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All northern Alberta MLAs against removing Lesser Slave Lake riding

Alberta's Electoral Boundary Commission proposes removing the Lesser Slave Lake riding, facing opposition from all ten MLAs in northern Alberta. Concerns include increased size and lost representation, impacting community ties and travel times within large ridings. Local leaders fear these changes may lead to voter confusion and diminished political voice.
“An Attack on Democracy”: Former UCP MLA Scott Sinclair decries UCP plan to eliminate Lesser Slave Lake riding
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“An Attack on Democracy”: Former UCP MLA Scott Sinclair decries UCP plan to eliminate Lesser Slave Lake riding

MLA Scott Sinclair criticizes the UCP government for the interim Electoral Boundaries Commission report, which proposes splitting the Lesser Slave Lake constituency into three parts, undermining Northern Alberta's representation. He emphasizes that this move contradicts prior commitments for fair representation and calls for community involvement and transparency in the decision-making process.