The moderator of Premier Danielle Smith's Alberta Next panel apologized for telling a teen at a town hall that his parents should spank him. The apology from Bruce McAllister, who is also executive director of the premier's office, came after the 16-year-old boy tried to ask the panel during Sept. 29 town hall in Calgary about the pending provincewide teachers' strike. Smith also commented on the remark, saying she's asked McAllister "to do better next time.” (Sept. 30, 2025)