United Conservative

• Danielle Smith’s message could get ‘lost in the noise’: political scientist

  A political scientist expects Danielle Smith's message at the UCP annual general meeting Saturday will be lost in the noise of contentious policy resolutions.

  Politics

  Nov 4, 2023
  
• Why did Alberta pause new wind and solar projects? Premier says feds

  Smith's UCP government surprised Alberta's renewable energy industry last week by announcing a six-month freeze on new projects greater than one megawatt.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2023
  
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• ‘Huge concern’: Opposition says Alberta premier should come clean on campaign funding

  The NDP says it's a "huge concern" that before Smith re-entered politics, she lobbied for an oil well cleanup bailout that she made a government priority when she became premier.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2023
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• Alberta wraps up fall legislature sitting dominated by controversial sovereignty act

  The Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act, Smith's signature legislation, was given royal assent by Lt.-Gov. Salma Lakhani as the house rose Thursday.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2022
• Critics warn proposed Alberta well cleanup plan a royalty giveaway: ‘Money for free’

  The so-called RStar proposal, developed by an industry group, has been criticized by legal experts, energy economists and the province's own internal analysts. 

  Economy

  Oct 31, 2022
• Former Alberta UCP leadership candidate Leela Aheer not seeking re-election

  Aheer said she is grateful for being able to serve Albertans but has decided to not run for the party.

  Politics

  Oct 26, 2022
• Raj Sherman denied chance to run for Alberta UCP leadership

  The United Conservative Party said Raj Sherman 'missed a few of the requirements' to be included in the leadership race.

  Health

  Jul 25, 2022
• Emergency caucus meeting held after calls for Premier Jason Kenney to quit

  Todd Loewen says he is also resigning as chair of Kenney's United Conservative caucus in order to freely speak his mind.

  Politics

  May 13, 2021
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• Alberta didn’t consider impact of Rocky Mountain coal mining on tourism: official

  Kate White told the committee no analysis was done about how open-pit coal mines might affect visitation in the province's most popular tourism areas.

  Economy

  Apr 22, 2021
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• Union members gather at closed Olymel plant in Red Deer to show support for workers

  There are currently 343 COVID-19 cases linked to the Olymel outbreak. Of these, 200 are active, 142 recovered. One worker has died.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2021