CALGARY—With the United Conservative Party mired in scandal and the governing NDP facing intense criticism over its balance sheet, Alberta’s election may hinge on the choice between honesty and economic policy. The documents cast doubt on Kenney’s previous denials that he wasn’t involved with the Callaway campaign. If it appears the UCP leadership is going back on that, it may lead to another split, Williams added. Ex-Wildrosers might be more drawn to the upstart Freedom Conservative Party, led by controversial ex-Wildrose MLA Derek Fildebrandt, who was booted from the UCP after several scandals. “In Alberta last time, that was a pivotal moment.”Emma McIntosh is an environment, justice and investigative reporter with Star Calgary.

Source: thestar March 20, 2019 15:00 UTC