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February 1, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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- It's 'Ed's Empire' after Alberta election sweep
- Political observers in Alberta are calling it remarkable and opposition politicians are wondering what hit them after Ed Stelmach guided his Conservative party Monday to one of its biggest majorities ever.
- Low voter turnout in Alberta election being questioned
- As Premier Ed Stelmach and Alberta Conservatives savour their sweeping election victory, some people are raising a nagging concern: why so few people bothered to vote.
- Albertans elect historic 11th straight Tory government
- Voters in Alberta stuck with tried-and-true blue, giving the Progressive Conservative party an unprecedented 11th consecutive majority government in Monday's provincial election.
- Political tide turns in Edmonton
- Alberta Progressive Conservative Leader Ed Stelmach has proven true to his word, putting the "Ed" back in Edmonton.
- Conservatives' Calgary fortress resists change
- The Progressive Conservatives' fortress in Calgary stood strong as the party took 18 of the city's 23 ridings Monday night.
Comments: (5)
It looks like Harry Chase is going to win he is 406 votes ahead of the PC. I was really diapointed to hear about the Liberal signs being knocked down reccently but I'm happy with the results so far.
Posted March 3, 2008 09:08 PM
I cycle to/from Varsity to downtown daily and year round. On my cycle I see HUGE PC signs, which are rudely placed in front of competitor signs. I take the time to move them behind, and have called Jennifer Diakuw's headquarters to tell them that their actions are not promoting democracy or fairness. I've also gone to North Hill library, where Ms. Diakuw's campaign literature was placed amongst the bookshelves, check out area and CDs. This again is dirty pool, unethical and unfair. I find PCs think they're above fairness, ethical behaviour and have become so arrogant that they think no one can or will stop them. Frankly, after 22+ hour waits in the emergency wards, watching the eduation system being eroded, and seeing no action toward sustainability has made me know that the PCs have nothing but more of the same to offer. My theory? PCs think continual erosion of education will ensure an uneducated populace, which only guarantees that people keep voting PC.
Posted March 3, 2008 02:15 PM
I find it quite suspicious that the election was called 4 days before students in residence became eligible to vote in this riding. One that the conservatives lost to the liberals in the 2004 election. Not only does this split up the student vote, but i will likely mean that less students will take the time to vote by mail in ballot.
Posted February 27, 2008 11:46 PM
To respond to the question regarding the all-candidates forum:
12-1:30 pm U of C Mac Hall, Feb. 26 (all candidates)
7 pm Dalhousie Community Centre Feb 27 (all candidate forum)
Posted February 19, 2008 08:53 AM
Will there be an all candidates debate in Calgary Varsity?
Posted February 7, 2008 12:25 PM