Duane Bratt
Olympic plebiscite vote for bid ‘doesn’t necessarily mean yes at all costs’: Calgary mayor
Duane Bratt, a professor of political science at Mount Royal University said he doubts the city would continue to push for a bid in the wake of a no vote. Continue reading
Alberta Party wants in the game after right wing merger
The Alberta Party bills itself as the natural home of the centrist voter —socially progressive and fiscally conservative — and sees an opportunity to come up the middle in the blood feud between Premier Rachel Notley’s NDP and Jason Kenney’s United Conservatives. Continue reading
Jason Kenney promises referendum on equalization payments if feds continue to push carbon tax
By Devin Horne Studio Producer/Radio Anchor/Reporter
The United Conservative Party leader doubled-down on the potential policy in a statement on Monday and called for a provincial referendum if the federal government continue to push a carbon tax on the provinces. Continue reading
Mainstreet’s future with Postmedia uncertain after botched Calgary election poll
The relationship between Mainstreet Research and Postmedia is on hold after a botched Calgary election poll and media firestorm. Continue reading
Misinformation a ‘big problem’ in Calgary’s civic election
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
The 2017 civic election campaign will be remembered not only by conflicting polls but by the amount of misinformation used, according to at least one political observer. Continue reading
Calgary wards to watch: Analyst believes incumbents could lose seats in at least 2 constituencies
By Jenna Freeman Digital Journalist
As the mayor’s race in Calgary gets heated, it could mean that there might be some shakeups when it comes to council seats as well Continue reading
Mayor Nenshi, Druh Farrell tell Save Calgary group to ‘stop hiding behind anonymity’
Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Druh Farrell are calling on the group Save Calgary, a newly-formed political action committee, to release a list of its donors and provide more specific reasons why they’ve given Nenshi and four other councillors a “failing grade.” Continue reading
What are the rules surrounding Alberta politicians’ living allowances?
The controversy surrounding MLA Derek Fildebrandt and his admission of renting out his taxpayer-subsidized apartment has thrust the rules of MLA living allowances into the spotlight. Continue reading
Trudeau calls byelection for 2 Calgary Federal Ridings
Calgarians will vote to replace two political heavyweights from the Conservative Party in two federal byelections this Spring. Continue reading
Notley gets kudos in handling Fort McMurray wildfire crisis, but hard work yet to come
Political scientist Duane Bratt says the process of getting people back into their homes and getting aid and reconstruction money will tell the tale on how Notley will be remembered in the long term for her handling of the crisis. Continue reading