Less than two months after Danielle Smith was elected Alberta premier, she has hired the former MLA who stepped aside to allow her to run in a byelection and gain a seat in the legislature, The Tyee has confirmed.

Charles Rusnell writes. Charles is an independent investigative reporter based in Edmonton.

Published Tuesday, November 29, 2022.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/11/29/Danielle-Smith-Hires-MLA-Quit-Safe-Seat/

Less than two months after Danielle Smith was elected Alberta premier, she has hired the former MLA who stepped aside to allow her to run in a byelection and gain a seat in the legislature, The Tyee has confirmed. Charles Rusnell writes. Charles is an independent investigative reporter based in Edmonton. Published Tuesday, November 29, 2022. https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/11/29/Danielle-Smith-Hires-MLA-Quit-Safe-Seat/

Smith Hires MLA who Quit to Give Her a Safe Seat

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