Next Monday is Alberta's quadrennial municipal election day.
Leading up to the election, the United Conservative Party provincial government has been involved in attempts to influence the outcome, including legalizing municipal political parties in Calgary and Edmonton.
The government hopes to see urban councillors elected who are more simpatico with their far-right and separatist agendas.
The author shares their thoughts on the candidates in their town.
Author's summary: Alberta's municipal election day is next Monday.