Feb 19, 2019
Liberals take remedial measures to recover their fortunes ahead of federal election
David J. Climenhaga
As was said of the Watergate scandal, the cover-up is usually worse than the crime. Expect revelations soon.
Alberta politics
Feb 18, 2019
'Free votes' on 'matters of conscience' could be way for Jason Kenney to throttle reproductive rights
David J. Climenhaga
Encouraging "free votes" may seem odd for a leader who quick-marched his MLAs out of the legislature every time there was a vote on protest-free bubble zones around abortion clinics. But maybe not.
Feb 15, 2019
NDP campaign targeting Jason Kenney presumes attack ads work and sometimes they're necessary
David J. Climenhaga
Alberta's NDP has published a website attacking Opposition Leader Jason Kenney's record as a federal Conservative MP, cabinet minster and social conservative activist.
Feb 14, 2019
Despite restaurant lobby's tale of woe, Albertans have been dining out in record numbers
David J. Climenhaga
Last fall's report on Alberta's restaurant business by ATB Financial showed Albertans were spending record amounts in restaurants, and predicted they'd continue to do so.
Feb 13, 2019
Restaurant lobby launches campaign to elect UCP, roll back $15 minimum wage
David J. Climenhaga
UCP Leader Jason Kenney appears to be backsliding on a pledge not to lower the minimum wage in Alberta.
Feb 12, 2019
Jason Kenney clamours for Alberta election as he sows politics of division
The next Alberta election, whenever it comes, matters a lot. Electing a party headed by a mean, deceitful individual is a terrible risk for all citizens of Alberta.
Feb 6, 2019
Portrait unveiling for former Alberta premier provides warm non-partisan moment
David J. Climenhaga
Portrait of Jim Prentice by B.C. artist David Goatley is a more worthy contribution to the collection than several of the recent additions.
Feb 4, 2019
What gives? Polite crowd, no visible security, no official UCP critics at Edmonton open house for Bighorn Park proposal
David J. Climenhaga
Everything seemed copacetic at the Bighorn Wildland Provincial Park proposal open house in Edmonton on Saturday.
Feb 1, 2019
NDP governments' approaches to health-care funding demonstrate fiscal prudence, new study says
David J. Climenhaga
The facts don't support the myth New Democratic Party governments always try to break the bank with health-care spending.
Jan 29, 2019
UCP candidate learns lesson of biblical proportions following erroneous $50,000 carbon tax claim
David J. Climenhaga
A Medicine Hat preacher doesn't seem to have appreciated the online attention his sermon attracted Sunday -- thanks to an ill-advised tweet by an inattentive UCP candidate in a pew.
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