# B.C. Conservatives Collapse as Alberta Watches | Calgary News

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Podcast: [Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/calgary-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7599267)
Published: 2026-09-04T08:48:28+00:00
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B.C.’s Conservatives are in freefall—down from 44 to just 28 seats, with nine MLAs quitting under new leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay, whose ties to Alberta separatists have fatally fractured the party. Her controversial hire of a separatist-linked staffer mirrors a dangerous trend threatening Alberta’s UCP, where Premier Danielle Smith’s popularity clashes with internal separatist factions vying for control. As the UCP prepares for a November convention, federalists are rallying to oust separatist board members, while separatists push to reshape the party’s direction—raising the stakes: can Smith hold her coalition together before it unravels like B.C.’s? Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/eb0097384a222f17

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