Alberta Election 2008
Sunday February 10, 2008
Alberta voters go to the polls on Monday March 3, 2008.
Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach announced the election just after his government's speech from the throne promised to phase out health care premiums, increase the number of health care workers in the province, put money into affordable housing, and implement a crime reduction strategy and a new energy royalty framework.
The Progressive Conservatives have been in power in Alberta for over 36 years. This is the first election test for Premier Ed Stelmach who took over from Ralph Klein in 2006. A farmer, Stelmach has a strong rural base, but has had some trouble with urban voters, losing a by-election in Calgary in June 2007. Explosive growth in Alberta has resulted in problems with affordable housing, a shortage of health workers, and an increase in drug and fraud crime. Other issues include the energy royalty scheme and daycare and seniors benefits.
At the time the 83-seat Alberta Legislative Assembly was dissolved, the Progressive Conservatives held 60 seats, the Liberals 16, NDP 4 and Wildrose Alliance 1, with one Independent and one seat vacant.
More on Alberta Election 2008
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Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach announced the election just after his government's speech from the throne promised to phase out health care premiums, increase the number of health care workers in the province, put money into affordable housing, and implement a crime reduction strategy and a new energy royalty framework.
The Progressive Conservatives have been in power in Alberta for over 36 years. This is the first election test for Premier Ed Stelmach who took over from Ralph Klein in 2006. A farmer, Stelmach has a strong rural base, but has had some trouble with urban voters, losing a by-election in Calgary in June 2007. Explosive growth in Alberta has resulted in problems with affordable housing, a shortage of health workers, and an increase in drug and fraud crime. Other issues include the energy royalty scheme and daycare and seniors benefits.
At the time the 83-seat Alberta Legislative Assembly was dissolved, the Progressive Conservatives held 60 seats, the Liberals 16, NDP 4 and Wildrose Alliance 1, with one Independent and one seat vacant.
More on Alberta Election 2008
Who Can Vote in the Alberta Election
Alberta Electoral Divisions
How to Register to Vote in Alberta
Alberta Political Parties
Alberta Party Leaders
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