Alberta Government

• Smith plays down prospect of advisory council of defeated candidates

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is playing down an earlier pledge to create a council of defeated Edmonton candidates to advise her.

  Politics

  Jun 8
  
• Danielle Smith facing challenges, smaller roster as she prepares to name new cabinet

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is to name her new cabinet Friday, with a lot of jobs to fill, fewer people to fill them and a conspicuous urban-rural divide to bridge.

  Politics

  Jun 7
  
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• Should Alberta reconsider its child care funding agreement?

  As part of the Alberta-Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, operators are required to provide audits.

  Education

  Jun 5
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• Alberta wildfires: Provincial state of emergency ends

  The provincial state of emergency was declared on May 6 after tens of thousands of people were forced from their homes over intense and spreading wildfires.

  Fire

  Jun 3
• Alberta’s close election by the numbers

  It wasn’t until election night on Monday that Albertans found out just how close the voting was. Here are some key numbers from Elections Alberta’s unofficial results.

  Canada

  May 30
• How Danielle Smith and the UCP will handle a deeply divided Alberta

  Danielle Smith and the UCP will keep government after Monday's election, and the premier is wasting no time in addressing the province's mandate.

  Politics

  May 30
• Alberta election: Trudeau congratulates Smith for 2nd term as premier 

  'I look forward to continuing to work with Premier Smith and the provincial government to deliver results for Albertans,' Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.

  Canada

  May 30
• Alberta election: A look back at 2 decades of governments

  The Progressive Conservatives, one of the parties that merged to create the UCP, held power in the province for more than 40 years.

  Politics

  May 30
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• Alberta election: Danielle Smith’s UCP to form next government after tight race

  Danielle Smith has been leader of the UCP since succeeding Jason Kenney in October 2022.

  Politics

  May 30
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• Alberta election: Memorable comments from Alberta’s political candidates

  Candidates for both the UCP and NDPs have been campaigning over the last four weeks for their party to form the next Alberta government, Here are some memorable quotes.

  Politics

  May 29