Smith is trying to position herself as a voice of reason, protecting children. She would love to force her opponents to take unpopular positions.

Notley’s departure won’t just be felt in the province but potentially across Canada as one of the country’s most influential progressive politicians exits the stage.

The former premier says her party is well-positioned to take on the UCP

Next year, you can expect Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to spark more legal showdowns with the federal government, push ahead with an Alberta Pension Plan despite public opposition and codify protection for those who railed at pandemic restrictions, writes Graham Thomson.

The premier, in a Tyee interview, makes sweeping claims for carbon capture technology.