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Rightward slant of UCP candidate slate risks upsetting moderate Alberta voters

As Canada's oil province Alberta gears up for a May 29 election, some political analysts say the candidates being put forward by right-wing premier Danielle Smith's ruling United Conservative Party (UCP) may deter voters more used to moderate conservative lawmakers.

Reuters

Canadian fire crews battle blazes in western province of Alberta

Favourable weather could help efforts to contain more than 100 wildfires, Alberta officials say.

Al Jazeera

Satellite images capture smoke from out-of-control wildfires in Alberta

Approximately 108 fires have erupted and 29,000 people evacuated

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Alberta declares state of emergency over wildfires

Alberta on Saturday declared a provincial state of emergency after tens of thousands of Albertans have been forced to evacuate their homes as "unprecedented" wildfires rage on in Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith, head of the ruling United Conservative Party (UCP) said at a press conference.

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Alberta election: Is the province's energy regulator acting in the public interest?

Alberta’s claims that it’s a responsible energy producer are increasingly ringing hollow.

The Conversation

Canada's oil province Alberta schedules election for May 29

Canada's main oil-producing province Alberta will hold its election on May 29, a vote expected to be a tight race between Premier Danielle Smith's ruling United Conservative Party (UCP) and Rachel Notley's left-leaning New Democratic Party (NDP).

Reuters

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.

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Why Alberta Is Bullying Its Cities

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

The Walrus

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

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

These are the faces of nine criminals who were jailed this week

These are the criminals from our region who were locked up over the past seven days

Liverpool Echo

Victims with learning difficulties chased by bailiffs after carer stole £10,000

Deputy manager of supported living accommodation helped herself to cash belonging to three service users

Liverpool Echo

Woman's home so mouldy it left her four-year-old daughter in hospital

Doctors were left 'absolutely horrified" by the conditions in Danielle Smith's flat. Cardiff council has 'been working with her to resolve the problems at her home' and work has taken place at the property

Wales Online

Alberta offers to work with Canadian govt on carbon capture incentives

Canada's Alberta province on Thursday offered to collaborate with the federal government to incentivize carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) investments, as long as Ottawa refrains from introducing climate policies that impact the oil and gas sector without Alberta's consent.

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Canada’s Justin Trudeau greets political opponent with awkward handshake

The prime minister’s meeting with Alberta premier, Danielle Smith, got off to a rocky start as they posed before cameras

The Conversation

In Danielle Smith's fantasy Alberta, Indigenous struggle is twisted to suit settlers

What do a notorious Ku Klux Klan writer, right-wing libertarianism, the Cherokee Trail of Tears and the “lost cause” of the American Confederacy have to do with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s recent controversial statements on Indigenous matters?

The Guardian - US

Alberta ‘sovereignty act’ sets province on collision course with Justin Trudeau

Bill that could allow province to ignore federal laws criticized by constitutional scholars and Indigenous leaders

The Conversation

Despite soaring profits, oil companies are not paying enough for their environmental damage

At the end of the third quarter reporting season in October, the Big Four oilsands producers continued to report record profit levels. Collectively, Cenovus, CNRL, Imperial Oil and Suncor earned $5.8 billion in the third quarter and $23.1 billion in the first nine months of 2022. The average return on…

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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

Canada's Alberta province forecasts C$12.3 billion budget surplus

Canada's main oil-producing province Alberta on Thursday forecast a C$12.3 billion ($9.2 billion) budget surplus for the 2022/23 fiscal year, but warned economic risks are increasing as high inflation, rising interest rates and geopolitical unrest slow global activity.

Reuters

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.

The Conversation

Unruly provinces? That's what the Fathers of Confederation expected — and planned for

Canadian federalism and provincial autonomy have entered the news cycle lately.

Reuters

New premier in Canada's oil-rich Alberta set to defy Trudeau

Alberta's incoming premier has set the stage for a showdown with Canada's federal government and push back against federal laws which is likely to set the oil-rich province on a collision course with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Reuters

Factbox-Danielle Smith wins Alberta premiership race vowing to table sovereignty bill

Danielle Smith, 51, was elected leader of Alberta's ruling United Conservative Party on Thursday and will become 19th premier of Canada's main oil-producing province.

Reuters

Premier-designate of Canada's oil-rich Alberta promises showdown with Ottawa

(This Oct. 6 story has been corrected to change the headline to say premier-designate instead of premier-elect)

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