Edmonton Journal

The first week of a new session of the Alberta Legislature was a busy one. There was a throne speech and discussion of three new bills, which tackled campaign financing, new taxes and a $624 million injection into the budget, reversing tuition freezes and health cuts. This new look group of representatives had a few difficulties, too. House speaker Bob Wanner had to play referee, PC Interim Leader Ric McIver had some difficulty in carving out a new place for his beleaguered party, and the Wildrose continua Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices