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February 1, 2008 | 04:05 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: (9)
seriously people we have had the same government in control for over the past 35 years we need a little change it is ridiculous some canitates have been working extreamly hard!every year the people dont even look at whos running they just vote who the party who has the most power and i think there should be a change look at the polls people..
smarten UP ALBERTA!!
Posted March 3, 2008 10:14 PM
What is more important here? Who the candidate is affiliated with, or that candidate's passion, knowledge and committment to political change? Given those criteria, I think Joe Anglin is the standout candidate. How often do you get the chance to vote for someone who has had the courage to take on the entire established system, invest all he's got, and had the skills and backing of the common man to make the EUB, AltaLink and AESO back down? Have a look at the hansards... every intelligent, independent voice is sorely needed in the legislature.
Posted February 23, 2008 04:57 PM
I think voting for this new political party is a "safe choice" for Albertans.
The NDP and the Liberal Party are too scary.
Wildrose Alliance is very similar to the old style Progressive Conservative Party during the former premier Peter Lougheed's era.
The present PC Party has swayed too far to the left and becoming more like the NDP.
Former premier Peter Lougheed would never try to change legal signed royalty agreements.
Instead, he would let the old agreements run to expiry dates and then he negotiate in a fair and a honorable manner.
Posted February 22, 2008 12:22 PM
If Joe Anglin is a one trick pony likewise is Ed Stelmach-the PC man has less education than the average constituent in my riding.
Alberta smarten up!
Posted February 17, 2008 10:25 AM
In reply to David of Bashaw's "one-trick pony" comment: None of the other candiates for this riding have even one trick, let alone more. I see Joe Anglin as a candidate with great potential to help our riding get with the times and work on the real issues Albertans are faced with. One thing I am sure of about him is that nothing about him is stuck in that out-dated Conservative habit of denying reality. It is important to realize that denial of reality is the first big symptom of dysfunction and ill health. To move towards health for all - people and environment - we all need to first admit that there are problems, but even if we don't know all the answers right now, we are open to brainstorming for solutions. I believe that is the way Joe would operate on our behalf.
Posted February 16, 2008 02:37 AM
The Green candidate could be elected. He's easily the expert on Bill 46. In fact his own literature says the NDP and Liberals asked him for help on that issue.
But that is his only expertise. He's a one trick pony with no hope of sitting on the government benches even if were to be elected.
This is too important for a 'feel-good' protest vote.
Posted February 13, 2008 05:25 PM
If his name is Joe Anglin, I do believe he has a chance, yes. probably more likely than anyone else. Except for the incumbernt of course.
Posted February 13, 2008 04:19 PM
With Marc's point, is there any chance the credential-loaded Green candidate could get elected?
Posted February 9, 2008 04:52 PM
One important issue that I would like to see at the forefront this election is the AEUB scandal, which happened right here in our backyard. This government spied on its own citizens! Very little was done to hold on the board of directors responsible for spending over $20,000 on agents to spy on Albertans. This government has been on the side of industry far too long and needs a wake up call!
Posted February 5, 2008 09:27 AM