Premier of Alberta: everything we know so far

Apr 22, 2026Expanding Alberta’s presence in EuropePremier Danielle Smith will travel to Europe to attract new investment, strengthen global partnerships, and promote Alberta as a reliable partner while exploring opportunities across emerging industries. Premier of Alberta has emerged this Friday as one of the stories drawing attention in Canada.

Key facts

• Apr 22, 2026Expanding Alberta’s presence in EuropePremier Danielle Smith will travel to Europe to attract new investment, strengthen global partnerships, and promote Alberta as a reliable partner while exploring opportunities across emerging industries.
• Premier Danielle Smith says her government will openly advocate in favour of the nine referendum questions being put forward to Albertans this fall.
• Online app made public the personal information of millions of Albertans.
• The latest Alberta government news and announcements.
• Premier Danielle Smith will travel to Europe to attract new investment, strengthen global partnerships, and promote Alberta as a reliable partner while exploring opportunities across emerging industries.

What we know

Going deeper, Premier Danielle Smith says her government will openly advocate in favour of the nine referendum questions being put forward to Albertans this fall.

On the substance, Online app made public the personal information of millions of Albertans.

Beyond the headlines, the latest Alberta government news and announcements.

More precisely, Premier Danielle Smith will travel to Europe to attract new investment, strengthen global partnerships, and promote Alberta as a reliable partner while exploring opportunities across emerging industries.

It is worth noting that May 1, 2026Rodeo season rides againAlberta’s government is supporting rural communities as they saddle up for rodeo season.

By the numbers

At this stage, May 1, 2026Vesak Day: Premier SmithPremier Danielle Smith issued the following statement on Vesak Day (Buddha Day):.

On a related note, Apr 30, 2026Teacher voices to help shape K-12 education | Le point de vue d’enseignants contribuera à façonner l’éducation de la maternelle à la 12e annéeEducators from across Alberta have been appointed to the Teacher Advisory Council to help shape K-12 education policy.

Going deeper, Educators from across Alberta have been appointed to the Teacher Advisory Council to help shape K-12 education policy.

On the substance, Apr 30, 2026The Alberta Music Action Plan debuts at Number 1 | Le Plan d’action de l’Alberta pour la musique fait une entrée fracassante au sommet des palmarèsNew action plan takes Alberta’s music sector to the top of the charts, boosting talent, amplifying opportunity and turning up the volume on economic growth.

What they're saying

“I'm asking them so that I can get a mandate,” she said on Thursday. “And if I don't get a mandate, then we'll have to address what we do at that time.”

“The government is spending taxpayer money to tell one side of the story, complete with completely made-up facts that have no bearing in reality,” Nenshi said.

The wider context

On a related note, Apr 30, 2026Keeping Alberta’s highways cleanAlberta observes a remarkable milestone this year as volunteers come together to celebrate 50 years of the province’s highway cleanup initiative.

Going deeper, Alberta observes a remarkable milestone this year as volunteers come together to celebrate 50 years of the province’s highway cleanup initiative.

On the substance, Apr 29, 2026Growing Alberta’s northern workforceAlberta’s government is increasing support for post-secondary students through additional funding for the Northern Alberta Development Bursary (NADB) program.

Beyond the headlines, Stronger communities.Alberta’s government is investing more than $400 million to deliver over 1,100 new continuing care home spaces across the province.

More precisely, Alberta’s government is investing more than $400 million to deliver over 1,100 new continuing care home spaces across the province.

The bottom line

• The latest Alberta government news and announcements.
• Apr 29, 2026ASIRT releases first completed Level 2 investigation reportsThe Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has completed investigations into two separate incidents involving police services in Alberta, with written reports now publicly available in both cases.
• Apr 29, 2026Building industry’s competitive edgeAlberta’s government is investing in new technologies that reduce costs, improve performance and keep industry globally competitive.