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When an overdeveloped sense of prosperity causes an underdeveloped sense of democracy.

The real Alberta is infinitely more complex, nuanced and absurd than outsiders—or even Albertans—fathom.

Albertans call it a bonanza. World media call it dirty oil.

We're slowly coming around to sustainability. What would it take for Albertans to change how they vote?

It’s quite possible that the last decade will be remembered as the golden age of Alberta literature.

Oil sands extraction makes a lot of waste. Where does it all go? Welcome to Alberta’s tailings ponds.

Our water’s running low. Alberta’s government has a plan, but the oil sands just might suck us dry.

The land claims of the Lubicon Cree are still not settled. As oil sands activity heats up, a deal seems even more remote.

Peter Lougheed kept a low profile for years. Now he’s speaking out. But are the Tories listening?

Forget debt-slashing. The premier’s greatest achievement is a one-party state so deeply entrenched that it may never be dislodged.