often seems unable to translate research into care.

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06.10.2026 3

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Tasha Kheiriddin: Quebec election was bad news for Carney, good for Poilievre Quebec Conservative Leader Éric Duhaime was perhaps the night's biggest winner

Tasha Kheiriddin: Quebec election was bad news for Carney, good for Poilievre Quebec Conservative Leader Éric Duhaime was perhaps the night's biggest winner

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Tasha Kheiriddin

Rob Breakenridge: Two federal leaders cause headaches for Alberta counterparts while PM firm on pipeline It’s strange and ironic that it's fallen to a Liberal prime minister to be the one to advance Alberta’s interests

Rob Breakenridge: Two federal leaders cause headaches for Alberta counterparts while PM firm on pipeline It’s strange and ironic that it's fallen to a Liberal prime minister to be the one to advance Alberta’s interests

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Rob Breakenridge

Bell: Alberta separatist leader says fight isn't over with Oct. 19 referendum vote The Alberta separatist fight doesn't end after the Oct. 19 referendum vote. 'Far from it,' says independence leader Mitch Sylvestre

Bell: Alberta separatist leader says fight isn't over with Oct. 19 referendum vote The Alberta separatist fight doesn't end after the Oct. 19 referendum vote. 'Far from it,' says independence leader Mitch Sylvestre

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Rick Bell

Lorne Gunter: 'Selling out': Alberta separatists seek help from south of border Separatists also reportedly discussed with the Americans giving them preferential access to our critical minerals.

Lorne Gunter: 'Selling out': Alberta separatists seek help from south of border Separatists also reportedly discussed with the Americans giving them preferential access to our critical minerals.

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Lorne Gunter

Opinion: Alberta Blue Cross delays are failing chronic disease patients Many Albertans, including children, live with chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, lupus, hidradenitis suppurativa, multiple sclerosis, giant cell arteritis, vasculitis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. In the last 20 years, advanced treatments have revolutionized care. They allow people to stay in school, keep their jobs or return to work, start families, and actively contribute to their communities.

Opinion: Alberta Blue Cross delays are failing chronic disease patients Many Albertans, including children, live with chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, lupus, hidradenitis suppurativa, multiple sclerosis, giant cell arteritis, vasculitis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. In the last 20 years, advanced treatments have revolutionized care. They allow people to stay in school, keep their jobs or return to work, start families, and actively contribute to their communities.

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05.10.2026 3

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Bell: If Smith won't cave on UCP insurance plan, lawyers will back Alberta separatists Premier Smith, disgruntled Alberta separatists, peeved-off lawyers, all ingredients to cook up some fireworks

Bell: If Smith won't cave on UCP insurance plan, lawyers will back Alberta separatists Premier Smith, disgruntled Alberta separatists, peeved-off lawyers, all ingredients to cook up some fireworks

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Rick Bell

Keith Gerein: Inmate dropoffs in Edmonton's Chinatown are a systemic choice, not 'human error' Did two different crews of correctional officers coincidentally both get lost on their way to the Hope Mission? Did they accidentally leave their GPS back in the office? Run out of gas? Simply forget the preferred release procedures?

Keith Gerein: Inmate dropoffs in Edmonton's Chinatown are a systemic choice, not 'human error' Did two different crews of correctional officers coincidentally both get lost on their way to the Hope Mission? Did they accidentally leave their GPS back in the office? Run out of gas? Simply forget the preferred release procedures?

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Keith Gerein

Lorne Gunter: Despite Carney's claims, Canada's immigration numbers largely unchanged Earlier this year, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his government announced — or rather boasted — that they had brought immigration under control after the open-floodgate Trudeau years. In 2025 the national population, they claimed, shrank by 102,000 people, the first decline since Confederation.

Lorne Gunter: Despite Carney's claims, Canada's immigration numbers largely unchanged Earlier this year, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his government announced — or rather boasted — that they had brought immigration under control after the open-floodgate Trudeau years. In 2025 the national population, they claimed, shrank by 102,000 people, the first decline since Confederation.

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Lorne Gunter

Opinion: Alberta's oilsands producers still face too much regulatory risk It has been over three months since Mark Carney and Danielle Smith announced a conceptual agreement on a new crude oil pipeline to the B.C. coast, the West Coast Oil Pipeline (WCOP), and its mandated companion carbon capture project, Pathways.

Opinion: Alberta's oilsands producers still face too much regulatory risk It has been over three months since Mark Carney and Danielle Smith announced a conceptual agreement on a new crude oil pipeline to the B.C. coast, the West Coast Oil Pipeline (WCOP), and its mandated companion carbon capture project, Pathways.

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02.10.2026 3

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Stephen Harper: Separatism poses 'significant risk' for Alberta 'Most voting for it will do so just to “send a message” … I believe that approach is mistaken'

Stephen Harper: Separatism poses 'significant risk' for Alberta 'Most voting for it will do so just to “send a message” … I believe that approach is mistaken'

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Stephen Harper

Varcoe: Odds improve for Pacific Link pipeline, with proposed project on accelerated path

Varcoe: Odds improve for Pacific Link pipeline, with proposed project on accelerated path

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Chris Varcoe

Bell: 'Slimy, sleazy' — Danielle Smith slams those attacking her on immigration Premier Danielle Smith anti-immigrant or scapegoating immigrants or a racist? Smith fires back

Bell: 'Slimy, sleazy' — Danielle Smith slams those attacking her on immigration Premier Danielle Smith anti-immigrant or scapegoating immigrants or a racist? Smith fires back

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Rick Bell

Lorne Gunter: Minimal private-sector dollars in Carney-Smith Pacific Link pipeline announcement It’s great that the West Coast pipeline — now known as the Pacific Link pipeline — is being fast-tracked by Ottawa. Who would ever imagine the first project deemed in the national interest by the federal Liberals’ major projects office would be one benefiting Alberta?

Lorne Gunter: Minimal private-sector dollars in Carney-Smith Pacific Link pipeline announcement It’s great that the West Coast pipeline — now known as the Pacific Link pipeline — is being fast-tracked by Ottawa. Who would ever imagine the first project deemed in the national interest by the federal Liberals’ major projects office would be one benefiting Alberta?

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Lorne Gunter

Temitope Oriola: Edmonton Police Commission's ban on public speakers goes too far The Edmonton Police Commission announced last month its decision to move meetings with the public online and ban public speakers for the remainder of 2026. The commission notes that “discourse surrounding the commission has moved far beyond legitimate criticism of the board, police governance or oversight. It has devolved into personal attacks, defamation, threats, and intimidation directed at commissioners, police service members, staff and other members of the public.”

Temitope Oriola: Edmonton Police Commission's ban on public speakers goes too far The Edmonton Police Commission announced last month its decision to move meetings with the public online and ban public speakers for the remainder of 2026. The commission notes that “discourse surrounding the commission has moved far beyond legitimate criticism of the board, police governance or oversight. It has devolved into personal attacks, defamation, threats, and intimidation directed at commissioners, police service members, staff and other members of the public.”

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Temitope Oriola

Opinion: If separation succeeds, take note of what's in the plans for Alberta Grievances along with the costs, benefits and processes of a transition seem to have dominated the secession debate. But what sort of Alberta do secessionists want, and think that we want? Two Alberta Prosperity Project documents, The Value of Freedom and The Foundation of Freedom, provide possible hints. Both deserve full, careful reading. Here are some significant elements.

Opinion: If separation succeeds, take note of what's in the plans for Alberta Grievances along with the costs, benefits and processes of a transition seem to have dominated the secession debate. But what sort of Alberta do secessionists want, and think that we want? Two Alberta Prosperity Project documents, The Value of Freedom and The Foundation of Freedom, provide possible hints. Both deserve full, careful reading. Here are some significant elements.

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James Keeley

Opinion: Protecting our sovereignty means protecting our public health care If you ask Canadians what makes us different from our American neighbours, the vast majority will say that it’s our public health care; that in Canada we care for each other.

Opinion: Protecting our sovereignty means protecting our public health care If you ask Canadians what makes us different from our American neighbours, the vast majority will say that it’s our public health care; that in Canada we care for each other.

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Chris Gallaway

Bell: Pipeline or not, Pierre Poilievre really thinks Mark Carney is full of it The interview with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre — he's still not buying what Carney is selling

Bell: Pipeline or not, Pierre Poilievre really thinks Mark Carney is full of it The interview with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre — he's still not buying what Carney is selling

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Rick Bell

Lorne Gunter: Premier Smith saddled with outsized influence of UCP's cranks and loons The most recent polls are good news for those Albertans who want the province to remain in Confederation.

Lorne Gunter: Premier Smith saddled with outsized influence of UCP's cranks and loons The most recent polls are good news for those Albertans who want the province to remain in Confederation.

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Lorne Gunter

Opinion: Is Alberta ready for the next wave of workers with disabilities? This is the story from my early days at the Gateway Association eight years ago. It’s that of a young man whose story is not uncommon. Like many folks experiencing barriers to employment, he found the most sense of acceptance and belonging when he played video games in his basement.

Opinion: Is Alberta ready for the next wave of workers with disabilities? This is the story from my early days at the Gateway Association eight years ago. It’s that of a young man whose story is not uncommon. Like many folks experiencing barriers to employment, he found the most sense of acceptance and belonging when he played video games in his basement.

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Lorne Gunter: Federal Grits’ outlook better than B.C. NDP’s in snap-election scenarios

Lorne Gunter: Federal Grits’ outlook better than B.C. NDP’s in snap-election scenarios

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Lorne Gunter

Keith Gerein: Smith's riffs to Alberta municipal leaders go off the rails The real head-scratcher when the premier mused to the civic leaders that the Municipal Government Act is "kind of like our constitution with each other.”

Keith Gerein: Smith's riffs to Alberta municipal leaders go off the rails The real head-scratcher when the premier mused to the civic leaders that the Municipal Government Act is

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Keith Gerein

Opinion: Racism is still a reality for Indigenous people

Opinion: Racism is still a reality for Indigenous people

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29.09.2026 7

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Shelby Laframboise

Braid: Federalist forces pile on the good news to spike separatism The federalist firehose is spraying both good news and dire warnings with one message — separation would be a doomed, dangerous act

Braid: Federalist forces pile on the good news to spike separatism The federalist firehose is spraying both good news and dire warnings with one message — separation would be a doomed, dangerous act

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Don Braid

Tasha Kheiriddin: Separatism is failing in Alberta and Quebec Even as the Parti Québécois is poised to win a majority, support for an independent Quebec keeps dropping

Tasha Kheiriddin: Separatism is failing in Alberta and Quebec Even as the Parti Québécois is poised to win a majority, support for an independent Quebec keeps dropping

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Tasha Kheiriddin

Varcoe: 'Ready to rock and roll' — Ford eyes Northern Shield pipeline investment, as governments get more involved in energy projects

Varcoe: 'Ready to rock and roll' — Ford eyes Northern Shield pipeline investment, as governments get more involved in energy projects

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29.09.2026 20

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Chris Varcoe

Rob Breakenridge: Brinksmanship is not an effective — or honourable — negotiating tactic Let’s not kid ourselves, separatist leaders are not fighting for a better deal for Alberta, and they’re sure not fighting to give Danielle Smith a stronger hand in dealing with Ottawa

Rob Breakenridge: Brinksmanship is not an effective — or honourable — negotiating tactic Let’s not kid ourselves, separatist leaders are not fighting for a better deal for Alberta, and they’re sure not fighting to give Danielle Smith a stronger hand in dealing with Ottawa

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29.09.2026 20

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Rob Breakenridge

Bell: Will Smith lay down the law to Alberta separatists? We'll have to wait Premier Danielle Smith still wrestling with the Alberta separatists in the UCP and she will have a big decision to make if they lose

Bell: Will Smith lay down the law to Alberta separatists? We'll have to wait Premier Danielle Smith still wrestling with the Alberta separatists in the UCP and she will have a big decision to make if they lose

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29.09.2026 20

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Rick Bell

Lorne Gunter: City makes tax money from infill monstrosities This past weekend there were at least four more angry neighbourhood protests against the uber-density infill plans approved by the city without any concern for surrounding residents.

Lorne Gunter: City makes tax money from infill monstrosities This past weekend there were at least four more angry neighbourhood protests against the uber-density infill plans approved by the city without any concern for surrounding residents.

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Lorne Gunter

Braid: A social media bombardment will tell the world the referendum is rigged The relentless drive to dismantle Canada won’t end after Oct. 19, be sure of that

Braid: A social media bombardment will tell the world the referendum is rigged The relentless drive to dismantle Canada won’t end after Oct. 19, be sure of that

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28.09.2026 8

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Don Braid

Opinion: Who pays for Alberta’s dual-practice health care? Alberta has moved toward a dual-practice health-care system where physicians can charge patients directly for faster access to care, while also providing care to patients funded by the public system. This is a first in Canada. Supporters claim this will expand choice and increase capacity. Opponents say dual practice undermines Canada’s core value that health care should be available based on need, not the ability to pay.

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28.09.2026 8

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Kaylene Duttchen

Cam Tait: Friends remember legacy of Oilers owners group architect Cal Nichols There is a rugged, unspoken mercy in every final goodbye. Never, do we walk away hollow.

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27.09.2026 20

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Cam Tait