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In the Alberta election, the stakes are high for 2SLGBTQ+ youth

How Albertans vote next week will have major implications for vulnerable populations in the province, especially 2SLGBTQ+ youth.

The Conversation · May 23, 2023

Ethics official cites Alberta premier for violation, ahead of election

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith interfered with the judicial process, the Canadian province's ethics commissioner said in a ruling released on Thursday, two weeks before a provincial election that is expected to be hard fought.

Reuters · May 18, 2023

Forgotten 'Savoury Duck' delicacy once loved by Mancunians - that didn't have any duck in it

One popular way to serve the dish was on a muffin - said to be 'better than McDonald's'

Manchester Evening News · May 14, 2023

Democracy itself is on the ballot in Alberta's upcoming election

During typical election campaigns, reasonable people can disagree about whether a government is competent, its policies are effective or its priorities are in step with society.

The Conversation · Apr 18, 2023

Why Alberta Is Bullying Its Cities

Progressive mayors in Edmonton and Calgary are being undermined for political gain

The Walrus · Apr 11, 2023

Alberta's ethics commissioner probes premier's alleged meddling in COVID prosecution

Alberta's ethics commissioner is investigating whether Premier Danielle Smith interfered with the judicial process tied to the prosecution of an offence related to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a statement from the premier's office on Monday.

Reuters · Apr 10, 2023

Rough week for Alberta's ruling UCP casts shadow ahead of May election

As Canada's main oil-producing province Alberta prepares for an election next month, its combative Premier Danielle Smith is facing a series of controversies and resignations that could undermine support for her ruling United Conservative Party (UCP), political analysts say.

Reuters · Apr 2, 2023

The Downfall of Jason Kenney and His Big Blue Truck

Why the maverick, masculine symbol ran out of gas

The Walrus · Mar 10, 2023

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith seeks more autonomy from Canada in new bill

The government of Canada's main oil-producing province Alberta introduced proposed legislation on Tuesday to resist federal laws it deems harmful to Alberta, fulfilling a controversial promise from new Premier Danielle Smith.

Reuters · Nov 29, 2022

Alberta's Danielle Smith off to rocky start as Canadian oil province premier

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's tenure is off to a turbulent start in Canada's main oil-producing province after she was forced to apologize for controversial comments in her first two weeks, and polls show her United Conservative Party (UCP) sliding against the opposition ahead of 2023 elections.

Reuters · Oct 20, 2022