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Why Alberta Oil and Gas? There is no credible alternative for complex industrialized economies.

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It’s been an incredible week on the world stage when it comes to energy production and the environment.  

Monday the International Panel on Climate Change released its latest update.  The Secretary General of the United Nations called the situation a “Code Red” and strongly urged people around the world to immediately adopt a new “inclusive and green” economy.  Most interpret that as a call to end our dependence on fossil fuels as soon as possible.  
 
Thursday a news reporter asked Premier Kenney why Alberta bothers to continue with fossil fuels.  Premier Kenney launched into this common sense response. 

From the Facebook page of Premier Jason Kenney

After 15 years as a TV reporter with Global and CBC and as news director of RDTV in Red Deer, Duane set out on his own 2008 as a visual storyteller. During this period, he became fascinated with a burgeoning online world and how it could better serve local communities. This fascination led to Todayville, launched in 2016.

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Drying conditions return in Alberta, crews see more intense fire activity

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2023 Election

UCP leader Smith says she is ‘delighted’ by endorsements from Harper, Poilievre

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United Conservative Party leader Danielle Smith, centre, makes an election campaign announcement in Calgary, Alta., Friday, May 26, 2023. Albertans go to the polls on May 29. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

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United Conservative leader Danielle Smith says she would aim to lower the level of political polarization in Alberta if her party wins what has been a tight and often bitter election race.

She made her remarks during her last news conference before Albertans go to the polls on Monday.

Smith says she would consult broadly and make decisions based on what she’s heard.

She adds her door is always open to people from all backgrounds and all political persuasions, and she would learn by exchanging ideas.

The UCP leader also says she was delighted to garner endorsements from former prime minister Stephen Harper and federal Conservative Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre.

The rival New Democrats have been endorsed by high-profile former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 26, 2023.

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