Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In -100 BC, Julius Caesar, Roman politician and general (died 44 BC) was born. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. 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 1930, Gordon Pinsent, Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2023) 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 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2004, Betty Oliphant, English-Canadian ballerina, co-founded the National Ballet School of Canada (born 1918) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
MACLEOD: The twelve-step program to keep Alberta in Canada
Many of those opposed to Alberta’s independence rely too heavily on fear-mongering, ridicule, nostalgia, and sentimentality. They warn Albertans about risk, investment uncertainty, mock the movement as unserious, and appeal to history as though the past alone is enough to hold a country together. Fear-mongering Albertans won’t save Canada. But real reforms might.
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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.
Global News
· Jul 2, 2026
More than 106K Albertans sign up for $100 affordability rebates as applications open
Albertans have until Sept. 30 to sign up to receive the provincial government's 100 affordability relief cheques. People with household incomes of 225,000 or less are eligible.
Canada's National Observer
· Jul 3, 2026
Government-owned Trans Mountain to lead $35-44 billion oil pipeline to BC Lower Mainland
Smith and Carney announced Alberta’s proposal is opting for a route that roughly follows the path of the Trans Mountain Pipeline. The federal government and Alberta “will be equal partners in this project” and there will be a “meaningful ownership stake for Indigenous communities,” Carney said.
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 1, 2026
NHL free agency opens with Stuart Skinner heading to Winnipeg as goalie carousel starts spinning
Stuart Skinner is heading to Winnipeg as the carousel of goaltenders moving around the NHL picks up steam with the start of free agency.
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· Jun 24, 2026
LAU: Minimum wages hike will not increase ‘affordability’ in Alberta
It’s curious that a cornerstone policy of the Alberta NDP’s new “Affordability Agenda” will, in addition to reducing employment, raise prices for food and other essentials. Specifically, the official Opposition wants the Alberta government to raise the minimum wage to 18 over three years. However, as many empirical studies show, artificially raising the cost of []
Western Standard
· Jul 1, 2026
Alberta opens applications for $100 energy rebate as nearly 3.4 million residents become eligible
Albertans can now apply for the province’s new 100 Alberta Energy Rebate, with the UCP government saying the one-time payment will provide direct financial relief to help offset rising household costs.
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Related coverage for "MACLEOD: The twelve-step program to keep Alberta in Canada": Loonie Politics — Saskatchewan to restructure income assistance program for those with disabilities. Global News — More than 106K Albertans sign up for $100 affordability rebates as applications open. Canada's National Observer — Government-owned Trans Mountain to lead $35-44 billion oil pipeline to BC Lower Mainland. KSAT San Antonio — NHL free agency opens with Stuart Skinner heading to Winnipeg as goalie carousel starts spinning. Calgary Sun — LAU: Minimum wages hike will not increase ‘affordability’ in Alberta. Western Standard — Alberta opens applications for $100 energy rebate as nearly 3.4 million residents become eligible