Danielle Smith, who has just been sworn in as Alberta’s premier, will prepare for a by-election called in Brooks-Medicine Hat.
On Oct. 11, Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer Glen Resler announced there would be an election for a member of the legislature on Nov. 8.
“Appointments have been made for the returning officer and election clerk in Brooks-Medicine Hat and they are ready to conduct voting in the electoral division,” said Resler.
Candidate nominations are open until Oct. 21 at 2 p.m.
There are just over 34,000 voters in Brooks-Medicine Hat. In the 2019 provincial election, there was a 65.6 percent voter turnout.
UCP MLA in the riding Michaela Frey resigned on Oct. 7….