Sign vandalism
At least half a dozen NDP signs were vandalized over the weekend in the ridings of Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland and Spruce Grove-Stony Plain.
Several signs belonging to NDP candidate Oneil Carlier were found toppled or spray painted with swastikas, crude language and obscene drawings. The signs were vandalized near Onoway down Highway 779.
This is not the first time election signs have been vandalized during the election cycle. Signs from many different parties have been reportedly knocked over or broken.
David Shepard, who is running for re-election with the NDP in Edmonton-City Centre, saw his signs vandalized last week with similar language and imagery.
The Edmonton Journal reported last week city police are investigating that vandalism.
Two weeks ago, Alberta Party candidate Joanne Gui reported that racist comments were written on her signs in Calgary-Edgemont.
Deborah Drever, running for re-election with the NDP in Calgary-Bow, reported that her signs were vandalized with graffiti reading “death to marxists.”
Kenney campaign stop
Jason Kenney, leader of the UCP, made a stop in the St. Albert area last week to announce part of his party's policy platform on tackling crime.
Last Wednesday, Kenney came into St. Albert to visit a victim of crime, Brian Horak. Horak ran against St. Albert UCP candidate Jeff Wedman for the local nomination.
Horak had his vehicle broken into twice and shared his story with Kenney.
Before his stop in St. Albert, Kenney announced his plan to tackle crime in Morinville. Kenney pledged a “serious package” that will help deal with crime in both rural and urban areas.
His plan comes with a $30-million price tag, with $10 million going to hire 50 new Crown prosecutors and support staff to help ease the overburdened court system. Another $20 million will go to the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) to investigate serious crimes.
Notley rally in St. Albert
NDP leader Rachel Notley stopped in St. Albert Friday afternoon for a rally on a driveway of a residential house.
At least 100 people came out during her short stop in the city. Notley gave a short campaign-style speech to ignite the enthusiastic crowd.
Notley was in town drumming up support for incumbent NDP MLA Marie Renaud, who is running in the St. Albert riding, and new NDP candidate Natalie Birnie, who is running in the new riding of Morinville-St. Albert.
After her stop in St. Albert, Notley made her way out to Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland for a rally with NDP candidate Oneil Carlier.
