Freezin' for a Season: A Year-Long Stand Against Smith
The movement, however, is gaining ground. From a core of a few dozen, it has swelled in recent weeks, with a warm-weather protest drawing about 60 supporters. What began as a frigid vigil is now a growing political insurgency, facing down both the Alberta winter and a climate of intimidation.
Elections Alberta Hiring Returning Officers as Political Pressure Builds
Job Openings include a Deputy Chief Electoral Officerand a number of Service Agents. The Service Agent positions may start as soon as January 18 2026, anticipated end date is March 31 2025 (sic) but may be extended.
Alberta’s New $25,000 Fee for Democracy - PSYCH!
It calls to mind a classic bit from Eddie Murphy’s Delirious. He offers an ice cream cone. “Want a lick?” The friend leans in. “PSYCH!” Murphy yanks it back.
"Accountability” But Make It Convenient: The UCP's Guide to Acceptable Anger
First, the government boldly "streamlined" citizen-led legislation with Bill 14. The old system was so clunky, requiring a neutral official to approve petitions. Boring!
Recall Petition For MLA Justin Wright Mailed in On Friday
The Owl has heard from a number of voters who said they would expect the party in question would remove their own member if they did “something absolutely egregious, illegal, grossly unethical”. The Recall Process takes months to be effective when the party can just remove their own MLA from caucus.