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Progressive Tories Launch with Two New Faces | Edmonton News
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Bonnie Critchley, a 22-year Canadian Forces veteran and former federal candidate, is stepping back into politics as the Progressive Tory Party’s first provincial nominee in Camrose — fueled by her outrage over foreign interference, erosion of rights, and government overreach like ending the teachers’ strike via the notwithstanding clause. She embraces the party’s Lougheed-style conservatism, while founder Peter Guthrie, ousted from UCP caucus over a health-care scandal, builds a grassroots movement with 30+ constituency groups. Meanwhile, Calgary-Shaw teacher Kyle Joseph, also motivated by the teachers’ strike, is vying for the same riding’s nomination, championing evidence-based policy. The Progressive Tories aim to field a full slate ahead of the October 18, 2027, election — and they’re already preparing for a byelection battle.
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