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Week ending 23 Oct 2009 Vol 24, No 10
Feature Article: Danielle Smith knows how to make the Wildrose Alliance a household word; now she has to make it a party capable of winning more than a byelection. (Wildrose Alliance website, Danielle Smith's 2004 Herald column on Separation Party of Alberta)
Also in this week's edition:
- The government embarks on a new communication strategy; it emphasizes direct contact with cabinet ministers. (Ron Liepert in Lethbridge)
- The second phase of the province's drug plan will see a major cut in the price of generic drugs, but most parts of the plan are still being negotiated and won't go into effect until next year. (Alberta Medical Association on pharmacy in Alberta)
- Education Minister Dave Hancock's $2-million "dialogue" wraps up with a conference that left participants wondering how the high-minded talk matches up with current budget realities. (Inspiring Education website)
- The premier's stumble on his pay-cut announcement last week raises questions about the MLAs' and cabinet ministers' multi-layered pay structure; we set out the details.
- Legislators return for their fall sitting.
- Politicians say contracts should be respected, except when they're for civil servants.
- Ratcheting up the pressure before the PC leadership review vote. (Overt leadership challenge)
- A government initiative that's apparently working out.
- The Liberals produce a near-attack ad - with a surprising target. (Liberal video)
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