***Updated - Questions Raised About Petition Canvassing Restrictions at Medicine Hat Public Schools
The Owl received this press release… We have reached out to Cypress - Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright, his response will be published when received. “Local parent and recall petition organizer Holly Turnbull is seeking clarity regarding communications between the Medicine Hat Public School Division (MHPSD) and the MLA for Cypress–Medicine Hat, Justin Wright, concerning petition canvassing on school property.”
ATA Says Teachers Can Sign Recall Petitions
After hearing about teachers being worried about losing their jobs for signing recall petitions or participating, the Owl reached out to the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) for a comment.
Smith Recall Campaign Cautiously Confident
One of the people helping with the Smith recall campaign did not have an estimate of signatures collected so far but says they are fairly confident. They are not resting though, they don’t want to become complacent. They’re encouraging everyone to come out and sign, they have until March 10 2026.
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.
Grassroots Anger Fuels Recall of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith
The recall effort's backbone is its volunteers, who demonstrate remarkable commitment. Weekly protests have persisted since February, with about two dozen people gathering outside the Premier’s office this past Saturday in -20°C weather. New participants join regularly.
