She thinks the relationship with Ottawa can get back on track after a 10-year trainwreck when the only light at the end of the tunnel was a train headed straight for a collision with Alberta.

Smith says Carney told her he wants a “win-win” with Alberta and the premier is very impressed with the prime minister’s attitude.

A newshound asks Smith what she thinks of the push of former premier Jason Kenney and Calgary Liberal MP Corey Hogan to keep Alberta in Canada.

“I’m with them,” says Smith.

“I’ve been doing that from the beginning.”