There’s an acute awareness and sensitivity at the Conservative Party convention to the political issue of separatism. It's now at the centre of Alberta politics, particularly within conservative circles.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith believes residents of her province would reject joining the US, her press secretary said, days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent weighed in on a possible independence referendum in the region.

The two most common winter storms in the United States are the Alberta Clipper and Nor'Easter, with each forming differently and with varying impacts.

Through conservation efforts leading to a resurgence of bald eagle numbers across the continent, the iconic raptors can be found practically anywhere in Alberta, from along the Bow River in Calgary to deep in the grasslands.

Yes, it is true a whole bunch of Conservatives from across the country are here to give their leader Pierre Poilievre a thumbs up or down on keeping his job. Most of those you talk to say Poilievre will score 80 per cent or more support from this gathering of party insiders.