The Race to the Premier’s Office – 38 Days to the First Ballot
Hello, Nation...As panicked school children wonder where their summer holidays have gone, we take a gander at the calendar and realize we need but tear off one more page for…
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The Race to the Premier’s Office – 52 Days to the First Ballot
Nation, this blog isn't going to become JUST about the PC Leadership Race over the next few months... but, it would be stupid and, quite frankly, irresponsible to NOT cover…
The Race to the Premier’s Office – 58 Days to the First Ballot
Nation, the race to replace Ed Stelmach as leader of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta is now, by any measure, under way. While nominations opened in mid-June, it was…
"The Next Premier of Alberta"
Nation, I've been watching with interest as the mainstream media began to notice that there was, in fact, a leadership race going on within the Alberta PC Party.I admit to…
Video: Interview with PC Leadership candidate Doug Griffiths
Nation, in early February I had a chance to sit down with Doug Griffiths, MLA for Battle River-Wainwright, to talk about his vision for the province of Alberta going forward.…
When Free Speech Crosses The Line
You all know I'm a man with opinions. I have ideas that are in keeping with the political party I've chosen to support. I have ideas that are very different,…
Glenn Taylor Elected Alberta Party Leader #abpleader
With 665 votes, Glenn Taylor, Mayor of Hinton, has been elected Leader of the Alberta Party. Taylor will now begin in earnest the joint tasks of setting up his own…
Savage On The Scene: Sue’s Big Goodbye at #abpleader
Outgoing Acting Leader of the Alberta Party, Sue Huff, pointed out on stage this afternoon that on his last day in the job Edwin Erickson had performed a rap song…
Savage On The Scene: Countdown #abpleader
Nation, in 8 minutes the first round of voting for the Alberta Party leadership closes. Internal estimates put the turn-out at just over 60% - I'll go on the record…
Swag Wars: #abpleader
These are some of the goodies that were left on the tables this morning at the Alberta Party Leadership Convention. The award for "Most Swag" goes to Glenn Taylor. Including…
Savage On The Scene: Royer Speech at #abpleader
Royer's introduction talks about his book, which should have been called "Randy's Excellent Political Adventure". Royer is a "political philosopher and visionary" with years of business experience. Bold, courageous, unconventional.…
Savage On The Scene: Easton Speech at #abpleader
After a brief introduction, Easton takes the stage and talks about how important it is to him that the party does things differently, including how all the leadership candidates are…
Savage On The Scene: Maloney Speech at #abpleader
Introduction from Tammy's mom: The day has arrived, and isn't it exciting? "Woot woot", as those Facebook people would say... (laughs) Throw to a video from Sam Gregory, the young…
Savage On The Scene: Taylor Speech at #abpleader
Glenn Taylor begins by thanking his fellow candidates. Points out that when Peter Lougheed and David King were building a progressive Alberta, he wasn't all that thankful - he was…
Savage On The Scene: The Morning Of #abpleader
Nation, after a relatively early night and a morning spent fighting off my hayfever (the battle wages on), I find myself sitting in Salons 8-10 at the Shaw Conference Centre.…
Savage On The Scene: The Night Before #abpleader
Nation, the Savage has landed in Edmonton, and arrived at the Shaw Convention Centre just as the formal program was wrapping up and leadership candidates were making the rounds, kissing…
Lightning In a Bottle: The Alberta Party Leadership Race
Nation, something you may not know about me is that I agonize over the titles to my blog posts. I try to look for something relevant, funny, and/or understandable. Sometimes,…
Quiet May Weekends…
Nation, there are few things I love more than the ability to kick up my feet for a couple of days in May, listen to the rain, and do absolutely…
Audio: Interview with Alberta Party leadership candidate Randy Royer
Nation, I had a chance to sit down with businessman, author and Alberta Party leadership contender Randy Royer the day after the recent federal election.The Alberta Party will be choosing…
Awesomeness from the Inbox
Nation, this crossed my desk recently from a really nifty blog/social experiment called One Hundred Jobs, and it's too good to pass up. One Hundred Jobs: Job 87: Get Yer…