Nathan Cooper
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Alberta Premier, Danielle Smith, calls 3 byelections where NDP leader and separatist leader to runAlberta Premier Danielle Smith has called three provincial byelections that will take place on June 23. NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is expected to be among the candidates.PoliticsMay 26
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Alberta’s former Speaker to vote, heckle as brief MLA: ‘Things to get off my chest’'When I was in the opposition, I actually was one of the chief hecklers, so I look forward to giving the new Speaker a run for their money,' Nathan Cooper said.PoliticsMay 8
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Alberta legislature speaker Nathan Cooper to resign seat, become rep to U.S.Nathan Cooper was elected Speaker by fellow MLAs following the 2019 provincial election and was re-elected to the role in 2023. He represented Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills.PoliticsMay 7
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Queen was a safeguard for parliamentary democracy, says Alberta Premier Jason KenneyAlberta's legislature is preparing to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after her death was announced on Thursday morning.CanadaSep 8, 2022
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Kenney condemns controversial essay, blames slow news weekAlberta Premier Jason Kenney condemned the controversial Her Vision essay that went viral last week but downplayed the reaction it received.PoliticsAug 13, 2022
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Alberta house leader withdraws remarks from profane outburst while absent; won’t face sanctionJason Nixon will not be sanctioned for comments he made during an angry exchange that included him swearing at Speaker Nathan Cooper in the Alberta legislature.CanadaApr 25, 2022
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Alberta house leader Jason Nixon accused of trying to intimidate opponent in chamberAlberta government house leader Jason Nixon is facing accusations of intimidation following a fiery exchange in the house that saw him lob a swear word toward the Speaker.PoliticsApr 20, 2022
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NDP members resign from Alberta safe drug supply committee, calling it a ‘political stunt’Opposition members say a committee tasked to examine a safe drug supply is a "political stunt" by the province instead of meaningful work to address spiking overdose deaths.CanadaFeb 4, 2022
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Alberta legislature Speaker apologizes for openly opposing COVID-19 health restrictionsNathan Cooper says it's paramount that the Speaker remain neutral, and he says he crossed the line on that fundamental responsibility.CanadaApr 12, 2021
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17 UCP MLAs revolt against Alberta government’s renewed COVID-19 restrictions'After 13 painstaking months of COVID-19 public health restrictions, we do not support the additional restrictions imposed on Albertans,' said a letter by several UCP MLAs.PoliticsApr 7, 2021
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