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Leong: Why Danielle Smith had to stare down her own party president over independence referendum

The United Conservative Party welcomed the very people who are sowing discord and agitating for Alberta separation

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It was a bit of a surprise to learn Premier Danielle Smith had to tell the head of her own political organization who’s actually in charge.

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