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I like it but it only represents a very limited portion of Alberta. It could easily be a scene from BC. I preferred the one with the pumpjacks and cattle/horsemen as there is more of that than mountains which are only on the western fringe. Oh well…
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Albertans have chosen a fresh look for the province’s licence plates for the first time in more than 40 years, with Moraine Lake in Banff National Park set to appear on plates in 2026.
The new design will continue to feature the “Strong and Free” motto, reflecting Alberta’s identity and provincial pride.
After three rounds of voting and more than 240,000 votes cast, Moraine Lake was selected as the iconic image to represent Alberta.
The panoramic view showcases the Rocky Mountains and highlights one of the province’s most recognized natural landmarks.
Premier Danielle Smith said the new plate reflects the strength, resilience and unity of Albertans.
“Moraine Lake is recognized around the world, and the fact that Albertans chose it makes this new plate deeply meaningful,” she said.
“Thank you to the Albertans who cast more than 240,000 votes and helped choose a design that showcases Alberta’s natural beauty and will stand as a proud symbol of our province for years to come.”
Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally added that the plate is something Albertans can proudly display across the country.
“Because of you, the beauty and strong and free spirit of our province will be on display for motorists across the country,” Nally said.
The new licence plates will be available mid-2026. Albertans may voluntarily replace their current plates for a $28 fee or receive them automatically at no extra cost during their vehicle registration renewal.
Current plates may continue in use if they remain in good condition.
The updated plates incorporate reflective technology to improve visibility, readability, and counterfeit resistance, meeting modern international standards.
Alberta’s previous plate was designed in 1984, and a transition to reflective plates began in 2021.
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-unveils-new-licence-plate-featuring-moraine-lake/69093
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https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/breaking-ucp-says-notwithstanding-clause-must-be-used-to-protect-families-children-and-fair-play/69068
“The Alberta UCP government invoked the notwithstanding clause on Tuesday, passing an bill to amend three acts that it feels will protect children and families, while also ensuring fair play in women’s sports.
Bill 9, The Protecting Alberta’s Children Statutes Amendment Act, uses the notwithstanding clause to ban transgender surgeries for those under 18 years old and puberty/hormone treatments for individuals under 16 years old.
Schools will be required to seek parental consent for name or pronoun changes requested by students under 16 years old, and can’t teach about gender identity or sexuality in schools without parental approval.
It also restricts participation in women’s sports to those born female.
“We have heard from families, teachers, athletes, coaches, and young people themselves, and we respect that there are strong feelings on every side of this conversation,” said Alberta Premier Danielle...
I sent a letter to my new councillor and got a reply back, not a canned one:
Thank your email. We completely understand your concerns. Since Canada now recognizes Palestine as a state, they were able to apply to have their flag raised at city hall and it was approved by city administration without input from council.
Flag raising at city hall is divisive and a distraction. Councillor Tyers supports the motion to stop all national flags, aside from the Canadian flag, from flying at city hall. This will allow us to put this incident behind us so we can focus on municipal issues.
