EDMONTON – The separatist Republican Party of Alberta is crying foul over a cancelled debate in a central Alberta byelection, suggesting the governing United Conservative Party is dodging democracy.

The local Olds and District Chamber of Commerce said it had invited candidates from both those parties and the NDP, but only Republican Party of Alberta leader Cameron Davies committed in time, so the chamber was forced to call it off.

Davies said it’s up to the UCP to explain to voters why they don’t want to debate.

“When you have nothing to offer Albertans at the ballot box, maybe that’s their idea – avoid accountability and dodge democracy,” said Davies.

He added he is still hoping a forum can be arranged before voters go to the polls on June 23, and that he’s heard interest from two org

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