@DeanBennettCP

Reporter for The Canadian Press, covering Alberta politics.

 Edmonton
Joined December 2009
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Lisa Johnson@reportrixMay 19
Must listen - big ups to @_jack_farrell who brings important context and facts to the discussion on the #ableg separatism court decision:
Kathleen Petty@kathleen_pettyMay 16
West of Centre with Kathleen Petty - The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat With @_jack_farrell Trevor Harrison Lori Williams cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/4…

The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat | West of Centre | CBC Podcasts | CBC Listen

'The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat'. It's an old chestnut that seems apropos in the blood sport of Alberta politics. The victory is for the Alberta government, as it clears another hurdle...

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If you somehow didn’t get your political news fill this week in Alberta, you can listen to Kathleen, myself, Lori Williams and Trevor Harrison chat about Justice Leonard’s decision, what Smith is doing about it and yesterday’s MOU update on West of Centre. #abpoli
Kathleen Petty@kathleen_pettyMay 16
West of Centre with Kathleen Petty - The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat With @_jack_farrell Trevor Harrison Lori Williams cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/4…

The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat | West of Centre | CBC Podcasts | CBC Listen

'The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat'. It's an old chestnut that seems apropos in the blood sport of Alberta politics. The victory is for the Alberta government, as it clears another hurdle...

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ICYMI: During a surprise visit to Kyiv on Sunday, Prime Minister Mark Carney did not rule out putting Canadian troops on the ground in Ukraine as part of an eventual security guarantee against Russia. Story from @BillGraveland: thecanadianpressnews.ca/poli…
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'Gold standard': Plane spotters in Calgary hope for glimpse of Air Force 1 at G7 nsnews.com/national-news/gol… via @NorthShoreNews

'Elbows up': Plane spotters and protesters mark the arrival of G7 leaders in Calgary

CALGARY — Airplane enthusiasts are setting up at the Calgary International Airport in hopes of seeing some exciting aircraft land for the start of the G7 leaders' summit in nearby Kananaskis, Alta.

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In solidarity ✊ @CanadianPress @globeandmail @TorontoStar @LP_LaPresse @FTQnouvelles #cdnpoli #canlab #onpoli #canmedia #polqc #bcpoli #abpoli #skpoli #mbpoli #nbpoli #nspoli #peipoli #nlpoli #yukonpoli #nwtpoli #nunavutpoli
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It was such a blast writing this piece about some of the entrepreneurs working to find funds to restore historic theatres across the Prairies. Read more here: thecanadianpressnews.ca/prai… via @CdnPressNews
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ICYMI Jury rejects not criminally responsible defence, finds Calgary man guilty of murder winnipegsun.com/pmn/jury-rej…
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From me today: 'Stains, rips and tears': Alberta government defends $280K carpet in Smith's office thecanadianpressnews.ca/prai… via @CdnPressNews
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STORY: Obby Khan is the new Manitoba Tory leader in another tight Tory race. Daudrich got more votes, but Khan won on points: ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/… #mbpoli

Manitoba Progressive Conservatives choose Obby Khan as new party leader

Manitoba’s Progressive Conservatives have elected Obby Khan as their new leader.

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News from @reportrix and I this evening: Health agency head rebuts Alberta government's defence in wrongful dismissal lawsuit thecanadianpressnews.ca/poli… via @CdnPressNews
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From me today: ‘I'm homeless': Jasper residents rally for housing as government negotiations stall thecanadianpressnews.ca/poli… via @CdnPressNews
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No indication Trump will back down on tariffs, but retaliating not the answer: Smith thecanadianpressnews.ca/prai… via @CdnPressNews
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Article tonight. rmoutlook.com/manitoba-news/…

Manitoba government's deficit-cutting path not clear, political analyst says

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Finance Minister Adrien Sala says the NDP government remains committed to balancing the budget before the next election, but a veteran political analyst says the path to balance...

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Human smuggling trial hears from migrant who survived crossing border in blizzard rmoutlook.com/national-news/…

Human smuggling trial hears from migrant who survived crossing border in blizzard

FERGUS FALLS — Yash Patel had only been away from his native India for a few weeks when he was dropped off on the bald Canadian prairie in the middle of a nighttime blizzard and given vague instruc...

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Lastly, another one from me: Alberta privacy commissioner raises concerns over government bills via @globeandmail theglobeandmail.com/gift/b8e…
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith comes under fire for comments about chemtrails via @ctvedmonton edmonton.ctvnews.ca/alberta-…
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Still can’t believe I & @_jack_farrell got to cover the @CCMAofficial awards for @CdnPressArts. How many people can say they worked a red carpet & talked to people like MacKenzie Porter, Thomas Rhett & k.d. lang? So grateful for these opportunities and I hope they keep coming!
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STORY: A look at the fiscal pressures facing the Manitoba government, and how its path toward a promised balanced budget requires annual spending hikes of less than 2.5 per cent. coastreporter.net/the-mix/ma… #mbpoli
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Dean Bennett retweeted
Carrie Tait@CarrieTait3 Sep 2024
Heyo, I will be chatting about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, ministers, and govt staff accepting freebie Oilers tickets Tuesday at 9:15am with @ShayeGanam on QR Calgary and 630 CHED. Come join us! theglobeandmail.com/canada/a…

Alberta’s Finance Minister accepted tickets to watch Edmonton Oilers playoff games in luxury suite

Nate Horner attended two playoff games after being invited by the founder of a medical company involved in the province’s deal to import children’s pain-relief medicine from Turkey

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