New Forum Poll for Alberta
The new poll done by Forum Research in the provincial scene in Alberta shows much what they did last December, with 38% PC (=), 29% Wildrose (+6), 14% Lib (+2),…
Alberta Politics
surveys show big-tent tories and ideologically polarized opposition.
A new survey released in the National Post by Forum Research Inc. shows Alberta’s Progressive Conservatives with 38% province-wide support and the opposition Wildrose Party sitting at 29%. This survey…
alberta election candidate update – january 2012.
As an election approaches, Alberta’s political parties are busy nominating candidates across the province. Listed below are some of the most recent updates made the list of nominated candidates, including…
alberta’s super saturday – tories voting in hotly contested nomination races today.
Supporters of Joey Oberhoffner, who is running for the Progressive Conservative nomination in Calgary-Fish Creek, rap for their candidate in this YouTube video. Mr. Oberhoffner is facing former Mount Royal…
liberal party of canada convention 2012 – renewal past the tipping point.
Zack Siezmagraff Guest Post by Zack Siezmagraff I am confident that the LPC convention this past weekend, which I attended as a delegate and past candidate for AB-Yellowhead , is…
bev esslinger abandons riverview run and seeks pc nomination in calder.
Former Public School Trustee Bev Esslinger announced via email today that she will be seeking the Progressive Conservative nomination in Edmonton-Calder. The former north-end trustee announced only weeks ago that…
kevin taft goes rogue with new book: follow the money.
“If Alberta increased its tax rates by $11 billion our province would still have the lowest tax rate in Canada.” This was only one of the notable figures presented by…
mla doug elniski not seeking re-election.
Doug Elniski Edmonton-Calder Progressive Conservative MLA Doug Elniski announced on his website today that he will not be seeking re-election. Mr. Elniski was first elected in 2008. MLA Doug Elniski…
mapping alberta’s nominated election candidates – january 2012.
Following my most recent update of election candidate nominations this morning, here are maps of the new electoral boundaries showing where candidates have been nominated for each of the five…
alberta election candidate update – january 2012.
With an election fast approaching, Alberta’s political parties are busy nominating candidates across the province. Here is a regional breakdown showing where candidates have been nominated and some of the…
what to make of alison redford’s budget before election strategy.
Premier Alison Redford Premier Alison Redford has told reporters that her government will approve Alberta’s 2012/2013 budget before the next provincial general election is called. The budget is expected to…
ethical oil spokesperson refuses to answer the basic question about whether enbridge gives them cash.
Interviewed on CBC’s Power and Politics, Ethical Oil spokesperson Kathryn Marshall refused to answer the basic question about whether Enbridge is providing financial support to her group. Ms. Marshall has…
former culture minister lindsay blackett not seeking re-election.
Lindsay Blackett First-term Calgary-North West Progressive Conservative MLA and former cabinet minister Lindsay Blackett has announced on his website that he will not be seeking re-election. Mr. Blackett served as…
why don’t i feel outraged about the illegal donations scandal?
I feel like I should be outraged about recent allegations that Alberta’s Progressive Conservatives have received thousands of dollars in illegal donations from municipalities and public institutions including the University…
thomas mulcair comes to edmonton.
Thomas Mulcair Last week I had to opportunity to hear Outremont MP and NDP leadership candidate Thomas Mulcair speak in Edmonton. Aside from being aware of his role as Jack…
Alberta in 2012
Following my Quebec projection a couple days ago, I thought I’d throw out my current projection for the province of Alberta, given that it is most definitely going to have…
sitting out the senate election would be a missed opportunity for the liberals, ndp, alberta party.
Senate of Canada Last week, Prime Minister Stephen Harper appointed Betty Unger to the Senate of Canada. Ms. Unger was chosen as one of Alberta’s Senators-in-Waiting in the 2004 election…
rookie photos of alberta mla’s retiring in 2012.
With an election expected to be held in the next few months and a new Premier setting a new tone, many long-time and not-so-long-time Members of Alberta’s Legislative Assembly have…
election in edmonton-riverview heating up.
Edmonton-Riverview Former Edmonton Public School Trustee Bev Esslinger announced today in an email (pdf) that she is seeking the Progressive Conservative nomination in Edmonton-Riverview. The constituency is currently represented by…
alberta election candidate update: january 2012.
The list of candidates nominated to stand in the next provincial general election continues to grow. Nominated Alberta Election Candidates by Region (January 3, 2012) Here are some of the…