Explainer on Alberta UCP legislature members facing recall petitions

EDMONTON — Fourteen Alberta legislature members with Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus are facing recall petitions from constituents.
It's the first time the province's Recall Act has been used. It was brought in under former UCP premier Jason Kenney as a way to empower citizens and hold politicians accountable between general elections.
Under the legislation, a petitioner must submit a reason in 100 words or less about why they feel an MLA should be recalled. The p