Alberta legislature reporter for @CdnPressNews in Edmonton | Frmr. city hall reporter for @stalbertgazette | byline(s) elsewhere too | (he/him)
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SCOOP: The RCMP is investigating fraud, breach of trust, and money laundering in connection with Alberta's health care procurement controversy, according to a letter filed in court
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Under the Legislative Assembly Act it says a byelection does not need to be called if the assembly is in its last year. The next provincial election will be on (or before) Oct. 18, 2027.
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First Nations leaders gathered for ceremonies ahead of a historic meeting Monday with some premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney, while grassroots activists planned their strategy to protest the meeting while heavily invoking the Idle No More movement.
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U.S. ambassador offers Canada help almost a week after Wainwright tragedy ctvnews.ca/canada/article/us…
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Alberta's Smith tells UCP members to get on team Canada or find new party nationalnewswatch.com/2026/1…
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‘Hurting’: Vigil in Wainwright, Alta., for soldiers caught in deadly fire calgary.citynews.ca/2026/10/…
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Alberta's Smith to pursue immigration reforms, hints changes could take time nationalnewswatch.com/2026/1…
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Residents of Wainwright, Alta., grieving but resilient after tragic fire on army base lethbridgeherald.com/news/na… via @leth_herald
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CBC decision desk has called it - Alberta is voting to stay.
Remain (Option 1) 786,759
Referendum (Option 2) 241,626
Total votes counted so far: 1,031,534
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Jason Stephan, the only UCP MLA that I can think of who openly voted for Option 2 in tonight's referendum, throws in the towel. He won't run for re-election in the 2027 provincial election.
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Could be a late night in Alberta.
Elections Alberta confirms some polling stations opened late, with one now being opened until 10 o'clock.
No results will be posted online until all polling stations are closed
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Mark Carney opens door to constitutional change as Alberta heads to referendum. Latest from me and @StephTaylornews
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Four dead, dozens injured in violent fire at Alberta military base: Carney nationalnewswatch.com/2026/1…
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I am on my way to Edmonton. I will get briefed on the latest developments regarding the terrible incident that occurred at CFB Wainwright.
The Department of National Defence continues to work closely with the Government of Alberta and local authorities. Thank you to first responders, Canadian Armed Forces members, and provincial officials for their efforts.
To the families and everyone in Wainwright: Canada stands with you.
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A serious incident creating a major fire has occurred at CFB Wainwright, in Alberta.
Our thoughts are with all the brave women and men affected.
We are working closely with the Government of Alberta and local authorities. Premier Smith and I are in close contact as are our relevant ministers and officials.
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“It’s silly that I actually have to make a motion like that, that should have been part of the announcement eight days ago,” said Mayor Andrew Knack. #yeg #yegcc #ableg #abpoli
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He followed a debunked conspiracy theory to claim a tax refund. So why did the CRA agree to a $40M payout?
Wild story.
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Update: 'Vote like Canada depends on it': Carney tells Alberta referendum rally nationalnewswatch.com/2026/1…
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Alberta's Smith casts vote to stay in Canada, urges support for other nine questions nationalnewswatch.com/2026/1… #nationlnewswatch via @natnewswatch
