Alberta
Oh God, Right-Wing American Media Has Discovered Canadian Separatists
Despite the tiny Alberta separatist movement only really succeeding in selling bumper stickers, it made Fox News and Newsmax this week.
Company Tells Employees: Work ‘Voluntary’ Overtime or Go to Jail
After workers organized to refuse voluntary overtime shifts, the employer filed a labor complaint that resulted in the action being labeled an illegal strike.
Alberta Gave Prize to Essay That Says Women Should Stick to Birthing Kids
One of the judges was just appointed the associate minister of the status of women.
Deeply Unpopular Politician Reads the Room, Resigns
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney stepped down last night after winning only 51% of a leadership review vote.
Alberta’s ‘Energy War Room’ Now Wants to ‘Influence’ US, New Documents Show
Alberta recently spent millions trying to show American influence on its energy sector. So here’s its new strategy.
Anti-Vax Trucker Convoy Has Shut Down a Chunk of the Canada-US Border
Anti-vax truckers are blockading a border entry point between Alberta and Montana. They're disrupting locals and "don't reflect" most truckers.
This Canadian Restaurant Was Accepting Dog Pics Instead of Vaccine Proof. It Was Shut Down.
The Granary Kitchen, a restaurant in Red Deer, Alberta, was temporarily shut down after two test shoppers, sent by public health authorities, were allowed to dine-in after showing dog pics.
The British Army Has a Fake Mosque in Canada for Training Troops
The mosque was put up by British forces and the Canadian Armed Forces told VICE World News no Canadians troops train on it.
Edmonton Cop Left Indigenous Teen With a Hole in Skull from ‘Football’ Kick: Lawsuit
Pacey Dumas, a 19-year-old living in Edmonton, Alberta, is suing the local police force after he was allegedly kicked in the head by an officer.
How a McDonald’s Knockoff Became the Immigrant Dream
With its sloppy burgers and friendly fat knight mascot, Alberta’s Burger Baron has amassed a cult following—and sheltered a generation of Arab immigrants.
Bitcoin Miner Facing $5.6M Fine for Starting Rogue Power Plant
The miner had set up four 1.25 MW generators at one site, tapping into a dormant natural gas well to mine bitcoins without anybody's approval.
Anti-Vaxxer Went to Homeless Shelter to Try to Pay Someone For Fake Vaccine Status
Police are investigating the incident at a homeless shelter in northern Alberta. The incident occurred two days after the province announced vaccine passports.