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the art of peace
After a tumultuous decade, there’s a lot riding on OLP’s new album page 13
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Debate could be watershed for Redford, PCs
Election 2012. The premier must deliver debate of her life this week to save 40-year Conservative dynasty from the scrap heap, analysts say
bubba did it!
Bubba Watson raises his cap after winning the Masters golf tournament on Sunday following a nail-biting sudden-death playoff on the 10th hole in Augusta, Ga. Story, page 21. David J. Phillip/the associated press
With the provincial election campaign at the halfway point, Premier Alison Redford is preparing for a televised leaders debate on Thursday that she hopes will turn around a campaign beset by mistakes, missteps and criticism coming at it from all directions “The debate is absolutely crucial this time. This is the first head-to-head confrontation for the leaders,” said Keith Brownsey, a political scientist
Hangar heaven Alberta Aviation Museum gives donor aircraft a new lease on life page 4
Change in the offing? • Recent polls suggest the
Wildrose party has a lead over the governing PCs.
• The Progressive Conserv-
Alison Redford, seen on a campaign stop in Calgary on Saturday, must ace Thursday’s debate, experts say.
ative party has governed with a majority in Alberta since 1971.
Jeff McIntosh/the Canadian press
at Mount Royal University in Calgary. “We know from studies that voters make up their minds 14 days to 10 days out. It’s a critical period we’re entering.” University of Calgary political scientist Doreen Barrie said Redford must do more than simply attack Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith, who has been scrambling of late to clarify
where she and her party stand on social issues such as abortion and conscience rights. “(Redford) has to come across as being competent and decisive,” Barrie said. “She has to be proactive and not just respond to her opponents — Danielle Smith in particular — to show she can run the province, that she has got ideas and policies.” the canadian press
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Breathing easier
The new “intelligent” water pumps could save you big money when it comes to energy costs page 18
Hélène Campbell, doublelung transplant recipient, shows signs of recovery page 6