The Evan Bray Show - Alex Banks - August 18th, 2025

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All eyes remain on the Battle River-Crowfoot in Alberta as the byelection intended for Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's election gets underway today. More than 14,000 people voted in advance polls on the ballot, which has a remarkable 214 candidates running to represent the rural riding. Alex Banks, candidate for Battle River-Crowfoot riding in Alberta and part of the Longest Ballot Committee, joins guest host Brent Loucks to discuss the byelection and his part in it.
18 Aug 2025 10AM English Canada News Commentary

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