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Alberta Bill 20: Edmonton gets first municipal political party

As municipal politicians in Alberta continue to question the need for a bill giving the province more powers over local governments, an Edmonton group has established a party it says will run candidates in next year s city elections.

With Bill 20, Danielle Smith sows fear and loathing (and confusion) in Alberta councils, big and small

The province is giving itself massive new powers with few guardrails. Municipal leaders who are often shy about speaking loudly are now screaming.

'Challenging the status quo': Voting rights motion passes 9-6

Helping communities save money, lower energy costs

Alberta’s new $6-million program will help municipalities make energy-saving upgrades, reducing costs and emissions.

AB gov't seeks power to fire councillors in bid for greater control over municipalities

Bill 20 will also remove NDP’s ban on corporate money flowing to municipal candidates.