The Alberta Roundup with Isaac Lamoureux

Dec 07 2024 125 ep. 14 mins 24

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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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Christmas deemed not inclusive enough by elementary school

Dec 07 2024 19 mins

An Albertan elementary school in Whitecourt cancelled its winter concert before Christmas break after the principal said it wasn’t inclusive enough. Plus, a second Alberta town has voted to pass a bylaw to ensure that all public buildings, crosswalks, and flags remain “neutral” on social or political issues. And Albertans can soon look forward to the removal of photo radar si

Alberta fights Trudeau’s oil and gas cap

Nov 30 2024 21 mins

This week, Premier Danielle Smith announced that her government will invoke the Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act to counter the Liberals’ oil and gas emissions cap. Smith previously called the oil and gas cap “a deranged vendetta” targeting Alberta. Plus, Alberta MLAs recently voted to increase their own accommodation allowance by 14%. Is this really appropriat

Randy finally gets the boot — what’s next?

Nov 23 2024 15 mins

Alberta Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault finally got booted from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet after a series of scandals involving his false Indigenous identity and past sketchy business dealings, which the Edmonton Police is investigating. Despite getting booted, Randy still gets a six figure salary as a backbench MP. Will he be held accountable for his wrongdoings? Plus

Trudeau’s former finance minister SLAMS emissions cap

Nov 16 2024 12 mins

The Trudeau government is pushing forward with its oil and gas emissions cap despite concerns that it will result in massive job losses and a reduction of Canada’s GDP. But it’s not just Alberta and various business groups that are sounding the alarm, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s former finance minister Bill Morneau is even speaking out against it. Will Trudeau listen to h

Justin Trudeau’s “deranged vendetta” against Alberta

Nov 12 2024 22 mins

The Trudeau government is going through with its emissions cap on the oil and gas sector despite various organizations warning the feds that any such cap would devastate the Canadian economy, reducing the GDP by trillions, and wiping out hundreds of thousands of jobs. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it’s “very obvious” that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “has a deranged

Smith urges Poilievre to protect additional rights of Canadians

Nov 02 2024 20 mins

As Alberta Premier Danielle Smith prepares to amend the Alberta Bill of Rights, Smith is urging federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to promise further free speech and other rights protections at the national level. Plus, the Alberta government has launched a legal challenge against the federal government’s carbon tax exemption for heating oil. And UCP members will deci

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