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Here’s how the new controversial electoral maps will shake things up in Edmonton

Edmonton is getting an extra seat and two new super-sized ridings after the United Conservative Party (UCP) approved new, hotly contested, electoral boundary maps.

Here’s how the federal budget impacts Alberta

The unveiling of the federal budget for 2026 brought with it some expected wins for Alberta industries, analysts say, although it requires clarity on both energy and immigration next steps in the province.

Elections Alberta puts $84M price tag on referendum

Elections Alberta says it’s tallied up the approximate cost of last month’s provincewide referendum: $84 million.

Alberta's governing UCP endorses proposed riding map NDP says is rigged

Alberta’s governing United Conservatives have officially endorsed changes to provincial riding boundaries that the Opposition NDP says are rigged to help the UCP win the next election.

Eye surgeons balk at Alberta's plan to expand scope of duties for optometrists

Groups representing eye surgeons in Canada and Alberta are calling on the province to reverse a decision to let optometrists do some minor surgeries.

Limits to institutional politics, ideology at Alberta post-secondary schools part of proposed bill

A new bill proposed in legislature Tuesday would prevent Alberta’s post-secondary institutions from taking a public stance on political, social or ideological issues that deviate from an academic purpose.

Alberta doctor, health-care advocate aiming to run for NDP to unseat health minister

A former head of the Alberta Medical Association and a high-profile government critic says he wants to get off the sidelines and run for political office against one of the governing United Conservatives’ health ministers.

Alberta Premier Smith defends proposed riding redraw that Opposition calls cheating

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a proposal to redraw provincial boundaries in a way the Opposition NDP says is cheating.

Alberta’s electoral map redraw made public amid accusations, election concerns

A much-anticipated report on Alberta ridings is expected to be made public Monday afternoon amid mounting accusations and concerns regarding next October's provincial election.

Alberta minister rejects election agency's suggestion to delay 2027 provincial vote

Alberta’s government has shut down a suggestion to postpone the next provincial election from the agency that is overseeing the vote.

Elections Alberta recommends 2027 vote be delayed as gerrymandering accusations fly

Elections Alberta says it has two recommendations on how to deal with the province’s next general vote ahead of a contentious report about new electoral boundaries being released to the public Monday.

Separatist advocate Jeffrey Rath’s UCP party membership revoked for ‘breach of code of conduct’: premier

Separatist leader Jeffrey Rath had his membership in the United Conservative Party revoked Friday afternoon.

Improved communication after serious incidents at child-care facilities focus of new Alberta bill

A new Alberta government bill would require daycares to notify parents about serious incidents and safety concerns in a timely manner.

Alberta government introduces bill to standardize school report cards

Alberta’s United Conservative government is making changes to standardize school report cards.

Controversial policy resolutions to test UCP’s direction at November AGM

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces a balancing act at next month’s United Conservative Party convention, where members will debate a series of controversial policy proposals.