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Journalist to premier: The political journey of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

The political story of Danielle Smith is one of triumph then defeat, followed by betrayal, banishment and redemption. The 52-year-old led her United Conservative Party on Monday to a majority win in Alberta's provincial election.
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Journalist and politician: A look at Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Journalist and politician: A look at Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

EDMONTON — The United Conservative Party has won a majority government in Alberta's provincial election and Danielle Smith has been re-elected premier. Here are some biographical details: Age: 52. Born April 1, 1971.
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Some of the memorable comments made during Alberta election campaign

Alberta's United Conservatives secured a majority government in Monday's nail-biter of an election, while the NDP expanded its reach into the traditional conservative stronghold of Calgary.
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A look at Alberta elections and governments over the last two decades

A look at Alberta elections and governments over the last two decades

EDMONTON — Alberta's United Conservatives secured a majority government in Monday's provincial election.
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The Latest on the provincial election in Alberta

The Latest on the provincial election in Alberta

It’s election day in Alberta with Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party fighting to win a second consecutive majority government, while Rachel Notley’s NDP is trying to regain the government it lost in 2019.
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CP News Alert: NDP Leader Notley wins seat in Edmonton-Strathcona

CP News Alert: NDP Leader Notley wins seat in Edmonton-Strathcona

EDMONTON — Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley has been re-elected as the legislature member for Edmonton-Strathcona. The Canadian Press
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CP News Alert: Smith secures seat in Alberta legislature

CP News Alert: Smith secures seat in Alberta legislature

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — Alberta United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith has been re-elected as the legislature member for Brooks-Medicine Hat. The Canadian Press
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Two men dead and a third in custody after officer-involved shooting in Calgary

CALGARY — Two men are dead and a third is in custody following an officer-involved shooting in Calgary.
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'Tragic accident' blamed for recent death of giraffe at Calgary Zoo

'Tragic accident' blamed for recent death of giraffe at Calgary Zoo

CALGARY — The Calgary Zoo says a "tragic accident" led to the recent death of one of its adult Masai giraffes.
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Oilpatch restarts production that was shut in due to Alberta wildfires

Oilpatch restarts production that was shut in due to Alberta wildfires

CALGARY — Crescent Point Energy Corp. said Monday it has resumed production at its operations that were shut in due to the Alberta wildfires.
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