The Alberta Roundup with Isaac Lamoureux

Oct 26 2024 119 ep. 14 mins 23

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Every week, Isaac Lamoureux will keep you informed on the latest in Alberta news and politics – including what’s happening in the UCP leadership race. The Alberta Roundup will feature analysis and commentary from the heart of the West. Tune in every Saturday.

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Will Smith listen to UCP members and stand up for parental rights?

Oct 26 2024 16 mins

At the upcoming UCP AGM in November, there is a strong desire from UCP members for the government to double down its support for parental rights by implementing additional policies in the classroom. Will Smith listen to UCP members if these resolutions pass? Joining The Alberta Roundup today is Richard Dur, the Executive Director of Prolife Alberta and a seasoned campaigner in Albe

UCP members could OUST Danielle Smith

Oct 19 2024 25 mins

United Conservative Party members will have an opportunity to oust Alberta Premier Danielle Smith at the party’s upcoming annual meeting. Do you think Smith deserves to stay on as leader? Plus, the Alberta government is launching a nationwide advertising campaign to warn Canadians about the consequences of a federal cap on the oil and gas sector. And the federal pharmacare plan,

UCP welcomes back Jennifer Johnson

Oct 12 2024 25 mins

The United Conservative Caucus of Alberta has officially reinstated Jennifer Johnson, following a recent controversy involving a heated exchange with a transgender activist. Johnson was initially booted from the UCP after so-called “anti-trans” comments and was lambasted by the legacy media. Plus, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the Jasper wildfire was mismanaged by Par

An ATTACK on the free press

Oct 05 2024 20 mins

A Calgary radio host was assaulted by two men on the streets of Calgary over his reporting on extortion and crime in the South Asian community. Rishi Nagar described the attack as one on the freedom of the press and the integrity of journalism. Is press freedom under threat in Canada? Plus, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been taking some heat for some recent comments she made

Smith further protects Albertan’s rights

Sep 28 2024 24 mins

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith offered a sneak peak into the upcoming Bill of Rights amendments to protect Albertans, which included further protecting vaccine choice, property rights and legal firearm ownership. Plus, is the Trudeau government to blame for the Jasper wildfires? Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault repeatedly evaded questions when he appeared before a committee

Can Alberta handle Trudeau’s mass immigration policies?

Sep 21 2024 20 mins

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith delivered her Fall 2024 address this week, announcing more emergency school funding to address the influx of immigrants into the province. However, she’s warning Albertans that this emergency funding may still not be enough to keep up with the Trudeau government’s mass immigration policies. Plus, is Calgary’s Green Line LRT salvageable? Due to p

Smith takes on Quebec separatists

Sep 14 2024 17 mins

The Bloc Québécois hopes to step in and take the NDP’s place in helping the Liberals ward off an early election, but Alberta Premier Danielle Smith isn’t going to let this happen. Smith says the Liberals have no mandate to bargain with Quebec separatists at the expense of Alberta. Plus, Justice David Labrenz sentenced the remaining Coutts protesters, Anthony Olienick and Chri

Alberta pulls funding for THIS “multibillion-dollar boondoggle”

Sep 07 2024 7 mins

Today on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Parker, Rachel explains the province’s decision to axe funding for Calgary’s LRT Green Line until an independent study is done. The province says costs for the project are ballooning out of control. Also on the show, a killer bear has made an appearance after a three year hiatus. And finally, Rachel has an exciting update about her new s

Smith committed to overhauling Alberta’s healthcare

Aug 31 2024 15 mins

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith revealed the next phase of her government’s plan to overhaul Alberta’s healthcare system, including plans to remove Alberta Healthcare Services as the operator of some hospitals. Plus, the hockey world was shocked to learn of the death of hockey star and former Calgary Flames player Johnny Gaudreau, who was killed by an alleged drunk driver. And

What we know about the Coutts 4

Aug 24 2024 16 mins

Today on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Parker, Rachel is joined by True North Alberta reporter Isaac Lamoureax to discuss the Coutts 4. Isaac explains what we know about the case so far, and what we can expect next week as two men who are still remand await sentencing. The two also discuss whether the case is an example of political prosecution in Canada. Tune into the Alberta