Friday, June 25, 2010

Wildrose Alliance Convention

This weekend is a major milestone for the Wildrose Alliance Party, a true conservative party in which policy will be set. It will be the first Annual General Meeting since Danielle Smith took over as leader late last fall. The party has been steadily growing in numbers, funds and popularity. So much so that it has become a real threat to Ed Stelmach's PCs.
  This weekend in Red Deer, policy will be debated and voted on as they get ready to gear up for a general election that is expected to be held in approx. 2yrs.
Members will also get a say in how Danielle Smith is doing as leader.  I know as a member but not able to attend the AGM, think she's doing a great job as leader and will make a fantastic Premier. I believe change is in the air and Albertans are going to throw the PCs out after 40yrs in power.
As the Wildrose Alliance's members decide what policies will guide it toward the next provincial election, Smith will have to navigate a balance between far-right and moderate voices and show the party is about more than oil royalty issues.
I  hope the policies that are decided on will lead us into the next election with a win in the end.  Good luck guys!  I'll be there in spirit.

Sidenote: Former PC MLA for Fort McMurray, Guy Boutilier has joined the Wildrose Alliance caucus.
Welcome aboard, Guy!



5 comments:

  1. Which means that the Wildrose Alliance now has official party status. Thus, Stelmach and company can't deny them funding any longer.

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  2. I am fortunate to be attending this convention of the upstart Wildrose party. Will be carefully listening to the speakers and policy direction of the party. Hopefully they have a great turnout. Cheers.

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  3. I am fortunate to be attending this convention of the upstart Wildrose party.

    fernstalbert,I would appreciate it if you could keep us all who unable to be there, posted as to what is going on. Wish I could be there but unfortunately work keeps us from it. Have a good time!

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  4. Couldn't they have picked a better name than Wildrose?

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  5. The_Iceman said...

    Couldn't they have picked a better name than Wildrose?


    What's wrong with "Wildrose?" It's fine with me. It's our provincial flower.

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