Court kills separatist petition | Carney and Smith sign MOU | $200M for more teachers

Alberta separatism heats up with Premier Smith firing back – calling the court’s decision “anti-democratic” after a judge quashes the petition for a fall referendum question; PLUS...Alberta and Ottawa signed an agreement that could see construction on a new West Coast oil pipeline; AND…Alberta has committed $200M to hire 1,400 more K-9 teachers and reduce classroom sizes. Aired on: Saturday May 16, 2026 SHARE YOUR STORIES WITH US: [email protected] Watch Bridge City News WEEKNIGHTS 5:00PM MT, WEEKENDS at 5:00PM MT. Please keep the comments respectful. Any comments that are abusive and/or contain profanity will be deleted. For more information and to watch all exclusive videos and interviews, go to​ ​https://bridgecitynews.ca/    FOLLOW BRIDGE CITY NEWS YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOfg​...  X: https://x.com/BridgeCityNews Through daily newscasts and online content, Bridge City News shares a grass-roots perspective of current affairs to serve our audience in Lethbridge, Southern Alberta, and beyond. Our vision is to inspire viewers to make a difference in the world and to rid them of apathy. We want to tell compelling stories and give influencers a platform to speak into the lives of fellow Canadians. #bridgecitynews #canadiannews #canada #Alberta #news