Alberta This Week (Your Voice For Choice)
September 13 - September 19, 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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Skaro Shrine
Located at the intersection of Hwy 49 and Secondary Hwy 831. The shrine was built in 1919 by Polish pioneers who hauled 600 wagonloads of stones to the site. What passing drivers are missing is a story of hardscrabble immigrants who came to the Skaro district and, in 1919, used shovels and horse-drawn plows to build the grotto. A century later, the 91-by-108-foot stone wall that encircles a small altar stands as a testament to the faith and determination of the pioneers, who were mostly from Poland. There is a pilgrimage there every August.
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 1901 (up 68 from last week)cases so far in Alberta. This is the highest per capita measles count in all of North America (possibly the world)
Pre-book Your COVID-19 and Flu shots here: Those not on the list for free COVID-19 vaccines can start booking on
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.
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 - We are posting the Independent Mayoral Candidates and three wards in Edmonton. We will finish up next week and look at Calgary’s independent candidates running.
September 22 is the last day for nominations to be submitted.
UCP Travels
This week, there are no elected officials outside of Alberta.
This makes 56 trips and 253 days that UCP MLAs have been outside of Canada.*
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 37 days/20 working days from September 19, 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 that they cannot use the word Conservative Party in their name. We are awaiting a decision from Elections Alberta.
VIDEOS
The next step moves from Authoritarianism to Fascism. The words and the emotion behind them muddy the situation; people get hung up on the words. We need to look at the energy behind the words and see what the actions are and where those actions are taking us or could take us. How can we identify the steps, and what can we do to fight back?
Learning about the ten tactics of Fascism (Is this part of what is happening in Alberta today? A balanced view on what Fascism is and how to understand it. The podcaster proposes that we keep the conversation open and problem-solve the situation.)
5 Ways to Stop Fascism - What Can We Do About It? Some ideas.
Throwbacks
Tariffs are hitting shoppers in Canada. Prices are going up.
Four new mandate letters
Mandate Letters September 2025 - here’s where you can find the links to the actual letters. Below is a summary of what Premier Smith is asking the Ministers to do.
Jobs, Economy, Trade, and Immigration
The Premier tasks Minister Joseph Schow with:
Using every legal and policy tool to gain greater provincial authority over immigration, setting sustainable levels that prioritize economic migrants, and ensuring young Albertans have access to jobs. Expanding programs to reduce youth unemployment, developing talent pipelines, and helping newcomers integrate successfully. (Reminder: Danielle Smith wanted to grow Alberta’s population to 10 million by 2050 -Danielle Smith calls for doubling of Alberta population, premier’s silence on abortion called out, The Alberta is Calling Campaign Alberta is Calling: Moving Bonus and a letter to the Immigration Minister demanding double the quota of immigrants for Alberta - Alberta seeks higher immigration allotment to address workforce shortage, Ukrainian evacuees )
Attracting major domestic and international investment by coordinating with partners, reviewing and improving incentive programs, increasing the Investment and Growth Fund, and aligning investment attraction agencies with Alberta’s long-term economic goals.
Defending Alberta’s interests in federal trade negotiations, implementing and managing trade agreements, and supporting Alberta businesses to expand into new global markets through trade missions and services.
Collaborating with ministries and partners to expand airport capacity and connectivity, supporting value-added forestry initiatives, growing Alberta’s cultural industries and securing public and private investment in defense-related and other strategic infrastructure projects. (Is this why they are giving so much money to the Air Industry in the last few weeks?)
Forestry and Parks
The Premier tasks Minister Todd Loewen with:
Securing a federal partnership for wildfire mitigation on federal lands, especially in national parks, and advancing proactive fire management through strategic harvesting, fuel reduction, expanded FireSmart programs, new technology, and modern firefighting equipment.
Finalizing and implementing the new strategy to expand public access to natural spaces responsibly, while continuing to add new campsites, trails, and recreation opportunities, and upgrading infrastructure in high-traffic areas like Kananaskis, Canmore, and Crowsnest Pass.
Remaining committed to a common-sense approach to maintain healthy wildlife populations and guide ministry practices related to fish and game management.
Proposing a value-added tax incentive for forestry products and enabling more public land use opportunities through private and community partnerships.
(Reminder, they have a plan to develop Little Smokey, which is home to the endangered caribou species -
Foundation Caribou herds will be destroyed under Alberta government draft plan, say conservation groups - Lakeland News. )
Tourism and Sport
The Premier tasks Minister Andrew Boitchenko with:
Maintaining progress on expanding opportunities for sustainable year-round tourism in the Alberta Rockies with all-season resorts. All-season resorts | Alberta.ca
Ensuring the full implementation of the Fairness and Safety in Sport Act, using every legal and constitutional tool available to defend Alberta athletes and guarantee a level playing field. (The fairness in sports act has girls not playing sports because they have to fill out paperwork identifying themselves as female at birth, while boys don’t - Parents must confirm sex at birth for students in girls' sports in Edmonton Public Schools | CBC News ) (Interestingly enough when teams from other provinces or countries compete - they don’t have to provide evidence of sex at birth)
Respecting taxpayer dollars by creating a new provincial bidding policy to oversee future bids to host international and national sport events, and working with Treasury Board and Finance to ensure visitors contribute fairly to taxes and fees.
Continuing to work with Travel Alberta to unleash Alberta’s potential and reach the ambitious goal of $25 billion in visitor spending.
Arts, Culture, and Status of Women
The Premier tasks Minister Tanya Fir with:
Continuing to work with the Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration to grow Alberta’s cultural industries, including music, television, film, and other performing arts.
Maintaining progress on promoting and celebrating Alberta’s unique cultural identity and heritage, including identifying opportunities to more prominently display our provincial flag and motto across the province while significantly growing the size and scope of Alberta Day celebrations. (In other places in Canada acknowledged as Labour Day.)
Remaining committed to collaborating with First Nations throughout the province that wish to repatriate items identified as belonging to their nations, including the implementation of the new repatriation framework.
In cooperation with the Minister of Children and Family Services, we are pushing forward on developing and implementing supports for victims of domestic violence. (Are they going to open up more shelters and put resources in place for victims of Domestic Violence? Or is this just more talk and levels of bureaucracy that will be put in place?)
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 have town halls coming up at:
Lethbridge on Sept. 15th
Calgary on Sept. 23rd - check out the Resistor for details
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)
The NDP has its Better Together Campaign going as well. You can check it out here: Better Together: Alberta NDP Caucus
(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). Some upcoming guests are Dr. Carla Peck on education, and Thomas Lukazuk, former MLA and Deputy Premier, on the Canadian Forever campaign.
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, 13
Food
Food prices are rising faster than wages:
Alberta food prices rising faster than wages
Health Care
Why are some Canadians using the private surgical options?
Why some Canadians are using their savings, GoFundMe to pay for private surgeries | CBC Radio
Insurance
The cost of Calgary’s July hailstorm damage doubled. Cost of damage caused by July hailstorm in Calgary nearly doubled from original estimate | CBC News
Infrastructure
Federal Nation-building projects
Ottawa is counting on copper to be a nation builder — and Canada has to play catch-up | CBC News
What Carney’s underwhelming list of approval-ready national projects tells us - The Globe and Mail
Men’s Mental Health
Alberta is recognizing that there are Mental health challenges for men in the Trades
Alberta launches mental health guide for men in the trades - The Albertan News
Poll
UCP up 11 points over NDP in new Alberta poll. Why is it showing the rise in popularity for the UCP, and how accurate is it?
UCP up 11% over NDP: new Alberta poll
Sunday, 14
Nothing of note happened today in Alberta
Monday, 15
Airline Workers negotiations
The government lays out the next steps in negotiations.
Government lays out next steps in probe of unpaid work in airline industry | CBC News
Alberta Next Panel
Smith was greeted with support at the Airdrie Town Hall. To see the links to the panel check our Resistor Newsletter from Friday.
Smith greeted with support at Alberta Next panel stop in Airdrie | CBC News
Education
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
Smith fights back against the teachers’ demands.
Bell: Danielle Smith fights back, the premier not caving to teachers | Calgary Herald
How does Alberta teacher pay compare to other provinces? (Many have just renegotiated new contracts in the last two years.)
How does Alberta teacher pay compare with other provinces? | CBC News
Emergency Services
Edmonton's vast pedway network needs location markers for emergency response..
Edmonton's vast pedway network getting number IDs to help speed up emergency response | CBC News
Military aircraft scrambled over Calgary airport as bomb threats were reported.
Military aircraft scramble over Calgary airport after reports of bomb threats | CBC News
Federal Budget
Carney government to table first budget in November.
Carney government to table first budget on Nov. 4 | CBC News
Jobs, Economy and …
Alberta’s government and the University of Calgary are supporting the training of more veterinarians through the grand opening of the Veterinary Learning Commons.
Growing Alberta’s veterinary workforce
Alberta’s government is helping women break into traditionally male-dominated fields with three post-secondary scholarships.
Investing in women’s futures - Investissement dans l’avenir des femmes
Oil and Gas
September 7th meeting in Warburg to learn about the government’s MAS - Mature Asset Strategy Plan - The farmers involved and the other organizations were not buying what the government had to sell. Check out the links below to see the industry's POV. It works for them, not for anyone else. Vitor Marciano, Brian Jean’s Chief of Staff, who did the presentation, has an active TPA - Third Party Advertiser registered with Elections Alberta, that is linked to Oil and Gas.
Mature asset strategy: What we heard and recommendations report
Understanding Alberta’s Mature Asset Strategy recommendations
Political TPAs - Elections Alberta - Alberta Resource Advocacy Foundation.
Pets
What to know about Canada's Salmonella dog food outbreak.
What to know about Canada's salmonella outbreak linked to dog food, treats | CBC News
Red Tape Increase
Alberta is the first province to add a Canadian citizenship marker to driver’s licences and ID cards, giving residents a single, secure card to access programs and services.
Alberta to become 1st province with mandatory 'citizenship markers' on driver's licences | CBC News
Sovereignty
Jason Kenney says it's 'bananas to have a sovereignty referendum.
Sports and Tourism
Alberta’s government is proud to recognize Sept. 24 as Concussion Awareness Day in support of health and safety in sport and recreation.
Alberta champions concussion awareness
Workers
The certificates include continuing care workers, non-profit workers, library workers, meat workers, waste workers, and stage technicians.
ALRB certified 7 unionized workplaces in Aug 2025
Tuesday, 16
Canada's Inflation Rate
Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 1.9% in August.
Canada's inflation rate rose to 1.9% in August | CBC News
Groceries/
Tariffs are hitting shoppers in Canada
Health Care
A mobile clinic in northern Alberta helps to identify breast cancer.
Mobile clinic in northern Alberta breaking down barriers to Indigenous health care | CBC News
Homeless shelters in Edmonton
The plan is to spread out homeless shelters so they are not all concentrated in one place. Chinatown wants this as well.
City council seeks to shrink 2 Edmonton homeless shelters but create more facilities | CBC News
Mental Health
Alberta expands addiction detox capacity in Edmonton.
Municipal Elections
Edmonton - A political strategist believes Knack is positioning himself as the only progressive candidate.
A political strategist believes Knack is positioning himself as ‘the only progressive candidate’
Oil and Gas
MEG urges shareholders to reject takeover by Strathcona Resources.
MEG Energy urges shareholders to reject takeover offer from Strathcona - The Globe and Mail
Alberta is changing its industrial carbon tax program. So companies will pay less.
Police
Canadian legal groups take issue with a plea agreement in the murder of a child.
Legal groups take issue with Edmonton police calling for intervention in plea agreement | CBC News
Wednesday, 17
Aviation
3 flights landing in Calgary were targeted with bomb threats.
Bill 21
Ottawa urges the Supreme Court to set limits so that provinces can’t use notwithstanding clauses to target human rights.
Ottawa urges Supreme Court to set limits on how provinces can override Charter | CBC News
Education
Looming teachers' strike puts spotlight on Alberta’s crowded classrooms.
Looming teachers' strike puts spotlight on Alberta's crowded classrooms | CBC News
Opinion: Danielle Smith blasts the teachers strike.
Bell: Danielle Smith blasts teachers for 'barreling ahead' to a strike | Calgary Herald
Elections (important if you live in Calgary)
School trustee elections in Calgary, conservative candidates running as independents.
The push to ‘conservatize’ Calgary’s public school board | The Sprawl
Festivals - Edmonton
Alberta’s government supported more than 20 festivals in Edmonton this summer, drawing thousands of visitors and showcasing the city’s vibrant arts and culture scene.
Festival City doesn’t miss a beat! | La ville des festivals sait garder le rythme!
Firearms in Canada
With the end of firearm amnesty, the Minister says he is ready to detail an extension.
With end to firearm amnesty weeks away, minister says he's not ready to detail extension | CBC News
Conservatives
Danielle Smith accuses the Alberta Party of renaming itself the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party of stealing the Progressive Conservative name.
‘You can’t just steal the name’: Premier on PC brand
Hate Symbols in Canada
Government to table bill Friday to make it a crime to intentionally promote hatred.
Government to table bill Friday criminalizing use of certain symbols to promote hate | CBC News
Interest Rates
Bank of Canada lowers interest rate to 2.5%.
Bank of Canada lowers interest rate to 2.5% in first cut since March | CBC News
Economy
Premier Danielle Smith has issued a new set of mandate letters focused on growing Alberta’s economy, improving trade, and creating jobs.
Getting the job done for Albertans: Economic resilience
Oil and Gas
Edmonton company fights $300K fine it was issued for failing to clean up a toxic leak at an oilfield disposal well in central Alberta for more than two years.
Edmonton company fights $300K fine over prolonged toxic leak at Alberta oilfield well | CBC News
Orders in Council
Orders Approved – September 17, 2025
Orders in Council
Police
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has completed its investigation into a Grande Prairie in-custody death and has released the acting executive director’s report.
Investigation into the death in Grande Prairie RCMP custody concluded
Privacy Commissioner
Alberta privacy commissioner raises concerns over citizenship details.
Thursday, 18
ASIRT
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has completed its investigations into three separate incidents and released the acting executive director’s full reports on them.
ASIRT concludes investigations on three files
Edmonton Mayoral Candidates
Mayoral candidates address the state of the non-profit sector.
Mayoral candidates address state of Edmonton's non-profit sector in debate | CBC News
Education - Lots going on in Education today.
The province is to launch an ad campaign against teachers instead of putting that money into classrooms.
Province to launch ad campaign as strike looms in contract standoff with Alberta teachers | CBC News
Province launches ads to push their position on teachers' negotiations.
Negotiations between province and ATA set to become advertising war | rdnewsnow.com
Province to launch ad campaign against Alberta teachers.
Experts say Alberta’s impending ad campaign against teachers' escalating standoff
Negotiations
President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Nate Horner issued the following statement about the ongoing negotiations with TEBA and the ATA:
Teachers.ab.ca update.
Alberta Labour Relations Board Resolution
Education negotiations update: Minister Horner
Province - TEBA only has 3 areas left to negotiate under - Classroom complexity is not on the list. Teachers and kids are going to continue to struggle with huge, complex class sizes and make-ups.
Timing for implementation of the unified salary grid
ATA’s proposal for a 1.5% annual long service allowance for teachers at the top of the grid
Coverage of COVID-19 vaccination
Consent order narrows Alberta teacher bargaining dispute
Elections
The Better Edmonton Party will go dormant after the elections.
Cartmell’s party will ‘go dormant’ after election, mayoral candidate says
Free Speech
Alberta professor put on leave for safety as ripple effects of Charlie Kirk’s death continue | Globalnews.ca
Health Care
Alberta neonatal intensive care units still under strain, doctors warn
Alberta NICU's under pressure.
First local doctor in 20 years leaves Millet after six months in the community.
Albertans are leaving Emergency rooms untreated - a nationwide problem.
JAY GOLDBERG: Canadians are leaving emergency rooms untreated in droves
Wildfires
The Alberta government pays more to Valemont, BC for helping Jasper evacuees during the 2024 wildfire..
Alberta government pays more than $300K to B.C. village that helped Jasper evacuees | CBC News
Pipelines
BC’s Premier Eby criticizes Smith's pipeline push.
Police
Alberta's ban on police 'carding is expiring.
Alberta ban on police 'carding' expires, but government says practice still outlawed | CBC News
Sheriffs
Bust of cocaine ring tied to Mexican Cartels.
Sports
Girls are refusing to sign gender affirmation forms, and as a result, school sports are seeing a drop off.
Transgender laws in Alberta
Alberta looks to use notwithstanding clause on its three transgender laws, leaked memo shows
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-transgender-legislation-1.7637890
U of A potential strike
Academic staff negotiations hit an impasse.
US Relations
U.S. ambassador 'disappointed' with Canadians’ response to the American President’s comments and actions towards Canada.
U.S. ambassador 'disappointed' with anti-American sentiment in Canada | CBC News
Wildlife
Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services (FWES) has charged five individuals following extensive investigations into poaching and illegal trafficking.
Charges laid against alleged wildlife poachers
Friday, 19
What’s happening in Alberta - MAGA influences.
The ebb and flow of the endless stream of MAGA nonsense in Alberta becomes more apparent at a distance
Substack Post by David Climengha on how MAGA sentiments are creeping into Canada/Alberta.
AISH/ADAP
The disabled community is raising the alarm about changes to AISH/ADAP and the government’s sentiments towards them.
Advocates protest changes to Alberta’s disability assistance program
Agriculture
Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson issued the following statement ahead of Agricultural Societies Day:
Agricultural Societies Day: Minister Sigurdson
Education
Contract talks are resuming with teachers.
Talks resume as Oct. 6 deadline looms in possible Alberta-wide teachers strike | Globalnews.ca
Election
Hand-counting ballots could slow down election results and cost cities and municipalities a lot of money. Who benefits?
Hand-counting ballots could delay Calgary election results
Federal retrofit program cancelled
Federal government pulls plug on greener homes retrofit.
Federal government pulls plug on home retrofit loan program | CBC News
Mental Health and Addiction
Construction of the Maskêkosihk Recovery Community on Enoch Cree Nation is now about halfway complete, with addiction treatment expected to begin in 2026.
Recovery community taking shape on Enoch Nation
Not Withstanding Clause
What does the other side think about using the notwithstanding clause on Alberta’s transgender laws?
Western Standard's view of Alberta using the notwithstanding clause on three transgender laws.
US Travel
Canadians are taking a big step back from the US- - Data
Canadians are taking a big step back from the U.S. — and here's the data to prove it | CBC News
On the flip side, Americans are not travelling to Canada as much either, but Calgary is 'bucking the trend' as more Americans travel there than the rest of Canada.
Calgary 'bucking the trend' as U.S. visits to area surge amid nationwide slump | CBC News
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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 Part of that:
https://troypavlek.ca/posts/entering-the-2025-election-year-here-are-the-candidates-to-watch Interesting Read.
Who is running for Mayor in Edmonton?
https://dailyhive.com/edmonton/edmonton-mayoral-candidates-2025
Infill Housing stance: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/mayoral-candidates-plan-handle-edmontons-232850102.html
Interviews with Candidates in the 2025 Municipal Elections
EPL Get Ready to Vote
Some candidates have run in previous municipal elections, so I have included links from those as well, where I could find them.
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Mayoral Candidates - Edmonton
Paul Bakhmut
https://www.newedmonton.ca/
Paul Bakhmut gears up for Edmonton mayoral run with an innovation agenda - Digital Journal
Previously, Paul was a Senior Policy Advisor at the Alberta Department of Energy and also held positions at the Government of Alberta.
Ronald Stewart Billingsley, Jr
Website: https://ronaldformayor.ca
Ran in previous municipal elections
Tony Catarina
contact.tonycaterina@gmail.com
Website: https://tonyformayor.ca
Former Councillor
Edmonton mayoral candidate pledges collaboration with other levels of government – CTVNews
rjkoomans Blogspot (Tony brings a wealth of experience in good intergovernmental relations to the table as a multiple past-term Ward Councilor. Plus, he ran under the United Conservative banner in a provincial writ, so he has connections to make lives better for folks at all levels. )
Abdul Malik Chukwudi
electmalikformayor@gmail.com
Website: https://electmalikformayor.com
Ran in previous elections
Vanessa Denman
contact@vanessadenman.com
Website: https://www.votevanessadenman.com/
Ran in previous elections
Vanessa Denman: We need leadership that listens and acts | Edmonton Journal
https://www.pressreader.com/canada/edmonton-journal/20250916/281625311454451
Vanessa Denman: Our ability to choose has been taken away | Edmonton Journal
Andy Andrzej Gudanowski
andrzejgudanowski@yahoo.ca
Website: https://gudanowski.wixsite.com/mysite
He ran in previous elections:
Andrew Knack
andrew@andrewknack.ca
Website: https://andrewknack.ca
Former City Councillor
Edmonton city councillor leaving municipal politics after 11 years
https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/city_organization/ward-nakota-isga
Andrew Knack to ‘certainly consider’ running for mayor of Edmonton - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
Fiscal responsibility focus of first 2025 Edmonton mayoral debate
Omar Mohammad
https://www.omar4mayor.ca
Edmonton mayoral candidate uses humour, life story in campaign - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
'I'm upset by the way out city's been run': Edmonton mayoral candidate | Alberta Primetime
Utha Nadek
nadauk4bettercanada@gmail.com
Website: https://nadauk4bettercanada.ca/
- Vote for Nadauk for Mayor of Edmonton
No information available.
Olney Tugwell
olneytugwell@gmail.com
Website: https://olneytugwellcampaign.ca/
Michael Walters
info@michaelwalters.ca
Website: https://www.michaelwalters.ca/
Councillors
Anirniq
Ali Al Kassab
Email: Edmyeg2025@gmail.com
Website: https://alialkassab.com
Ali Al Kassab – City Councillor Candidate | Edmonton Public Library
Ali Al Kassab. City Council Candidate Ward Anirniq - YouTube
An interview with Ali Al Kassab running for Ward Anirniq - Burning Sage | Podcast on Spotify
Ali Haymour (there are no links attached to his election filing profile)
He has run in previous municipal elections.
Ali Haymour | daveberta.ca - Alberta Politics - Ran for the UCP party
Ali Haymour, UCP for Edmonton-North West | 2023 Alberta election - VoteMate
Erin Rutherford - Incumbent
hello@erinrutherford.ca
Website: https://www.erinrutherford.ca
Agrippa Wajo
info@electaggripa.ca
Website: https://www.electaggripa.ca
Nothing available
Jesse Watson
jgrwatson@gmail.com
Website: https://www.jessewatson.ca
Dene
Aaron Piquette - Incumbent
Paul Break
info@PaulBrake.emailnb.com
Website: https://paulbrake.nationbuilder.com/
Paul Break on YouTube - he has separatist videos on his YouTube channel
Lana Palmer
info@lanapalmer.co
Website: https://www.lanapalmer.org
Jean Pierre Valois