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Alberta Election 2012: 22 Minutes Gives Hilarious Take On Race (VIDEO)

WATCH: 22 Minutes Does Double Take On Alberta Election
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Justin Trudeau's boxing victory and the federal budget dominated political headlines this week, but "This Hour Has 22 Minutes" isn't ignoring the Alberta election.

They're paying attention to the heated battle between Conservative Premier Alison Redford and Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith -- even though they can't tell the difference between the two women.

The Tories have ruled in Alberta for 41 years and Wildrose seems poised to take their place by lifting many of the Conservatives' popular policies -- low taxes, balanced budgets and support for the oil industry.

While Alberta may be ready for change it seems the province also wants most everything to stay the same.

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Danielle Smith Walks Dogs
DANIELLE AND HER DOGS(01 of05)
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Surrounded by reporters, Wildrose leader Danielle Smith pulls her dog, Caine, off another dog while walking him during a campaign stop in Calgary, Alta., Saturday, March 31, 2012. Albertans go to the polls on April 23. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh) (credit:CP)
DANIELLE AND HER DOGS(02 of05)
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Wildrose leader Danielle Smith takes her dogs Caine, left, and Turk for a walk while making a campaign stop in Calgary, Alta., Saturday, March 31, 2012. Albertans go to the polls on April 23. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh) (credit:CP)
DANIELLE AND HER DOGS(03 of05)
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Wildrose leader Danielle Smith takes her dogs, Caine, left, and Turk, for a walk while making a campaign stop in Calgary, Alta., Saturday, March 31, 2012. Albertans go to the polls on April 23. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh (credit:CP)
DANIELLE AND HER DOGS(04 of05)
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Wildrose leader Danielle Smith takes her dog Caine for a walk while making a campaign stop in Calgary, Alta., Saturday, March 31, 2012. Albertans go to the polls on April 23. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh) (credit:CP)
WILDROSE'S BUSTY BUS(05 of05)
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The placement of the wheels on Danielle Smith's campaign bus triggered snickers from the public and media. The photo even made Jay Leno. The placement of the wheels has since been changed. (CP (credit:CP)

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