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Alberta Separation Referendum Question Approved

Elections Alberta has approved a proposed referendum question on provincial independence. The Alberta Prosperity Project now must gather nearly 178,000 signatures to proceed.

Alberta Court Exempts Lawyer from Monarchy Oath

The Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled a lawyer need not swear allegiance to the monarch, citing religious freedom. The decision redefines the legal oath's meaning in Canada.

Alberta gender-affirming care ban injunction lifted

A judge has lifted the injunction blocking Alberta's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, citing the province's use of the notwithstanding clause. The ruling allows the controversial law to take effect.

Bill 14 Amendments Draw Fire for Benefiting UCP

Alberta's UCP government faces criticism over Bill 14, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2025. Critics argue it reduces transparency, centralizes power, and serves party interests over public good. Read the details.

Sentencing delayed for Calgary teen's killer

The second brother convicted in the 2023 manslaughter of Danillo Canales Glenn in Copperfield will be sentenced in June. Get the latest on this Calgary court case.

Alberta judge calls referendum bill undemocratic

An Edmonton judge has declared proposed Alberta legislation on citizen-led referendum drives as undemocratic. The ruling highlights tensions over democratic processes in the province.

Judge calls Alberta referendum bill undemocratic

An Alberta judge has ruled that Premier Danielle Smith's new referendum bill is undemocratic, criticizing the government for changing rules mid-process. Read the full legal analysis.

Judge Clears Release of Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts

A U.S. judge has authorized the Justice Department to release grand jury transcripts related to Jeffrey Epstein. This pivotal decision could unveil new details about the financier's sex trafficking case.

Supreme Court restores woman's attempted murder conviction

The Supreme Court of Canada has reinstated a woman's conviction for the attempted murder of her mother. The ruling, delivered on December 5, 2025, overturns a previous appeal court decision. Read the full details of this significant legal reversal.

Alberta UCP Bill Paves Way for Separatist Referendum

A new UCP omnibus bill removes legal barriers for an Alberta independence referendum and permits recall campaigns against 15 MLAs, including Premier Danielle Smith. Discover the political shift.

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