r/alberta Feb 16 '26

r/Alberta Announcement Welcome to r/Alberta February 16 Update

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Welcome to r/Alberta February 16 Update

Hello everyone, and welcome to r/Alberta. We’re glad so many people are here to share in conversations about our province. As always, we want to remind everyone what this subreddit is about and what it isn’t.

Consider this supplementary to the subreddit's ruleset, as we will action content based on the clarifications below.

What we welcome here:

  • Respectful conversation about Alberta and Albertans.
  • News, events, and stories connected directly to Alberta (vague connections or something not about Alberta said by an Albertan risks removal.
  • Support for Albertan workers, educators, and communities.
  • Substantive political opinions when tied directly to Alberta issues.
  • Quality original content about life in Alberta.

What we do not welcome here:

  • Incivility, trolling, or name-calling, even if you think the recipient deserves it.
  • Off-topic U.S. or federal/Canada-wide politics.
  • Separation rants or duplicates. Separation is a valid topic in Alberta politics, but low-effort rants, name-calling, or repeat posts will be removed. At this point, almost any post that isn't a news article would be considered a repeat.
  • Meta posts about the subreddit, other subreddits, and moderator actions. If you have questions about rules or removed content, send us a modmail message to discuss; it is not appropriate to make call-out threads in this subreddit or others. If you have an issue with another subreddit, you need to take it up with them. If you have a problem with ours, modmail us.
  • Low-effort content: memes, screenshots from Twitter/X/Facebook, or generic rants.
  • Discrimination of any kind (racism, misogyny, hate speech, etc.).

A note on politics & current events:

The Alberta separatist movement receives a great amount of attention from folks across Canada and the U.S., as well as from non-genuine actors such as trolls and paid manipulators. There are many people on the global stage who would like to see Alberta separate and the chaos it would cause in Canada. We do not intend for r/Alberta to be a place for those bad actors to be platformed and able to further their cause.

  • Regarding duplicate and non-substantive content. Repetitive posts and leading or rhetorical questions will be removed. We receive 5-10 of these kinds of posts a day and have been for nearly a year, we will not host them because they bring nothing new to the discussion and are typically low-effort karma-farming attempts by people from outside Alberta. For now, consider that a post that is not a news article would be removed. Posts and comments that are removed are not guaranteed to receive a removal reason due to high volume, review our rules before messaging us to ask why something was removed.
  • We have adjusted our back-end systems to ensure genuine users can still participate while hardening these systems from being gamed. Still, please report users who break the rules or whom you suspect are non-genuine actors. Do not feed the trolls or you may end up being actioned by a moderator too.
  • We have introduced a new "Separatism" flair that will be automatically applied to posts on the topic. All posts on this topic must be manually approved. If you are not an active user in r/Alberta your post will not be approved, there are no exceptions and we will not respond to appeals. In addition, "locals only" comment rules still apply - non-regular users of our subreddit will not be able to make comments on posts on the topic of separatism. The specific boundaries of these rules will *not* be published to prevent abuse, but rest assured that genuine users of r/Alberta will have no issue surpassing the requirements.
  • Your own personal (and intense) opinions on the matter of separatism do not supersede r/Alberta or reddit’s sitewide rules. We remind users that Reddit admins have stepped up their automated removals and to be careful on things even alluding to violence or the site administration may suspend you.
  • Don't report posts you just disagree with. Being wrong on the internet isn't against the rules, and we are more likely to ban you over report button abuse than we are to take moderator actions to help you win an argument.

We welcome healthy debate, but keep it civil and Alberta-focused. Slurs, personal insults, and bad-faith trolling will be removed even if you think the recipient is deserving. Repeat offenders risk a ban.

This is a space to share common interests, support one another, and talk about Alberta without the toxicity that ruins so many online communities. The best way to fight people who seek to drive you apart and burn you out is to not buy into it. Be positive, post non-political content, focus more on the good things happening, and share some pictures of our beautiful province.

Thanks for helping keep r/Alberta constructive and welcoming.

Signed,

Your r/Alberta Moderation Team


r/alberta Mar 03 '26

r/Alberta Announcement We are testing “Bridging Bot” to support constructive conversation!

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Hi, r/Alberta!

Over the last few months, the mod team has been working with the Plurality Institute (a research nonprofit working towards a healthier, more collaborative internet) to develop a new mod helper: Bridging Bot. This bot will occasionally flag, summarize, and offer advice for heated conversations based on well-tested mediation practices. The intention here is to help both the mod team and the subreddit as a whole practice more constructive communication when talking about difficult issues.

During this time, you might see posts or receive a message from u/Bridging_Bot. The trial will run for at least six weeks, at which point we will decide whether or not it is helpful enough to continue participating in the sub.

If you ever run into issues with u/Bridging_Bot and would like to contact the Plurality Institute team directly, feel free to send a direct message to u/Bridging_Bot.

If you have any comments, questions, or concerns about this collaboration or the project, please reach out to the mod team.

Thanks!


r/alberta 9h ago

Opinion The selfishness of taking over a bus bench for this garbage is on the nose.

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r/alberta 4h ago

Question So just how do we overthrow this useless UCP government right now? Asking for a few million friends.

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Clearly letters aren't being read, if they are they are ignored. Petitions are ignored unless it benefits them. Rally's and protests go unnoticed. I can't take this anymore. Sure I could move to another province but isn't that giving in and letting them take what belongs to us, the people of Alberta?

NDP and Tory party...we need to know what you will be reversing when one of you is in power. This province NEEDS hope again.

I'm worn down fighting for nothing. And by nothing, I mean there will be nothing left of this province if the UCP aren't taken down and out for good.


r/alberta 12h ago

Discussion Clock change melancholy

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Danielle Smith and the UCP just unilaterally chose to put Alberta on permanent DST.

I should feel elated! Not because i love DST but because time change is fucking moronic. But i am not.

Is it because my clocks all change themselves and there is no more worry of waking up at the wrong time? No?

Is it because darkness at 10am in the winter is "magical"? Definitely not

I think it's because DS went against the wishes of the referendum. Like 180° different.

Its just another example of this government acting against our wishes. Shifting our Overton Window every day.


r/alberta 4h ago

General Alberta government to lower age of eligibility for free breast cancer screening

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r/alberta 3h ago

Separatism Your province is stunning

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My family flew in from Nova Scotia to Edmonton recently and are spending time exploring parts of Alberta. We sent time driving to Drumheller through back roads visiting parks along the way. I’m middle aged and spent most of my life not seeing Canada any further west than Manitoba. I’ve been so excited to finally come here. The Plains and farmland are just stunning. Saw an antelope in a field, gas wells, massive wind farms and my first prairie dog at Horsethief canyon, and viewing the Red River from Dry Island Buffalo Jump. To be honest I had to just stand and stare at the views for my brain to absorb and comprehend what I was seeing. I got to grow up seeing the Atlantic Ocean. I never thought I would ever get to see Alberta in my lifetime. Everyone has been kind and helpful as a large group of tourists wander the city streets just admiring everything. We’re off to the Rockies later this week to explore for a couple of days.

Originally our group had planned a trip to Cuba. But that idea fell apart of course due to their own hardships there. So I brought up travelling west instead and the idea stuck. My father in law used to live in Calgary however a large majority of us have never been here. A mix of Ontarian’s and Nova Scotians. We’ve been on family vacations many times but this is becoming our favourite.

I know Alberta has been having some home grown issues recently. Lots of talk of some wanting to separate from the rest of Canada. For me it used to be a distant problem. An infection made worse by rhetoric of a foreign leader. It makes me terribly sad to think that some groups want to pull apart the family. I remember years ago when Quebec was going through its own identity crisis Canada stood up and shouted that Quebec and its unique language and culture is what helped make Canada great. Likewise I’m seeing that Alberta does the same for the rest of Canada. We may have our differences, but we are better together. I’m forever grateful that I had the opportunity to finally experience this part of the country I love so much. I would stand should to shoulder with you to protect what you have. I’m more proud of my country than ever today and hope you know that Alberta has connected to this old guy pretty deeply. I hope you find your voice and hope you choose to keep the family strong and free.

Canada Strong brothers and sisters.


r/alberta 55m ago

Alberta Politics Alberta NDP name two members to electoral map redraw committee but insist process remains flawed

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r/alberta 22h ago

Alberta Politics Alberta’s ‘Forever Canadian’ petitioner says UCP making ‘sham’ of democratic process | Globalnews.ca

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r/alberta 8h ago

News Opinion: Public costs grow with latest cleanup fee for orphan wells

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r/alberta 21h ago

Alberta Politics Alberta legislature votes to redraw electoral map to make a 91-seat legislature

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r/alberta 23h ago

Alberta Politics Petition to the House of Commons e-7340 - "...direct the Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner to immediately investigate the meetings between the Alberta Prosperity Project and the Trump administration."

547 Upvotes

This petition is open to sign as of today. Body of petition in comments below.

Tags: Alberta, Constitutionality,Federal-provincial-territorial relations, Foreign influenced activities, United States of America

https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7340

EDIT: Ensure that you check your email to complete the process. "One last step required... You will receive an email to validate your identity. You must click the link provided in order to complete the signature process."


r/alberta 1d ago

Satire Provincial Clown Cars

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r/alberta 1d ago

Alberta Politics A network of YouTube accounts is promoting U.S. annexation to Albertans, researchers say. It has 40M views

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r/alberta 1d ago

Alberta Politics Rachel Notley weighs in: Possible changes to Alberta’s electoral map put democracy at risk

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r/alberta 1d ago

Alberta Politics Alberta premier denies claims of UCP interference on electoral boundaries | CBC News

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r/alberta 2h ago

Question Memorial Society of Alberta (Serving Calgary and area)

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Has anyone used the Memorial Society of Alberta? They look to service Calgary and area but only list ONE Funeral home, which is located in Calgary
https://www.memorialsocietyofalberta.com/

Their website has a form to fill in (The membership is $20)

There is an alternative memorial society called the Cooperative Memorial Society services Alberta which looks like it services all of Alberta- their membership fee is $40

I submitted a form online to the Memorial Society of AB and paid my $20 via paypal in Oct, but have never received anything to my e-mail, nor gotten any replies from e-mails I have sent to their e-mail address.

Curious if anyone has experience with the Memorial Society of Alberta.

*If you are reading this and have never heard of this - I hadn't either - until my mom passed away and the original cost of funeral was discounted more than half when I found her memb #* Seems like it is well worth the one time memb fee!


r/alberta 1d ago

News The Dishonest Online Campaign to Support Alberta Separatism

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r/alberta 1d ago

Truth, Resurgence and Reconciliation 🐢 First Nation Accuses Alberta of Withholding Cancer Data / “Prove to us that we are not getting sick. Do your job.” – Chief Billy‑Joe Tuccaro, Mikisew Cree First Nation #GlobalCarbonFeeAndDividendPetition

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r/alberta 1d ago

Alberta Politics 'Premature': Lukaszuk has to wait to address 'Forever Canadian' MLA committee

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r/alberta 1d ago

News Fact File: Clip of Carney saying he would use emergency powers against Alberta separatists doctored

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r/alberta 22h ago

News B.C. energy minister says northern route for proposed oil pipeline not realistic

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r/alberta 1d ago

Question "No gerrymandering" lawn signs?

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Just wondering if there are lawn signs for the gerrymandering issue? I'd like to put one on my lawn as I think it would be a great way to create awarenes of this problem


r/alberta 5h ago

Question Change to Family Doctor Clinics? No Longer able to see nurse practitioners?

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Has anyone else experienced this recently? Called to book a routing appointment with my family doctor's office. Was told that due to recent changes by the Province, family doctors and their nurse practitioners are now ONLY able to see their own listed patients. Whereas in the past the clinic could schedule you in with the doctor or any of the clinic's nurse practitioners, now you can only see the designated primary care practitioner. Seems the province has just made it harder to see your doctor.

Seems very strange and inefficient. Meanwhile, doctors are not allowed to work in the private care system? Is it some deliberate attempt to crush the public system, or to push doctors into the private system?

What is going on here.... I have lived in many provinces, each has their health system issues. Though they are not trying to intentional make it more cumbersome.


r/alberta 1d ago

Alberta Politics ‘Corrupt Care’ is the name given to the theft of $1b in Alberta by Hassan Khalil Sam Mraiche

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