Alberta PCs vote to unite with Wildrose to form United Conservative Party
The former Alberta Progressive Conservatives vote to merge with the Wildrose as the United Conservative Party. Members express feelings of loss and “political homelessness” amid shifts toward the new centrist party. Alberta Together backs options while some, like Dave Quest, cut PC ties after decades.
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Alberta PCs and Wildrose vote to merge factions
Celebration and trepidation rise as PCs and Wildrose members approve a merger. Drew Barnes hails the result with 95 percent support on each side, while Rita Bessant opposes it calling the party Frankenstein. Former MLA Jim Horsman signals cautious optimism.
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Evacuees Return Home As B.C. Wildfires Persist
In British Columbia two evacuated communities 100 Mile House and Princeton were downgraded to alerts allowing residents to return. Officials warn thousands remain displaced including 10,000 from Williams Lake as cold winds complicate the outlook. Red Cross provides cleanup kits and guidance during this reopening.
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