Ever since the current leadership of the United Conservative Party opted to lend its credibility to Alberta’s hitherto marginalized separatist movement, the creation of a pro-Canadian conservative party in this province was probably inevitable. David J. Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published July 4, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/07/04/Revived-Progressive-Conservative-Party-Nightmare-Smith/