Cory Morgan: Smith Has Many Challenges Ahead of Her, but She Continues to Surprise

Danielle Smith celebrates after being chosen as the new leader of the United Conservative Party and next Alberta premier, in Calgary on Oct. 6, 2022. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

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It took over 10 years, a term as the leader of Alberta’s official opposition, a politically disastrous floor-crossing, and a long time in the political wilderness, but Danielle Smith has finally achieved her goal of becoming Alberta’s premier.