Christmas Interview with Premier Smith: Border Security, Deportations, and DEI

In an exclusive year-end interview, Keean Bexte, Editor-in-Chief of The Counter Signal, sits down with Premier Danielle Smith to ask the questions that matter most to Albertans. From border security and deportations to tackling divisive DEI policies, Smith defends her record on some of the province’s most contentious issues. Highlights: Watch Now! (Only for Newsroom […]
UK bans puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria

“It is a scandal:” UK bans puberty blockers for youth under 18, citing a lack of evidence that they’re safe.
Federally-funded group opposes Alberta Bill, says 10-year-olds need puberty blockers

Trudeau Government-funded Egale Canada files court injunction against Smith’s trans legislation, says it will harm 10-year-olds who need puberty blockers.
Government-funded media calls male advantage in women’s sports a ‘Myth’

It’s unclear whether this is more embarrassing for the Government of Canada or for academia.
Another Alberta town votes to ban Pride flags

Another town in Alberta has voted to ban Pride flags from being painted on crosswalks and flown on government property.
Striking Canada Post union demands free sex changes

Canada Post goes on strike, their union is demanding “gender-affirming care” gets added to health benefits.
Trump follows Danielle Smith’s lead on gender policy

Trump introduces plan to protect children from “so called gender-affirming care.”
Detransitioners line up in support of Alberta’s gender policy

Premier Smith is leading the way on transgender-related legislation in Canada.
Doctor buries study showing puberty blockers don’t help mental health in “trans-kids”

A study funded by the US government attempting to prove the efficacy of giving puberty blockers to so-called “trans kids” has been buried by researchers after the results were contrary to what they had hoped. The New York Times, of all outlets, reported on a study led by Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy on the effects of […]
Nenshi falsely quotes UCP, quietly deletes post

Alberta’s NDP leader Naheed Nenshi has deleted a social media post—without apologizing—after he falsely quoted the UCP’s Jennifer Johnson. Nenshi attempted to smear the recently reinstated UCP member over comments that led Premier Danielle Smith to remove her from the caucus. The comments in question came from a 2021 meeting with constituents, during which Johnson […]