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Atypical Albertan
Saving for a rainy day
The tragedy of recent historic flooding in Southern Alberta has had a profound impact on us. As an Edmontonian who spends a good deal of time in Calgary, my heart…
Cabinet Speculation
Hey, I’m awful at predictions, but why not speculate on cabinet postings. Premier Alison Redford has discussed the possibility of some repositioning of portfolios and the possibility of a downsize…
Wildrose Voters got Cold Feet
In the days after Alberta’s engaging general election for the 28th legislature, everyone is talking about the polls – specifically how wrong they were. And while they did not accurately…
Election Predictions and Ridings to Watch
Today is election day in Alberta and quite a day it will be. I am guaranteed to be glued to my television screen and interweb module well into the wee…
Will recall remain a priority for a Wildrose government?
Democratic reform is a popular part of opposition party platforms, especially for populist parties who are trying to toss out a long standing party in power that is seen to…
Why I am eating my ballot.
With one week to go in the Alberta general election campaign, I’m wondering what you perceive the biggest issues to be. Perhaps it is F-35 fighter jets, maybe it is…
180 degrees.
180 degrees. About face. Alison Redford may have been called a flip flopper before, but this time it was a complete polar turn around. To be fair, I see nothing…
Liberals release poll, continue with bold moves
The Alberta Liberals carried on day two of the provincial election campaign with another bold move. After suggesting that they had the best day one of the parties, I risk…
Hotel stunt wins day one for Sherman
An election campaign is upon us and that means that each day will be filled with announcements, attacks, ideas, stunts and mistakes. It makes for an interesting time as Albertans…
Election 2012 Begins – A real race is expected.
As expected Premier Alison Redford visited the Lieutenant-Governor’s office today and started Alberta’s 2012 general election. She waited until the Alberta legislature passed the budget to get the campaign started…
PC Leadership: first ballot predictions
I pride myself on having made some pretty accurate predictions in the 2006 Progressive Conservative Party leadership contest and so on this, the eve of the first ballot of the…
The Hamilton Oilers? I highly doubt it!
The biggest thing that irks me about the Edmonton arena debate is how the Katz group is using Oiler fandom to separate reasonable consideration from the debate over public funding.…
Federal Election Prediction
With the 41st Canadian General Election Day arriving tomorrow, it seems that it is time for me to get my election prediction on the record. I am predicting a Conservative…
BKACPP – Marijuana Party
Party Name: Marijuana Party Leader (Location): Blair T. Longley (Hochelaga, PQ) Date of Registration: November 6, 2000 2008 election: 8 candidates 2,298 total votes 13th of 19 parties Notable History:…
BKACPP – Libertarian Party of Canada
Party Name: Libertarian Party of Canada Leader (Location): Dennis Young (Sudbury, ON) Date of Registration: July 7, 1973 2008 election: 26 candidates 7,300 total votes 8th of 19 parties Notable…
BKACPP – Communist Party of Canada
Party Name: Communist Party of Canada Tag Line: For peace, jobs, sovereignty and democracy Leader (Location): Miguel Figueroa (Davenport, ON) Date of Founding: May 1921 2008 election: 24 candidates 3,572…
BKACPP – Christian Heritage Party of Canada
Party Name: Christian Heritage Party of Canada Tag Line: Better Solutions for Canada Leader (Location): James (Jim) Hnatiuk (Cumberland–Colchester–Musquodoboit Valley, NS) Date of Registration: June 17, 1986 2008 election: 59…
BKACPP – Canadian Action Party
Party Name: Canadian Action Party Leader: Christopher Porter Date of Founding: 1997 05 13 2008 election: 20 candidates 3 455 votes 11th place of 19 parties Notable History: Party was…
BKACPP – Animal Alliance Environment Voters Party of Canada
Elizabeth May is quite concerned that the Green Party will not be included in the televised debates. And while I like the Green Party and believe that their contribution to…