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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1821, Nathan Bedford Forrest, American general and first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan (died 1877) was born. In 1911, Allan McLean, Scottish-Australian politician, 19th Premier of Victoria (born 1840) passed away. In 1922, Leslie Brooks, American actress (died 2011) was born. In 1962, In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force within British politics. In 1974, Deborah Cox, Canadian singer-songwriter and actress was born. In 1976, Sheldon Souray, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1983, Gabrielle Roy, Canadian engineer and author (born 1909) passed away. In 1985, Charlotte Dujardin, English equestrian was born. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. In 2014, Jeff Leiding, American football player (born 1961) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
HANNAFORD: Liberal Canadian values are no way to retain Alberta's loyalty
Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities
Canada Day came and went, but some Albertans struggled to feel the Canada Day glee.
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Western Standard
· 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.
Loonie Politics
· Jul 9, 2026
Saskatchewan to restructure income assistance program for those with disabilities
REGINA — Saskatchewan residents receiving income assistance for disabilities will soon see changes to their benefits. The province says starting Sept. 1, the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability program will be restructured to make it easier for clients to access assistance. Social Services Minister Terry Jenson says the province is moving benefits that deal with [] The post Saskatchewan to restructure income assistance program for those with disabilities appeared first on Loonie Politics.
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 10, 2026
Canadian Earnings Outlook: Potential Strength Despite Economic Weakness
Canadian Earnings Outlook: Potential Strength Despite Economic Weakness
Rebel News
· Jun 24, 2026
Alberta Deserves Better
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
Calgary Sun
· Jul 11, 2026
Letters, July 11, 2026: ‘Take back our country’
Separate Liberals from Canada The time has come to end this divisive and destructive fantasy about Alberta becoming its own country. The group behind this, Alberta’s Choice, just published an ad spinning the referendum question that we will have in October. The true question should be whether you wish to remain a Canadian or do []
The Suburban
· Jul 8, 2026
Woe Canada?
Perhaps merging Canada with the US? I’ll start with the aside:
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Related coverage for "HANNAFORD: Liberal Canadian values are no way to retain Alberta's loyalty": Western Standard — WAGNER: Alberta’s foreign rulers — the Laurentian elites. Loonie Politics — Saskatchewan to restructure income assistance program for those with disabilities. Seeking Alpha — Canadian Earnings Outlook: Potential Strength Despite Economic Weakness. Rebel News — Alberta Deserves Better. Calgary Sun — Letters, July 11, 2026: ‘Take back our country’. The Suburban — Woe Canada?