Alberta’s Bill 18 aims to curb federal funding influence
The UCP backed Provincial Priorities Act Bill 18 would require provincial approval for federal funding agreements affecting municipalities universities and other provincial entities. Premier Danielle Smith says the bill protects provincial priorities while critics warn it could chill federal support and funding flows. MLA Grant Hunter argues the plan keeps Ottawa in its lane and notes Quebec’s province-wide approach as a model.
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Danielle Smith
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Ottawa
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Pow Wow Opens With Grand Entry and 200 to 400 Dancers
Sowinski announced a 1 p.m. grand entry to start the pow wow weekend with flags and dignitaries. An open registration will allow 200 to 400 dancers to compete across seven dance categories, with MCs Travis Plaited Hair Tony Delaney and Alvin Thompson and arena director Rusty Gilette drawing attendees from all directions. Over 35 vendors will be present as organizers anticipate 1,000 to 1,500 attendees. The event, supported by Town, M.D., library, Horizon School Division, and ESNCA, aims to become a lasting community celebration open to all.
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Alberta opposition voices on Bill 20 empowers elite control
ABmunis estimates 70 per cent of Albertans oppose bringing party politics into municipalities. The group argues Bill 20 centralizes power, threatens local autonomy, and could allow corporations and unions to donate up to 5,000 to candidates. Critics warn of reduced transparency, voter choice, and possible removal of councillors without public scrutiny.
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Gandam
Danielle Smith
Alberta irrigation rehab program boosts jobs and water reliability
Alberta officials cite over 7 700 kilometres of canals and pipelines as they push a rehabilitation program begun in 1969. Richard Phillips of the Alberta Irrigation Districts Association notes infrastructure upgrades cut water losses and have helped double irrigated area since the 1970s while supporting thousands of jobs and billions in economic activity dependent on irrigation districts.
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Richard Phillips
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