7 City Council races to watch in Edmonton
TweetWith most attention focused on Edmonton’s mayoral election, it is important to remember there are a number of contest for City Council that could produce interesting results on election day.…
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Why I am supporting Don Iveson for mayor
TweetEdmonton has adopted a more ambitious attitude since Stephen Mandel became Mayor in 2004. I voted for Mr. Mandel in that election because he embodied an exciting and forward-looking change…
Another director departs the Public Affairs Bureau
TweetReliable sources have informed this blogger that Tracy Balash has left her position as the acting managing director of the Public Affairs Bureau, the Government of Alberta’s communications-wing. Sources says…
Edmonton election Substance and Style #2
TweetHaving focused on Edmonton’s mayoral contest in last week’s edition, I decided that this week’s ‘Substance and Style’ review should focus on the City Council and School Board campaigns across…
Mayoral election a race between Don Iveson and Kerry Diotte
TweetIt has become clear to this political watcher that Edmonton’s mayoral election has become a race between two candidates with distinct competing visions for Edmonton. And those two candidates are…
Ward system plebiscite faces Red Deer voters
TweetYesterday, I travelled to Red Deer to participate in a panel discussion with Mount Royal University professor Duane Bratt and former councillor Larry Pimm about an upcoming plebiscite on whether…
6 reasons why history will be kind to Ed Stelmach
TweetTwo years ago today, Ed Stelmach quietly stepped out of the political spotlight after a nearly five years as Premier of Alberta. The mild-mannered farmer from Andrew dedicated more than…
Smear campaigns and anonymous groups dominate St. Albert election
TweetA rash of anonymous and semi-anonymous third-party groups have emerged with plans to influence the outcome in the City of St. Albert‘s municipal election. With a population of more than…
#yegvote Google Hangout with Kerry Diotte
Tweet Last night on the #yegvote Google Hangout, Ryan Hastman, Mack Male and I were joined by mayoral candidate Kerry Diotte. We faced some minor technical difficulties, but overall I…
Edmonton election bingo
TweetAttending an election forum in your city council Ward? Going to hear your mayoral candidates speak on the issues facing our city? Make it a fun event for your friends…
Candidate’s comments about sexual orientation and gender policy concerns education advocates
TweetThe Board is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe, inclusive, equitable, and welcoming learning and teaching environment for all members of the school community. This includes those students, staff,…
Edmonton Election Substance and Style #1
TweetWith Edmonton’s election campaign in full-swing, it is easy for this political watcher to miss a moment or campaign announcement over the course of a week. At the beginning or…
Alberta Liberals on the move, still searching for direction
TweetTo the sound of muted fanfare, the Alberta Liberal Party is holding its annual policy convention tomorrow in Calgary. Attempting to revive a faded brand, the Liberals plan to tackle…
PC Party tries to use mayor candidates as headliners for fundraiser
TweetIn a strange departure from the non-partisan politics of civic elections, it appeared for a moment today that three main candidates in Edmonton’s mayoral election were headlining a fundraiser for…
A/V Club: Edmonton Election Videos
TweetWith Edmonton mayoral candidate Kerry Diotte stirring up controversy over a YouTube video which his campaign has now removed, I thought I would take a look at some of the…
A short roundup of municipal election races across Alberta
Tweet With a feeling of excitement in the air, Nomination Day came and went today as residents across Alberta officially became candidates in this year’s municipal election. With nearly 120…
Nomination Day: Edmonton civic election official starts today
TweetDedicated citizens across Alberta will gather this morning in town halls and community centres to submit their nomination forms to become official candidates in this year’s municipal elections. In the…
Wildrose MLA accused of slate-building in Airdrie civic election
TweetOutgoing mayor of Cochrane Truper McBride has raised questions about the involvement of Wildrose MLA Rob Anderson in the ‘Team Airdrie United’ slate of candidates running in the October municipal…
Mason vs Smith: Wildrose and NDP leaders on province-wide debate tour
TweetThree years before the next provincial election, a public debate tour might not be where you would expect to find the leaders of two political parties. Breaking convention, Wildrose Party…
Alberta politics last week
TweetAfter spending some much needed time relaxing in beautiful British Columbia, I returned to Alberta this week and noticed some of the political stories that occurred during my absence. Here…