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UPDATE: Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan sworn-in after return from Africa trip
At long last, Jason Stephan has been sworn in as the MLA for Red Deer-South. Stephan was sworn in on July 5, 15 days after the rest of his Legislative Assembly caucus-mates. One must be sworn in to officially conduct their MLA duties. A stink was raised a day after the rest of the UCP was sworn in on June 20, because S...
Jul 06, 2023
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Alberta NDP announces shadow cabinet and other leadership roles
The Alberta NDP announced its new shadow cabinet and other caucus leadership roles on Tuesday.The Rachel Notley-led NDP won 38 seats in the recent provincial election to form the Official Opposition in the Alberta Legislature for the next four years."We have an incredible, diverse and committed caucus - and we are...
Jun 27, 2023
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Alberta NDP launch petition to let residents voice displeasure with vacationing MLA-elect
Alberta's Opposition NDP is taking a controversy involving Red Deer-South MLA-elect Jason Stephan one step further. Stephan, elected May 29 with 13,469 votes to the 9,976 received by NDP candidate Michelle Baer, was peculiarly absent this week from the swearing-in ceremony for the United Conservative caucus. In a state...
Jun 23, 2023
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Alberta NDP leader mum on political future following election loss
Alberta Opposition Leader Rachel Notley says she has not made a decision on her political future following a second consecutive election loss by her New Democrats.Notley says she will think about her role as the party analyzes what went right and wrong in the campaign and adds there is no timeline for a decision.It's t...
Jun 13, 2023
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Premier Smith announces new cabinet
Premier Danielle Smith has named her new cabinet, a team the government says is dedicated to building on a solid foundation of stability, informed decision-making and good governance. The 25 members of cabinet, a decrease from the previous 27, is described as a mix of experienced and new ministers who represent Alberta...
Jun 09, 2023
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1,777,321 votes cast
2023 provincial general election official results released
Elections Alberta has released the official results for the 2023 Provincial General Election. According to Elections Alberta, this election saw 1,777,321 votes cast, for a turnout of 59.5 percent. Of that, a record-breaking 758,640 electors chose to vote during advance voting days, with 21.9 percent of people using the...
Jun 08, 2023
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