EDMONTON - Elections Alberta announced Wednesday a recall petition has been issued for Premier Danielle Smith and two more of her United Conservative Party cabinet ministers.

The petitioner seeking to oust the premier, Heather VanSnick, says in her application that Smith has been ignoring local constituents and experts in developing policies.

"Effective leadership requires genuine connection and consistent engagement, both absent in her tenure," VanSnick wrote.

VanSnick also said Smith needs to go, because the premier has been weakening public services in favour of privatization.

"Ms. Smith is no longer fit to serve," VanSnick said.

Smith, in a statement to Elections Alberta in response to the petition, denied that she isn't listening to local voices.

"I regularly make myself availab

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