Kenney vs Smith on Alberta's Future | Calgary News

Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney blasts the UCP’s Calgary byelection loss, blaming divisive talk of Alberta leaving Canada — which he says alienates proud Canadian conservatives and risks pushing them toward the NDP. While Kenney, a longtime Calgary representative, insists most voters there are deeply patriotic, Premier Danielle Smith defends her controversial plan to hold a referendum on separation, calling it necessary to move forward. Critics argue Smith lacks public support for such a radical move and is appeasing party extremists — deepening rifts within the UCP and reigniting a sensitive national debate with real political consequences. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://globalnews.ca/news/12060007/former-alberta-premier-kenney-links-stunning-ucp-byelection-loss-to-separation-vote/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c08f63defb1ade75 Report issues to [email protected].