Alberta referendum: Danielle Smith calls Notley and Lukaszuk’s ‘Nazi’ comments ‘disgusting’
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Alberta referendum: Danielle Smith calls Notley and Lukaszuk’s ‘Nazi’ comments ‘disgusting’
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Alberta referendum: Danielle Smith calls Notley and Lukaszuk’s ‘Nazi’ comments ‘disgusting’
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21:38 | February 20, 2026
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Calgary water restrictions for feeder main repairs to return in March
01:52 | February 20, 2026
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Alberta referendum: Premier Smith says Oct. 19 vote will focus on immigration, fiscal position
02:04 | February 20, 2026
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Premier Danielle Smith staffer under fire for immigration comments
01:59 | February 19, 2026
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promises referendum over immigration, Constitution changes
05:31 | February 19, 2026
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Calgary mayor asks photo radar ban be reconsidered after recent traffic fatalities
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Danielle Smith announces $400M purchase of 5 Alberta-built water bombers as wildfire season looms
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11:31 | February 14, 2026
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Vigil for Tumbler Ridge shooting victims
01:50 | February 13, 2026
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Widespread vole damage showing up around Calgary
02:02 | February 13, 2026
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Detours in place around Bearspaw feeder main after ‘wire snaps’ detected
01:53 | February 13, 2026
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06:54 | February 13, 2026
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Calgary businesses left shaken after late night shooting at popular strip mall
02:01 | February 13, 2026
Alberta referendum: Danielle Smith calls Notley and Lukaszuk’s ‘Nazi’ comments ‘disgusting’
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February 20, 2026
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faced questions from reporters in Calgary on Friday morning about her government’s plans to hold a provincial referendum this fall. When asked about comments by former Alberta premier Rachel Notley and deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk accusing Smith of “Nazi tactics” with her immigration approach, the premier shot back calling the comments “disgusting” and “very gross.” She added “This is the same kind of policy that was affirmed last week by the federal government when it came to saying that temporary foreign workers should have private insurance when they arrive.”
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Alberta referendum: Danielle Smith calls Notley and Lukaszuk’s ‘Nazi’ comments ‘disgusting’01:08 | February 20, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Calgary: Feb. 2314:57 | 8 hours ago -
Calgary non-profit trains marginalized youth to be entrepreneurs02:11 | 9 hours ago -
Calgary distillery ordered by CFIA to pull bestselling spirits02:00 | 10 hours ago -
Canvassers hit the ground for Water Not Coal petition01:58 | 11 hours ago -
Calgary city councillors seek ways to crack down on shoplifting under $10001:45 | 11 hours ago -
Canada’s first Black female lawyer honoured with Calgary park04:11 | February 23, 2026 -
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 22, 202615:53 | February 22, 2026 -
Albertans cope with Olympic gold medal hockey game loss01:48 | February 22, 2026 -
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 21, 202609:36 | February 21, 2026 -
Alberta lawyers raise concerns over Alberta government push for more input for federal judges02:15 | February 21, 2026 -
New Ipsos poll suggests less desire for separation in Alberta02:05 | February 21, 2026 -
Public consultations underway on future of Alberta’s Fortress Mountain Resort02:12 | February 20, 2026 -
Global National: Feb. 2021:38 | February 20, 2026 -
Calgary water restrictions for feeder main repairs to return in March01:52 | February 20, 2026 -
Alberta referendum: Premier Smith says Oct. 19 vote will focus on immigration, fiscal position02:04 | February 20, 2026 -
Premier Danielle Smith staffer under fire for immigration comments01:59 | February 19, 2026 -
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promises referendum over immigration, Constitution changes05:31 | February 19, 2026 -
Dry Prairie winter sparks wildfire, beef price concerns01:52 | February 18, 2026 -
Calgary mayor asks photo radar ban be reconsidered after recent traffic fatalities02:06 | February 17, 2026 -
Winter returns to Calgary with flight cancellations, road closures01:58 | February 17, 2026 -
Calgary family posts billboard to help find kidney donor for mother02:14 | February 17, 2026 -
Danielle Smith announces $400M purchase of 5 Alberta-built water bombers as wildfire season looms02:20 | February 17, 2026 -
Calgarians react after a vehicle hits and kills 2-year-old in a stroller at crosswalk02:08 | February 16, 2026 -
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 15, 202612:58 | February 15, 2026 -
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 14, 202611:31 | February 14, 2026 -
Vigil for Tumbler Ridge shooting victims01:50 | February 13, 2026 -
Widespread vole damage showing up around Calgary02:02 | February 13, 2026 -
Detours in place around Bearspaw feeder main after ‘wire snaps’ detected01:53 | February 13, 2026 -
Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service mentors next law enforcement leaders06:54 | February 13, 2026 -
Calgary businesses left shaken after late night shooting at popular strip mall02:01 | February 13, 2026
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Alberta referendum: Danielle Smith calls Notley and Lukaszuk’s ‘Nazi’ comments ‘disgusting’01:08 | February 20, 2026
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Global News at 6 Calgary: Feb. 2314:57 | 8 hours ago
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Calgary non-profit trains marginalized youth to be entrepreneurs02:11 | 9 hours ago
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Calgary distillery ordered by CFIA to pull bestselling spirits02:00 | 10 hours ago
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Canvassers hit the ground for Water Not Coal petition01:58 | 11 hours ago
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Calgary city councillors seek ways to crack down on shoplifting under $10001:45 | 11 hours ago
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Canada’s first Black female lawyer honoured with Calgary park04:11 | February 23, 2026
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Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 22, 202615:53 | February 22, 2026
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Albertans cope with Olympic gold medal hockey game loss01:48 | February 22, 2026
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Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 21, 202609:36 | February 21, 2026
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Alberta lawyers raise concerns over Alberta government push for more input for federal judges02:15 | February 21, 2026
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New Ipsos poll suggests less desire for separation in Alberta02:05 | February 21, 2026
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Public consultations underway on future of Alberta’s Fortress Mountain Resort02:12 | February 20, 2026
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Global National: Feb. 2021:38 | February 20, 2026
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Calgary water restrictions for feeder main repairs to return in March01:52 | February 20, 2026
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Alberta referendum: Premier Smith says Oct. 19 vote will focus on immigration, fiscal position02:04 | February 20, 2026
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Premier Danielle Smith staffer under fire for immigration comments01:59 | February 19, 2026
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promises referendum over immigration, Constitution changes05:31 | February 19, 2026
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Dry Prairie winter sparks wildfire, beef price concerns01:52 | February 18, 2026
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Calgary mayor asks photo radar ban be reconsidered after recent traffic fatalities02:06 | February 17, 2026
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Winter returns to Calgary with flight cancellations, road closures01:58 | February 17, 2026
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Calgary family posts billboard to help find kidney donor for mother02:14 | February 17, 2026
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Danielle Smith announces $400M purchase of 5 Alberta-built water bombers as wildfire season looms02:20 | February 17, 2026
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Calgarians react after a vehicle hits and kills 2-year-old in a stroller at crosswalk02:08 | February 16, 2026
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Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 15, 202612:58 | February 15, 2026
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Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 14, 202611:31 | February 14, 2026
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Vigil for Tumbler Ridge shooting victims01:50 | February 13, 2026
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Widespread vole damage showing up around Calgary02:02 | February 13, 2026
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Detours in place around Bearspaw feeder main after ‘wire snaps’ detected01:53 | February 13, 2026
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Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service mentors next law enforcement leaders06:54 | February 13, 2026
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Calgary businesses left shaken after late night shooting at popular strip mall02:01 | February 13, 2026
Alberta referendum: Danielle Smith calls Notley and Lukaszuk’s ‘Nazi’ comments ‘disgusting’
Description
February 20, 2026
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faced questions from reporters in Calgary on Friday morning about her government’s plans to hold a provincial referendum this fall. When asked about comments by former Alberta premier Rachel Notley and deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk accusing Smith of “Nazi tactics” with her immigration approach, the premier shot back calling the comments “disgusting” and “very gross.” She added “This is the same kind of policy that was affirmed last week by the federal government when it came to saying that temporary foreign workers should have private insurance when they arrive.”
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