Alberta This Week (Your Voice For Choice)
July 19 - July 25, 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
They showed up in Medicine Hat on Friday
Upcoming Events: See our short three-page ABR Resistor for Updates about upcoming events.
Measles Tracker - We now have the highest number of Measles Cases in the world, and to think it was almost eradicated 50 years ago. https://www.alberta.ca/measles
We will repost information on Athana’s case when there is an update.
Update July 25, 2025
Carrie Tait, the Globe and Mail reporter who broke this story in mainstream media, has been stalked and photographed by unknown persons.
Danielle Smith condemns the anonymous social media account targeting Tait, as to finding out who is behind it, Smith insists it’s none of her business.
ABR Spotlight
Separation is shaping up to be a big issue.
Alberta Prosperity Project holds Calgary rally
UCP on the Road Again
Enhancing trade corridors in the Pacific Northwest
Minister Dreeshan is gone from July 22 - 24
Associate Minister Hunter is gone from July 20 - 22
MLAs Getson, Rowswell, de Jonge, and Lunty are gone from July 20 - 24
MLA Wright is gone from July 20 - 23
Total 2 Ministers, 5 MLAs, 3 staffers, total days 23. Here is what they were attending:
https://www.pnwer.org/
Minister Todd Loewen is winging his way to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to accept a Conservation Award for Bird Hunting. He will be gone July 25-27. A reminder his family owns: Red Willow Outfitters. It looks like it is doing quite well!
The UCP will have taken 46 trips and will have been out of Alberta for 202 days since January 1, 2025. Alberta taxpayers have paid for it.
The legislature will be sitting again on October 27, 2025 - That’s 93 days/60 working days from July 25, 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 are joining the Alberta Party and rebranding it.
Peter Guthrie has been kicked out of the caucus.
Scott Sinclair has been sitting as an independent since the budget came out.
VIDEOS (there are two this week)
Throwback
Enough IS Enough & Alberta Resistance UCP Rally 2025
A Message from ABR (Alberta Resistance)
Recalls: We are moving closer to a Recall for Change in Calgary Bow and Calgary North West. We would love to hear from you if you are interested in standing up a Recall in your riding. Contact us at: abresistance2027@gmail.com
Build Community: Albertans need to work together to educate and build community.
Town halls will be starting up; watch for one in your area. The Separatists and the Far right, like TBA (Take Back Alberta), are well-organized and have lots of money. (The Breakdown on X is sharing an audio with Dennis Modry’s voice from the APP saying that the U.S. 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 is sharing 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: ForeverCanada.ca
Knowledge: A couple of interesting links we found this week:
Talk to your friends and share what you know. Watching the Socials, we see more outrage and anger about what is happening to Health Care, Education, Social Services, and the Environment in this province. These areas affect everyone! It’s time to speak up.
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 only win if we give up!)
Wins this week -
We are working with other groups to show up at peaceful demonstrations around the province. For details, see our ABR Resistor Update.
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ABResistance has a “Speaker Series” - check it out on our webpage SPEAKER SERIES - AB Resistance. We are taking the month of July off (unless something emergent comes up) and will be back in August with some new topics. We are also posting the videos on Substack, and you can access them here on YouTube: @abresistance.ca (some nice ab work out videos may show up as well)
We have a merch store! Check out our t-shirts and hoodies.
AB Resistance Merch @ odd-i-tees
*** There are lots of government announcements this week. We wonder why?
It’s been a week! Let’s get started!
Saturday, 19
Cancer
Over 1700 cyclists pedal to raise awareness and funds for Alberta Cancer foundation.
Over 1,700 cyclists pedal to raise awareness and funds for Alberta Cancer Foundation – CTVNews
Sunday, 20
AISH
Cam Tait, has an invitation to talk about AISH
TAIT: An invitation for conversation about AISH | Edmonton Sun
Health
Alberta is famous or infamous around the world. We are epicenter of the measles epidemic.
How Canada became the centre of a measles outbreak in North America
UCP on the Road Again
Minister Dreeshen, Associate Minister Hunter and MLAs will promote ways to better connect Alberta to the U.S. Pacific Northwest while in Bellevue, WA July 20 to 24.
Enhancing trade corridors in the Pacific Northwest
Monday, 21
Business
Alberta’s government is setting the province up for success, and investing in the next generation of innovators through the Innovation Catalyst Grant.
Edmonton Mayoral Race
A former councillor is running for mayor
Equalization Payments
What happens if Albertans stop paying their taxes?
What happens if Alberta stops making the equalization payments?
Federal Freedom Convoy
Freedom Convoy supported by conservative mps
Conservative MPs publicly support ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers ahead of sentencing
Health Care
89% of Canadians believe better health care is the key to a stronger coutnry.
Rural Albertans will soon have better access to doctors and care teams as 74 medical residents begin providing care and dozens of clinics expand their staff.
Housing
Alberta leads the country in housing starts in 2025, building 30 per cent more than last year’s record-setting pace.
Alberta sets the pace in housing
Media
Smith says she condemns an anonymous social media account - The Brokedown - targeting Globe and Mail reporter.
Alberta premier condemns anonymous social media account reportedly targeting Globe reporter
Wild Fires
Slave Lake evacuated again in 2025
After 2011 wildfire, Slave Lake better prepared amid current evacuation alert | Globalnews.ca
Tuesday, 22
AISH
People are living in dire circumstances - Inclusion Alberta disagrees with province’s AISH rent increases. This province goes after the vulnerable - we need to all stand up together.
Canada/US Trade
Mark Carney attends Premier’s summit in Ontario.
Carney says he’ll only take ‘best deal for Canada’ in U.S. trade talks | Globalnews.ca
Federal By Election
Poilievre wants bill to stop the longest ballot.
Poilievre wants bill to stop 'longest ballot scam' introduced this fall | CBC News
Health
Measles at Alberta Children’s Hospital
Measles exposure alert issued for Alberta Children's Hospital emergency room | CBC News
Doctors warn measles are out of control ahead of school start in September.
Measles out of control ahead of September school start, doctors warn | CBC News
Homelessness
Not just an urban issue: Alberta small towns are struggling with it to.
Not just an urban issue: Alberta small town forms task force to address encampment | CBC News
Immigration
Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration issued the following statement on Ottawa’s decision to invite 10,000 parent and grandparent sponsorship applications.
Alberta asks for realistic immigration policies: Minister Schow
Jasper
Premier Danielle Smith issued the following statement marking one year since the Jasper wildfire:
Supporting Jasper through recovery: Premier Smith
Media
A Globe and Mail journalist was stalked and photographed by unknown persons for breaking stories about the UCP government.
Oil and Gas
A land owner files conflict of interest complaint against a UCP appointee.
Environmental group seeks ethics investigation into Alberta Premier Smith adviser - The Albertan New
Alberta and Ontario welcome Saskatchewan as the newest signatory to build pipelines and trade infrastructure across provincial borders and into global markets.
Stronger pipeline pact spans three provinces
Provincial Economic Trade
Alberta and the Yukon have committed to removing barriers so goods, services, workers and opportunity can flow freely across borders.
A new partnership for economic cooperation
Scam
Police warn of a distraction scam going on in Alberta, people offering gold jewelry, wanting to hug you and they steal your gold and leave you with worthless fakes. Warn your elders so they don’t fall for this scam.
Hugging bandit: Edmonton senior falls victim to distraction theft | Globalnews.ca
Wednesday, 23
Assisted Living (formerly Seniors Housing)
Gord Johnston will lead Assisted Living Alberta as it transforms how the province cares for aging and vulnerable Albertans.
New CEO to lead Assisted Living Alberta
Coal
Critics slam Alberta government over $143 million payment to company over coal policy reversals.
Critics slam Alberta government as it pays out $143M in coal policy reversal | CBC News
Education
Alberta’s government is working with front-line experts to make classrooms safer for students and teachers.
Family Justice
Expanding the Family Justice Strategy will help more Albertans settle family disputes outside the courtroom.
Bringing family justice services to more Albertans
Recycling
New funding will reduce and reuse waste and transform Alberta’s resources into new products, maintaining Alberta’s global leadership in manufacturing.
Turning waste into economic growth
Oil and Gas
Cenovus preparing a competing bid for MEG - the gloves are off.
Oilsands giant Cenovus Energy said to be preparing competing bid for MEG
Orders In Council - Health Care
Pharmacare
Friends of Medicare Alberta facts on pharmacare, it's now written into law.
Trans and LGTBQS+
Indigenous ceremony honors healing and connection: Inside the Humble Lodge
Healing and connection: Inside the Humble Lodge's two-spirit fasting camp | CBC News
Thursday, 24
ARTS
Budget 2025 invests $4.5 million to support artists through the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, maintaining record-breaking funding for Alberta’s arts sector.
Picture this! Record-level funding for the arts | Imaginez ça! Un financement record pour les arts
Alberta arts funding hits record high under UCP, government says
Economics
Trevor Tombe claims in the HUB Alberta that separates from Canada would be a poorer Alberta.
Trevor Tombe: A separate Alberta would be a poorer Alberta - The Hub
Education
First standalone Islamic schoo...
First standalone Islamic school in south Edmonton breaks ground | CBC News
Elections Alberta
Former Alberta UCP candidate found in contempt over financing investigation. Seven people subpoenaed and refused to appear to a hearing by Elections Alberta. Allegedly the Ali Haymour cited to appear before Elections Alberta is not the same Ali Haymour who ran for the UCP in the last election: Common Sense - 2021 Ali Haymour interview with Danielle Smith
Elections Alberta shows people with the last name Haymour have donated over $200,000 to the UCP since 2018. You can check it out here: Contributor Search - Annual, Campaign, Senatorial Events, Nomination and Leadership contributitions along the left side. Enter Haymour in the search bar: Elections Alberta Campaign Contributions Search (you can search for other names as well if you want as well. We are doing due diligence, so you know where our info. comes from)
Alberta judge finds 6 people in contempt in probe of irregular political donations – CTVNews
Guns
Taber Alberta will host the 2025 Canadian Handgun Nationals from July 28 to August 3
Top guns return, nationals on target in Taber
Immigration
Plan to accept newcomer parents and grandparents threatened to be put on hold.
Plan to accept newcomers parents and grandparents will strain health services Alberta warns
Pharmacare
Federal Minister of Health non committal on signing pharmacare deals for provinces not already signed up.
Federal health minister non-committal on signing more pharmacare deals - Sault Ste. Marie News
Police
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis issued the following statement on Statistics Canada’s 2024 police-reported crime statistics:
Police-reported crime statistics in Canada, 2024: Minister Ellis
Procurement Scandal
The Globe and Mail’s statement on the attempted intimidation on Reporter Carrie Tait -
RCMP
RCMP push back on province's claims about the police force in Alberta Next Video.
RCMP push back on province's claims about police force in Alberta Next video | CBC News
RCMP commissioner challenges accuracy of Alberta Next policing survey | Edmonton Journal
RCMP break vehicle theft ring in Alberta.
Sports and tourism
The 2025 U21 World Waterski Championships splash down in Calgary.
Waterski championships make waves in Calgary
UCP out of Province Forestry and Parks
Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen will travel to Oklahoma City to receive a conservation award while promoting Alberta as a leader in sustainable bird hunting.
Promoting bird hunting and conservation in Oklahoma
Friday, 25
Health care
AHS is limiting visitors to cancer centers due to measles outbreak.
AHS is limiting visitors to Cancer Facilities because of measles outbreak
Municipalities
Alberta’s government is providing $114.6 million to municipalities to support 86 local road, bridge and water infrastructure projects.
Building stronger communities across rural Alberta
Public Safety
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis issued the following statement on Statistics Canada’s 2024 police-reported crime statistics:
Police-reported crime statistics in Canada, 2024: Minister Ellis
Forestry and Wildlife
Alberta’s government is seeking feedback on an initiative to keep dangerous invasive mussels out of the province.
Have your say! Help keep invasive mussels out
RCMP
Investigation into Grande Prairie RCMP shooting continues
Investigation into Grande Prairie RCMP shooting continues
Wildfires
Thunderstorms moving across the boreal forest sparked new wildfires; cooler weather conditions are helping to suppress wildfire activity.
Update 16: Alberta wildfire update (July 25, 3 p.m.)
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Alberta News - Keeping Albertans Informed
Alberta Views puts out a weekly synopsis of happenings in Alberta: This week’s version. (The Week in Alberta archives)
The Tyee puts out a weekly round-up of happenings in Alberta - Check it out.
A round-up of this week’s Tyee Alberta stories. They are a non-profit; if you can afford to donate to this amazing news source,
Alberta Municipalities News
News from the Municipalities - has an update on bills being passed.
Alberta Conservative News
Municipal and School Board Elections - October
Election News - If you are wondering who is running, and what party they represent, as we move into a new political space in Municipal Politics
Calgary - Sprawl - Calgary Candidate Tracker for Municipal Elections
Edmonton - Troy Pavlek - Who’s running in Edmonton’s Municipal Election?
List of all candidates running in the Edmonton Municipal and School Board elections. Running as a Candidate in the 2025 Edmonton Election
We will be breaking this down in future issues as the nomination processes get completed.
Alberta Government Links
Here is a link to the assembly website, with a calendar of upcoming events at the Legislature and a list of all the bills this government has passed, as well as bills in progress. Please note that all the UCP members have voted to support these bills.
Legislative Assembly of Alberta Assembly Dashboard - Has links to each day’s events at the Legislature. The legislative sitting is done from May 15 until October 27, 2025, so 165 days off from the Legislature, and they complain about Educators and other public employees.
The Government is making its news announcements user-friendly. Here is the non-government branded version.
Here is the government version.
If you have events coming up in your area or have a group you would like to promote, email us at abresistance2027@gmail.com
Hansard - The Alberta Government Hansard
Hansard Transcription
So we got the second half of the Better Edmonton Coalition for City Hall done this week.
Here you go:
https://www.votebetteredmonton.ca/
. Their webpage so you can have a look at their bios and click on the Social Media sites. In the spirit of transparency, we are looking at the parties that are running in the Municipal Elections more than individuals. some of the candidates have a very sparse social media presence, use your judgement when voting in this election. Out goal is to give you information to make informed decisions. We will also be looking at school board nominees in the major cities. If you have concerns, would like some information or to share some information about candidates running in your area please reach out to us. We will vet any information we receive and post what we find. Next week we will be looking at the Parties running in Calgary.
Harman Singh Kandola
Ward Sspomitapi
Harman has volunteered at a number of different organizations.
https://harmankandola.nationbuilder.com/
He ran in 2021
Sikh history, he has written a piece about.
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Karen Principe
Ward tastawiyiniwak
Karen Principe wins Ward tastawiyiniwak; incumbent Jon Dziadyk is out | Edmonton Journal
Get to Know Who's Running: Karen Principe (Ward tastawiyiniwak (ᑕᐢᑕᐃᐧᔨᓂᐊᐧᐠ))
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Darrel Friesen
Ward sipiwiyiniwak
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Banisha Sandhu
Ward Dene
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Stephen Hammerschmidt
Ward O-day’min
Stephen Hammerschmidt | daveberta.ca - Alberta Politics - ran for the UCP nomination
They are definitely trying to change democracy 🙄
Trump and Smith are the vilest people in North Amerika.