Reporter for The Canadian Press, covering Alberta politics.
Joined December 2009
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Dean Bennett retweeted
May 19
Must listen - big ups to @_jack_farrell who brings important context and facts to the discussion on the #ableg separatism court decision:
West of Centre with Kathleen Petty - The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat
With @_jack_farrell Trevor Harrison Lori Williams
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Dean Bennett retweeted
If you somehow didnโt get your political news fill this week in Alberta, you can listen to Kathleen, myself, Lori Williams and Trevor Harrison chat about Justice Leonardโs decision, what Smith is doing about it and yesterdayโs MOU update on West of Centre.
#abpoli
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/4โฆ
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Dean Bennett retweeted
24 Aug 2025
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/poliโฆ
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Dean Bennett retweeted
15 Jun 2025
'Gold standard': Plane spotters in Calgary hope for glimpse of Air Force 1 at G7 nsnews.com/national-news/golโฆ via @NorthShoreNews
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Dean Bennett retweeted
5 Jun 2025
In solidarity โ
@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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Dean Bennett retweeted
4 May 2025
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/praiโฆ via @CdnPressNews
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Dean Bennett retweeted
4 May 2025
ICYMI Jury rejects not criminally responsible defence, finds Calgary man guilty of murder winnipegsun.com/pmn/jury-rejโฆ
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Dean Bennett retweeted
3 May 2025
From me today: 'Stains, rips and tears': Alberta government defends $280K carpet in Smith's office thecanadianpressnews.ca/praiโฆ via @CdnPressNews
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Dean Bennett retweeted
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/โฆ #mbpoli
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Dean Bennett retweeted
21 Mar 2025
News from @reportrix and I this evening: Health agency head rebuts Alberta government's defence in wrongful dismissal lawsuit thecanadianpressnews.ca/poliโฆ via @CdnPressNews
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Dean Bennett retweeted
25 Jan 2025
From me today: โI'm homeless': Jasper residents rally for housing as government negotiations stall thecanadianpressnews.ca/poliโฆ via @CdnPressNews
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Dean Bennett retweeted
13 Jan 2025
No indication Trump will back down on tariffs, but retaliating not the answer: Smith thecanadianpressnews.ca/praiโฆ via @CdnPressNews
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Dean Bennett retweeted
Human smuggling trial hears from migrant who survived crossing border in blizzard rmoutlook.com/national-news/โฆ
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Dean Bennett retweeted
21 Nov 2024
Lastly, another one from me: Alberta privacy commissioner raises concerns over government bills via @globeandmail
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Dean Bennett retweeted
1 Oct 2024
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith comes under fire for comments about chemtrails via @ctvedmonton
edmonton.ctvnews.ca/alberta-โฆ
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Dean Bennett retweeted
15 Sep 2024
Still canโt 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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Dean Bennett retweeted
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.
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Dean Bennett retweeted
3 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!
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