April 13, 2012
Analysts say Smith shines as Redford holds her ground By James Wood and Tony Seskus – Calgary Herald
Wildrose comes out on top after Alberta Leaders debate By Josh Wingrove – Globe and Mail
Wildrose leader ‘wins’ vanilla debate By Lorne Gunter – Calgary Sun

April 12, 2012
Southeast LRT could be built sooner under Wildrose says Nenshi By Jason Markusoff – Edmonton Journal
Wildrose best shot for S.E. LRT: Nenshi By Renato Gandia – Calgary Sun
Leader visit boosts Copithorne campaign in Banff-Cochrane By Larissa Barlow – The Banff Crag & Canyon

April 11, 2012
South health campus safe: Wildrose By James Wood and Kelly Cryderman – Calgary Herald
Wildrose leader visits Whitecourt By Brigette Jobin – The Whitecourt Star
Wildrose the new Reform? – SNN Charles Adler (VIDEO)

April 10, 2012
Smith unveils changes Wildrose would make to current government By Kelly Cryderman – Edmonton Journal
Wildrose leader Danielle Smith visits Bonyville By Melissa Barr – Bonyville Nouvelle
Wildrose pledges free votes, MLA pay cuts By Josh Wingrove – Globe and Mail

April 9, 2012
Wildrose warns of danger of confidence becoming complacency By Keith Gerein – Edmonton Journal
Setting the scene for Thursday’s debate By Josh Wingrove – Globe and Mail

April 8, 2012
Wildrose promotes ‘blue-Tory’ views on small government, fiscal conservatism By Karen Kleiss – Edmonton Journal
Wildrose leader fires back at premier By Kathy Mueller – Sun News

April 7, 2012
Smith accuses “liberal” Tories of fearmongering By Keith Gerein – Edmonton Journal
Additional choice in health system needed, Smith says By Keith Gerein – Calgary Herald
Wildrose pushing health plan By Kathy Mueller – Calgary Sun
Danielle Smith: Trekkie? By Josh Wingrove – Globe and Mail

April 6, 2012
Wildrose promises private health care on public dime to shorten wait times By Dawn Walton – Globe and Mail
Wildrose would pay for medical procedures at private clinics By Keith Gerein – Edmonton Journal

April 5, 2012
Wildrose steams past Tories By Darcy Henton – Calgary Herald
Smith stays on message on heel of positive polls By Kathy Mueller – Sun News

April 4, 2012
Twinning Highway 63 a priority for Wildrose By Keith Gerein – Calgary Herald
Wildrose donations skyrocket By Darcy Henton – Edmonton Journal
Alberta Wildrose issue challenge on surplus issue – The Canadian Press
Wildrose woos seniors By Kathy Mueller – Calgary Sun
Wildrose bucks would benefit seniors, Smith tells seniors By Andrea Sands – Edmonton Journal

April 3, 2012
Wildrose promises to give energy surplus cheques to every Albertan By Archie Mclean and Keith Gerein – Calgary Herald
Smith pledges “Ralph Bucks” style royalty rebates By Keith Gerein – Edmonton Journal
Dividend and conquer By Rick Bell – Calgary Sun
Spread the wealth around – Calgary Sun

April 2, 2012
Saskberta?  Alberta Wildrose propose Saskatchewan-Alberta merger in April fools prank By Lauren Strapageil – The Huffington Post
Saskberta? It’s April fools on the Alberta election trail By Dawn Walton – Globe and Mail
Wildrose leader in Fort McMurray By Today Staff – Fort McMurray Today
Wildrose, Liberals and NDP show their lighters sides in April fools jokes – CTV News (VIDEO)

April 1, 2012
Danielle Smith, Wildrose Leader profile By James Wood – Calgary Herald (w/ VIDEO)
Wildrose promises activities tax credit By Kathy Mueller – Edmonton Sun
March 31, 2012
‘No more nickel and diming parents to fill the gaps’ Smith vows to end school fees By Darcy Henton – Calgary Herald
Meet the voters key to a Wildrose victory… By Dawn Walton and Josh Wingrove – Globe and Mail
Wildrose promises to end mandatory school fees – CBC News
Smith has thrown down the gauntlet in the hat By Alex McCuaig – Medicine Hat News
Danielle Smith in Lethbridge – Global News (VIDEO)
Eliminating school fees – CBC News (VIDEO)

March 30, 2012
Wildrose touts new child tax credit program By Darcy Henton – Calgary Herald
Wildrose wouldn’t costly Oilers arena if elected, Smith says By Josh Wingrove and Dawn Walton – Globe and Mail
Wildrose’s Smith unveils tax credit for Alberta families By Josh Wingrove and Dawn Walton – Globe and Mail
Wildrose promises $200 tax credit for children – CBC News
Wildrose says drop in polls behind Tory repayment By Renato Gandia – Edmonton Sun
Instead of attack dogs, Wildrose party has ‘happy, friendly dogs’ By Dawn Walton – Globe and Mail
Wildrose Party leader announces tax credit for families – CTV News (VIDEO)
Heads of the class – CTV News (VIDEO)

March 29, 2012
Smith attacks Redford for wanting to change Alberta By Karen Kleiss – Edmonton Journal
Alberta Wildrose leader slams Tory ‘waste’ – Edmonton Sun
Talking Alberta pride By Rick Bell – Calgary Sun
Ba-a-a-attle for the Alberta voter By Colby Cosh – Macleans

March 28, 2012
Wildrose leader releases financial platform – Canadian Press (via CBC News)
Smith vows to boost Heritage Fund by $200B in two decades By Darcy Henton – Edmonton Journal
Wildrose Party’s Smith vows to bulk up Alberta’s rainy day fund By Josh Wingrove and Dawn Walton – Globe and Mail
Wildrose promise to take Alberta back to black By Renato Gandia – Edmonton Sun
The Battle for Alberta – Sun News (VIDEO)
Party leaders neck and neck - Global News (VIDEO)

March 27, 2012
Gary Bobrovitz speaks to WR Leader Danielle Smith – Global News
Provincial parties prepared for tough fight for votes – CTV News
‘No more PC entitlement’: Wildrose Leader By Damien Wood – Sun News
‘Break from the past’: Wildrose Leader By Tanara McLean – Edmonton Sun
Longtime Conservative thinks he might switch vote to Wildrose By Karen Kleiss – Edmonton Journal
Party leaders hit Twitterverse By Matt Dykstra – Edmonton Sun
Wildrose threat surprises everyone By Don Braid – Calgary Herald

March 26, 2012
Tarnished PC dynasty buffeted from right and left as Alberta heads to the polls By Dawn Walton – Globe and Mail
AB parties on attack before election call By Jessica Murphy – Sun News
Two new candidates join Senate race By Sheilla Pratt – Edmonton Journal
Opposition attacks PCs over $450,000 bill over empty aircraft By Darcy Henton – Calgary Herald
Game on for opposition as election call looms; Smith releases leadership donors By Katie Schneider – Edmonton Sun
Alberta election fever heats up By James Wood – Calgary Herald

March 21, 2012
Fizzle before election sizzle By Rick Bell – Calgary/Edmonton Sun

March 19, 2012
Tories, Wildrose set to battle for Albertan’s votes - The Canadian Press
Full slate of candidates for Wildrose By Katie Schneider – Calgary Sun

March 16, 2012
Redford MIA, opposition charges By Jackie L. Larson – Sun News Network
Tax hike spurs controversy, Wildrose cries foul By Jason Markusoff – Calgary Herald

March 14, 2012
Intimidated into running for the Wildrose: Doc By Jackie L. Larson – Edmonton Sun
Wildrose party on the rise: poll By Kevin Usselman – 660 News
The Leader City By Thomas Millar – Lloydminster Source
Wildrose vs PCs on property/power laws By Ann Harvey – Mayerthorpe Freelancer
Alberta tories expect tough election fight, See Wildrose as a threat By Trish Audette – Edmonton Journal

March 13, 2012
Wildrose wants change to government pay By Jackie L. Larson – Edmonton Sun
Opposition leaders attack the Alberta government on health care as election looms By Keith Gerein – Edmonton Journal
Boutilier returns defunct commitee pay By Vincent McDermott – Fort McMurray Today

March 12, 2012
Mar should be fired: opposition By Jeff Cummings – Edmonton Sun

March 9, 2012
Wildrose leader visits Ottawa – CTV Powerplay with Don Martin
Keep pipeline for Canada, says Wildrose leader By Peter O’Neil – National Post

March 7, 2012
Redford under fire for $1.3M ad campaigns By Darcy Henton – Calgary Herald
Boutilier questions PCs advertising By Morgan Modjeski – Fort McMurray Today
Smith energizes packed Stockade Centre By Justinia Contenti

March 6, 2012
Wildrose party looks to expose Tory corruption By Todd Kaufmann – 660 News
Wildrose alleges ‘culture of corruption’ By Jackie L. Larson – Edmonton Sun
Conservative MLA’s letter to school board was blatant intimidation, opposition critics says By Keith Gerein – Edmonton Journal

March 5, 2012
Provincial politicians to answer public health questions – Edmonton Journal
Province accused of political extortion By Keith Gerein – Edmonton Journal

March 1, 2012
Wildrose taps into anger over Alberta’s new drunk driving law By Jesse Kline – National Post

February 29, 2012
Wildrose puts it in writing; no tax hikes, no change in energy royalty rates By James Wood – Calgary Herald
Wildrose boss calls for united energy front among western provinces By Bill Kaufmann – Calgary Sun
Alberta’s Wildrose party promises not to raise taxes By Kevin Usselman – 660 News
Health inquiry draws fire By Jackie L. Larson – Edmonton Sun
Tories’ doctor contract slammed by Libs and Wildrose – iNews880

February 27, 2012
Redford is ‘shutting out First Nations:’ Smith By Jackie L. Larson – Edmonton Sun
Wildrose powerline opponent brings message to St. Albert By Ryan Tumility – St. Albert Gazette

February 24, 2012
Smith tour stops in area By Trevor Bush – The Vauxhall Advance

February 21, 2012
Wildrose coasters target drunk driving law By Dave Dormer – Calgary Sun
Wildrose doing well in the fundraising department By Thomas Dias – iNews880

February 17, 2012
Wildrose leader condemns government for “divide and conquer” tactics By Keith Gerein – Edmonton Journal
Wildrose leader says Redford dividing province By Jackie L. Larson – Edmonton Sun

February 16, 2012
Wildrose pushes anti-tax hike pledge as election looms By Rick Bell – Calgary Sun
Wildrose leader makes a stop locally By Ashton Faulkner – The Anchor Weekly

February 15, 2012
Health complaints dominate at Wildrose town hall By Ann Harvey – Mayerthorpe Freelancer

February 14, 2012
Wildrose vows to create strong infrastructure funding By Kelly Cryderman – The Calgary Herald
Danielle Smith pushes for change By Meaghan Baxter – Sherwood Park News
Wildrose party eyes tax cash for cities By Dave Dormer – Calgary Sun

February 13, 2012
Longtime rancher wins Wildrose nomination By Dawn Smith – Rockyview Weekly
Wildrose unveils debt clock By Jackie L. Larson – Edmonton Sun
Danielle Smith blasts Tory ‘fantasyland’ revenue forecasts By Darcy Henton – Calgary Herald
Wildrose unveils ‘deficit clock’ and alternative spending plan By Karen Kleiss – Edmonton Journal
Alberta Wildrose budget would have surplus, put some projects on hold By Dean Bennett – The Candian Press

February 9, 2012
Opposition questions Tories over government trips By Matt Nodge – CTV Edmonton

February 8, 2012
Wildrose leader makes her case in Redwater By Ryan Tumility – St. Albert Gazette
Tories will raise taxes By Jackie L. Larson – Sun Media

February 7, 2012
Pary ready for election By Courtney Whalen – The Western Review

February 6, 2012
Tory retreat may have broken rules: Wildrose By James Wood – Calgary Herald
Wildrose stays optimistic despite Tory strength By James Wood – Calgary Herald
Alberta budget key battleground for Wildrose party – The Canadian Press

February 2, 2012
Critic calls Tories $100,000 cabinet tour ‘total waste’ By Keith Gerein – Edmonton Journal

February 1, 2012
Wildrose vows reform of electricity rates to reduce spiking prices By Darcy Henton – Calgary Herald
Wildrose party says power companies should jolt input for new power lines By Dean Bennett – The Canadian Press
‘Government can do a better job’ By Jackie Larson – Edmonton Sun
Wildrose out with plan to help you save on energy By Landon Kelly – iNews 880

January 30, 2012
Snelgrove won’t let his voice be stifled By Don Braid – Calgary Herald
Snelgrove resignation hints at Tory divisions after leadership race By James Wood – Calgary Herald
Alberta’s election laws spark criticism over illegal donations to Conservative party By James Wood – Calgary Herald

January 27, 2012
Alberta donations scandal is a wake up call By Jesse Kline – National Post

January 26, 2012
Calgary zoo disputes Wildose claim it made “illegal” donation to Tories By Darcy Henton – Calgary Herald

January 25, 2012
Wildrose picks former Tory campaign manager By Tanara McLean – Edmonton Sun
Critics slam $3M price tag for Senate election By Keith Gerein – Edmonton Journal

January 24, 2012
Tom Flanagan to run Wildrose election campaign in Alberta By Josh Wingrove – Globe and Mail
Welcome to Alberta where politicians roam free By Josh Wingrove – Glove and Mail
Tories got illegal donations from AHS company, Wildrose says By CBC News
Wildrose calls on Tories to return the money By Kevin Usselman – 660 News
More allegations of illegal party donations By Tanara McLean – Edmonton Sun
Tories paying small political price over illegal donations By James Wood – Calgary Herald

January 23, 2012
Smith targets public sector pay and perks By Rick Bell – Calgary Sun
Weak leadership from Alberta premier blames for Hughes snub By Katie Schneider – Calgary Sun
Popular Smith has Wildrose poised for opposition By Tristin Hopper – National Post

January 20, 2012
Pipeline angst could harm Alberta economy say analysts By Bill Kaufmann – Calgary Sun
Public sector wages sap revenues By Matt McClure – Calgary Herald
Wildrose ready to leap on any weaknesses in Liepert’s budget By Don Braid – Calgary Herald
Wildrose party pushes healthcare reform By Jim Kerr – iNews880

January 19, 2012
A lottery to pay for the downtown rink? By Michelle Thompson – Edmonton Sun
Alta. premier responds to Keystone rejection By Tanara McLean – Edmonton Sun

January 18, 2012
Faulkner ready to take on Scott By Morgan Modjeski – Fort McMurray Today
Tory ministers plan Alberta blitz before election call By Kelly Cryderman – Calgary Herald
Alberta Senate contenders race against time , weather to win recognition of voters By Keith Gerein – Edmonton Journal

January 11, 2012
Wildrose claims U of L donated $15,000 to PC party – CBC News
Wildrose reveals U of L donated $15k to PC party By Kelly Cryderman – Calgary Herald
Dubious use of taxpayers money or the Alberta way By Don Braid – Calgary Herald
U of L accused of illegal fundraising for Tories By Dave Marbell – Lethbridge Herald

January 10, 2012
Proposed Gateway pipeline gets boost By Jackie L. Larson – Edmonton Sun

January 9, 2012
Electrical power boost carries big cost for Alberta By Darcy Henton – Calgary Herald

January 6, 2012
Alberta elections officer probes Tory riding donations By Charles Rusnell – CBC News
Election chief to review PC party donations By Tanara McLean – Edmonton Sun
Tory constituation associations under investigation for illegal contributions By James Wood – Calgary Herald
Fort McMurray man still hopes province will pay huge surgery bill By Jodie Sinnema – Edmonton Journal

January 5, 2012
PC nomination isn’t what it once was – Airdrie City View

January 3, 2012
Many new faces filling up the spots By Dave Dormer – Edmonton Sun

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