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Alberta Plans Cap on Municipal Tax Increases as Readers Criticize Carney’s Palestine Recognition and CFL Rule Proposals

The province sets out a fall agenda to reassert oversight of local governments.

Election signs along Edmonton Trail in ward 9. Women make up 28 per cent of councillor candidates in the 2025 municipal election.
Brad Gushue, one of Canada’s most decorated skips, announced last week that he will retire at the end of this season, closing the book on a storied career that includes Olympic gold and multiple Brier titles. (photo credit: Winnipeg Sun)
Traffic calming measures include flex posts (bollards) on the streets of Ottawa: One reader suggests they are a waste of money.
RCMP Const. Vincent Pageau is on trial in Campbellton for sexual assault.

Overview

  • Premier Danielle Smith’s mandate letter instructs Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams to curb municipal property-tax hikes, tighten oversight of councils, and reintroduce a universal code of conduct for elected officials and senior staff.
  • Williams said the government will define what counts as “excessive” increases, explore non‑tax revenue options, and push municipalities to stay focused on core services ahead of legislation expected when the House returns October 23.
  • Letters published across Sun papers denounce Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement recognizing a Palestinian state, arguing it lacked parliamentary debate and questioning the feasibility of conditions referenced by supporters.
  • Readers object to CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston’s announced rule proposals, citing plans to reduce the field to 100 yards, move goal posts to the end line, shorten end zones, and largely limit the rouge as a shift toward an NFL-style game.
  • Commenters also question federal modular housing spending decisions, asking why an Edmonton firm would be favored and whether components would be shipped long distances rather than using local capacity.