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February 2026

Gov-funded researchers call worries about gender ideology a “conspiracy theory”
A federally funded group that received $5.5 million in taxpayer money is now dismissing the well-documented spread of radical gender ideology in schools…
RCMP make huge illicit tobacco bust in Calgary
Lloydminster RCMP have seized a huge shipment of illegal cigarettes, stopping a semi-truck that was carrying millions of unstamped tobacco products.
UCP to spend big on addiction recovery, fighting crime, new DNA testing labs
The United Conservative Party government has announced a massive injection of funds in the 2026 Alberta budget for public safety and mandatory addiction…
UCP pushes to fasttrack Alberta Sheriffs Police Service with Bill 15
The Alberta government says it’s moving quickly to get the ball rolling on a new police service for the province.
Carney awards Jeneroux with international junket while constituents ignored
A week after crossing the floor to join Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals, Edmonton Riverbend MP Matt Jeneroux has been rewarded a high-profile…
Federal court rules CBC can keep taxpayers in the dark on spending
A federal court has sided with the CBC, ruling the state broadcaster can keep taxpayers completely in the dark about how it spends their money.
OP-ED: Alberta universities didn’t end DEI. They rebranded it
"Changing the name while keeping identity-based hiring rules means nothing has really changed."
School choice saved Alberta $1.35 billion amid surging immigration
Alberta taxpayers saved a massive $1.35 billion over the last five years due to independent and homeschool options, with 2024 alone totalling $306…
Matt Jeneroux needs to resign and face voters as a Liberal - LetVotersDecide.ca
After telling constituents floor-crossing rumours were “entirely false,” Jeneroux joined the Liberals. Sign the petition demanding he seek a new mandate…
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Smith defends staffer after legacy media attacks over mass immigration criticism
Smith refuses to back down in the face of media backlash, defending a staffer who dared to accurately call Canada’s high immigration levels “reckless…
‘He lied to us’: MP Matt Jeneroux’s constituents say they feel sting of cold betrayal
“Unconscionable.” “A complete rejection of democracy.” “He lied.” That’s how voters in Edmonton Riverbend are describing former Conservative MP Matt…
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