Brian Jean denies return to politics following rumours of comeback
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Former Wildrose Party Leader Brian Jean is denying rumours he’s returning to political life. Continue reading
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Former Wildrose Leader Brian Jean and wife Kim welcome baby girl
Brian Jean and his wife Kim welcomed a baby girl on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Continue reading
Alberta Advantage Party holds inaugural Annual General Meeting Saturday
By Cassandra Jodoin Radio Anchor/Reporter
The Alberta Advantage Party held it’s inaugural Annual General Meeting Saturday Continue reading
Alberta Advantage Party becomes province’s newest official party, plans to hold meeting Saturday
A founding member of Alberta’s Wildrose Party is now the leader of the province’s newest official political party, which some people believe will compete for support mainly from right-of-centre voters. Continue reading
UCP nomination candidate apologizes for sharing Facebook post condemning homosexuality, same-sex marriage
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
A United Conservative Party (UCP) nomination candidate for Maskwacis-Wetaskiwin is apologizing for a post shared on her Facebook page, the latest in a series of social media scandals surrounding UCP nomination candidates or members. Continue reading
UCP MLA not planning to run in 2019 because of recent heart surgery
A member of Alberta’s United Conservative caucus says he isn’t planning to run in the next provincial election, explaining that open-heart surgery in the past year has left him frequently exhausted. Continue reading
Fort McMurray MLA Brian Jean leaving politics
Brian Jean, the United Conservative MLA for Fort McMurray-Conklin and former Wildrose Party leader, is resigning from his seat in the Alberta legislature. Continue reading
Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA resigns from United Conservative Party caucus
Don MacIntyre, MLA for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake, resigned from the United Conservative Party Caucus on Friday citing family reasons. Continue reading
UCP leadership candidate criticizes $337K deficit after merger of parties
Schweitzer says the new United Conservative Party won’t be a credible voice for fiscal management if it can’t keep its caucus out of a projected $337,000-deficit this year. Continue reading
Wildrose founder hopes to establish Alberta Advantage Party as alternative to UCP
Former Wildrose members who felt betrayed by their party’s decision to merge with the Progressive Conservatives have already held a meeting to begin the process of creating a new conservative party in Alberta. As of Wednesday afternoon, they even have a name reserved for when or if their party comes to be: the Alberta Advantage Party. Continue reading