Alberta This Week (Your Voice For Choice)
September 20 - September 26, 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 - Mainly, we collect the news from around the province, Canada, and the world that affects Alberta!
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WE have heard there is some confusion about our purpose. We are here to help Albertans recall their MLAs if they are not acting in your best interests. Here is a slide show that outlines how recalls work. ABResistance.ca Recalls As part of our process, we started sharing information through our newsletters and research articles, as well as building community. Those are all ways to create the momentum to start the Recall Process in Constituencies.
Upcoming Events: See our short three-page ABR Resistor for Updates about upcoming events.
Links for Health Information:
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 are up to 1907 cases so far in Alberta. This is the highest per capita measles count in all of North America (possibly the world). There are no new cases reported. We will discontinue reporting for next week.
Pre-book Your COVID-19 and Flu shots here:
As of Monday, August 11, 2025, until September 30, 2025, Alberta residents can pre-order the COVID-19 shot by registering online at https://bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/preorder
Info for flu and RSV vaccines at pharmacies.
Respiratory Dashboard - Here is a link to Alberta’s respiratory virus dashboard - including RSV, Flu, and COVID-19 cases.
https://www.alberta.ca/stats/dashboard/respiratory-virus-dashboard.htm
COVID-19, RSV, and Flu wastewater testing
https://covid-tracker.chi-csm.ca/
City of Calgary - COVID-19 is rising.
https://covid-tracker.chi-csm.ca/
City of Edmonton
We will repost information on Athana’s case when there is an update.
ABR Spotlight - A look at Independent candidates in Edmonton’s Municipal elections. We will finish up next week and look at Calgary’s independent candidates running. Nominations are all submitted.
UCP Travels
Shane Getson, Parliamentary Secretary for Economic Corridor Development is off to Texas from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3. Four Days
Sept. 30-Oct. 2 - Participate in the Ports-to-Plains Alliance 2025 Annual Conference
https://www.portstoplains.com/
This is 58 trips to the US for the UCP - 264 days they have been out of Alberta.
Dani has been gone for 35 days. They sit for 13 out of 52 weeks in the legislature. 13 weeks x 4 days (because they have Fridays off) = 52 days they are working for you at the legislature! They are not governing for Albertans when you look at what they are cutting for citizens, and then have trips on our dime!
The legislature has been out since May 16, 2025. The last day of sitting was May 14, 2025, with a day to swear in new Ministers and to sign bills. It will be sitting again on October 27, 2025 - That’s 30 days/15 working days from September 26, 2025
The UCP Caucus is down 2 members and is now at 46. There are 38 NDP MLAs and 2 Independents.
Ex-UCP MLAs to join, rebrand Alberta Party instead of rebooting Progressive Conservatives from scratch | CBC News
Peter Guthrie and Scott Sinclair have had a meeting with Alberta Party members - It has a new name - The Alberta Conservative Party. They are just waiting for Elections Alberta to approve it! Smith has challenged the claim that they cannot use the word ‘Conservative Party’ in their name. We are awaiting a decision from Elections Alberta.
VIDEOS
Knitty on Canada Strong and Free - Authoritarianism
Background information on Canada Strong & Free
Formerly the Manning Center - (extreme right-wing think tank). Here is what they are focused on.
Canada Strong & Free Network - DeSmog
Here is who is on the board of Canada Strong & Free
Board - Canada Strong & Free Network
Authoritarianism
This is a great description of Authoritarianism and what we can do to fight back. You are not alone, we are in this together.
LIVE: Trump’s DARK PLAN UNCOVERED by Disinfo Expert | The Weekend Show
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Four mandate letters released re: jobs etc. Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, Forestry and Parks, Tourism and Sport, and Arts, Culture and Status of Women
A really good analysis of these - they will put out an analysis of the letters released this week next week.
Five Mandate letters Education and Childcare, Advanced Education, Transportation and Economic Corridors, Infrastructure, and Municipal Affairs
Premier Danielle Smith has issued five mandate letters directing ministers to strengthen the services that Albertans rely on every day.
More New Provincial Mandate Letters (they will have an analysis up next week on these letters.
Getting the job done for Albertans: Strong services
The rest of the Mandate Letters Intergovernmental and International Relations, Public Safety and Emergency Services, Justice, and Children and Family Services
Premier Danielle Smith has issued mandate letters that direct ministers to take decisive action to increase Alberta’s sovereignty within a united Canada.
Getting it done for Albertans: A stronger Alberta
There are no letters for - Treasury Board, Former Health Care - (Hospital and Surgical Services, Primary and Preventative Health, Mental Health and Addiction, Assisted Living) and Social Services, Energy and Minerals, Environment and Protected Areas, Technology and Innovation, Affordability and Utilities, Agriculture and Irrigation, Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, Indigenous Relations, and the Associate Ministries of Water and Multiculturalism.
Throwbacks
The UCP government has the people of Alberta scrambling in different directions. We thought it was time to revisit the Coal Mine timeline.
Timeline of how lobbyists with ties to UCP pushed coal policy rewrite - St. Albert News
What does the Federal government do for Canadians? They will receive these federal benefits payments this month. (September)
Canadians will receive these government benefit payments this month
If you want to get involved - Resistors, here you go:
This is one way you can help us spread the message as we prepare for recalls. We can’t do it without you. We Are The Resistance!
A call to action for Creative and Engaged AB Resistance Volunteers.
Our marketing strategy volunteer, Ashley, has created a detailed marketing volunteer information presentation for Alberta Resistance (ABR), a group of engaged Albertans aiming to drive positive change in the province. The presentation outlines the organization’s mission, which includes promoting decency in politics, fostering caring communities, and encouraging optimism. There’s an emphasis on the importance of nonpartisan communication and the strategic use of social media to counter misinformation and engage voters at various levels. AB Resistance plans to leverage the recall legislation to empower Albertans and create a more inclusive and transparent political environment. ABR needs volunteers, like you, to contribute content across different media formats and highlight the phased approach to building momentum for recall campaigns. The ultimate goal is to transform uninformed citizens into active participants in democracy, celebrating the efforts of committed volunteers who are building a better Alberta.
Reach out via message here or with AB Resistance to see the whole presentation and to get involved!
ABR Marketing Strategy Video Highlights.
Here are intake forms if you have content you wish to provide us today!
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. We are still planning to hold more town halls.
Which area that the Alberta government is working on concerns you the most?
Health Care ( hospitals- being able to transfer hospitals to other organizations to run, siloing health care, health care staff, vaccine accessibility, paying private facilities to do public surgeries, other.)
Education (building charter and providing funding to support building, funding charter and private schools while public schools are struggling, firing Support staff during COVID lockdowns and not hiring them all back, not funding complex classrooms, the funding formula, not negotiating with teachers)
Oil and Gas (not capping abandoned wells, Mature Asset Strategy, Pipelines
Environment - Coal mining in the Rockies, Water conservation.
Build Community: Albertans need to work together to educate and build community. Finding your people is important. We are starting to host Zoom meetings and setting up to connect people in communities across Alberta.
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. (The Breakdown on X is sharing an audio with Dennis Modry’s voice from the APP saying that the US will give the separatists a $500 million loan to separate from Canada - we are not going to become the 51st state right away https://x.com/TheBreakdownAB/status/1948532405431861349. 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 shares events, information, and ideas on how to spread the word.
If you want to be part of the group Forever Canada, the link to sign up for information or to collect signatures is here: Forever Canadian
Petitions are out, Canvassers are out. They are looking for your signatures. Check out our Facebook page for locations and times. If you are going to be out in a public place collecting signatures, let us know so we can post it. If you can, join in this activity and promote Forever Canadian.
https://www.forever-canadian.ca/
Go to the page “Where to sign the petition” to find the information. Canadian info has been posted on this page. Go here for updates.
Knowledge:
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.
Keeping this one here: 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 are almost done with their tour) - Last Live one is Calgary, September 29th, and there are two online ones available to sign up for.
(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.
AB Resistance is a small group of volunteers that pays for expenses solely through donations. Hosting town halls, printing, paying for websites, and social media software all cost money. If you would like to donate to our cause, please etransfer to abrdonate@gmail.com. We are a third-party advertiser, which means we report to Alberta Elections. When you donate, please include your name, address, and postal code in the message. The question is “What province do we live in? = Alberta, even if you don’t live here. It makes it easier for our CFO to accept your money. Thanks to everyone who has already donated. You can now sign up for our Substack. We will be publishing extra articles that uncover what the government is doing. By joining, you help us to fund townhalls, print materials, and get the word out to the public.
ABResistance has a “Speaker Series” - check it out on our webpage SPEAKER SERIES - AB Resistance. We will be back to this soon, we are just setting up some times to meet with Community Change Makers. 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). On Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, @ 7 pm, Thomas Lukazuk, former MLA and Deputy Premier, on the Canadian Forever campaign. On Thursday, October 10, @ 7 pm, Dr. Carla Peck will speak on education. There will be time for questions after the interviews. To register, text 403-688-0812, ZOOM Mtg. 277 275 5886 (Please pre-register for Thomas Lukazuk; we expect a large group.)
We have a merch store! Check out our t-shirts and hoodies.
AB Resistance Merch @ odd-i-tees
At the end of the Newsletter are some links to other news organizations. There are also links to Municipal Websites and information for you to check out.
It’s been a week! Let’s get started!
Saturday, 20
Climate: There are so many ways we can take action on climate.
Scientists issue warning after discovering concerning phenomenon in trees: ‘Simply not keeping up’
COVID-19: What to know about the new variant making the rounds.
COVID-19 sore throat: XFG variant brings new symptoms
Education: Student teachers worried about potential teacher strike.
Student teachers shouldering ‘big feeling of uncertainty’ as strike looms | CBC News
Halo Air Ambulance: Air ambulance grounded
HALO air ambulance grounded for EHS investigation - Medicine Hat News
Housing: Red Deer housing growth trails...
Red Deer housing growth trails behind other mid-sized cities despite slight gains | CBC News
New supportive housing opens in south-east Edmonton.
Supportive housing opens in Edmonton’s neighbourhood with some divide among residents
Missing Child: There is a missing child alert for 5-year-old Darius MacDougall.
MISSING CHILD IN CROWSNEST PASS, ALBERTA – DARIUS MACDOUGALL, 5 - MissingPeople.ca
Oil and Gas: “This is a direct quote, so forgive my salty language,” he said to her at a press conference on Tuesday. “[Your special advisor] called the current state of oil and gas regulations a ‘giant stinking pile of shit.’ I’m just curious if you agree with that assessment?”
This stemmed from a doozie of a news story Drew wrote that sent waves across the Alberta political scene. (“I read it,” Smith interjected, before Drew could finish his question.) A peek inside Alberta’s oil and gas ‘mess’ | The Narwhal
U.S. Relations: Canadian politicians and experts are pushing back against U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra.
Tariffs: Tariffs are hitting shoppers in Calgary and the rest of Alberta.
Four new mandate letters on September 17th
Sunday, 21
Agriculture: Canola farmers feel the pinch of tariffs from China
Canola farmers feel the pinch as tariffs threaten profits | CBC News
Cost of Living Alberta: How prices have changed throughout Alberta since 2018.
How prices have changed throughout Alberta | CBC News
Child Advocacy: Fundraising continues to be the cornerstone for child advocacy centres in Alberta.
Fundraising continues to be the cornerstone of child advocacy centres in Alberta | CBC News
Culture: Agents of their own story: How Japanese Canadians are sharing their history from WW2.
‘Shikata ga nai’: It can’t be helped
Forestry and Parks: Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen issued the following statement on National Forest Week:
National Forest Week: Minister Loewen
Health Care: Would this work in Alberta to solve the Dr. Shortage in rural communities? ‘I’m a problem solver’: Meet t...
Wildfires: Alert cancelled after wildfire brought under control.
Alert cancelled after wildfire in southeast Alberta contained, evacuees able to return | CBC News
Monday, 22
Advanced Education: Minister of Advanced Education Myles McDougall issued the following statement on Apprenticeship Day:
Apprenticeship Day: Minister McDougall
Ambulance - EMS: An audit finds that there was a $4.1 million overpayment to a private contractor. $1 million of that was misappropriated.
Audit finds nearly $1M ‘misappropriated’ by EMS provider as AHS moves to recover $4.1M ‘overpayment’
Arts, Culture, and Status of Women: Minister of Arts, Culture, and Status of Women Tanya Fir issued the following statement in recognition of Gender Equality Week:
Gender Equality Week: Minister Fir | Semaine de l’égalité des sexes : ministre Fir
Assisted Living: Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services Jason Nixon issued the following statement on World Alzheimer’s Month and World Alzheimer’s Day:
World Alzheimer’s Day: Minister Nixon
Conservative campaigns: International students allege a private college in BC made them campaign for a Conservative candidate.
Education: Students March for teachers and classroom conditions
Teachers’ response to the Education Minister’s Mandate Letter.
Minister of Education Nicolaides’ mandate to find pathways for people with other degrees, diplomas, etc. to become teachers.
St. Albert council votes in favour of North East school site.
Elections
Calgary Municipal Elections Mayoral race:
Edmonton municipal elections:
Here’s what you need to know to be a part of this year’s municipal election in Edmonton.
Holidays: Associate Minister of Multiculturalism Muhammad Yaseen issued the following statement on Rosh Hashanah:
Rosh Hashanah: Associate Minister Yaseen
Jasper Wildfires: Last year’s wildfire uncovered a new side to Jasper as regrowth begins.
Justice: More young offenders in Alberta will have access to youth justice committees. Here’s what they do.
More young offenders in Alberta could skip court — if they own up and make things right | CBC News
Mandate Letters: Premier Danielle Smith has issued five mandate letters directing ministers to strengthen the services that Albertans rely on every day.
Getting the job done for Albertans: Strong services
Mental Health and Addictions: Provincial and territorial (PT) ministers responsible for mental health, addiction and recovery met today to share information and best practices regarding their shared priorities and strengthen collaboration on issues critical to the well-being of Canadians.
Municipal Taxes: The Alberta Provincial government wants to limit municipal property tax increases.
‘Back to basics’: Alberta to limit municipal property tax increases, eliminate conflicts
Nuclear Power: Politicians who push Nuclear as the new green energy alternative are not being honest with their electors.
The New Nuclear Fever, Debunked | The Tyee
Oil and Gas: Canada, another fossil fuel producer, widens the gap on climate target output, planning on increasing production by 120%.
Canada, other fossil fuel-producing nations, derailing world climate targets, report says | CBC News
Danielle Smith on Carney, Kirk, and the notwithstanding clause challenge.
Power Electricity Generation: Sunday, September 21, saw wind generation power the entire grid for 16 hours in Alberta!
Retirees: Airdrie not on ‘Best Towns in Alberta for Retirees’ list — but this town north of us is - DiscoverAirdrie.com - Local News, Weather, Sports, and Job Listings for Airdrie, Alberta, and the Rocky View County region.
Alberta Small Towns that make the Best Retiree Communities
Scams: Unravelling at the seams: when online fashion orders don’t come as advertised.
Unravelling at the seams: when online fashion orders don’t come as advertised | CBC News
Trans rights: Why, rights champion (this is irony at its finest), Danielle Smith is preparing to use the notwithstanding clause.
Why rights champion Danielle Smith is eyeing notwithstanding clause for trans laws | CBC News
Tuesday, 23
Child and Family Services: Fatality report urges Alberta Social Services to make cribs available for families in need.
Fatality report urges Alberta to improve crib availability for families | CBC News
Education: Premier Danielle Smith wants a fast track to education credentials (Is this a return to two years of normal school training from the 1900s? In the complex world of the 2020s, will that meet the needs of today?)
Premier Danielle Smith wants a fast track for Alberta teacher training | CBC News
Elections: With only 1 vote on the council, what power will a mayor have?
With only 1 vote on council, what power will Edmonton’s next mayor actually have? | CBC News
Gun Buy Back: Minister of Justice Mickey Amery and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis issued the following statement on the federal government’s gun grab:
Ottawa’s firearm buyback failure: Ministers Amery and Ellis
New Mandate Letters Released: Five more ministries get mandate letters from Premier Smith.
Five more ministries get new mandate letters from Premier Smith | Lethbridge News Now
Temporary Foreign Worker Program: 3 problems with the temporary and some potential fixes.
Wednesday, 24
Coal: Northback to submit new proposal to develop Alberta’s Grassy Mountain coal mine - The Globe and Mail
Corrupt Care: Interim Report due Sept. 24 not to be released. Surprised?
Interim report on Alberta health contract scandal not finished, won’t be made public
UCP government delays CorruptCare report, again: Press Releases - Alberta NDP Caucus
Digital Barriers: Breaking down digital barriers for Canadians. Ministers from across Canada gather to learn about digital trust and cybersecurity.
*UPDATE - FPT Symposium on Digital Trust and Cyber Security | *MISE à JOUR - Colloque des ministres et des sous-ministres fédéraux, provinciaux et territoriaux sur la confiance numérique et la cybersécurité
Education: Alberta teachers and their employers, TEBA - Central Table Bargaining, have reached a tentative agreement.
President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Nate Horner issued the following statement about the ongoing negotiations with TEBA and the ATA:
Education negotiations update: Minister Horner
Healthcare: Researchers are projecting more cancer cases. Is Canada ready?
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/researchers-are-projecting-more-cancer-cases-is-canada-ready-1.764268
Waiting Lists grow to half a million as Alberta stops tracking deaths of those on wait lists
Insurance: Alberta continues to make good driving more affordable for Albertans by extending the good driver rate cap for another year. Another 7.5% increase this year added to the 7.5% increase last year, 15% over the last two years. (They make it sound like you are getting a bargain. The Affordability Minister is Unaffordable)
Migration: Alberta leads the country in interprovincial migration.
Alberta leads the country in interprovincial migration for 3rd straight year | CBC News
Minimum Wage: Alberta lags behind in minimum wage in Canada.
Alberta goes from leader to follower on minimum wage, economist says | Calgary Herald
Municipal Affairs: The Municipal Affairs Minister was told to get more involved with local government. Interfering in Municipal politics and decisions.
Municipal affairs minister told to get more involved in local governments | CBC News
Here is a diagram of which level of Government is responsible for which area. Some overlap
Procurement Process: The adviser on Alberta’s use of private clinics was also working for the owner of private clinics.
Recognition of a Soldier: Two bridges in Calgary are being named in honour of fallen Canadian soldier Corporal Nathan Hornburg.
Bridge named in remembrance of a fallen soldier
Salmonella: Salmonella outbreak related to pistachios, some cases in Alberta.
Salmonella Outbreak related to pistachios
Search for Samuel Bird: In a city park, a volunteer-led group is searching for Samuel Bird.
How volunteers are leading the desperate search for a missing Indigenous teen | CBC News
Workplace Injury: A farm equipment dealership has been penalized $108,000 related to a serious workplace injury incident.
Company penalized for serious workplace injury
Thursday, 25
AISH and ADAP: There is a petition opposing the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program - ADAP that threatens to take away another $200 a month from Disabled Albertans - this after the government is clawing back the $200 Canadian Disability Benefit.
Petition opposing new Alberta Disability Assistance Program – CTVNews
A Life Cut Short: Dr. Darren Markland was an exceptional human being, and the shock and sadness of his passing is shared by all those who knew him personally or via social media. He was one of the good ones.
Renowned ICU doctor Darren Markland dies in Alberta mountain biking accident | Globalnews.ca
Arson: A historic church was burned to the ground in Bellis during a crime spree.
Historic church in rural Alberta torched during crime spree: ‘Utter devastation’ | Globalnews.ca
Canada Post: Canada Post goes on strike, and the Federal Government is giving them permission to reform the way mail is delivered.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11450243/canada-post-reforms-ottawa-mail/
Coffee franchise closing stores in Canada: Starbucks is shuttering stores and laying off workers.
Starbucks shuttering stores, laying off 900 workers in Canada and U.S. | CBC News
Education: Teachers’ offers include the same pay as previously offered, with COVID-19 Vaccines included.
Offer for Alberta teachers includes the same pay with COVID-19 shots
Health Care: Alberta’s government is partnering with Novo Nordisk Canada and Alberta Innovates to improve health outcomes for Albertans living with chronic diseases.
Investing in prevention to fight chronic disease
Alberta Pharmacare plans: The Alberta Government has a plan to charge Seniors more for prescription drugs. We wonder if it will stop there, or are Aids to Daily Living included in the leaked document?
MAID: Alberta justice minister told to legislate new safeguards, oversight of MAID
Alberta justice minister told to legislate new safeguards, oversight of MAID
Mandate Letters
Premier Danielle Smith has issued mandate letters that direct ministers to take decisive action to increase Alberta’s sovereignty within a united Canada.
Getting it done for Albertans: A stronger Alberta
Intergovernmental and International Relations (Danielle’s Ministry)
Missing 6-year-old Boy - Darius MacDougall (he had a birthday this week): The RCMP is continuing the search for a 6-year-old boy in the Crows Nest Pass.
Searchers using favourite song to draw the missing boy out of the Alberta wilderness
Sports: Edmonton’s Elks owner, Larry Thompson, is dead after complications from surgery.
Elks owner dead after surgery complications – CTVNews
Workplace Incident: A construction company and a concrete supplier have been penalized $218,000 collectively, related to a serious workplace injury incident.
Companies sentenced for serious workplace injury
Friday, 26
Advanced Education: Alberta advanced education minister has been asked to look into possible legislation around free speech.
Air Travel to USA: U.S. ambassador says Washington may need to reacess airport pre-clearance for Canadian travelers.
Canada GDP: Canada’s GDP rebounds in July
Canada’s GDP rebounds in July after contracting for 3 months | CBC News
Canada Post: Canada Post is on strike. Here’s what you need to know…
Canada Post is on strike. Here’s what you need to know | CBC News
Edmonton Mayoral candidates: Meet the mayoral candidates running in Edmonton
Meet the mayoral candidates running in Edmonton’s 2025 municipal election | CBC News
Education: Why some Alberta teachers will not vote for the latest contract offer.
Why some Alberta teachers will vote against the latest contract offer | CBC News
Fall: Fall feeling a little drab? Mother Nature may be missing her environmental cues.
Fall feeling a little drab? Mother nature may be missing her environmental cue | CBC News
Food Insecurity: Alberta children living with food insecurity.
Alberta children living with the most food insecurity in Canada – CTVNews
Leduc County harvest for food insecurity.
Farmers in Leduc County are reaping an early wheat harvest for global food insecurity efforts
Health Care: A woman in Alberta waiting for her visa had her cancer treatments cancelled.
Minister of Primary and Preventive Health Services Adriana LaGrange issued the following statement on the 25th anniversary of Health Link 811:
Health Link 811 25th anniversary: Minister LaGrange
Assisted Living CEO Gord Johnston resigns. He was just appointed on August 1, 2025. The Breakdown reported this on X.
https://assistedlivingalberta.ca/page35.aspx
Alberta Continuing Care Association Welcomes Gord Johnston as CEO of Assisted Living Alberta: News
ICU Doctor passing: Dr. D. Markland, an ICU physician in Edmonton, has passed away. He was a sane voice when it came to COVID-19 vaccines when the world was grappling with the pandemic. He was admired by many and made Edmonton a better place. He will be dearly missed. (reported on Wednesday - Follow up article in EJ)
An Alberta Doctor’s death saddens thousands, just as a new health crisis looms.
International relations: Alberta considers a new law allowing it to ignore International agreements signed by Canada.
Alberta considers new law allowing it to ignore international agreements signed by Canada | CBC News
Measles: Measles breakthrough cases. Some people have weakened immune systems in spite of being vaccinated; that’s why it’s important for those of us who can be vaccinated to be.
Measles breakthrough in a vaccinated individual - first-hand story.
Natural gas: Alberta has seen 4 straight days of natural gas prices below $0.
Alberta has seen 4 straight days of negative natural gas prices. Here’s why | CBC News
Oilers 50/50: 81 million paid to the company owned by the hockey group to cover expenses for the 50/50????
Reusable bags: Which reusable grocery bags stood up the best on Marketplace’s test?
Which reusable grocery bags passed, and failed, Marketplace’s durability test? | CBC News
Separation (Alberta): Six First Nations granted intervenor status in the case re: Separation as a Constitutional Question.
Six First Nations granted intervener status in Alberta separation referendum question hearing
UCP travels to the states again: Parliamentary Secretary for Economic Corridor Development Shane Getson will travel to Lubbock, Texas to promote Alberta’s ongoing work to expand economic corridors.
Strengthening trade corridors with the U.S
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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 have been breaking this down 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 session is from May 15 until October 27, 2025.
The Government is making its news announcements user-friendly. Here is the non-government branded version.
Here is the government version.
Hansard - The Alberta Government Hansard Transcription
Here is the sunshine list document for Alberta.
Legislative Assembly Office Compensation Disclosure
If you have events coming up in your area or have a group you would like to promote, email us at abresistance2027@gmail.com
Civic Elections –
Here is the link for Lethbridge’s candidates - https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/elxtn25/
This week, we looked at the independent candidates running for City Hall in Edmonton - here is the first half of that:
Independent candidates in the Edmonton Civic elections
https://troypavlek.ca/posts/entering-the-2025-election-year-here-are-the-candidates-to-watch Interesting Read.
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Here are the rest of the independents running in Edmonton’s Municipal Election.
Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi
Ramey Demian
Email: ramey@ramey.ca
Website: https://ramey.ca/
Jennifer Rice - Incumbent
JenniferRiceYEG@gmail.com
Website: https://voteforjenniferrice.ca/
https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/city_organization/ward-ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi
https://www.voteforjenniferrice.ca/
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-election-ward-ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi
John Morgan
hello@jonmorgan.ca
Website: https://www.jonmorgan.ca
Fahad Mughal
Website: https://fahadmughal.ca/
Funke Olokude
vote@funkeolokude.ca
Website: https://funkeolokude.ca
https://www.linkedin.com/in/funke-olokude-4877b91b8/?originalSubdomain=ca
https://dqn.mhr.mybluehost.me/
Karhiio
Jason Bale
jason@Jasonbale.ca
Website: https://Jasonbale.ca
Former staffer for Mike Nickel
Manny Batista
Yogesh Garg
yogeshgarg631@gmail.com
Atiq Rehman
info@atiqrehman.ca
Website: https://atiqrehman.ca
http://ardiyaat.com/
electionsdatabase.com › en › people Atiq Rehman - electionsdatabase.com Atiq Rehman is a politician in Alberta who stood for election in 2015, representing the Wildrose Party (Alberta). ( it won’t let me in, because the link expired, and it cites it as dangerous, but here is the info)
Avinash Soochit
avinashforcitycouncil@gmail.com
Website: https://www.avinashsoochit.com/
https://ajfas.ca/en/2025/02/11/nice-meeting-with-avinash-soochit/
https://troypavlek.ca/posts/rapping-mayoral-candidates-and-a-jennifer-rice-pile-on
Keren Teng - Incumbent
kerentangyeg2025@gmail.com
Website: https://www.kerentang.ca
https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/city_organization/ward-karhiio
https://globalnews.ca/news/10448092/edmonton-councillor-keren-tang-anonymous-letter/
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-councillor-anonymous-letter-sent-to-province
Metis
Abdulhakim Dalel
https://www.Abdulhakimdalel.ca
https://ladiescorner.ca/2025/08/21/a-look-at-the-ward-metis-candidates/
https://edmonton.taproot.vote/2021/candidates/abdulhakim-dalel
Ashley Salvador - Incumbent
vote@ashleysalvador.com
Website: https://www.ashleysalvador.com/
https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/city_organization/ward-metis
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-salvador/?originalSubdomain=ca
https://www.theprogressreport.ca/ashley-salvador-reelection-interview
Nakota Isga
https://ladiescorner.ca/2025/08/22/candidate-forum-recap-ward-nakota-isga/ - A candidate forum youtube link.
NickyGoucan
https://nickygocuan.ca/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicky-gocuan-7a19232/?originalSubdomain=ca
https://troypavlek.ca/posts/nicky-gocuan-photographs-himself-in-a-doge-shirt-sarah-hamilton-retires
Rajah Maggay
rajah@rajahmaggay.ca
Website: https://rajahmaggay.ca
https://www.epl.ca/blogs/post/rajah-maggay-city-councillor-candidate/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajahmaggay/?originalSubdomain=ca
https://edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/03/30/rajah-maggay-launches-municipal-campaign-edmonton/
https://workingfamiliesedmonton.ca/endorsements/nakota-isga/
https://www.rajahmaggay.ca/blogs/from-passion-to-action-why-im-running-for-city-council
Joseph Mugodo
info@voteforjoseph.ca
Website: https://voteforjoseph.ca/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-mugodo-895b746b/?originalSubdomain=ca
https://ladiescorner.ca/2025/05/17/leading-with-heart-strengthening-our-community/
https://federalcorporation.ca/director/joseph-mugodo#google_vignette
O-day’min
Jordon Woodruff
jwoodruffyeg@gmail.com
Website: https://4jordonwoodruff.wixsite.com/edmontonelection
James Miller
jamesmillercreative@gmail.com
Website: https://www.jamesmillercreative.com
There is no further information on him
Lee Permann
https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=694632 (US Site Our Campaigns)
The other candidates all blend together. Wildrose Alliance caucus staffer James Johnson entered the contest late and has been running a fairly cookie-cutter conservative campaign. I honestly have very little to write about the other challengers, Carla Frost, Lee Permann, Adil Pirbhai, and Thomas Roberts. From https://daveberta.ca/tag/lee-permann/#google_vignette
Anand Benjamin Pye
hello@anandpye.ca
Website: https://www.anandpye.ca
https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=694841 (US site Our Campaigns)
Adil Pirbhal
https://electadilo-daymin.ca/
Anne Stevenson - Incumbent
hello@annestevenson.ca
Website: https://annestevenson.ca
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmontonanne/?originalSubdomain=ca
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-election-ward-o-daymin-stevenson
https://lcn.today/edmonton-councillor-anne-stevenson-2025-reelection/
https://edmontonpolicecommission.com/team/councillor-anne-stevenson/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-homeless-shelters-chinatown-1.7635803
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Patrick Stewart
Mulugeta (Mully) Tesfay
Papastew
Terrie Holgerson
terrie@holgerson4papastew.ca
Website: https://holgerson4papastew.ca
https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrie-holgerson-35b00b311/?originalSubdomain=ca
https://www.edmontonneedlecraftguild.org/calendar/walking-in-autumn-k7djn-m7b86-wzzbr
Rozalia Janiszewska
rjforpapastew@gmail.com
Website: https://www.rozaliajaniszewska.ca/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozalia-janiszewska-6a86b2354/?originalSubdomain=ca
https://www.tiktok.com/@rjforpapastew
Michael Janz - incumbent
Website: https://www.MichaelJanz.ca
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-election-ward-papastew-janz
https://www.theprogressreport.ca/michael_janz_2025_campaign_launch
https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/city_organization/ward-papastew
https://www.theprogressreport.ca/pod_michael_janz_on_the_2025_municipal_elections
Pihêsiwin
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/ward-pihesiwin-wide-open-after-cartmells-mayoral-bid
Sara Awatta
https://www.saraawatta.com/
https://ladiescorner.ca/2025/08/16/candidate-forum-ward-pihesiwin-meet-the-candidates/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraawatta/?originalSubdomain=ca
Tags Info JOB APPROVAL POLLS BOOKS Title Purchase Contributor EVENTS Start Date End Date Type Title Contributor NEWS Date Category Headline Article Contributor Add Your 2¢ Agree (This is a US based site, the same as Lee Perrman and Anand Pye)
Mohammad Ali Kamal
aliduggansoccer@gmail.com
Website: https://alikamal.ca/
Larry Langley
votelarrylangley@gmail.com
Website: https://www.votelarrylangley.ca/
Jackie Liu
jackie@jackieliu.ca
Website: https://www.jackieliu.ca/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-liu-edmonton/?originalSubdomain=ca
Chief Impact Officer at Homeward Trust Edmonton
Rupesh Patel
rupeshpatelyeg@gmail.com
Website: https://voterupesh.ca/
https://www.zoominfo.com/p/Rupesh-Patel/2066586247
Sipiwiyiniwak
https://ladiescorner.ca/2025/08/16/meet-the-candidates-ward-sipiwiyiniwak/
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/ward-sipiwiyiniwak-who-takes-over-for-sarah-hamilton
Bassam Fares
bassamfares5@gmail.com
Website: https://www.bassamfares.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bassam-fares2104/?originalSubdomain=ca
https://www.facebook.com/p/Bassam-Fares-61577364733092/
Giselle Quezon General
giselleforyegcouncil@gmail.com
Website: https://www.gisellegeneral.ca
https://ladiescorner.ca/2025/05/12/giselle-general-launches-digital-campaign-for-ward-sipiwiyiniwak/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/author/giselle-general-1.6441282
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisellegeneral/?originalSubdomain=ca
Danny Heikkinen
Danny@Dan4yeg.com
Website: https://Dan4yeg.com
https://www.findglocal.com/CA/Edmonton/107070448984055/Danny-Heikkinen-for-Ward-7-sipiwiyiniwak
http://www.iheartedmonton.ca/2021/08/get-to-know-whos-running-daniel.html
Roger Kotch
rkotch@telus.net
Website: https://www.kotch.ca/
Thu Parmar
info@thuparmar.com
Website: https://www.thuparmar.com/
Sspomitapi
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/ward-sspomitapi-transit-safety-among-the-top-issue-for-constituents
Imran Bashir
https://www.linkedin.com/in/imran-bashir-b71770384/?originalSubdomain=ca
Annie Chua - Frith
anniecfrith@gmail.com
Website:
https://www.anniechuafrith.com
https://www.facebook.com/anniechuafrith/posts/10230600207288682/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-c-88877638/?originalSubdomain=ca
https://www.philippineartscouncil.com/post/annie-chua-frith-paglalayag-series
Sukhi Randhawa
Sandeep Singh
Ashok Sui
https://voteforashoksui.com/
Jo-Anne Wright - Incumbent
contact@jo-annewright.ca
Website: https://www.jo-annewright.ca/
https://edmonton.taproot.vote/2021/candidates/jo-anne-wright
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-city-council-infill-vote-consultation
Tastawiyiniwak
Farhan Chak
info@farhanchak.com
Website: https://farhanchak.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhanchak/?originalSubdomain=ca
https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=694839
Jimmy Clement Idi
votejimmyclement@gmail.com
Website: https://jimmyclement.ca/
There are several more YouTube videos of Jimmy Clement Idi.