Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1950, Elsie de Wolfe, American actress, author, and interior decorator (born 1865) passed away. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Alberta Deserves Better

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June 24, 2026

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Alberta's Choice | "The Federalists" think they're some sort of superheroes, but really, they look like the HR department of a pipeline protest. Federalism had its chance. Alberta deserves better. Learn more at: https://www.albertas-choice.com/content Authorized by Alberta's Choice | (780) 800-9577 | www.Albertas-Choice.com

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How other outlets are covering this story

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Western Standard

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· Jul 3, 2026

WAGNER: Alberta’s foreign rulers — the Laurentian elites

The federal government often makes decisions that negatively affect the well-being of Albertans. Since the Liberals’ election in 2015, many of these decisions have been harmful to Alberta by design. The Liberals want to fight climate change, and they think Alberta’s oil and gas industry is the main contributor. Therefore, imposing heavy-handed policies to restrict Alberta’s major source of wealth will achieve their goals.

The Suburban

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· Jul 8, 2026

Woe Canada?

Perhaps merging Canada with the US? I’ll start with the aside:

Canada's National Observer

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· Jul 7, 2026

Alberta’s grievances should really be with Alberta 

If Albertans insist on playing the blame game, I have a suggestion for who they ought to be targeting: their provincial government.

Rabble.ca

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· Jul 10, 2026

Meta announcement shows Alberta’s determination to welcome AI data centres

Other than a few jobs and modest annual government revenues, it’s not completely clear what benefits these massive plants will bring to Alberta. The post Meta announcement shows Alberta’s determination to welcome AI data centres appeared first on rabble.ca.

Global News

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· Jun 27, 2026

Flooding concerns, tornado threats sweep across Canadian Prairies

Flooding concerns are mounting in Alberta as Edmonton nears a June rainfall record, while tornado watches and severe storms threaten parts of Saskatchewan.

CBC News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Alberta’s pipeline pitch is heavy on public, light on private investment — so who benefits?

Alberta’s pipeline pitch is heavy on public, light on private investment — so who benefits?

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Related coverage for "Alberta Deserves Better": Western Standard — WAGNER: Alberta’s foreign rulers — the Laurentian elites. The Suburban — Woe Canada?. Canada's National Observer — Alberta’s grievances should really be with Alberta . Rabble.ca — Meta announcement shows Alberta’s determination to welcome AI data centres. Global News — Flooding concerns, tornado threats sweep across Canadian Prairies. CBC News — Alberta’s pipeline pitch is heavy on public, light on private investment — so who benefits?