Thursday, Oct 15

Alberta Politics by David Climenhaga | Substack

Alberta Politics by David Climenhaga | Substack

David J. Climenhaga is a former Globe and Mail and Calgary Herald journalist and editor who writes about Alberta and Canadian politics. He has published the AlbertaPolitics.ca blog since 2007. Click to read Alberta Politics by David Climenhaga, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

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Alberta Politics by David Climenhaga | Substack · 1 day ago

POLITICS AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS

Advance in-person referendum voting begins today; lineups are likely, so bring a coat and warm shoes

Advance in-person referendum voting begins today; lineups are likely, so bring a coat and warm shoes

The best way to eliminate fallout from separatist sore losers is to deliver them a thumping defeat at the ballot box

ALBERTACANADAUNITED CONSERVATIVE PARTYPREMIER DANIELLE SMITH

Alberta Politics by David Climenhaga | Substack · Oct 12, 2026

POLITICS AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS

Chief Electoral Officer tells third-party advertisers only registered political parties can have referendum scrutineers

Chief Electoral Officer tells third-party advertisers only registered political parties can have referendum scrutineers

Under the circumstances, this is a reasonable decision – but the optics of the timing are not so good

ALBERTACANADADANIELLE SMITH

Alberta Politics by David Climenhaga | Substack · Oct 09, 2026

POLITICS AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS

Danielle Smith orders Edmonton City Council to drop its infill housing policy

Danielle Smith orders Edmonton City Council to drop its infill housing policy

Respect for local democracy? Forget about it! This isn’t a request from Alberta’s premier; it’s an order!

CANADADENMARKANDREW KNACKDAN WILLIAMS

Alberta Politics by David Climenhaga | Substack · Oct 08, 2026

POLITICS AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS

It’s no surprise that the Most Hated Man on Earth thinks Canada should be busted up and sold for scrap

It’s no surprise that the Most Hated Man on Earth thinks Canada should be busted up and sold for scrap

Still, it’s helpful to know that someone as widely despised by normal humans as Elon Musk thinks ill of Confederation

ALBERTASASKATCHEWANSCOTT MOECHARLIE ANGUS

Alberta Politics by David Climenhaga | Substack · Oct 07, 2026

POLITICS AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS

Less than 2 weeks to Danielle Smith’s separation referendum and the gong show continues

Less than 2 weeks to Danielle Smith’s separation referendum and the gong show continues

Elections Alberta says at least 3,000 mail-in ballots can’t be counted as received

ALBERTAADAPMITCH SYLVESTREDANIELLE SMITH