Former PC Education Minister Dave King was at the cabinet table when notwithstanding was devised. His devastating view of what the UCP has done. Don't miss this piece. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #abed #abpoli #cdnpoli #ableg #yyc #yeg

UCP MLAs find themselves challenged by their own Recall Act, which allows a petition for any darn thing. They'll have to respond somehow. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abed #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg

Auditor General Doug Wylie asked for $997,000 to examine health care restructuring. He lost his job instead. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #UCP

UCP members vote in committee to replace auditor general Doug Wylie, forcing rush to complete health procurement report. He isn't sure he can finish before a newbie takes over. Column calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #UCP

Will Thomas Lukaszuk use the enormous pile of names, phone numbers collected for his referendum drive for a new political party? There is a way, he says, and he might. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #apoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yycc

Thomas Lukaszuk has a giant treasure chest of political data from his referendum campaign. And he might start a new party. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #apoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yycc

An appalling, unjust, law drives teachers back to work. The most dangerous precedent Alberta has seen In many years. Column. calgaryherald.com/news/braid-a... #abed #ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg #cdnpoli

Soon we'll see if teachers go back to work, and whether other unions join in. They're debating Bill 2 late into the night but it will pass, with notwithstanding clause. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abed #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg

Now we'll see if teachers go back to work, and whether other unions join in. Tension rises as UCP finally tables Bill 2 with notwithstanding clause, against heavy NDP opposition. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abed #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg

UCP is set to slam through back-to-work law, possibly in one day, end to end. Will teachers obey? Column calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #abed #ableg #yyc #yeg #abpoli #cdnpoli

Farkas has to whip his council into shape fast or risk a new brand of chaos. Column. calgaryherald.com/news/braid-f... #yyccc #yyc #elxn2025 #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

It may not be over yet, folks. Sharp demands recount of incredibly close Calgary mayoral race - 0.16% difference between her and Farkas. He proceeds with "onboarding" nonetheless. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #yyc #yyccc #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yegcc

UPDATED COLUMN: Alberta justice says changes to who can vote only aimed at long-ballot mischief campaigns like the ones that plagued Poilievre. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #abpol #cdnpoli #ableg #ableg #yycvote #yyc #yyccc

Get ready - UCP is about to pass a law saying who's allowed to run in elections next time. Only the "serious" need apply. Is this partisan? No answer to that. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #abpol #cdnpoli #ableg #ableg #yycvote #yyc #yyccc

The judge probing health procurement found conflict of interest but says he couldn't investigate fully. That's now left to the auditor general. This isn't over yet. Column. calgaryherald.com/news/braid-j... #ableg #abhealth #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg

It's still a total dead heat for mayor but maybe Thursday's excellent CBC debate changed some minds and got the numbers moving. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #yycvote

A total dead heat for mayor - will this exasperated city make up its mind in just three days? Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #yycvote

Mayor Candidate Brian Thiessen's Calgary Party tells Smith and the UCP to butt out of city hall business. Says Sonya Sharp's Communities First crew are provincial "lackeys." Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #yycvote #yyccc #yyc #abpoli #cdnpoli

Again: Latest poll from solid source shows Calgary voters face tightening mayoral race. Then there's the peculiar puzzle of political parties. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/brai... #yycvote #yyccc #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli

Latest poll from solid source shows Calgary voters face tightening mayoral race. Then there's the peculiar puzzle of political parties. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/brai... #yycvote #yyccc #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli

Calgary voters face tightening mayoral race and the peculiar puzzle of political parties. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/brai... #yycvote #yyccc #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli

Big talk, bold promises from candidates who won't tackle the real problem — city hall itself. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abled #abpoli #cdnpoli #yycvotes #yyc #yyccc

B.C. NDP premier David Eby goes off the rails, accuses Smith of bringing Trump to Canada via pipeline. An unhinged attack far beyond the earlier pipeline battle. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #bcpoli #yyc #yeg

B.C. NDP premier David Eby accuses Smith of bringing Trump to Canada via pipeline. An unhinged attack far beyond the earlier pipeline battle. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #bcpoli #yyc #yeg

Lavish private-school funding infuriates teachers, spooks government. They wanted to spank Evan Li because he dared mention it. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #abed #ableg #yyc #yeg #apoli #cdnpoli

The teacher strike will last until Oct. 27 max, until Smith shuts it down. She may do it sooner if there's still no deal. Column. calgaryherald.com/news/braid-f... #abled #ableg #abgov #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yyccc

The teacher strike is upon us and it could end with back-to-work order. the mayor's race is a tight pack with no clear leader. A tense October in Cagary . Column. calgaryherald.com/news/braid-f... #abled #ableg #abgov #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yyccc

High school student gets referred for a spanking by moderator, has mic cut off at Alberta Next meeting. Huge social media action on this. Kid painted as a crazed activist. What about the arrogant moderator? Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #abed #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg

The teachers' strike will be the biggest ever seen in Alberta, a giant that could impact a million families. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #abed #abgov #ableg #aboli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg

A beloved ICU doctor dies and thousands mourn, including the prime minister. Dr Darren Markland did medicine with his heart and soul and a poet's pen. Column. calgaryherald.com/news/braid-a... #ableg #abpoli #abhealth #yyc #yeg #cdnpoli #yeg

The fed gun buyback is a mess and Smith is locked and loaded against it, with laws and policies going back years. Range war is coming. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #cdnpoli #abpoli #yyc #yeg #carney

Sorry, earlier post had wrong link Next Calgary mayor has a job to do - reigning in arrogant bureaucrats. Now they're telling elected councillors to call 311 if constituents need help. Column calgaryherald.com/news/braid-c... #yyc #yyccc #Calgary #yycelection #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yeg

Next Calgary mayor has a job to do - reign in arrogant bureaucrats. Now they're telling elected councillors to call 311 if constituents need help. Column calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #yyc #yyccc #Calgary #yycelection #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yeg

No first-term Calgary mayor has been beaten at the polls for nearly a half-century. Gondek may be set to end the trend. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #yyc #yyccc #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli

Again: This is new - a Quebec PQ separatist leader who's likely to be premier comes to Alberta, meets separatists, promises to help. (And he hates equalization.) Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg

This is new - a Quebec PQ separatist leader comes to Alberta, meets separatists, promises to help. And he hates equalization. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg

Will oil execs get fined for "greenwashing" Liberal caucus? It's a joke - almost. There is such a law, and many more that still hinder the industry despite Carney's cheery talk. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/brai... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #carney

Teachers strike edges nearer; it would be one of the biggest the province has ever seen, with 770,000 affected students. Column calgaryherald.com/news/braid-a... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #abed #abgov

Smith government shrinks book ban. Sex in writing now ok, visual sex not. What a stupid mess. Column. calgaryherald.com/news/alberta... #abed #aleg #abgov #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg

Trudeau's long gone but look who's virtue-signaling now. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg

The Smith government's AISH upheaval, combined with cash clawback, is deeply traumatic to Alberta's most vulnerable people. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abgov #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg

The UCP retreats on school library book ban. About time. The province was becoming an international punchline. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abgov #yyc #yeg #abpoli #cdnpoli #BookBans

UPDATED COLUMN. Government side formally activates teacher lockout power but won't use it yet. Both sides at the brink. Smith fumes at Edmonton school board book bans, as if the province didn't start it. Column. calgaryherald.com/news/braid-t... #abed #ableg #cdnpoli #abpoli #yyc #yeg

Teacher strike or lockout talk heats up. Smith fumes at Edmonton school board book bans, as if the province didn't start it. Column. calgaryherald.com/news/braid-t... #abed #ableg #cdnpoli #abpoli #yyc #yeg

A teacher's strike or lockout would be horrible for a generation of students already scarred by COVID closures. It must be averted. Column calgaryherald.com/news/braid-t... #abed #ableg #abgov #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg

Is the UCP trying to save money on COVID vaccination, or end vaccination? In either base the $100 fee is wrong and dangerous. Column. calgaryherald.com/news/alberta... #abhealth #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #COVID_19

Doug Ford and Marc Carney are very chummy. Smith's crew is uneasy. Experience shows that when Ontario and Ottawa set the agenda, Alberta loses. Column. calgaryherald.com/news/braid-w... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #Ontario #yyz

Rejoice, voters of waterlogged Blue Sky City; Calgary council is near the end of its life span. Column. calgaryherald.com/news/braid-a... #yyc #yyccc #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yeg #yegcc

COLUMN UPDATED AGAIN: Elections officer won't back down. Says he's just doing his job by going to court, after Smith alleges he's violating democracy by asking for ruling on separatist question. calgaryherald.com/news/braid-s... #ableg #abpoli #AlbertaSeparation #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg

UPDATED COLUMN: Smith lands a bombshell on electoral office referring a separatist referendum question to court. She says that's a violation of democracy. calgaryherald.com/news/braid-s... #ableg #abpoli #AlbertaSeparation #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg