Thoughts on a NDP “rebrand” In October 2012, the Alberta Liberal Party was a dying brand, ignored by 90 per cent of voters, whittled down to just five seats in the legislature and shackled to a toxic-in-Alberta federal party. Desperate party officials came up with an idea to re-energize the party brand: change the name to Liberalberta. “At least people are…

Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi ended weeks of speculation Monday afternoon to announce he has entered the contest to replace New Democratic leader Rachel Notley.

Notley’s departure won’t just be felt in the province but potentially across Canada as one of the country’s most influential progressive politicians exits the stage.

The former premier says her party is well-positioned to take on the UCP

Alberta’s Opposition leader on how Smith’s UCP won, why she’s stayed on, the energy future and more. A Tyee interview.