While the writ has yet to be dropped, Albertans are gearing up for the spring election and Global News will have everything you need to help you make an informed decision. On election night, Global News will have robust election…
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Alberta election promise tracker: Where do the parties stand on the major issues?
Albertans will be heading to the polls before the end of May for a spring election. While the provincial election has yet to be called, by law, it must be held between March 1 and May 31, 2019. If you’re…
UCP leader Jason Kenney dismisses new details in emerging ‘kamikaze’ scandal
Jason Kenney speaks to the media at his first convention as leader of the United Conservative Party in Red Deer, Alta., Sunday, May 6, 2018. Jeff McIntosh / THE CANADIAN PRESS As politicians return to the Alberta legislature with the…
Alberta election 2019: Find your riding and candidates
Albertans will be heading to the polls before the end of May for a spring election. While the provincial election has yet to be called, by law, it must be held between March 1 and May 31, 2019. Global News…
Political analyst Duane Bratt on ‘degree of collusion’ revealed in Kenney-Callaway campaign emails
March 18 2019 9:23am As leaked emails show the Jason Kenney and Jeff Callaway campaigns worked together to attack and undermine Brian Jean’s UCP leadership run, political analyst Duane Bratt said the emails show how significant the degree of collusion…
Throne speech to kick off final session before Alberta election
The Alberta legislature will be buzzing with activity Monday as MLAs return for a throne speech and the start of the next session. David Bloom / Postmedia Alberta MLAs from all parties will convene at the legislature Monday to launch…
Throne speech to be delivered at Alberta legislature as election nears
Alberta’s lieutenant governor is set to deliver the Speech from the Throne on Monday afternoon, and by doing so, open the fifth session of the 29th legislature. The throne speech comes as unofficial campaigning picks up among the province’s political…
Rachel Notley declares candidacy for Edmonton-Strathcona, takes aim at Jason Kenney
Before a crowd of hundreds cheering her on, Rachel Notley declared her candidacy for the riding of Edmonton-Strathcona Sunday afternoon. “Hello Alberta, my name is Rachel Notley, and I’m running to be the MLA for Edmonton-Strathcona. As it turns out,…
What we know about the Kenney-Callaway saga
United Conservative Party leadership candidates from left; Jason Kenney, Doug Schweitzer, Brian Jean, and Jeff Callaway take part in a leadership debate at the Mount Royal Conservatory’s Bella Concert Hall in Calgary in 2017. UCP Leader Jason Kenney has been…
Watch: Rachel Notley accepts NDP nomination for Edmonton-Strathcona
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley accepted the Alberta New Democratic Party nomination for Edmonton-Strathcona at St. Basil’s Cultural Centre in Edmonton on Sunday. She spoke of a hopeful campaign of inclusiveness while taking political shots at her opponent, United Conservative Party…