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Shocker: Conservatives win Alberta by-elections

TweetConservative candidates were elected in two federal by-elections yesterday in Alberta. This is an event which would normally not be a source for much commentary, but there are some interesting…

A Liberal win in Fort McMurray-Athasbasca would send shockwaves to Ottawa

daveberta June 29, 2014

TweetTomorrow, voters in four federal ridings across Canada, including Alberta’s Fort McMurray-Athabasca and Macleod, have an opportunity to choose their next Member of Parliament. Paying close attention to a by-election…

A federal by-election in Cowboy Country

daveberta May 18, 2014

TweetEarlier this week, I wrote about the interesting by-election in Fort McMurray-Athabasca, today I look at the other federal by-election in Alberta that will take place on June 30, 2014.…

Underdog Liberal has a shot in Fort McMurray-Athabasca by-election

daveberta May 12, 2014

TweetFour federal by-elections will be held across Canada on June 30, 2014, including in Alberta’s Macleod and Fort McMurray-Athabasca ridings made vacant by the retirements of Conservative Members of Parliament…

Conservatives spar for safe Alberta ridings

daveberta April 16, 2014

TweetWhile the epic battle between Rob Anders and Ron Liepert in Calgary-Signal Hill was entertaining to watch, preparation for the next federal election has sparked nomination contests in ridings across…

By-election update: Conservatives choose Barlow for Macleod, Liberal MPs invade Alberta

daveberta March 9, 2014

TweetJohn Barlow was chosen as the Conservative Party candidate last night in the Macleod riding. With a by-election expected to be called soon, Mr. Barlow defeated three other candidates –…

Interesting federal nomination races emerging across Alberta

daveberta February 24, 2014

TweetInteresting nomination races are emerging across Alberta as parties prepare to choose candidates to run in the next federal election, slated for October 2015. Below are some of the most…

Gun-toting conservatives take aim at Macleod by-election candidate

daveberta February 5, 2014

Tweet“Just say no-to-Barlow!” was the message broadcast to the 15,941 followers of the National Firearms Association Facebook page. The National Rifle Association‘s Canadian cousins hope to drag down John Barlow,…

Big names running for federal party nominations in Alberta

daveberta January 24, 2014

TweetThere has been plenty of activity this week as candidates from all political parties put forward their names to run in Canada’s next federal election, scheduled to be held in…

2014: Year in Preview

calgarygrit January 1, 2014

We don’t know what will make headlines in 2014. After all, most political predictions are about as accurate as a Forum poll. So I won’t try to guess how 2014…

What a year 2014 has been in Alberta politics!

daveberta December 20, 2013

Tweet This year was a tumultuous time in Alberta politics. What does 2015 have in store for Albertans? December 20, 2014 Story by: Dirk Pranter, Edmonton Journal-Sun Building the next…