EDMONTON — Nine members of Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party caucus are now facing recall petitions – enough to potentially tip the balance of power in the legislature.

Elections Alberta confirmed Monday that signature collection efforts can begin for six more UCP members, including cabinet ministers Rajan Sawhney, Myles McDougall, Dale Nally and R.J. Sigurdson.

Petitions were also issued for Ric McIver, Speaker of the house, and Muhammad Yaseen, associate minister for multiculturalism.

The members facing recall campaigns represent constituencies across the province, ranging from Grande Prairie in the north to Highwood in the south. Five represent the Calgary area.

While reasoning varies, many of the newly approved petitioners said they were upset the UCP government us

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