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Alberta's Electricity Market Changes Disadvantage Renewable Energy

Alberta's new electricity market structure, designed to improve affordability and reliability, will disadvantage renewable energy generators due to unresolved grid capacity constraints, potentially slowing renewable energy development and shifting the energy mix toward fossil fuels.

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Alberta's CPP Exit Plan Delayed by Lack of Asset Calculation

Alberta's plan to exit the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is delayed because a recent report by the Office of the Chief Actuary lacks the specific calculations needed for a provincial referendum, despite the CPP holding \$647 billion in assets.

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Alberta Unveils $250M Doctor Pay Plan to Address Physician Shortages

The Alberta government launched a new compensation model for family doctors, starting in spring 2025, with a $150-million investment in 2025 and approximately $250 million annually after, to address physician shortages by incentivizing patient recruitment, after-hours care, and team-based practices;...

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"Alberta Launches Sheriff-Led Border Patrol in Response to Trump Tariff Threat"

"Alberta is launching a $29-million sheriff-led border patrol to counter drug and human trafficking, prompted by President Trump's tariff threat; dozens of sheriffs will patrol a two-kilometer zone, using drones and roadside checks, to alleviate pressure on federal agencies."

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Alberta's $88-billion Inactive Oil Well Cleanup Liability

Alberta's oil and gas sector spent over $1 billion cleaning up inactive wells in 2023, but this only reduced the number by 5 percent, leaving a massive $88-billion liability according to internal government documents, prompting calls for stricter regulations.

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Lawsuit Filed Against Alberta Over Supervised Drug Site Closure

A Red Deer resident is suing the Alberta government over its plan to close the city's supervised drug consumption site, claiming it violates his rights and will endanger lives. The government plans to implement alternative measures but the plaintiff argues these are insufficient.

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Alberta Attracts $750 Million Data Center Investment

eStruxture Data Centers is building a $750-million, 90-megawatt data center near Calgary, Alberta, set to open in fall 2026, driven by increased demand for AI and spurred by Alberta's push to become a North American data center hub.

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Alberta Delays CPP Referendum Over Asset Division Dispute

Alberta is delaying its referendum on leaving the Canada Pension Plan due to the federal government's report failing to calculate its share of the \$647-billion fund, despite previous claims from Alberta estimating its share at \$334-billion.

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Alberta's CPP Referendum Delayed by Funding Dispute

Alberta's plan for a provincial pension referendum is stalled due to the federal government's unclear calculation of Alberta's share of the \$647-billion Canada Pension Plan, despite the federal government sharing a report with the provinces detailing how the assets would be divided if a province we...

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"Contentious Hearings Mark Grassy Mountain Coal Exploration Application in Alberta"

"Northback Holdings Corp. seeks permission for coal exploration at Alberta's Grassy Mountain, sparking intense debate at public hearings. The application, exempt from a 2022 ban on new coal exploration, faces opposition from environmentalists and neighboring municipalities despite a 72 percent 'yes'...

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Alberta's $1 Billion Oil Well Cleanup Falls Far Short of Needs

Alberta's oil and gas industry spent over $1 billion in 2023 cleaning up inactive wells, yet only 5 percent were remediated, leaving a massive $33.3-billion (potentially $88 billion) cleanup liability, prompting calls for stricter regulations.

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Smith Solidifies Power in Alberta

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith secures overwhelming support in leadership review, solidifying her power and setting a course for assertive governance.

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