Smith argues against separation at UCP dinner

Smith argues against separation at UCP dinner

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith made the case as to why the province should remain in Canada to a crowd of 2,000 at the UCP’s Calgary Leader’s Dinner Friday.

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