Alberta election Day 5: Notley’s plan to door-knock interrupted by protester
NDP Leader Rachel Notley was supposed to knock on doors in her Edmonton riding, however her plan was kiboshed by a lone protester with a megaphone. Continue reading
Alberta politics
3 UCP candidates under fire over comments and memes about women, letter about people from ‘superior stock’
Just days after the United Conservative Party candidate for Calgary-Mountain View resigned over comments she made about race and the treatment of white supremacist terrorists, the party’s leader was forced to answer a question about a tape that reportedly captured comments her replacement made about women. Continue reading
Alberta election Day 4: Dueling campaigns focus on oil and water
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
On Day 4 of the election campaign, UCP Leader Jason Kenney will release a strategy to counter anti-oil interests, while NDP Leader Rachel Notley announced money to protect Calgary from another major flood. Continue reading
New political party seeks to have Alberta separate from Canada
Some political parties occasionally have a difficult time trying to find a way to stand out from the other, but that does not appear that it will be a problem for the new Alberta Independence Party. Continue reading
Kenney says while he believes humans cause climate change, not all UCP members have to agree on that
The leader of Alberta’s United Conservatives says he believes humans are causing climate change and action is needed to tackle it, but those who disagree still have a place in the party. Continue reading
UCP replace Caylan Ford with new candidate in Calgary-Mountain View
After Caylan Ford’s resignation, the UCP announced Jeremy Wong as its new candidate for Calgary-Mountain View. Continue reading
Health expert calls for new debates on health-care spending in Alberta
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
A researcher at the Univeristy of Calgary says more debate is needed about how Alberta will handle the rising cost of health care. Continue reading
Alberta Party would boost school support funding, add educational assistants
Alberta Party leader Stephen Mandel says a $230-million boost in funding would allow for the extra support in kindergarten to Grade 12 classrooms. Continue reading
Alberta election Day 3: Leaders focus efforts in southern Alberta
For Day 3 of the Alberta election campaign, leaders mainly focused their efforts in southern Alberta, which included speeches and rallies in Calgary. Continue reading
Alberta Advantage Party announces new candidates formerly tied to UCP, Alberta Party
A new party led by a woman who helped found Alberta’s Wildrose Party announced four new candidates Wednesday who will run under its banner this election, two of whom made headlines while tied to other political parties last year. Continue reading