When does swift and sweeping political reform cross the line to authoritarianism? Is Premier Danielle Smith on a troubling quest to control everything and everybody in Alberta, or is recent legislation nothing more than a provincial leader attempting to fix broken systems?

2:01 | Independent journalist Jeremy Appel takes us into his Alberta Views feature "The UCP Want More Control". 

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54:30 | The University of Alberta is cancelling its formal DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policy. Some of the world's biggest corporations have done the same. What do you think about it? 

57:00 | It's a perfect time of year to visit the Rockies - and Jasper's ready to welcome you with open arms! Ryan shares some photos and video from his Jasper in January getaway. 

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