CALGARY—After the NDP’s shocking triumph over a 44-year Progressive Conservative dynasty in 2015, this year’s Alberta election has been intensely competitive — a true contest not seen in recent memory. ( Jason Franson / The Canadian Press; Madeline Smith / Star Calgary ) Alberta Liberal Leader David Khan speaks as former leader David Swann looks on at the campaign office in Calgary on March 21. ( Christina Ryan / Star Calgary ) Alberta Party leader Stephen Mandel speaks at his campaign headquarters in Edmonton on March 19. ( Trevor Howell / Star Calgary File )Amid a polarized political landscape, the Alberta Party and Alberta Liberals are fighting to be voters’ centrist, third-party option. The Alberta Party, currently third in the polls, will look to build on its three seats in the legislature, while leader Mandel will look to secure his riding of Edmonton-McClung.

Source: thestar April 16, 2019 00:47 UTC