Alberta Embraces Permanent Daylight Time

0:00Alberta's premier Danielle Smith just dropped news that her government plans to push legislation for permanent daylight time, ditching those. Twice a year clocks, which is forever. That means no falling back this fall or any time after, giving folks brighter evenings a year round. Smith admits only living it will prove if it's the right move, but she bets Albertans will dig the later winter sunrises over super early summer ones, understand her time. He's heard from everyone with strong opinions and figures the feedback will roll in soon. This push comes after a narrow referendum lost five years back, but no vote this time. British Columbia jumped to permanent daylight last month. Saskatchewan sticks to year-round standard, leaving Alberta boxed in as an island, plus, with an October 19th immigration referendum already set, squeezing in time questions before November 1st clocks change, wasn't feasible, for industries and sports schedules. Meanwhile, the Northwest Territories announced it will follow Alberta's lead on permanent

1:01daylight time to sync up. Manitoba Premier Wade canoe even floated the idea of a full prairie time zone by year's end if they join in. We'll see how Albertans adjust come winter mornings in the dark, but Smith's keeping the door open for a 2027 vote if the vibe sours. Stay tuned as this time shift plays out across the prairies. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to Canada News today, AI-powered local news.