UCP leader says ‘real tension’ lies behind Albertans’ support for secession
The party states in a news release that a recent poll found “a shocking 50 per cent of Albertans surveyed said they support secession from Canada.” Continue reading
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First week of Alberta election features Calgary as key battleground
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
As of Friday, the NDP and the Liberals held four events in the city, followed by the Alberta Party with three, the UCP with two and the Freedom Conservative Party with one. Continue reading
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
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Lethbridge sees growing number of Alberta election campaign signs
By Chris Chacon Videographer
The City of Lethbridge has strict guidelines about sign placement. 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
ANALYSIS: In Alberta and elsewhere, New Democrats have mastered the art of the negative election ad
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
Whether it’s the federal party or a provincial one, Canada’s New Democrats aren’t shy about throwing punches at their opponents in election campaigns. 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 threatens constitutional challenge as relationship with Ottawa enters campaign
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
UCP Leader Jason Kenney says he will fight back against Ottawa as Premier Rachel Notley touts progress on pipelines. Continue reading
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Lethbridge Liberal, Alberta Party candidates share their plan to stand out
By Chris Chacon Videographer
Despite the numbers, the Liberal and Alberta Party candidates of the Lethbridge area have a plan — to get noticed. 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