Danielle Smith: Alberta Premier Biography and Facts

You’ve probably seen Danielle Smith’s name in headlines about Alberta’s push for more autonomy, but the story of the province’s 19th premier reaches back decades before she took office. From a young journalist and school board trustee to leader of the United Conservative Party, Smith’s path is anything but ordinary.

Born: April 1, 1971 ·
Premier since: October 11, 2022 ·
Party: United Conservative Party ·
Province: Alberta ·
Spouse: Married (husband’s name not public)

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Lucas Benjamin Patterson Clarke

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