Smith defends police commission moves in Alberta
Premier Danielle Smith argues provincial appointees to local police oversight align with addiction and mental health priorities. The province announced two extra members for the local commission before the election, prompting Calgary and Edmonton council objections. NDP candidate Gwendoline Dirk criticized the move, calling it provincial overreach and questioning local control.
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Smith outlines recovery oriented addiction plan in Alberta
With under a week to the election UCP leader Danielle Smith promotes a recovery oriented system aiming for universal access to treatment. She cites over 7 billion dollars yearly in costs and proposes a bill for mandatory treatment orders to save lives and protect communities, while critics urge evidence backing.
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Alberta leaders vote early as campaign enters home stretch
NDP leaders Danielle Smith and Rachel Notley cast advance ballots in Calgary as Alberta's provincial election nears. Notley urged youth engagement at the main downtown library while Smith voted in the southwest, with both campaigns framing the race as a test of leadership and budgets.
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