Braid: UCP gives itself suspicious power on riding boundaries, but may avoid the worst result The UCP wants to redraw riding boundaries but may avoid the worst result, a flood of hybrid rural-urban seats.

Is the UCP rigging the voting system? Their actions say no - they didn't endorse hybrid ridings - but suspicion is the only sensible response.. Column.
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Braid: Justin Trudeau's dazzling life and the wreckage he left behind The delusions of the Justin Trudeau era cost Canada $1 trillion in investment. And he parties on.

Justin Trudeau's dazzling life and the wreckage he left behind - i.e. $1 trillion in lost investment. Column.
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Braid: Three byelection losses and a majority across the aisle; more hits to Poilievre's leadership Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faces more leadership questions after three byelection losses, floor-crossings, Liberal majority

Three byelection losses, four defections, a majority across the aisle, built by his own former MPs. How long can Pierre Poilievre last? Column.
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Braid: The UCP unveils a new private-pay scheme for blood work, ultrasound and other tests The Alberta UCP has a new plan to create private clinics where Albertans would pay for lab tests, X-ray and ultrasound, without a doc's RX.

Need a blood test or CT scan? The UCP has a new pay- as-you-go scheme. Column.
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Braid: The blanket rezoning bylaw is finally gone. Few will mourn its passing Braid: Mayor Jeromy Farkas keeps another campaign promise with the zoning bylaw repeal — probably the strongest start of a mayor in decades.

The rezoning bylaw is a goner, although by law it's still in effect until August. Mayor Farkas has kept big promises (except ditching senior city staff). Interview with the mayor. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #yyc #yyccc #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli

Braid: Another Conservative MP crosses; Liberals will have their majority Monday Braid: Sarnia Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu's floor-crossing places the Liberals on the verge of a majority. More expected are soon.

Another Conservative MP bolts to Liberals. Majority is assured by Monday night. Column.
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Braid: Startling riding boundary plan could tip Alberta politics to the UCP A riding boundary plan, if adopted by UCP, could tip an election in their direction.

Riding boundary changes are usually boring - but not this plan. It would tilt political advantage to the UCP for many years. Column.
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Braid: Separatists claim they've got the signatures and a vote on independence is coming on Jeffrey Rath, Alberta Prosperity Project leader, says the separatists now have enough signatures to force a referendum on independence.

Separatists vow they've got the signatures. Firebrand Rath says Smith has to get with the program, and fast, or look like a drunk lighting cigars with $100 bills. (yah, he said that.) Column.
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Braid: Under new leader Avi Lewis, federal NDP looks more communist than social democratic Avi Lewis takes the federal NDP far to the left — so far that it looks communist rather than social democratic, writes columnist Don Braid.

Lots of funny stuff out of NDP Leadership meeting, but there's nothing amusing about Avi Lewis. His social democracy verges on communism. Column.
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Braid: With crucial scandal report coming, UCP makes the right choice for auditor general The UCP was expected to rig the choice for new Auditor General in order to spike report on health spending scandal. Instead, they did the right thing.

Good news - UCP isn't trying to rig Auditor General report into health procurement scandal. They name hard-nosed A-G insider as new boss. Column.
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Braid: The cat sculpture gift from Saudi Arabia is beautiful. It just isn't gold Braid: Premier Smith has been taking heat for accepting a cat sculpture from Saudi Arabia, with claims it's pure gold. But it's copper.

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The golden cat Smith accepted goes public with an actual photo. She's a leopard, not just any cat - and not gold either. Column.
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Braid: Smith is all in with artificial intelligence. Does she see the creepy side? Premier Danielle Smith's government is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence. Does she see its flaws and deceptions?

Smith and UCP government are all in for artificial intelligence. Do they see the creepy, deceptive side? Column.
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Braid: UCP will pick a new auditor general to write explosive health spending report Doug Wylie is done as Alberta auditor general before he can write explosive health report. UCP will name a replacement for that tricky job.

As health contract mess heats up with Mountie searches, the UCP is set to pick a new auditor general to write report. Column.
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Braid: World Cup of Hockey is a huge win for Calgary's unfinished rink. Look out, Edmonton NHL boss Gary Bettman is putting faith in Calgary's unfinished hockey rink — a big win for the city.

Work Cup of hockey is coming to Calgary's (unfinished) rink. It's a sign of trust from the NHL and a huge win for the city. Look out, Edmonton. Column.
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Braid: Minister says those at fault in Bearspaw water fiasco could be named, punished Braid: Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams says his probe into Bearspaw water main eruptions could name and punish officials.

Muni Minister Williams says officials could be named and even punished if found at fault in city's water pipe fiasco. Column.
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Braid: First Nations fury over separatism sends leaders to Buckingham Palace The visit of First Nations chiefs to King Charles III show how fearful they are of Alberta's separatist climate, writes columnist Don Braid.

Furious First Nations chiefs cross the sea to meet a friendly king. They've had it with UCP ducking and weaving over separatism. Column.
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Braid: How separatism gets on the referendum while pro-Canada question misses out Premier Danielle Smith has a murky but shrewd referendum strategy, writes columnist Don Braid.

The murky world of referendum questions. How does a pro-separatist question get on the government ballot, while a pro-Canada question doesn't? Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #independence

Braid: Farkas wants Enmax to run city hall's blundering water utility Mayor Jeromy Farkas says Enmax electric utility should take over city hall's blundering water utility.

EXCLUSIVE: Farkas wants Enmax to take over water utility from city hall officials. Also, he urges Enmax to sell its ridiculous misadventure in Maine. He'd use proceeds to pay for water projects. Column.
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Braid: Huge cost of water pipe projects is heading straight for Calgary ratepayers Calgary city hall screwed up and ratepayers will be hit with the $609 million bill for water projects, writes columnist Don Braid.

Calgary ratepayers could be on the hook for the huge cost of water pipe projects - $609 million and counting. Column.
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Braid: A bleak budget signals deep trouble for years, cuts to come Finance Minister Nate Horner brings in the bleakest budget Albertans have seen since the teens, writes columnist Don Braid.

This one bleak budget that tops even the NDP deficits of the mid-teens. Spending is maintained but cuts are inevitable. Column.
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Braid: As legislature opens, many Nenshi backers wonder where the star power went NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is facing a restless party who wonder where the old magic went and feel he lacks drive and impact, writes Don Braid

What happened to the star power? Many Nenshi backers expected a big splash, but now wonder why he hasn't caught on. Column.
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Braid: Fear of U.S. takeover boosts national opposition to separatism: poll New polls show fierce opposition to separatism and fear of U.S. takeover if any province moves to separate, writes columnist Don Braid.

Fear of U.S. takeover boosts national hostility to separatism, says Canada-wide poll. Column.
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Smith unveils major referendum on immigration and conflicts with Ottawa, to happen Oct. 19. In part it's an effort to spike growth of separatism. Column.
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Braid: Fury erupts at separatist hunt for referendum signatures in the U.S. Elections Alberta says it's okay to seek separatist signatures outside Alberta — even in the U.S. — but federalists are furious.

Furious reaction to separatists rounding up referendum signatures in the U.S. Kenny goes ballistic. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #independence #yyc #yeg #cdnpoli

Braid: Fury erupts at separatist hunt for referendum signatures in the U.S. Elections Alberta says it's okay to seek separatist signatures outside Alberta — even in the U.S. — but federalists are furious.

Angry blowback at separatist attempts to round up referendum signatures in the U.S. Kenny goes ballistic. Column.
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Braid: The dreadful death of a toddler shows how deadly Calgary streets have become A horrific death of a two-year-old in his stroller shows that traffic safety is out of control in Calgary.

The death of a toddler saddens the city. It's the worst example of a deadly epidemic. Column.
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Braid: Jason Kenney fiercely battles separatism — unfortunately, not as premier Jason Kenney has emerged as a fierce opponent to separatism. If he were still premier this would be a very different government.

Jason Kenney says separtation has been "de-stigmatized" by current UCP. The job now is to show what a horrible idea it is. If he were still premier, we'd have a government standing up to separatist leaders. Column. tinyurl.com/yz55wh3n #ableg #abpoli #cdnpol #yyc #yeg

Braid: Jason Kenney fiercely battles separatism — unfortunately, not as premier Jason Kenney has emerged as a fierce opponent to separatism. If he were still premier this would be a very different government.

Jason Kenney lost his job because of the pandemic. I find myself nostalgic for a premier who would stand up to separatist leaders and their goofy claims. Column.
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Braid: Farkas says feds can't deny housing cash, scoffs at 'cover-your-ass' report Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas says feds can't take back housing cash, scoffs at "cover-your-ass" admin report that flagged huge penalties.

Farkas says Ottawa can't deny housing cash because contract doesn't demand blanket rezoning. He calls apocalyptic administration report a "cover your ass" effort. Column
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Braid: Separatists had the stage but now face battle-hardened federalists Some of the nation's top pro-Canada battlers against separatism are finally joining the fight in Alberta, writes columnist Don Braid.

Alberta separatists finally face the battle-hardened federalist fighters. Plus, I tell a really old story. Column.
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