THIS WEEK IN ALBERTA
- With the provincial election wrapped up (more on the results below!), Danielle Smith must now choose her new cabinet. Most returning Ministers are expected to be re-appointed, with the main speculation being over which new MLAs will make the cut, and who will get which positions. Final official results aren't due until June 8th, and there could still be a few changes after recounts are completed (see below).
- Oil and gas production is mostly back up and running in the province as danger from wildfires subsides. At one point, the shutdowns across the province amounted to a drop in production of more than 200,000 barrels of oil per day.
- The Town of Cardston will consider next steps after a plebiscite that saw residents narrowly vote in favour of allowing alcohol sales in the dry town. While 53% of voters said yes, the results of the plebiscite are non-binding and the debate will now go back to council who will use the result to inform their decision. A similar referendum on the issue failed in 2014 with just 24% in favour.
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