We may be living in the 21st century, but Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative government is apparently still suffering from the 19th century distrust of voters and democracy that convinced the Fathers of Confederation to give us that unelected Senate. David Climenhaga writes. David J. Climenhaga is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published April 29, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/04/26/UCP-Attacks-Local-Democracy-Parties-Donations-Overrule-Councils/