Rachel Notley

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Brian Jean stands with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith after being sworn into cabinet as Jobs, Economy and Northern Development in Edmonton, Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

The uncomfortable truth about Alberta’s emissions cap

What the UCP's reaction to an emissions cap says about their commitment to climate policy — and their willingness to trade the future for the present. Columnist Max Fawcett takes a look.

Opinion

By Max Fawcett | Opinion, Politics | May 2nd 2023

This compilation photo shows Danielle Smith as she speaks at an economic forum in Calgary, Alta., on Apr. 18, 2023 and Rachel Notley as she addresses the Calgary Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 15, 2022. File photo by The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

UCP, NDP paint bleak portrait of Alberta's future if rival wins election

The writ is expected to drop on Monday in Alberta for an election campaign that effectively began weeks ago with both Danielle Smith’s United Conservatives and Rachel Notley’s New Democrats warning of the dystopian future should their opponents triumph.

By Dean Bennett | News, Politics | May 1st 2023

NDP leader Rachel Notley, left, and her husband Lou Arab react on stage after Notley was elected Alberta Premier in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. File photo by The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette

Alberta Premier Smith questions role of Opposition leader Notley's husband in election campaign

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is raising questions about Opposition NDP Leader Rachel Notley’s husband and his role in the upcoming provincial election campaign.

By Dean Bennett | News, Politics | May 1st 2023

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at an announcement on plans for an events centre to replace the aging Saddledome, in Calgary on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Photo by The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

Alberta Premier Smith hopes funding for Flames arena will not become election issue

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, a day after linking $330 million in provincial money for a Calgary NHL arena project to her United Conservatives getting re-elected, told reporters on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, she hopes it doesn’t become an election issue.

By Dean Bennett | News, Politics | April 28th 2023

By Max Fawcett | Opinion, Politics | March 2nd 2023

Rachel Notley

The uncomfortable truth about Alberta’s emissions cap

UCP, NDP paint bleak portrait of Alberta's future if rival wins election

Alberta Premier Smith questions role of Opposition leader Notley's husband in election campaign

Alberta Premier Smith hopes funding for Flames arena will not become election issue

Smith won't disavow comments urging out-of-pocket payments for health care

Exclusive: Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley talks elections, party policies and judicial interference

Alberta deputy premier insists it was appropriate for Danielle Smith to discuss COVID case with accused

Two Edmonton officers fatally shot by suspect believed to be only 16

Alberta plans to bar federal employees from trespassing

Danielle Smith shows Albertans their money

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