End of an Era: The Demise of PC Alberta

04.29.2013
I'm not the first and surely won't be the last to predict the end of 40+ years of PC rule in Alberta. Their obituary has been written at...
Redford's Problems Dragging Down Alberta Tories

Redford's Problems Dragging Down Alberta Tories

Eric Grenier  04.24.2013
A new poll suggests Alberta Premier Alison Redford, evidently one of the least popular political leaders in Canada, is beginning to drag...
Did Former Health Exec Expense U.S. Medical Treatments?

Did Former Health Exec Expense U.S. Medical Treatments?

Chris Purdy, The Canadian Press  04.15.2013
EDMONTON - The Alberta government says there's no clear proof that a former health executive billed taxpayers for medical treatment at...
Why Are Wildrose Members Donating Portion Of Salaries To Charity?

Why Are Wildrose Members Donating Portion Of Salaries To Charity?

Dean Bennett, The Canadian Press  03.18.2013
EDMONTON - All members of Alberta's Wildrose party are funnelling eight per cent of their salaries to charity to make a point about overpaid...
Alberta Will Need 85 Years To Pay Debt: Wildrose Opposition

Alberta Will Need 85 Years To Pay Debt: Wildrose Opposition

Dean Bennett, The Canadian Press  03.11.2013
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Alison Redford's plan to borrow billions for infrastructure is so underfunded it will take until the end of...
Rough Ride Ahead For Redford

Rough Ride Ahead For Redford

The Canadian Press  03. 5.2013
EDMONTON - Alberta's opposition politicians are promising a rough ride for Premier Alison Redford as the spring sitting of the legislature...
'Idiotic'

'Idiotic'

Dean Bennett, The Canadian Press  03. 1.2013
EDMONTON - Alberta Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith says it's "idiotic" for critics to suggest controversial child pornography statements...
Wildrose Labels Tory Spending Reckless, Offers $48 Billion Alternative

Wildrose Labels Tory Spending Reckless, Offers $48 Billion Alternative

Dean Bennett, The Canadian Press  02.13.2013
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition Wildrose party says its 10-year plan for capital spending would deliver what taxpayers want while avoiding...
Smells Like A Tax Hike: Smith

Smells Like A Tax Hike: Smith

02. 9.2013
Saturday’s economic summit is a ploy to lay the groundwork for provincial tax hikes, says Wildrose leader Danielle Smith. The gathering...
Support Slipping?

Support Slipping?

02. 4.2013
As the provincial government prepares to bring down a tough budget this spring, a new poll shows both the Progressive Conservatives and...
You Can't Run From Illegal Donations: NDP

You Can't Run From Illegal Donations: NDP

Dean Bennett, The Canadian Press  02. 1.2013
EDMONTON - Alberta's opposition parties say the way Premier Alison Redford responds to a leaked plan by her party to fight the next election...
Opposition, Public Angry Over Donations Scandal

Opposition, Public Angry Over Donations Scandal

01.31.2013
As the old adage goes, 'where there's smoke, there's fire,' and lately those fires have been roaring. Fresh on the heels of a health queue-jumping...
Best Alberta MPs And MLAs On Twitter

Best Alberta MPs And MLAs On Twitter

01.26.2013
Dear Alberta's federal and provincial politicians, We have a bone to pick with (some) of you. We've been looking closely at your Twitter...
Alberta Must End Funding of War on Gays

Alberta Must End Funding of War on Gays

01.13.2013
There is no arguing that the Roman Catholic Pope is the very portrait of homophobia, and although some would argue that he has a legal...