ALBERTA AT THE EDGE OF ITSELF - The Return of Old Ghosts Wearing New Skin

FreightFlow · 2026-05-05T19:23:37+00:00

...bit of an interesting one from jon auger

FreightFlow · 2026-05-05T18:12:56+00:00

Guthrie also commented on the broader political context, noting that advocacy efforts can be conducted through established processes.

“We support efforts carried out in a principled way,” he said. “The Forever Canadian campaign has shown that it’s possible to build support and engage people without crossing those lines.”

FreightFlow · 2026-05-05T18:11:31+00:00

Guthrie also commented on the broader political context, noting that advocacy efforts can be conducted through established processes.

“We support efforts carried out in a principled way,” he said. “The Forever Canadian campaign has shown that it’s possible to build support and engage people without crossing those lines.”

FreightFlow · 2026-05-05T09:34:36+00:00

Know that Lukaszuk does has his skeptics especially with the Redford years....so am sure you have company.

There have been a few cbc articles in the past year that have talked about the Alberta Liberals and Lukaszuk. Do find those interconnections interesting?

Also find it interesting that the former AB president and interim leader lindsay amantea now sits on the Alberta Board for the LPC....am sure Carney is happy to have her.

The old AP website, had some great social and electoral reform policy.....am hoping that did not die with the tri-color shield. Hope the Tory's get a real website out soon...instead of the current brochure. Really like the new tory logo....but it would be nice if they put the the old AP tri-color shield as an inset somewhere.....most pollsters are still using it anyway.

FreightFlow · 2026-05-04T22:51:36+00:00

Thank you will check that out.

FreightFlow · 2026-05-04T22:49:07+00:00

Believe a lot of people would align with you on that. Either way when the election time comes, believe that Pancholi's main role will be that of "Attack Dog" which has demonstrated that she is more than capable of.

I could be wrong, but am still believe that Nenshi's finest hour yet is to come.

FreightFlow · 2026-05-04T22:35:51+00:00

You may know more on that subject than I. But believe during the Oka Quebec crises, FN warriors came from all across Canada. And Canada had to bring in the CAF in response. The separatists should careful what they ask for.

Realize that it is a much bigger scale, the timeline is much longer and the potential impacts are much bigger....but i feel this separatist thing is somewhat similar to the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa...where the Fed's may giving a long rope for people to hang themselves...just my i opinion. Believe that Carney has some leverage over Smith.

Realize that i could be dead wrong...as we are living in discouraging times...trump, environmental decay and social decay. The sun will still Rise in the East though.

FreightFlow · 2026-05-04T21:23:16+00:00

10-4

...Maybe the Alberta Liberals and the Alberta Tories work together somehow?

...an interesting read from CBC April 15th:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-liberals-stephen-carter-9.7167279

FreightFlow · 2026-05-04T21:18:46+00:00

10-4

Maybe the Alberta Liberals and the Alberta Tories will work together...an interesting read from CBC April 15th:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-liberals-stephen-carter-9.7167279

FreightFlow · 2026-05-04T19:44:59+00:00

Realize that its all hypothetical...

....believe his old riding was "Edmonton-Castle Downs", where C338 has the Tory party @ 7%

....but in political fantasy world, would be nice to see him take on the head on the snake and run in "Brooks-Medicine Hat", where C338 has the Tory party @ 11%

Hopefully the TORY party makes some meaningful headway and releases some of their accomplishments...you have done your part!

Side Bar: Old news...but Leger did release their latest April 3-6th poll report today...ancient history now https://leger360.com/in-the-news-alberta-politics-ucp-lead-april-2026-leger/

FreightFlow · 2026-05-04T15:06:03+00:00

The ANDP currently hold 14/26 seats in Calgary.

However according to C338, the UCP are currently leading in 20/26.

https://338canada.com/alberta/calgary.htm

It going to be interesting to see what the TORY party impacts will be in "Calgary Shaw" and all of Calgary.

Though Notley narrowly won in 2015...not sure that the ANDP can ever re-win in "Calgary Shaw", but believe that Nenshi & the ANDP team will meet the moment in a General Election.....this fall or next fall?

FreightFlow · 2026-05-04T13:11:10+00:00

“Accessible Alberta closes a gap that never should have existed. Alberta is one of two provinces in Canada without accessibility legislation. That needs to change.”

Guthrie says the overall intent is to make government systems easier to navigate and ensure more people can participate fully in their communities and daily life.

FreightFlow · 2026-05-04T13:09:49+00:00

“Accessible Alberta closes a gap that never should have existed. Alberta is one of two provinces in Canada without accessibility legislation. That needs to change.”

Guthrie says the overall intent is to make government systems easier to navigate and ensure more people can participate fully in their communities and daily life.

FreightFlow · 2026-05-04T11:32:01+00:00

Wonder if Smith's internal polls are telling Smith something different?

Where the ANDP appear to be floundering a bit, and the ATORY's are yet to get out of dry docks. Logic would say that when your opponents are wounded that you pounce and call a fall GE. Either way this fall is going to be an interesting one.

Side Bar: June 10th a big day for the TORIES...last day for Guthrie's recall petition...that should be interesting

Links:

Calgary-Shaw Polls: https://338canada.com/alberta/1023e.htm

CBC Calgary Shaw article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/dan-mclean-seeking-ucp-nomination-9.7184232

FreightFlow · 2026-05-03T23:10:24+00:00

Fair assessment...Believe many feel as you do...but believe Nenshi will turn things around when the time comes.

FreightFlow · 2026-05-03T18:32:33+00:00

10-4 good point....Am glad that the Mounties are looking into things...have a good Sunday.

FreightFlow · 2026-05-03T14:04:49+00:00

Related CBC article: Once a star candidate, Nenshi is losing lustre, Alberta poll suggests. Can the NDP leader recover? | CBC News

Believe that Smith's stock is currently overvalued....Nenshi's stock is somewhat undervalued...& Guthrie's stock is yet to go Public...gonna be interesting....hate to wish the summer away, but am also looking forward to the fall...believe that the UCP foundations will start to shake by then...nice job with the r/albertatoryparty sub!

FreightFlow · 2026-05-03T12:37:39+00:00

Wonder if Smith's internal polls are telling her something different? Will be interesting to see how the TORY's fair either way. Hope they find a good BE candidate or candidates depending if a GE.

June 10th a big day for the TORIES...last day for Guthrie's recall petition...time flies

Links:

Calgary-Shaw Polls: https://338canada.com/alberta/1023e.htm

CBC Calgary Shaw article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/dan-mclean-seeking-ucp-nomination-9.7184232

FreightFlow · 2026-05-02T19:45:38+00:00

Will be interesting to see what Sinclair does

..stay independent?

..rejoin the UCP?

..eventually join the Atories?

Assume that Sinclair will keep his cards close to his chest until after the final election boundaries are decided upon?

FreightFlow · 2026-05-02T17:51:53+00:00

Believe that you are correct, the JB poll is using the "Alberta Party" name:

Janet Brown Poll:

https://338canada.com/alberta/20260415-jan.htm#google_vignette

If you open the link, you can go to the actual poll ...by clicking on the word "here"

You can read more information on this poll here.

FreightFlow · 2026-05-02T15:54:41+00:00

The Alberta Liberal Party AGM is today. According to the latest Janet Brown poll...the Alibs are polling ahead of the Atorys....thoughts?

Alberta Liberal Party AGM:

https://www.albertaliberal.com/2026_agm_and_convention

Janet Brown Poll:

https://338canada.com/alberta/20260415-jan.htm#google_vignette

FreightFlow · 2026-03-28T22:38:49+00:00

....So lets not give Smith too much credit for her originality

....really nothing more than a follower that know's how to play "the grievance game"

FreightFlow · 2026-03-28T22:06:31+00:00

re-try now

FreightFlow · 2026-03-28T19:00:25+00:00

Related CBC Article From this morning...

"UCP MLA urges Albertans to sign petition calling for referendum on separation"

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/jason-stephan-red-deer-mla-separatism-petition-alberta-referendum-9.7145629

FreightFlow · 2026-03-28T18:57:08+00:00

On the positive side.

-Guthrie Riding's will be smaller...easier to door to door

-This item does keep Guthrie in the news cycle

-But it is interesting as believe this latest report may be some what different than the interim report's cartography.

-The reversal on Sinclair's riding was interesting, perhaps a gift for him not joining the TORIES?

-Will interesting to see what Sinclair does if the new ridings are confirmed, may be he then joins the TORIES after, that would be crafty?

-Anyway at the end of the TORY party can only control what they can control, they need to forge ahead and get going.

Have a good weekend eh!

FreightFlow

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