🏛️ Government & Politics
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Alberta to issue fall RFP for high-speed rail linking Calgary, Red Deer and Edmonton. Premier Danielle Smith said Ottawa will refer the project to the federal major projects office once a proponent is selected; the province expects to pick a proponent by April 2027 and the service would stop at Alberta’s two largest airports.
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About 658,000 special (mail-in) ballot requests logged for the Oct. 19 referendum. Elections Alberta reported roughly 658,000 requests, nearly 100,000 approved and marked as voted, and has hired 34,000 election workers so far against a target of at least 60,000.
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Advocates urge federal inquiry into Alberta and Saskatchewan trans laws in Ottawa. Groups asked MPs to investigate provincial rules that require parental consent for students under 16 to change names or pronouns and Alberta’s ban on trans athletes 12 and older; both premiers invoked the notwithstanding clause, Premier Danielle Smith defended the laws as parental-rights and safety measures.
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Former U.K. PM David Cameron says Alberta separatism vote isn't like Brexit. Speaking at a Calgary energy leadership conference, Cameron said Alberta’s secession debate is about the future of a country rather than membership in a trade association and warned referendums carry unpredictable outcomes.
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Second teen arrested in Alberta tied to online '764' recruitment network. RCMP say a 17-year-old from Lethbridge was arrested Sept. 3 and charged with terrorism-related offences, child sexual abuse and exploitation material (CSAEM) and animal cruelty linked to the 764 network, which Canada listed as a terrorist entity in December 2025.
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Provinces have begun 2026 fall flu and COVID-19 vaccine rollouts with priority groups identified. National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) continues to strongly recommend vaccines for adults 65+, health-care workers and long-term care residents while advising programs be offered to anyone six months and older; Ontario opens high-risk vaccinations starting Sept. 28.
📰 Also Today
- Alberta and Ontario premiers shared a stage in Calgary, meeting at an energy event.
- More than 650,000 mail‑in voting requests reported, per Elections Alberta headline.
- Recent history review warns mountain flying has unique dangers, per article title.
- Blackfoot artist Faye HeavyShield wins Governor General’s Award, per headline.
- Local fans adjusting to NHL without Hockey Night in Canada on CBC, per headline.
- Experts warn Meta data centre could raise Alberta power bills, per headline.
- Alberta study offers clues on Quebec independence costs, per headline.
- Study warns severe dust pollution blowing into Alberta community downwind of oilsands, per headline.
