Alberta This Week (Your Voice For Choice)
October 18- October 24, 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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A view from the Legislature Steps, Oct. 23, 2025, Day 17 of the Strike
More than one way to peel a potato. Teachers showed up with bags of potatoes to the Legislature on Thursday, October 23, 2025. https://www.facebook.com/reel/2585540295164698
Premier Smith made a comment about the teachers’ strike that there was more than one way to peel a potato. So, teachers brought her some potatoes to the legislature. The point was made that the saying she was copying and whitewashing was, “There is more than one way to skin a cat.” Insinuating it could be done the easy way or the hard way. That by substituting potato, she was making it more palatable for her to use the “Not withstanding clause.” That linguistically she was sharing the idea that the Government was in charge and didn’t have to negotiate and they could force teachers back to the classroom without having to negotiate with them. The government would put what they wanted into the contracts, and teachers would have no choice but to accept it. It sounded like a whole lot of the unions and organizations are working together to stand up together and say “NO” to the Alberta Government. It should be an interesting few weeks.
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 1940 cases (up 4 from last week) so far in Alberta. This is the highest per capita measles count in all of North America (possibly the world). Unfortunately, we have more measles cases.
Pre-book Your COVID-19 and Flu shots here: Update people are having difficulty getting their vaccinations - the government is running out.
2026-27 due by December 15, 2025: https://bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/preorder/share/p/17EnJXs8vH/?mibextid=wwXIfr
The second phase for COVID-19 vaccines is starting - 2025, Alberta residents can pre-order the 2025-26 COVID-19 shot by registering online at Book an immunization appointment
Drug stores are administering COVID vaccines for an Alberta government administrative fee of $100 + a dispensing fee.
Here is a map you can check for availability.
Pharmacy inventory map | Alberta Blue Cross®
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.
Respiratory virus dashboard | alberta.ca
COVID-19, RSV, and Flu wastewater testing
COVID TRACKER Alberta - COVID-19 is rising.
https://covid-tracker.chi-csm.ca/
Canada COVID Tracker: Wastewater monitoring dashboard – Respiratory virus activity
UCP Travels:
Chantelle de Jong, Parliamentary Secretary Affordability and Utilities, Washington, https://www.pnwer.org/lehi.html gone from Oct. 22 - 25th - 3 days https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=9358668FFF6B4-A4A9-0328-8550B9A4D159F552 She is finishing off her oil and gas course
This is 66 trips to the US for the UCP - 286 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 This Week!
The UCP Caucus is down 2 members and is now at 46. There are 38 NDP MLAs and 2 Independents. The ratio is 46:40. We have to recall at least 5 or 6 MLAs to be able to recall the government, unless some of the UCP cross the aisle.
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. The Alberta Party/The Alberta Conservative Party are looking for memberships - you can buy yours here:
Alberta Party Memberships: Membership - Alberta Party
NDP Memberships: Membership EN | Canada’s NDP
The UCP is having its annual general meeting in Edmonton this year. November 28 - 30 at the Edmonton Expo Center. UCP Memberships: Membership - United Conservative Party of Alberta (Notice their slogan - “Alberta Strong and Free”
Quote:
Where are we in Alberta? The separatists, saying what Danielle Smith can’t directly say, is still pointing us in the direction of authoritarianism.
VIDEOS:
Danielle Smith in 2019. What was her opinion then…
How Many Kids are in your Child’s Class
So we didn’t post this to trigger people, rather to show you what public education is up against. We should have put a disclaimer in front of it. It praises the benefits of Private Schools - Isn’t this what we want for our kids in Public schools? Meeting the needs of students in Public Schools is important. Calgary has 85 private schools and 8 charter schools, Edmonton has 25 private schools and 6 charter schools. Rural Areas have 30 private schools and 8 charter schools. The biggest demand for school choice appears to be Calgary. Charter schools were started to create innovative programming that could be adapted in the public school system in 1992. They were limited to 15, it has grown much bigger. When you watch this think about how we can advocate for this in public schools, because all kids deserve it!
What if Alberta Teachers Defy Back-to-Work Legislation?
An Article: What you can do to inoculate yourself to authoritarianism! 30 tactics.
Another area that Alberta struggles with:
Edmonton is building more home...
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A really good analysis of these Mandate letters and how they will affect non-profits as well as Alberta citizens.
Part 1: 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
2025 Provincial Mandate Letter Analysis, the Nonprofit Chamber Part 1
Part 2: Five Mandate Letters: Education and Childcare, Advanced Education, Transportation and Economic Corridors, Infrastructure, and Municipal Affairs
Part 3: Four More Mandate Letters: Intergovernmental and International Relations, Public Safety and Emergency Services, Justice, and Children and Family Services
Part 4: Four more Mandate Letters: Getting the job done for Albertans: Unleashing industries: Environment and Protected Areas, Energy and Minerals, Agriculture and Irrigation, and Indigenous Relations
Part 5: Health Care Mandate Letters: Primary and Preventive Health Services, Hospital and Surgical Health Services, Mental Health and Addiction, and Assisted Living and Social Services
Part 6: The rest of the Mandate Letters: Treasury Board and Finance, Affordability and Utilities, Technology and Innovation, Service Alberta, and Red Tape Reduction
There is no letter for - Associate Ministries of Multiculturalism.
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 have launched RecallNicolaides.ca in Calgary Bow, on October 17th. It is official the Recall Nicolaides campaign has been approved. We can start collecting signatures as of Thursday October 23rd. We would love to hear from you if you are interested in standing up a Recall in your riding. We have resources on constituencies, a 10-step process, and support in place for you! 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, developing the Little Smoky area, hunting, Oil and Gas well shutdowns, pipelines, others?
AISH/ADAP - Clawing back $200 from the federal government’s Canadian Disability Benefit for people on AISH and ADAP. Charging those in subsidized housing more - $200/month. or that they are moving all AISH recipients to ADAP, which will lower their monthly payment, and allow them to claw back more money if they are working. Currently, AISH recipients can earn over $1000 without money being deducted from their AISH payment. If they go on ADAP, they can only make $350 more. Here is a link to the information Understanding the proposed changes to AISH, the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP), and suggestions on how to respond to the ADAP survey
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. We need to counter that with information and community. Be a part of the change. See our ABR Resistor Update. (In fact David Parker brags about his part in getting the Alberta Government to pass legislation outlawing tabulators and requiring municipalities to have voting rolls.
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.
This is it, petitions will be handed in by the 28th. Numbers counted. Now it’s up to Elections Alberta
https://www.forever-canadian.ca/
The Public Funds for Public Education campaign is off and running. At the Legislature on Thursday, there were canvassers with petitions and smiles! Each one of us can make a difference. Sign up to canvass here:
https://abfundspublicschools.ca/
or sign the petition; every signature counts.
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.
Update - Alberta Next Accountability Complaints
Hundreds of Albertans have raised concerns about the Alberta Next Panel — the survey and town halls promoted as “public consultations” on Alberta’s future.
The Alberta Ombudsman has now confirmed that the Premier’s Office is responsible for the content of the Alberta Next surveys.
Because the Ombudsman has no jurisdiction over the Premier’s Office, those complaints were closed — but every one of them helped document the issue and built a public record.
That confirmation matters as well. It shows the Alberta Next initiative was politically directed, not an independent consultation.
Now it’s up to Alberta’s oversight offices — the ones that can act. Your complaint matters more now than ever.
Where to Send Your Complaint
Elections Alberta → complaints@elections.ab.ca
Misuse of taxpayer money or government communications for partisan promotion
Ethics Commissioner → info@ethicscommissioner.ab.ca
Use of public office or resources for political advantage
Auditor General of Alberta → info@oag.ab.ca
Funding, contracts, and transparency of the Alberta Next Panel
Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) → generalinfo@oipc.ab.ca
If you filled out the survey and aren’t sure how your data was used
Subject Line:
Request for Review — Alberta Next Panel (Funding, Fairness, and Transparency)
Sample Email (copy, paste, and personalize):
Dear Oversight Office,
I am submitting a complaint about the Alberta Next Panel and its surveys and town halls.
The Alberta Ombudsman has confirmed that the Premier’s Office directed the content of the Alberta Next surveys. This raises concerns about partisan influence, fairness, and the use of taxpayer-funded resources for political promotion.
I respectfully request that your office review:
• Whether public funds or communications budgets were used for partisan or promotional purposes;
• Whether contracting, vendor selection, or survey management followed proper financial and transparency procedures; and
• Whether these actions align with Section 3.1 of the Government of Alberta Communications Policy (“factual, objective, and free from political bias”).
I also request that your office review publicly available materials — including Alberta.ca releases, town hall recordings, and Alberta Next survey pages — to verify whether government communications were factual, objective, and free from political bias.
Please confirm receipt of this complaint and advise if further details are required.
Sincerely,
(Your Name)
(Your City)
(Optional: where and when you attended or filled out the survey)
Attach screenshots or notes if you attended an event or filled out the survey online — firsthand details strengthen every complaint.
Why It Matters
Each complaint becomes its own file — that’s how investigations start.
Enough complaints can:
Expose how the Alberta Next Panel was directed and funded
Discredit its results
Force higher transparency standards
Be Heard. Demand Oversight. Right, what’s wrong.
Alberta Next Update: Thank You for Taking Action
Because of the letters and complaints sent by Albertans across the province, Elections Alberta has officially opened a file — No. 2025-0213 — to review the potential partisan use of public resources connected to the Alberta Next Panel.
That happened because every day, people spoke up — you.
You helped document concerns, send letters, and make sure these issues were seen and recorded.
This may not seem huge yet, but it’s a real step toward accountability and transparency.
Your efforts built a public record that can’t be ignored — and that matters for every future decision like this.
(They only win if we give up!)
Wins this week -
We are working with other groups to show up to 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 are 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). Keep an eye out on socials or on our event calendar on our website for our upcoming “Speaker.”
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.
It’s been a week! Let’s get started!
Saturday, 18 - No King’s Day US
Alberta Finances: Opinion Varcoe - Albertans could face rising fees as oil prices sink.
Varcoe: Alberta’s deficit could climb and fees rise as oil prices sink | Calgary Herald
Artificial Intelligence: AI-related data centers use vast quantities of water.
Education: Rural schools face their own challenges. How do we make it fair for every student?
Teachers refuse to negotiate without pupil/teacher ratios on the table.
Striking Alberta teachers refuse to engage in talks that exclude pupil-teacher ratio | CBC News
Health Care: Why is Red Deer having success in recruiting doctors.
Why Red Deer is seeing success in recruiting new doctors | CBC Accessibility
Seniors: Life leases, were they worth it?
Samuel Bird: Found buried on a farm near Carrot Creek.
The Walrus: Battle Brewing in Alberta Schools.
Is there a battle brewing in Alberta Schools?
Sunday, 19
Agriculture: Calgary’s Butterfield Acres closed due to Avian Flu
AHS issues closure order for Calgary’s Butterfield Acres due to avian influenza
Youth Employment: Danielle Smith urges the business community to hire young Albertans.
Premier Danielle Smith urges business community to hire younger Albertans | CBC News
Monday, 20 - Municipal Election Day
Affordable Housing: In Edmonton, the waitlist continues to grow. 10,000 on it now.
For some low-income families in Edmonton, the wait for affordable housing lasts years | CBC News
Bird Flu (H5N1): Alberta Health is testing people in regards to the bird flu outbreak at the Calgary petting zoo.
COVID Vaccinations: Some Albertans frustrated, unable to book vaccinations.
Diwali: Associate Minister of Multiculturalism Muhammad Yaseen issued the following statement on Diwali:
Diwali: Associate Minister Yaseen
Fall Session Priorities: As the fall session begins, Alberta’s government is focused on getting results that matter: better health care, stronger classrooms, and safer communities.
Delivering results: 2025 fall session
Mayoral Results: Many to be determined.
Mayor election results for cities and towns across Alberta
Municipal Elections: Shift to hand counting will slow down election results because of provincial legislation..
Shift to hand-counting likely to delay Alberta municipal election results, warns official | CBC News
Oil and Gas: Americans are eyeing Canada’s oil patch as investment opportunities.
Why U.S. investors are eyeing the Canadian oilpatch, even as oil prices dip | CBC News
Police/Sheriffs: The Alberta Sheriffs have closed a problem property where criminal activity prompted more than 45 visits by the police since 2023.
Sheriffs shut down Calgary drug house
Small Business: Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Northern Development Tany Yao issued the following statement on Small Business Week:
Small Business Week: Parliamentary Secretary Yao
Travel: Canadian snowbirds are photographed and fingerprinted in order to visit the US for the winter.
Vaccinations: Albertans frustrated as COVID vaccinations roll out to the public.
Water: Alberta’s government has cut wait times for Water Act licenses nearly in half over the last year, saving Albertans time and money.
Cutting wait times for water
Tuesday, 21
Alert: Alberta man charged with luring teens into sexual encounters.
Alberta man charged with luring, sexual offenses against nearly 30 girls | CBC News
Calgary Election Results: Who won what in Calgary
Live results from Calgary’s 2025 election | CBC News
Education: Podcast. Alberta gets an F for school attendance.
Alberta gets an ‘F’ for school attendance
Hand Counting Votes: Edmonton Elections blames labour shortage and technology issues in vote counting delay.
Edmonton Elections blames labour shortage, technology issues in voting and counting delay | CBC News
Indigenous Artifacts: The Vatican is returning many Indigenous artifacts to Canada to be evaluated before finding their final home.
Indigenous artifacts held in Vatican Museums are finally heading back to Canada | CBC News
Inflation: Canada’s inflation rate grew 2.4% in September as food costs keep rising.
Mayoral Race in Calgary: Jeremy Farkas narrowly beats Sonya Sharp.
Sharp to request recount as Farkas wins Calgary election by narrow margin | CBC News
Retirement: Many older adults choose to stay in the workforce and still have lots to offer.
Older workers are not retiring. They still bring something to the table.
Wildfires: Parks Canada releases 2 reports on Jasper Wildfires in 2024
Parks Canada releases 2 reports that confirm cause, detail spread of 2024 Jasper wildfire | CBC News
Wednesday, 22
Arts, Culture, and the Status of Women: Discover the lore of life’s inevitable end in a new feature exhibition to die for at the Royal Alberta Museum.
Death: Life’s Greatest Mystery at the Royal Alberta Museum | La mort: Le plus grand mystère de la vie au Musée royal de l’Alberta
Child Care: A probationary license has been issued to Hinton Children’s Learning Center.
Probationary licence issued to child-care program
Health Care: New reforms will expand access and choice for preventative screening, elective testing, and other diagnostic services to deliver faster, more effective care.
Faster access to preventative care
MAS: Oil Companies should clean up their own mess.
https://smokyriverexpress.com/energy-companies-should-clean-own-mess/
Municipal Elections: Municipalities are now mandated to maintain Alberta’s new electors registry (why you had to fill out an affidavit to vote)
Alberta’s new electoral register slowed down the voting process. How will it be used? | CBC News
Ward councillor race flips after recount.
Ward councillor race flips after Edmonton Elections recount | CBC News
Orders Approved – October 22, 2025: Final Council Orders for the first Thirty-First Legislature.
Orders in Council
Peace River Plebiscite: Northern Alberta county plebiscite, Peace River votes against bringing in Nuclear Reactors.
Northern Alberta county plebiscite suggests majority opposed to regional nuclear project | CBC News
Teachers’ strike: As teachers’ strike negotiations stall and the province threatens back-to-work legislation, the NDP says it will fight the government’s plan to introduce Bill 2. As teachers’ strike negotiations stall, Alberta NDP cautions against potential back-to-work bill | CBC News
Vaccines: The Shortage of the COVID vaccine is an indication that this government does not take preventative health care seriously.
President’s Letter - Vaccine Policy Penny Wise Pound Foolish | AMA
Thursday, 23 - Throne Speech and Teacher Rally at the Legislature.
Bill 1: International Agreements Act: The International Agreements Act ensures Alberta’s jurisdiction is protected and decisions that shape our future are made right here at home.
Protecting Alberta’s jurisdiction
Canada Post: Canada Post workers’ union loses argument that back-to-work order was unconstitutional.
Canada Post workers’ union loses challenge of back-to-work order | CBC News
Coal: Alberta pays out another $95 million in a coal settlement to a foreign company.
Alberta to pay $95M settlement to another coal company over policy change | CBC News
Order Approved – October 22, 2025: Prorogued government to set a new mandate for the next two years.
Orders in Council
Throne Speech: Alberta’s government is focused on action and turning plans into results Albertans can count on.
Speech from the throne: Moving Alberta forward with results
Federal Budget: Carney says Canada should prepare for some tough times.
Carney says Canada should prepare for ‘sacrifices’ as he outlines plan for budget | CBC News
Forever Canadian: Signature count at 252,000 as of Friday.
Education: Back-to-work legislation to end Alberta’s Teachers’ Strike coming Monday.
Back-to-work legislation to end Alberta teachers’ strike coming Monday, says premier | CBC News
Gambling: Several Sports greats arrested in federal gambling probe, including Miami’s Rozier, Portland’s Billups
Municipal Parties: Alberta municipal affairs minister claims that civic parties are here to stay.
Oil layoffs: ConocoPhillips to lay off Canadian employees.
ConocoPhillips to lay off Canada employees in November, company memo shows | CBC News
Public Funds for Public Schools: Some factions are warning this could do more harm than good.
Alberta Funds Public Schools petition will do more harm than good, says expert from Cardus
Recalls: A recall petition is launched to recall Education Minister Nicolaides.
Tariffs: Trump says he’s terminating trade negotiations with Canada over an ad by Doug Ford about Ronald Reagan’s viewpoint on Tariffs.
Trump calls off trade talks with Canada over Ontario’s anti-tariff ad | CBC News
Throne Speech: Alberta throne speech pledges new pipelines and a boost for AI in Alberta
Alberta throne speech pledges new pipelines and a boost for artificial intelligence | CBC News
Friday, 24
Agriculture: As the 2025 growing season comes to a close, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson issued the following statement:
2025 harvest wrap-up: Minister Sigurdson
Canada Post: Canada Post is looking at ways to deliver mail more efficiently.
Minister defends changes allowing Canada Post to shutter rural offices - Cochrane News
Child Care: A probationary licence has been issued to Zebra Crossing Academy in Calgary.
Probationary licence issued to child-care program
Election Results: Southern Alberta
Results now official for southern Alberta municipal elections | Lethbridge News Now
Health Care: Rural municipalities seek creative solutions to deal with Health Care shortages.
Rural municipalities seek creative solutions to health care shortages
Jobs, Economy, Trade, and Immigration: A sand and gravel supplier has been penalized $150,000 related to a serious workplace injury incident.
Company was sentenced for a serious workplace injury
Deputy Ministers’ Council has issued the following statement regarding changes to the Alberta Public Service Interim Hybrid Work Policy:
Alberta Public Service update: Interim Hybrid Work Policy
Long Ballot: Alberta set to pass legislation so only serious contenders can run for office in Alberta.
Alberta to introduce legislation to stop ‘long ballot’ protests
Nenshi: Takes his seat in the Legislature
Nenshi Vows to Fight UCP Agenda, Prioritize Albertans’ Concerns - St. Albert News
Teacher Strike: Back to work bill coming Monday - limited discussion included in the bill. It wasn’t a negotiation; it was a take-it-or-leave-it, and there’s more than one way to peel a potato, attitude by the Premier.
Throne speech: The speech was full of what-ifs and make-it-so statements.
Trade talks: Ford shakes the tariff tree, backs off, and Smith praises him for it. What will Trump get out of it?
Fact File: Ontario’s Reagan ad isn’t ‘fake,’ but what’s the context behind his words?
Alberta’s Smith applauds decision to end Ontario tariff ad campaign, urges diplomacy
Treaties: Treaty 7 leaders oppose the Metis led land conservation initiative, as it could encroach on their land.
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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
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 on break from May 15 until October 27, 2025. Speech from the Throne - October 23, 2025 - you can hear it here https://www.alberta.ca/news
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
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We are currently working on an article comparing Private to Public schools, and will post it on Substack when done.
Thanks for your feedback. We feel if we understand what the other side is seeing we can then form better explanations when we talk to them. We are non-partisan which means we post the government news as well as news from other sources. We need to let people know why funding public education appropriately is important. We have a piece coming out about Public Education vs. Private Education that will show that.
Thank you. Thank you, for keeping us up to date on so much.