"Crass, Ugly, Cheap Politics": Former Deputy Premier Slams Smith's Referendum Questions
Lukaszuk isn't holding back when it comes to Premier Danielle Smith. He's accusing her of acting like a separatist, even though she says she isn't one. "Obviously we have a separatist government," Lukaszuk says bluntly.
Updated - Environment Canada says Air Quality Index at 10+
The Air Quality Index has spiked to over 10. That is the top of the scale. That is the "stop what you are doing and get inside" zone. Ontario hit numbers like this earlier this year and it was brutal. Now it is our turn. Lethbridge had it earlier today and now the wind has shifted the smoke to us.
The Long Weekend Dump: 32 Orders, Zero Debate
On Thursday, July 30, the Alberta government quietly passed 32 Orders in Council - just days before the August long weekend. Buried among routine appointments were major policy changes that affect your auto insurance, public health, and energy royalties.
AISH/ADAP Clients Speak Out - "Minister Is Lying "
Another client put it bluntly: "The ministry has talked to all 1,600 people - they claim, I believe it is much higher - to see if they are now relieved... when clearly people are saying they haven't seen the corrections yet. This government is full of shit on a Trumpian level."
Ministry Says All AISH/ADAP Payment Issues Resolved, Clients relieved
The Owl received the following message this afternoon from Jonah Pickle, Press Secretary for Nathan Neudorf, Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services - Due to a technical system error, approximately 2% of the AISH and ADAP caseload experienced an issue with their August 2026 disability benefit payments. We are happy to report that the matter has been resolved…
