An election campaign is not generally a time for roses and hearts, but then again it's not often a campaign is underway on Valentine's Day.
Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft is weaving some romance into his itinerary, scheduling a dinner with his wife, Jeanette Boman, at an Italian restaurant in Edmonton on Thursday.
Is it open to the media?
"Of course it is," said an official with Taft's campaign.
NDP Leader Brian Mason was to have a private dinner with his wife, Karin Olson, in the evening in his home constituency.
"No, the media are not invited," chuckled campaign spokesman Mark Wells. "That's just some down time for the two of them, and well-deserved, I think."
Conservative Leader Ed Stelmach has been spending a lot of time with his wife, Marie, during the campaign before the March 3 election, and continued the trend on Valentine's Day.
Spokesman Tom Olsen said while courting votes is important, the premier always makes it a point to woo and honour his No. 1 supporter.
"He had an intimate breakfast with Marie today, that was in the hotel this morning. He's going to stop and buy her some flowers after this event and then they're at an event this evening in Leduc," Olsen said.
"They both say Valentine's Day is nice, but every day is important to be good to each other and to constantly remind each other how much you're in love."
Wildrose Alliance Leader Paul Hinman was knocking doors in his constituency and was going to have to delay celebrating Valentine's Day with his girlfriend, Joni Wilde.
"It's going to be all work today but hopefully tomorrow night will be a little bit of Valentine's," he laughed. "I've got a bouquet of flowers and some little gifts but I don't know we're going to be able to go out for supper tonight so hopefully tomorrow night."
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