Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is rejecting accusations that a bill granting her and her cabinet sweeping powers to rewrite laws while bypassing the legislature is an undemocratic, dangerous power grab.

Premier Danielle Smith, with Alberta enjoying billions of dollars in surplus cash, announced on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, a batch of inflation-fighting relief aid, particularly for families, seniors and the vulnerable. 

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the chief medical officer of health who became the face of Alberta’s public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been officially removed from her post.

Alberta’s Opposition NDP says Premier Danielle Smith needs to apologize for her remarks on the Russia-Ukraine war.

Alberta’s Opposition NDP leader says Premier Danielle Smith has made the province an international embarrassment by proclaiming those who didn’t get vaccinated during COVID-19 endured the worst discrimination she's seen in her lifetime.

Danielle Smith, sworn in on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, as Alberta's new premier, said she will shake up the top tier of the health system within three months and amend provincial human rights law to protect those who choose not to get vaccinated.

The political story of Danielle Smith is one of triumph then defeat, followed by betrayal, banishment and, now, redemption.

Danielle Smith delivered a dramatic political comeback on Thursday, October 6, 2022, winning the leadership of the United Conservative Party to become Alberta’s next premier almost eight years after she decimated the movement with an epic floor crossing.

Don’t cry for me, Alberta, I was leaving anyway.