Alberta This Week (Your Voice For Choice)
July 12 - July 18, 2025
This is YOUR resource - Share any links here on social media to educate others! - “Your Voice For Choice.” Welcome to your Non-Partisan Information Source of Alberta News
Upcoming Events: See our short three-page ABR Resistor for Updates about upcoming events.
Measles Tracker - We now have the highest number of Measles Cases in the world and to think it was almost eradicated 50 years ago. https://www.alberta.ca/measles
We will repost information on Athana’s case when there is an update.
Why is the Alberta Next Panel is focusing on the areas it’s focusing on? Check out this link:
The Free Alberta Strategy
ABR Spotlight
UCP Travels
Everyone arrives back in Canada this week
The UCP will have taken 38 trips and will have been out of Alberta for 175 days since January 1, 2025. Alberta taxpayers have paid for it.
The legislature will be sitting again on October 27, 2025 - That’s 100 days/65 working days from July 18, 2025
The UCP Caucus is down 2 members and is now at 46. There are 38 NDP MLAs and 2 Independents.
Independent MLAs say work has already begun to rebuild Progressive Conservative Party | CBC News
Peter Guthrie and Scott Sinclair are resurrecting the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party. They will need 8,819 signatures by November.
Peter Guthrie has been kicked out of the caucus.
Scott Sinclair has been sitting as an independent since the budget came out.
VIDEOS (there are a few this week)
Videos
Procurement Scandal
We don't want this to fade into the background.
The Truth Behind Alberta's Healthcare Scandal
Margaret Atwood talking about what is happening in the word today - applies to Alberta.
Margaret Atwood: Democracy Under Her Eye | TVO Today Live
Throw Back
It started under Kenney - What’s happening in Education
2020-05-28
Alberta government introduces bill to change rules on charter schools, home schooling - UCP to allow streaming of students as early as kindergarten into vocational charter schools
UCP to allow streaming of students in vocational charter schools.
2020-06-03
MLA Dan Williams compares elementary schools to liquor stores to show how privatization works. He feels schools should be treated like Telecoms and Liquor stores citing "individuals can do things better than we(govt) can.
United Conservative Party MLA: The Idea of Public Education is ‘Inanity’ and ‘Absolutely Backwards’
2020-08-18
UCP curriculum advisor calls Indigenous perspectives a fad. Anti DEI sentiments.
Some other interesting links.
Why are Boys expressing their anger more quickly?
Boys are adopting Andrew Tate's misogynistic views and bringing them to school.
Boys are adopting Andrew Tate’s misogynistic views and why are they bringing them to class.
Renewables
From June 10, 2025 McCain Wind/Solar Power Plan rejected. $600 million investment POOF!
McCain wind-solar power plan rejected
Smith Flip flop
Smith criticizing Redford's husband‘s law firm getting a billion $ government lawsuit now it's ok for Smith to have her husband sit in on Government meeting regarding multi billion $ railroad to offer his advice and feedback.
Flip
Smith defends her husband attending government meetings
Flop
Lawsuit patronage scandal threatens Redford's moral authority to lead: Wildrose - Macleans.ca
A Message from ABR (Alberta Resistance)
Recalls: we are moving closer to a Recall for Change in Calgary Bow and Calgary North West. We would love to hear from you if you are interested in standing up a Recall in your riding. Contact us at abresistance2027@gmail.com
Build Community: Albertans need to work together to educate and build community.
Town halls will be starting up; watch for one in your area. The Separatists and the Far right, like TBA (Take Back Alberta), are well-organized and have lots of money. We need to counter that with information and community. Be a part of the change. See our ABR Resistor Update
There are several opportunities to attend rallies and protests this week.
Join our Facebook page or a group in your area that is sharing events, information, and ideas on how to spread the word.
Knowledge: A couple of interesting links we found this week:
Talk to your friends and share what you know. Watching the Socials, we see more outrage and anger about what is happening to Health Care, Education, Social Services, and the Environment in this province. These areas affect everyone! It’s time to speak up.
Do you want to know why your property taxes have gone up so high? Check this out: Alberta Municipalities - Answers to why Provincial Taxes are going up.
The Province has launched another - you guessed it - PANEL Alberta Next Panel. They have scheduled a series of town halls, and you can sign up for them 2 weeks before the event. There is also a survey attached that has you watch a video and then answer 2 - 4 questions. None of the answers allow for any negative feedback, but if you answer the questions, there is an opportunity for you to put in your opinions.
(They only win if we give up!)
Wins this week -
We are working with other groups to show up at peaceful demonstrations around the province. For details, see our ABR Resistor Update.
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ABResistance has a “Speaker Series” - check it out on our webpage SPEAKER SERIES - AB Resistance. We are taking the month of July off (unless something emergent comes up) and will be back in August with some new topics. We are also posting the videos on Substack, and you can access them here on YouTube: @abresistance.ca (some nice ab work out videos may show up as well)
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It’s been a week! Let’s get started!
Saturday, 12
Federal by-election
Poilievre says he lost Ottawa because he was going to cut public service jobs. It had nothing to do with ignoring his riding of Carlton and campaigning on tax payer dollars for two years before the election was called.
Health care
Friends of Medicare report on the Alberta Government health care situation.
Friends of Medicare: Report on Alberta Government and Health care
https://pressprogress.ca/alberta-allied-health-care-staffing-turmoil/
Human Trafficking charges laid
TFWP workers worked up to 90 hours per week without proper pay. Employment records were falsified. Edmonton father and son charged.
Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration
Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Joseph Schow issued the following statement about the June 2025 Labor Force Survey:
June Labor Force Survey: Minister Schow
Sunday, 13
Agriculture
A farmer protested policy at Okotoks Town Hall.
A farmer protested policy at a Danielle Smith town hall. 5 days later, it was paused | CBC News
Bike Lanes
Transportation minister says Alberta is reviewing municipal bike lanes. The government is wanting to punish Calgary. They keep telling everyone to stay in their lane, but they are constantly butting into municipal decisions.
Transportation minister says Alberta is 'actively reviewing' bike lanes | CBC News
Federal Dental Plan
Half of requests for complex dental work are being rejected.
Half of requests for complex dental work are being rejected under national insurance plan | CBC News
Monday, 14
Agriculture
Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson issued the following statement on the 75th anniversary of Alberta’s Rat Control Program: (the raging grannies keep singing about fumigating the Ledge.)
Celebrating 75 years rat-free: Minister Sigurdson
Community Pathways
Alberta’s government is launching the Community Pathways to Justice grant to support survivors of gender-based violence.
Pathways to end gender-based violence
Health Care
Work is underway to expand services for Albertans with chronic kidney disease at Chinook Regional Hospital, with the completion of upgrades to surgical facilities.
Housing
Alberta gov't fell short of its affordable housing goal last year - annual report.
Alberta gov't fell short of its affordable housing goal last year: annual report | CBC News
Measles
Alberta surpasses US in confirmed measles cases with more than 1300.
Money
Albertans are almost $200 or less away from financial insolvency each month.
NDP Better Together
The NDP launches their Better Together Summer.
Alberta’s New Democrat Caucus launches ‘Better Together Summer’ | rdnewsnow.com
Passenger Rail Meetings
Alberta premier's husband invited to passenger rail meetings as province mulls expansion plan.
Public Safety and Emergency Services
Premier Danielle Smith and Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis issued the following statement calling on Ottawa to designate the Bishnoi Gang a terrorist organization:
Tuesday, 15
Conflict of interest
Former NDP leader Rachel Notley’s husband, Lou Arab shares his opinion about Premier Smith’s husband - David Morretti sitting in on talks about rail lines in Alberta.
Husband of ex-premier questions why Smith's spouse sitting in on government meetings.
COVID-19
From June 11 - childhood delays found in toddlers exposed to Sars COV - 2 prenatal. Yet another study has just been published showing the long-term impact of maternal COVID infection on child development.
Separation
Dennis Modry, the one Danielle is hitching her wagon to for separation shares his opinion with Western Standard News.
MODRY: We are Alberta — and we’re not backing down
Town Hall
Premier Smith suggests premiers start constitutional talks
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith suggests premiers start constitutional talks | CBC News
Vaccines - Danish Study
Danish finds there is no link to aluminum in vaccines that cause autism.
Kid's health study finds no link to aluminum in vaccines causing autism or asthma.
Wednesday, 16
Alberta Next Panel
NDP say the Alberta Next Panel is a Sham and questions the format to get Albertan’s feedback.
'A sham': Alberta Opposition NDP questions town hall feedback on federal concerns - Castanet.net
Alberta Rat Free Status
Alberta celebrates 75 years of being rat free.
Alberta celebrates 75 years of being rat free
Business
Edmonton new site for Scandinave Spa.
Edmonton region to be new home for Scandinave Spa
Child Care
A probationary license has been issued to Pacesetters Early Learning and Childcare Centre in Fort McMurray.
Probationary license issued to child-care program
Federal Steel tariffs
Carney announces steel tariffs on some trade partners.
Canada announces steel tariffs on some trade partners - Alberta Farmer Express
Forests and Wild Life - Provincial Park
The new Gipsy-Gordon Wildland Provincial Park will protect over 150,000 more hectares of Alberta forests.
New wildland provincial park in Alberta
Alberta Trail Guide
Alberta’s government is releasing the 2025 Alberta Public Land Trail Guide, which will help Albertans plan their next outdoor adventure on public lands.
Plan an adventure with Alberta’s trail guide
Health Care
Alberta will become the first province to regulate health care aides under a health professional regulatory college, ensuring patients get high-quality care from qualified professionals.
Alberta leads with health care aide regulation
Housing
Alberta allotting $203 million for thousands of affordable housing units across Canada.
$203M allotted for thousands of affordable housing units across Alberta
Orders Approved – July 16, 2025.
This where the Provincial Government had municipalities increase the education portion of your property taxes. EDUCATION ACT (section 167) - Establishes the property tax rates expressed in mills (mill rate) in respect of payments by municipalities into the Alberta School Foundation Fund for the year 2025. A recap of the education property tax | Strathmore Times
Sports
Alberta is contributing funding to host the U18 Women’s Tackle National Championship in Calgary from July 18 to 26.
Alberta huddles up for women’s football finals
Steel Industry
Carney makes a steel industry announcement.
PM Carney Announces Support for Steel Sector – July 16, 2025 | Headline Politics | CPAC.ca
UCP
Opinion article about Canada being beholding to Alberta. Why Canada needs Alberta and it’s time to show respect.
Alberta helping Canada prosper | Strathmore Times
Thursday, 17
Alberta Next | 2026 Vote: Have Your Say (Relabeled from Alberta Next Panel)
Alberta Next Panel
Appointees have donated more than 40,000 to the UCP.7
Alberta Next appointees have donated more than $40K to the UCP
Day Care
Province is not using daycare funds from the federal Government for parents in Alberta.
Federal
First Nations in talks with Federal Government
Federal by elections
Candidate for the Federal byelection in Alberta riding Battle River - stops door knocking because of death threats.
Candidate in federal Alberta byelection stops door-knocking due to death threats
Health Care
Dr. Chris Eagle is stepping down as CEO of Acute Care Alberta. Alberta’s government is searching for a permanent chief executive officer for Acute Care Alberta.
Next chapter in acute care excellence
Alberta Researchers test wastewater to detect measles
Alberta Researchers to test wastewater in order to detect Measles outbreaks earlier.
Heritage Trust Fund
Alberta’s savings trust fund jumps by $2.8 billion, hitting a record high of $30 billion. Underfunded health care and education. Taking the $200 from AISH recipients but sure we are putting money away. Oh let’s not forget we are paying $15 billion to foreign Coal Companies.
Alberta’s Heritage Fund reaches new heights
Jasper
Premier Danielle Smith, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis, Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen, and Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services Jason Nixon, issued the following statement in response to a report on the 2024 Jasper wildfire. (You need to know they didn’t like it and demanded an apology from the Town of Jasper and that they withdraw the report.)
Jasper wildfire response and recovery report: Joint Statement
Legal Aid
A new governance agreement brings long-term sustainability for legal aid services in Alberta.
Working together to strengthen legal aid
Museum (The former Royal Alberta Museum Edmonton)
Alberta’s government is announcing an open call for proposals to maintain or repurpose the historical site of the former Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton.
Last call for proposals to repurpose former museum
Oil and Gas
Alberta’s government is reducing utility costs and boosting rural economic development by expanding natural gas service to the Nordegg area.
Possibilities in the pipe for Nordegg
Police/Sheriffs
On July 3, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate potential fraud from an association involving a Lacombe Police Service officer.
Investigation into potential fraud in Lacombe continues
Premier’s Meet with Carney
Canada’s Premiers to meet in Edmonton from July 17 - 19.
Canada’s Premiers to Meet in Edmonton from July 17-19, 2017 - Page 2 of 2
Teacher Strike
Some concerns around a possible Alberta Teacher Strike.
NDP Concerns Around Possible Teachers Strike | River Country 94.9
Trade Corridors
Smith’s government likes the word corridors - Hallways???? Health Corridors/Trade Corridors. Hmm I wonder if this will move faster than Health Care fix has?
Minister Dreeshen, Associate Minister Hunter and MLAs will promote ways to better connect Alberta to the U.S. Pacific Northwest while in Bellevue, WA July 20 to 24.
Enhancing trade corridors in the Pacific Northwest
Wildfires
Alberta Government created command challenges in Jasper wild fire fight.
Alberta Government impact on Jasper wildfire - The Report.
Hot and dry weather may lead to increased wildfire activity in northern Alberta where wildfire danger remains high.
Update 14: Alberta wildfire update (July 17, 3:30 p.m.)
Friday, 18
Alberta Next Panel
The panel makes changed to 3 Alberta surveys on the Alberta Next Panel, too bad you can only fill it out once.
Smith makes changes to panel's Alberta surveys following criticism.
Extortion
Edmonton Police investigating new reports of extortion targeting South Asian community.
Edmonton Police investigating new reports of extortion targeting South Asian Community
Investment
Nenshi claims that government’s separation talk has soured outside investors from investing in Alberta.
Oil and Gas
Oil company execs, say relief from counter tariffs on USA is fantastic news. It would cost the industry $275 million/year.
Calgary Oilfield Service Group says relief from counter tariffs on US was fantastic news.
Trade
Scott Moe invites others to join the Western trade partnership
Premier Scott Moe invites other Premiers to join the Western Trade Partnership.
Wild fires
Smith criticizes Jasper's wild fire report.
Alberta Premier Smith demands apology from fire-stricken Jasper for critical report
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Alberta News - Keeping Albertans Informed
Alberta Views puts out a weekly synopsis of happenings in Alberta: This week’s version. (The Week in Alberta archives)
The Tyee puts out a weekly round-up of happenings in Alberta - Check it out.
A round-up of this week’s Tyee Alberta stories. They are a non-profit; if you can afford to donate to this amazing news source,
Alberta Municipalities News
News from the Municipalities - has an update on bills being passed.
Alberta Conservative News
Municipal and School Board Elections - October
Election News - If you are wondering who is running, and what party they represent, as we move into a new political space in Municipal Politics
Calgary - Sprawl - Calgary Candidate Tracker for Municipal Elections
Edmonton - Troy Pavlek - Who’s running in Edmonton’s Municipal Election?
List of all candidates running in the Edmonton Municipal and School Board elections. Running as a Candidate in the 2025 Edmonton Election
We will be breaking this down in future issues as the nomination processes get completed.
Alberta Government Links
Here is a link to the assembly website, with a calendar of upcoming events at the Legislature and a list of all the bills this government has passed, as well as bills in progress. Please note that all the UCP members have voted to support these bills.
Legislative Assembly of Alberta Assembly Dashboard - Has links to each day’s events at the Legislature. The legislative sitting is done from May 15 until October 27, 2025, so 165 days off from the Legislature, and they complain about Educators and other public employees.
The Government is making its news announcements user-friendly. Here is the non-government branded version.
Here is the government version.
If you have events coming up in your area or have a group you would like to promote, email us at abresistance2027@gmail.com
Hansard - The Alberta Government Hansard
So we got half of the Better Edmonton Coalition for City Hall done this week.
Here you go:
https://www.votebetteredmonton.ca/
Their webpage so you can have a look at their bios and click on the Social Media sites.
Tim Cartnell for Mayor
Some info we have found:
Better Edmonton Platform/campaign speech
Tim Cartmell to launch budget panel, safe streets strategy if elected Edmonton mayor | CBC News
Cartmell misses infill motion
Edmonton councillors blast Cartmell for failed infill motion
Election 2021 - interview with Danielle Smith
Tim Cartmell - Common Sense Edmonton
Opinion - Better Edmonton needs non-progressive policy specifics
Lorne Gunter: Mayoral candidate Cartmell's party needs non-‘progressive’ policy specifics
Cracks appear in Cartmell's Better Edmonton coalition
Carolyn Matthews - Ward Metis
Caroline Matthews
She ran against Ashley Salvadore in 2021
Answered the Taproots questionnaire in 2021
Caroline Matthews - 2021 Edmonton Municipal Election
Linked In
Get to know who’s running in 2021
Get to Know Who's Running: Caroline Matthews (Ward Métis)
Nurmaiya Brady - Ward Anirniq
A dissertation on the helpfulness of Self Help Groups on a rural population in India
https://era.library.ualberta.ca/items/65114989-7d75-4a26-84e4-912fd796a325
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme: A Policy Solution to Rural Poverty in India?
Newsletter re: recognizing Nurmaiya for her work on exploring support that works for rural populations in India.
Recognition for her work in India.
An Instagram Post announcing her run with Better Edmonton in 2025 Municipal elections.
Announcement running with Better Edmonton in Municipal Elections
Joti Buttar Ward-Karhiio
Joti’s Linked In Account - she was a senior cultural media advisor
Joti is the lead decorator for Viva Events
Vivah Events - Decorations - Edmonton - Weddingwire.ca
Mike Elliot Ward - pihêsiwin
Former president of the Edmonton Police Association. Former RCAF. Mental health advocate.
Michael Elliott M.O.M (@AFPAElliott) / X
An article about Mike Elliot
This is Who I Am - Constable Mike Elliott
Edmonton Police Union President Mike Elliot is stepping down for a break
Mike Elliot is stepping down for a break plans to return to policing.
He received an Order of Merit from Canada’s Governor General.
Two recipients of the Order of Merit
Edmonton Police officer’s PTSD story is in a book.
24 complaints from the Edmonton Police Commission against Michael Janz were found to be without merit.
Joshua Doyle Ward - Papastew
There is not much information on Josh.
https://www.facebook.com/joshuadoyleYEG
Josh Doyle (@JoshuaDoyleYEG) / X
Joshua Doyle | Let's keep it simple. #yeg #edmonton #cityofedmonton | Instagram
Reed Clarke Ward - Nakota Isga
Former Edmonton Stingers CEO Reed Clarke launches bid for city council
Reed Clarke charts new course for rebranded Sport Edmonton
Reed Clarke Resigns As Edmonton Stingers President/CEO
This afternoon, I am joined by Reed Clarke, CEO of Sport ...
This afternoon, I am joined by Reed Clarke, CEO of Sport Edmonton, and Ivan Quintero, Director of IQ Tennis and Pickleball Centre.
Nicholas Rhuebottom Ward - Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi
Elli McDine (she/her) | Alberta 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber Of Commerce
Edmonton 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs Learning and Networking Evening – CGLCC
Nicholas Rheubottom (@vote4nicholas) • Instagram photos and videos
******** We will finish off the Better Edmonton Group next week. *********
There is a lot of room unless you are writing a "War and Peace" length comment. To get to the comments without listening to the propaganda go to the menu, click on ideas for discussion - scroll down past the videos and share your ideas is at the bottom. Good luck and "May the Force Be With You "
Important information here, great resource. I have huge connections to Alberta Beach, happy to support the business. Curious, I haven’t filled out her Alberta next survey because it, and her, are revolting. If there’s a comment section now, should I hold my nose and do it so I can blast her in the comments? Is there lots of room?