Alberta This Week (Your Voice For Choice)
October 11- October 16, 2025
This didn’t make it into the Resistor, but will post it there as well. Thursday October 23, 2025 Teacher Rally at the Legislature from 2:30 to 4:30 (Throne Speech that day) Wear Red and bring your signs!!!
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 1936 cases (up 9 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:
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 City of Calgary - COVID-19 is rising.
https://covid-tracker.chi-csm.ca/
City of Edmonton
Canada COVID Tracker: Wastewater monitoring dashboard – Respiratory virus activity
Judge Wyant’s report dropped this week. His conclusion is that AHS did not follow protocol with the Parol (Turkish Tylenol) Procurement and the awarding of contracts to private Surgical groups. So Athana was doing the right thing by flagging these two incidents and starting an investigation. The Government’s firing of her seems like a serious misstep. As we follow along, we need to keep in mind who hired the two people in AHS to facilitate these two actions - Jitendra Prasad and Blayne Iskew. Athana’s case when there is an update.
UCP Travels
Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology and Innovation on his way to Dallas Texas for a Bitcoin Summit From October 8 to 11.
https://www.northamericanblockchainsummit.com/
Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen will promote Alberta’s conservation initiatives while in Abu Dhabi for the World Conservation Congress 2025. He will be gone from October 8 - 14. Held once every four years, the IUCN World Conservation Congress brings together several thousand leaders and decision-makers.
https://iucncongress2025.org/
Shane Getson, Parliamentary Secretary for Economic Corridor Development, is on his way to Portland, Oregon, and will be gone for 4 days from October 13 - 17. While there, he is attending two events.
Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER)
PNWER Build Northwest Economic Forum and Pacific Northwest Rail Summit
RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, is on his way to Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, to attend the Tri-National Agricultural Accord from October 14 -18.
Shane Getson, Parliamentary Secretary for Economic Corridor Development, is on his way to Washington DC, to attend
Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) from October 19 - 22.
This is 65 trips to the US for the UCP - 283 days they have been out of Alberta. I mistakenly counted days they took as personal days in my previous count.
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 9 days/5 working days in their case - 4 days - from October 18, 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. 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: It is worth remembering Hannah Arendt’s warning that ‘the ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or the convinced Communist, but people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction and the distinction between true and false no longer exist.’ Are we here?
VIDEOS: What can we do to stop Authoritarianism?
Five Next Steps to Make a Difference: Substitute Alberta for the US.
Five Ways to Fight Trump’s Fascism. 17:56
How To Stand Up To A Dictator: Are you ready yet, Alberta? It’s time to get organized and get loud!
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Ressa on How to Stand Up to a Dictator | Amanpour and Company 17:23 (Short Version)
Maria Ressa - How to Stand Up To A Dictator 1:14:13 (Extended Version)
How do you handle time? Are you polychronic or monochronic?
Knitty on Danielle Smith at the Canada Strong and Free event in Calgary this year: The conservatives are organized and have money. We need to stand up now
TikTok - Knitty on Danielle Smith and the Strong and Free Event in Calgary 2025
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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
A really good analysis of these
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.
Throwbacks: Keeping these here as it is Municipal Election Day Monday October 20.
Strategic voting: Is it worth it? SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT during the municipal elections. Does Strategic Voting Actually Work? | The Tyee
AIMCo: Shadowy holding company - mitigate losses in oil and gas… Bitcoin mining… Dale Nally at the Bitcoin summit in Dallas, Texas… connect the dots.
Education: Some history about why we are here and how we got here.
https://www.theprogressreport.ca/private-school-lobbyists-meddle-in-strike
Opinion: Why Alberta should fund private school construction | Edmonton Journal
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 (AB Resistance)
Recalls: RecallNicolaides.ca has launched in Calgary Bow, on October 17th. We have included the press release for you to see how powerful it was.. 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 being able 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
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 the last week. They will be starting to collect the final signature pages on October 22, 2025. If you haven’t signed yet and would like to check out this page:
https://www.forever-canadian.ca/
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.
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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.
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(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 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. There are also links to Municipal Websites and information for you to check out.
It’s been a week! Let’s get started!
Saturday, 11
Affordability and Utilities: Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf will travel to Montana to strengthen cross-border energy relationships
Strengthening ties, energy security in Montana
Arts, Culture and the Status of Women: Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir issued the following statement on the International Day of the Girl:
Canada Post: Canada Post workers will return to work. Mail should resume on Tuesday. They are switching to rotating strikes.
Canada Post workers will return to work, hoping Canadians take up their cause | CBC News
Education: A Citizen’s Petition has been filed with EA asking that only Public schools get funding from Public dollars.
Private school funding petition needs 177K signatures in 120 days - Medicine Hat News
Emissions: ‘It depends’: Carney shifts stance on emissions cap. ‘It depends’: Carney shifts stance on maintaining emissions cap | CBC News
Health: Why ‘organ chips’ could transform cancer treatment and drug testing.
Why ‘organ chips’ could transform cancer treatment and drug testing | CBC News
Municipal Elections: How underrepresented Edmonton groups are mobilizing for the municipal elections.
How underrepresented Edmonton groups are mobilizing for the municipal election | CBC News
Steel: No coal needed. How Canadian steelmakers are shifting to environmentally friendly ways to make steel.
Tariffs: China says it will remove canola tariffs if Canada scraps EV tariffs/levies.
China will remove canola tariffs if Canada scraps EV levies: ambassador
Transportation: The government is moving forward on new pavement and grade widening for Highway 881.
New pavement and grade widening planned for Highway 881 - Lakeland News
Sunday, 12
Education: Private Schools are being scrutinized as the strike continues, and Public Schools face underfunding.
Opinion: Alberta private schools under the microscope as strike continues | Red Deer Advocate
Health: Heart disease back as top global cause of death.
Monday, 13
Agriculture: Prairie farmer concerned about weeds taking over food production farm land
Prairie farmer concerned about food production as invasive weed spreads | CBC Climate Change News
Alberta population Growth: Too much, too fast: Majority polled in Calgary and Edmonton. Infrastructure is not keeping pace with population growth.
Health: An Airdrie Health Spa has to close the cold plunge tub, operating without a permit.
LGBTQIA2+: Families looking to move from Alberta to protect their LGBTQIA2+ children.
‘We’ll be moving’: Alberta transgender children, families brace for legal changes
Mineral Development: The Trump administration is investing in Canadian critical mineral companies. But Ottawa can stop it
Post-secondary education: The Mintz Panel’s (That’s Jack Mintz of Conservative fame - Jack Mintz | Fraser Institute) purpose, obviously, was to create social license for policies the UCP has already decided to implement.
What’s with the Alberta post-secondary funding panel’s detour into anti-DEI crusading?
Project 2025:Smith meeting with the Heritage Foundation (the authors behind Project 2025)
The Tyee - Smith reveals a meeting with the Heritage Foundation
Thanksgiving: Premier Danielle Smith issued the following statement celebrating Thanksgiving
Tuesday, 14
Minister of Arts, Culture, and Status of Women: Tanya Fir issued the following statement for Women in STEM Week:
Education: Alberta teachers, province set to meet again.
Is this where the separatists are getting their ideas about AI education?
Applications are now open for the parent payment program to support Alberta families affected by the teacher strike.
Health Care: Mandate Letters
Alberta premier sparks private health care worries with recent mandate letters | CBC News
License plates: Teachers on strike, education in crisis, health care in crisis, but hey! Let’s do new license plates…
Calgary Herald Opinion - Danielle Smith Strong and Free Alberta Licence Plates
Municipal Elections: .Edmonton’s next city council will have to get creative in balancing goals and taxes, former mayor says
Oil and Gas MAS: Groups push back on Alberta’s strategy for inactive wells.
Procurement Scandal: Alberta’s government says it expects to receive a final report today from the investigation into allegations of corruption over health contracts. (When will it be released to the public?)
Alberta government to release report into health contract scandal in ‘a few days’
Wednesday, 15
Affordability and Utilities: Alberta’s Winter Rules for utilities are keeping the lights and heat on for Albertans during cold winter months.
Keeping homes bright and warm all winter long
Arts, Culture and the Status of Women: Marking 40 years of discovery, the Royal Tyrrell Museum brings Alberta’s prehistoric past to life with another legendary summer field season.
Alberta’s Jurassic legacy continues | Le legs du Jurassique de l’Alberta se poursuit
Education: Talks stall between the ATA and TEBA. ATA says it has presented a serious, balanced, and realistic proposal to the province
Talks stall between Alberta teachers, government in provincewide strike
Talks stall between Alberta teachers, government in provincewide strike | Lethbridge News Now
Alberta teachers’ union has a proposal for the province amidst the strike | Calgary Herald
The province will consider back-to-work legislation if the strike drags on.
Practicum students face cancelled practicums as the teachers’ strike drags on.
Employment: Concrete Workers get New Contract (Alberta Worker - Kim Siever)
Concrete workers get a new contract
Health Care: AHS is laying off 100 more non-union employees and not filling 300 vacancies
Albertans and front-line workers have provided feedback to shape a new era of health care and a system ready to respond to community needs. (Are they listening to Doctors and Nurses, or did they fire all the ones that know what is going on. Get ready for Privatization - heading to a hospital near you. It’s time to fight back!!
License Plates: Alberta Strong and Free - new license plates, new slogan.
Multiculturism: Alberta’s government is reopening the Ethnocultural and Anti-Racism Grants to support community-led initiatives that celebrate cultural diversity and address racism.
Celebrating cultures and fighting racism
Red Tape Reduction: For the first time in more than 40 years, Alberta is refreshing its license plate with a Strong and Free motto, and the final look will be decided by Albertans. (This does not meet my criteria for Red Tape Reduction. Yours?
Your province, your plate
Transportation and Economic Corridors: The new bridges on Highway 8 will be named the Stu Hart Memorial Bridge, honouring one of Alberta’s most legendary figures and a true wrestling pioneer.
A Hart-felt tribute to a prominent Calgarian
Recognition: Alberta renames bridge on Elbow River/Hwy 8 after Stu Hart. It will be known as the Stu Hart Memorial Bridge.
Province renames Elbow River bridge on Highway 8 after Stu Hart | Calgary Herald
Thursday 16
Arts, Culture and the Status of Women: Nine remarkable Albertans will become this year’s newest inductees into the Alberta Order of Excellence during an investiture ceremony at Government House.
Alberta’s best receive the province’s highest honour.
Award-winning musician John Wort Hannam has been named as Alberta’s sixth Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador.
Education: Teachers rally as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith talks strike, federal-provincial negotiations at chamber event - Back-to-work legislation is something Smith said her government will consider if the strike causes “irreparable harm” and will likely come the first full week of session on Oct. 27
Premier Smith wants to set up an education commission after the strike… headed by Jack Mintz? Or Preston Manning? Millions more will be wasted on propaganda. #FundPublicEducation
Alberta Teachers’ Strike is straining business.
Energy, Environment, Parks and Wildlife: Alberta’s government is supporting silica sand exploration and extraction on public land, reducing the province’s reliance on imports.
Less red tape, more Alberta natural resources
Federal Bail Laws: Bail reform coming next week.
Carney announces details of new bail reform bill coming next week
Immigration status checks: ICE ICE BABY (Alberta style starting???)
Immigration checks conducted at the Calgary event center worksite
Lottery: Check your tickets! Someone in Alberta won $36 million!
$36-million LOTTO 6/49 ticket sold somewhere in Alberta - DiscoverAirdrie.com
Mandate Letters: Premier Danielle Smith has issued a new set of mandate letters focused on keeping life affordable, spending wisely, and delivering lasting results Albertans can count on. (Trouble is, life is not getting affordable for Albertans)
Getting it done for Albertans: Smart spending, lasting results
Mental Health and Addiction: Kickstand, a not-for-profit organization supporting youth mental health, is receiving funding to expand in-person and online care so youth can have more good days.
New Kickstand funding supports youth mental health
Friday, 17
Economic Trade and Corridors: MLA Shane Getson will be in Washington, D.C. from Oct. 19 to 22 to deepen Alberta-U.S. partnerships and advance shared economic, trade, and investment priorities. They are travelling again.
Fostering strong U.S.-Alberta relationships
Education: Teachers are fighting for students in public schools. They need you to stand with them.
What teachers are asking for, see for yourself. Is it a reasonable request?
Alberta teachers reject the government’s proposal to return to work and have a mediator settle the dispute. The government does not want to talk about Class sizes and complexity.
Premier Danielle Smith, Minister of Finance Nate Horner, and Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides issued the following statement.
November diploma exams will be optional for students.
The Breakdown podcast on the petition - Should the Government of Alberta end its current practice of allocating Public Funds to accredited independent private schools?… with the petition proponent: Alicia Taylor. They need a team to come together to support this amazing cause. Volunteer to be on the organizing committee and/or sign up to be a canvasser. We can do this, Alberta!!
Alberta Funds Public Schools. You can sign up to be a canvasser here.
Recall Nicolaides Campaign launches in Calgary Bow.
Federal Trade: Canada restarting Trade talks with China
China willing to restart dialogue with Canada in Beijing, minister says - National | Globalnews.ca
China, Canada ties on the mend after Ottawa’s ‘pragmatic’ shift: analysts
Health Care: Premier Danielle Smith has issued the following statement on the release of Judge Raymond Wyant’s report. (To be clear the Judge could not make a determination in this case as people were not required to report to him - Interestingly he said AHS did not follow protocol in purchasing the Parol and signing contracts with the Surgical Groups - exactly what Athana Mentzelopoulos was investigating - Our question is - who authorized, (pushed) the hiring of Prasad and Iskew in the procurement department?) Follow the money.
Immigration: In the CTBS raid on Calgary’s event center, 4 undocumented workers were found.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11481079/undocumented-workers-calgary-event-centre-site-cbsa/
Municipal Elections: Analysis of corporate records shows connections between several companies funding local political campaigns
Developers used networks of companies to funnel money to Edmonton council candidates
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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
Civic Elections –
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
Here is the link for Lethbridge’s candidates - https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/elxtn25/
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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That’s It For This Week! Remember to get out and Vote!