The Alberta Government’s “Fair Deal Panel” stopped in Calgary Tuesday night. Thirty-nine people took the chance to share how they think Alberta could strengthen its stance at the federal level. Continue reading →

Both Jason Kenney and the federal Liberal government described a meeting between Kenney and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as a frank and realistic discussion. Continue reading →

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is bringing Justin Trudeau a list of five demands he says must be met to get the Alberta and Canadian economies back up to speed. Continue reading →

Leighton Kolk believes there is a disconnect between what’s important to primary industries like agriculture and the federal government in Ottawa. But amid growing separatist sentiments in parts of Alberta, he doesn’t believe breaking up the country is the answer to the province’s economic woes. Continue reading →

Years of recession and frustration with federal government policies are fuelling western Canadian separatist sentiments. The Wexit group is pushing for independence from Canada. Continue reading →

A panel examining Alberta’s role in Confederation kicked off its public town hall tour Tuesday, with many telling the panellists the province deserves a better deal — but through collaboration rather than confrontation. Continue reading →

The town hall will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Heritage Hall at 7406 139 Ave.  Continue reading →

A business forum in Lake Louise heard the province’s reputation is taking a hit due to ongoing environmental criticism, delays in building oil pipelines and a surge of separatist sentiment. Continue reading →