Danielle Smith is working to keep Alberta in Canada, while Matthew Black identified an urban/rural divide in the province's politics.

The entities involved

• Danielle Smith →

  researcher (ORCID 0000-0001-9211-8863)

  • Naheed Nenshi has achieved a higher approval rating than Danielle Smith.14:34
  • Multiple cities and towns in Alberta, including Lethbridge, Calgary, Airdrie, and Canmore, are subject to proposed boundary changes.11:21
• Alberta →

  province of Canada

  • A fire occurred at CFB Wainwright in Alberta on October 18, 2026.12:19
  • Political discussions and statistical dead heat are observed across Western Canadian provinces including Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Quebec.11:26
• Matthew Black →

  researcher (ORCID 0000-0002-3601-0038)

  Nothing else this week.

Related events

• Danielle Smith discussed provincial issues with the federal government in Ottawa.Oct 17
• CBC News questioned Premier Danielle Smith regarding her mandate while she led the government in Alberta.Oct 9
• Danielle Smith is expected to deliver a message to the United Conservative Party on October 21st.Oct 21
• Premier Danielle Smith's referendum is held in Alberta, with the provincial voting process managed by Elections Alberta.Oct 11
• Premier Danielle Smith campaigned for the mandate for change in Alberta.Oct 21