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MEET THE CANDIDATES James MacKay, New Democratic Party of Canada 1. Tell us a little about yourself I’ve called Alberta home for over half of my life at this point. Graduated from the University of Calgary with a degree in Political Science. I am a Union Labourer with CUPE Local 37. In my free time…
George Lee Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A barely touched hamburger and fries at his side, Naheed Nenshi had completed six year-end interviews back-to-back at the Citadel Theatre in downtown Edmonton. It was the day after the final 2024 sitting of the Alberta legislature, and thieves had smashed through a window to get into his car….
Alberta’s rural heartland will continue to inform the UCP agenda in 2025, Premier Danielle Smith said in a year-end interview aimed at audiences beyond Calgary and Edmonton. Health care, public safety and housing for seniors are among the issues that small-town, small-city, and countryside Alberta can expect continued progress on, she told George Lee, Local…
George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Community Newspaper Earns Shoutout for Life Lease Controversy Coverage The St. Albert Gazette earned kudos in the legislature May 6 for its reporting on how seniors’ finances were affected by a fire that destroyed their homes. Marie Renaud, the NDP member for St. Albert, stood to criticize the UCP and praise…
Alberta’s Community Transition (ACT) made a presentation at the Forestburg Arena on Wednesday, March 2. ACT is an informational effort put forward by the Coal Association of Canada (CAC) in order to explain what is happening with the provincial Climate Leadership Plan, as well as what can be done to protect municipalities that depend on…
The Battle River-Crowfoot NDP executive has confirmed Katherine Swampy as the NDP candidate for this district. Swampy, a resident of Maskwacis, is just shy of 30 years-old. She has three diplomas: (First Nations Management, University Studies, and Fashion Design) as well as a BA in Economics with a Political Studies minor from the U of…