Stampede politics getting fired up
Posted Jul 6, 2010 8:01 am.
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Politicians from around the country will be trying to grill up support on the Stampede barbecue circuit this week.
But leaders will face stickier issues than how much pancake batter to use.
Alberta’s representative in Washington, Gary Mar tells the Calgary Herald oilsands development is likely to be on the agenda following a decision by one town there to boycott oilsands crude.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper is expected in town on Saturday at a Heritage Park barbecue.
Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff and NDP leader Jack Layton are also expected in town later this week.
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