CALGARY — Like it or not, Albertans are going to the polls. And it won’t be cheap.
It’s estimated the 28-day campaign will cost Alberta taxpayers $28 million. Some think it’s an expense we don’t need at this time.
“It’s just a waste of money,” said one voter.
“You get the same thing, same promises, and you know what? Nothing happens.”
Opposition parties are planning to tap into that kind of voter dissatisfaction during the campaign.
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Wildrose leader Brian Jean kicked off his party’s campaign with an attack on Premier Jim Prentice.
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“Jim Prentice’s election call is not for Albertans, it’s for Jim Prentice.
“If Jim Prentice were a man of his word, we would not be having this election,” Jean added.
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The Liberals compared the Tories to woodpeckers – lots of noise but little action.
“This is an election about trust – the Tory government has betrayed Albertans for 30 years,” said Liberal Leader David Swann.
Alberta Party Leader Greg Clark said there are better ways to spend the money this election is costing taxpayers.
“The campaign is being called a year early. It’s $28 million. A far better use is to put teachers in classrooms and nurses in hospitals.”
NDP Leader Rachel Notley said her party’s priorities include new leadership, and support for family, health care, education and jobs.
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