Understanding Alberta's 'grand ambition'

In the first episode of Alberta Edge, host Ryan Hastman flips Western alienation on its head, arguing that Alberta’s frustration isn’t a temper tantrum—it’s ambition misaligned with the rest of Canada. From Peter Lougheed to Rachel Notley to Danielle Smith, every premier has pursued the same grand vision: leverage the province’s resource muscle to lead and build. Yet many Canadians remain indifferent (or hostile) to the energy sector that underpins that dream.

To find out why, Ryan sits down with two rising energy thinkers—Heather Exner-Pirot of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and Katie Kachur of the Canadian Propane Association. They share what drew them to Alberta, why the province’s energy vision matters nationwide, and how it could power the next wave of innovation and prosperity.

This podcast is generously supported by Don Archibald. The Hub thanks him for his ongoing support.

 

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CREDITS:

Falice Chin – Producer & Sound Editor

Ryan Hastman – Host 

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