Coutts Border Blockade organizer Marco Van Huigenbos said the Alberta United Conservative Party and Premier Danielle Smith had a tremendous win. .“Much work lies ahead to bridge the difference of value, opinion & ideas in the UCP,” said Van Huigenbos in a Tuesday tweet. .“Accountability & good governance remain key values for @takebackalberta.” .He said unity and respect are needed to achieve those values. .Van Huigenbos followed up by quoting Burmese State Coun. Aung San Suu Kyi, who said power is what corrupts rather than fear. Suu Kyi said fear of losing power "corrupts those who wield it." .Albertans re-elected Smith Monday. .READ MORE: UCP WINS: Smith set to lead province for next four years.The Alberta UCP was elected in 49 ridings compared to 38 for the NDP..“To paraphrase our old friend Ralph Klein, welcome to another Miracle on the Prairies,” said Smith. .Alberta RCMP slapped more people with charges in September as it continues to investigate the Coutts Border Blockade. .READ MORE: Alberta RCMP lay more charges for Coutts Border Blockade.Van Huigenbos, Fort Macleod resident Alex Van Herk, and Taber resident George Janzen were charged with mischief over $5,000. .The charges stem from the suspects being key participants in the Coutts Border Blockade.
Coutts Border Blockade organizer Marco Van Huigenbos said the Alberta United Conservative Party and Premier Danielle Smith had a tremendous win. .“Much work lies ahead to bridge the difference of value, opinion & ideas in the UCP,” said Van Huigenbos in a Tuesday tweet. .“Accountability & good governance remain key values for @takebackalberta.” .He said unity and respect are needed to achieve those values. .Van Huigenbos followed up by quoting Burmese State Coun. Aung San Suu Kyi, who said power is what corrupts rather than fear. Suu Kyi said fear of losing power "corrupts those who wield it." .Albertans re-elected Smith Monday. .READ MORE: UCP WINS: Smith set to lead province for next four years.The Alberta UCP was elected in 49 ridings compared to 38 for the NDP..“To paraphrase our old friend Ralph Klein, welcome to another Miracle on the Prairies,” said Smith. .Alberta RCMP slapped more people with charges in September as it continues to investigate the Coutts Border Blockade. .READ MORE: Alberta RCMP lay more charges for Coutts Border Blockade.Van Huigenbos, Fort Macleod resident Alex Van Herk, and Taber resident George Janzen were charged with mischief over $5,000. .The charges stem from the suspects being key participants in the Coutts Border Blockade.