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In Red Deer, the Canada Strong and Free Network prepares for culture war

Premier Danielle Smith may have snubbed fellow keynote speaker Christopher Rufo, but her remarks hammered on many themes that would likely resonate with the far-right agitator.

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Sep 25, 2024
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Premier Danielle Smith was one of two keynote speakers at the Canada Strong and Free Network’s regional conference in Red Deer on Sept. 21. (Twitter/ABDanielleSmith)

It was striking that in her keynote remarks to this year’s Canada Strong and Free Network regional conference in Red Deer, Alberta premier Danielle Smith didn’t acknowledge the day’s other k…

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