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In 2015, the New Democratic Party won an unprecedented victory in Alberta. Unseating the Progressive Conservatives -- who had won every provincial election since 1971 -- they formed an NDP government for the first time in the history of the province. Orange Chinook is the first scholarly analysis of this election. It examines the legacy of the Progressive Conservative dynasty, the PC and NDP campaigns, polling, and online politics, providing context and setting the stage for the unprecedented NDP victory. It highlights the importance of Alberta's energy sector and how it relates to provincial politics with focus on the oil sands, the carbon tax, and pipelines. Examining the NDP in power, Orange Chinook draws on Indigenous, urban, and rural perspectives to explore the transition process and government finances and politics. It explores the governing style of NDP premier Rachel Notley, paying special attention to her response to the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire and to the role of women in politics. Orange Chinook brings together Alberta's top political watchers in this fascinating, multifaceted analysis.

Alberta --- Politics and government --- Conference papers and proceedings. --- Political ideologies --- Peace studies & conflict resolution --- Politics & government --- Alberta politics --- Alberta election --- Rachel Notley --- 2015 election --- Political Science --- New Democratic Party Alberta

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With lively, informative contributions by both scholars and activists, Bucking Conservatism highlights the individuals and groups who challenged Alberta's conservative status quo in the 1960s and 70s. It uncovers the lasting influence of Alberta's noncomformists and poses thought-provoking questions for contemporary activists.

Political activists --- Political participation --- Conservatism --- History --- Nicoll, Marion, --- Alberta --- Politics and government --- Conservativism --- Neo-conservatism --- New Right --- Right (Political science) --- Political science --- Sociology --- Citizen participation --- Community action --- Community involvement --- Community participation --- Involvement, Community --- Mass political behavior --- Participation, Citizen --- Participation, Community --- Participation, Political --- Political activity --- Political behavior --- Political rights --- Social participation --- Politics, Practical --- Activists, Political --- Persons --- History. --- Politics and government. --- 1900-1999 --- Alberta Conservatives. --- Alberta Gay Alliance. --- Alberta New Democratic Party. --- Alberta Progressive Politics. --- Alberta Social Credit Party. --- Alberta Social Movements. --- Alberta Women's Groups. --- Alberta politics. --- Birth Control. --- Citizen Activism. --- Edmonton. --- Environmental Advocacy. --- Gay Liberation. --- Gay Rights. --- Indian Status Rights. --- Indigenous Education. --- Indigenous Women. --- Left-Wing Activism. --- Marion Nicoll. --- Mill Creek Park. --- Peace Activism. --- Sid Marty. --- South African Apartheid. --- Tom Flanagan. --- United Church. --- University of Calgary. --- War Resisters. --- Woodsworth-Irvine Socialist Fellowship. --- urban development. --- Wianamatta /South Creek (N Sydney NSW SI56-05)