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.
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.
Recall Petition Approved: Smith Now Faces a 60-Day Campaign—and Her Own Party’s Boos
The petition arrives at a uniquely vulnerable moment for Smith. Her recent political standing could be charitably described as “bruised.”
