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Alberta Government Violated Freedom of Information Laws

Alberta's government was found to have violated its own freedom of information laws by improperly rejecting multiple requests from The Globe and Mail, prompting an investigation that revealed non-compliant practices across 27 public institutions.

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TransAlta to Power Alberta Data Centers

TransAlta Corp. plans to partner with Alberta data centers, providing 90% of their natural gas-fired electricity needs by year-end, aiming to contribute to the province's $100 billion AI data center development goal within five years.

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Alberta Premier to Outline Path Forward with Federal Government

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will outline her vision for the province's relationship with Ottawa on Monday, following a federal Liberal election victory that fueled a separatist movement; she will announce new steps for Alberta's path forward, but will not take questions from reporters until Tuesd...

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Canada's Measles Outbreak: 1,020 Cases in Ontario, Inadequate Public Health Response

Canada is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in three decades, with Ontario reporting 1,020 cases (surpassing the U.S. total of 884) and Alberta reporting 137 cases; this is primarily impacting Mennonite communities and highlights inadequate public health responses.

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Alberta Proposes Involuntary Addiction Treatment Act

Alberta proposes the "Compassionate Intervention Act," allowing involuntary addiction treatment for adults and youth deemed harmful to themselves or others, potentially repealing a criticized youth program, amid four daily drug poisoning deaths.

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Alberta shifts hospital surgery funding to activity-based model

Alberta is changing how it funds hospital surgeries, starting in 2026, tying public funding to the number of procedures performed; the government says this will improve efficiency and reduce wait times, while critics argue it will shift more care to the private system and decrease quality.

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Alberta's Ambiguous Referendum Strategy Damages Economic Confidence

Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith is using a 120-day petition drive, requiring 177,000 signatures, as a precursor to a potential referendum on whether Alberta should separate from Canada, creating political and economic uncertainty.

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Alberta Premier Signals Potential Secession Referendum Amid Federal Tensions

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, while personally opposing secession, stated she will respect Albertans' decision if the federal government continues its perceived attacks; this follows a recent bill lowering the threshold for provincial referendums and amid US trade threats.

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Alberta Eases Referendum Threshold Amidst Renewed Calls for Independence

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith enacted legislation lowering the signature requirement for provincial referendums, potentially enabling an independence vote, despite the federal Liberals' reelection; she also relaxed campaign finance rules, reintroducing corporate and union donations.

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Alberta's Measles Outbreak: 137 Cases and Rising

Alberta is experiencing a significant measles outbreak with 137 cases since March, exceeding the previous high by 14 cases. Low vaccination rates (around 70 percent in urban areas, 50 percent or lower in some rural areas) and the highly contagious nature of the disease are driving the increase, with...

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Alberta Passes First-in-Canada Involuntary Drug Treatment Act

Alberta passed the Compassionate Intervention Act, allowing involuntary commitment to drug treatment for those deemed a risk to themselves or others; this is the first such Canadian law targeting addiction specifically and raises concerns about Charter rights.

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Alberta Proposes Industry-Managed Insurance Fund for Inactive Oil Wells

A revised Alberta government report proposes a province-managed insurance fund, rather than taxpayer-funded, to address nearly 80,000 inactive oil wells, alongside creating new industry-funded companies to manage well reclamation, shifting from a zero-risk to a risk-based cleanup framework.

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