5 d. ago Colby Cosh: UCP pursued by the very monster it created — the recall petition

Conservatives wanted direct democracy. Now that it's put some of them at risk, they're acting like it's somehow abusive

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6 d. ago MLA Angela Pitt accuses school principal of weaponizing position to push recall petition

Derek Keenan has said the petition drive is not about the teacher dispute, but rather his feelings that Angela Pitt isn’t responding to or acting on the concerns of constituents.

Society

1 week ago As UCP MLA recall movement expands, more petitioners ready their pens

Canvassers in Airdrie hope to begin collecting signatures this weekend, once they receive approved badges from Elections Alberta

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1 week ago Lorne Gunter: Smith needs to let Alberta's recall process proceed as UCP lawmakers intended

Chill, Premier Smith. Don’t take for granted that the two recall petitions currently circulating and the other seven in the application process will fail. But don’t panic, either. The bar over which petitioners must jump is dauntingly high. During question period in the legislature on Wednesday, Smith said her government would not make any changes […]

Events

1 week ago No changes coming ‘at the moment’ for Alberta’s recall legislation: Danielle Smith

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's concerned such petition drives aren't using the recall legislation in good faith but instead, are trying to overthrow her government.

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2 w. ago Province denies Elections Alberta’s request for $13.5 million to handle recall petitions

Chief electoral officer Gordon McClure says without the more funding, it's likely Elections Alberta will be 'unable to execute our mandate and duties prescribed in legislation.'

Economics

2 w. ago Elections Alberta urges government to reconsider $13.5 million funding request for recall petitions and citizen initiatives

Alberta's chief electoral officer is requesting the legislature committee reconvene to reconsider his office's supplemental funding request.

Politics

2 w. ago Albertan defends recall petition of Angela Pitt, says MLA not representing community

The Airdrie resident who launched a recall petition of a UCP MLA says Angela Pitt has become less responsive to community concerns.

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2 w. ago Elections Alberta says second legislature member, Angela Pitt, facing recall petition

The MLA for the riding of Airdrie-East, Angela Pitt, is the second member of the Alberta legislature to be the subject of a citizen recall petition.

Politics

3 w. ago Woman behind petition to recall Nicolaides said it's 'putting power in the hands of the people'

The petition needs 16,006 valid, physical signatures from eligible voters in Calgary-Bow by Jan. 21

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3 w. ago Petition launched to recall Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides

Just over 16,000 residents of Calgary-Bow have to sign the petition in order for the riding's MLA — Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides — to be recalled.

Politics

3 w. ago Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides faces recall petition amid teachers' strike

The petition will require 16,006 signatures to oust Nicolaides

Politics

4 w. ago How a protest petition propelled Landon Johnston to a seat on Calgary city council

Ward 14 resident launched Recall Gondek campaign in 2024

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