EDMONTON — A woman looking to launch a recall petition to oust Alberta Premier Danielle Smith from her seat in the legislature says her campaign has been officially approved.

Heather VanSnick says she has received a letter from Elections Alberta saying she will be getting the go-ahead to start the petition drive against Smith.

VanSnick cannot begin collecting signatures yet because Smith still has a week to file a response before the three-month petition campaign is formally recognized.

Once it goes ahead, it’s a lengthy, multistage process — and 14 other members of Smith’s United Conservative caucus are already facing recall campaigns.

VanSnick says Smith needs to be removed as the MLA for Brooks-Medicine Hat because she has failed to consult and represent residents.

Smith has not re

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