Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government introduced on Thursday proposed legislation that would see the province abandon clock changes and remain on daylight time year-round. Dale Nally, the minister for Service Alberta, tabled the bill, saying the province would be on “Alberta Time.” It would spell the end to decades of debate and votes on seasonal time shifting. Smith signalled earlier this week the move was coming and said decisions such as the recent one from neighbouring British Columbia to ditch clock changes forced her hand. If the bill passes, Albertans wouldn’t turn their clocks back an hour as scheduled on Nov. 1. Permanent daylight time means Albertans would see more darkness longer in the morning during winter but enjoy more daylight at day’s end. The Northwest Territories is following Alberta’s lead to adopt permanent daylight time, announcing this week it would make the change in order to stay in line with Alberta. To the east, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said he plans to consult the public on whether it should also ditch clock changes #Alberta #timechange #daylightsavings #abpoli