2019 Alberta Election

United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney address supporters Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Kenney and his United Conservatives channelled the angst of an angry electorate to soar to a majority government in Alberta’s election Tuesday and relegate Rachel Notley’s NDP to the history books as a one-and-done government. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Oil and gas sector applauds Kenney government as pipelines remain in limbo

UCP faces ‘formidable task’ to allow sector in Western Canada to thrive again

by The Canadian Press

NDP leader Rachel Notley, gives a concession speech after election results, in Edmonton Alta, on Tuesday April 16, 2019. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press)

‘The NDP is here to stay:’ Outgoing Alberta government to serve as Opposition

Outgoing premier Rachel Notley said she would stay on as NDP leader

‘Open for business:’ Jason Kenney’s UCP wins majority in Alberta election

The UCP was leading or elected in 63 of 87 seats Tuesday night

A look at Alberta’s elections since the province was created in 1905

A bitter campaign focused more on character assaults than policy Tuesday

by The Canadian Press

Jason Nixon named next MLA of Rimbey-Rocky Mountain Houes-Sundre

There were no surprises as the UCP swept the rural riding Tuesday night

Then-Alberta Premier Alison Redford announces her resignation in Edmonton on Wednesday March 19, 2014. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson)

Here’s a list of Alberta premiers since the province was created in 1905

The Progressive Conservatives reigned for 44 years

by The Canadian Press

Jason Kenney speaks to the media at his first convention as leader of the United Conservative Party in Red Deer, Alta., Sunday, May 6, 2018. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)

Fought to unite the Alberta right: Jason Kenney to become premier

The United Conservative Party has defeated Rachel Notley’s NDP

by The Canadian Press

Jason Nixon named elected for riding

The polls are still being counted as of 9:04 p.m.

by Megan Roth

UCP Leader Jason Kenney made a stop in Red Deer Saturday afternoon. He announced new policies and then met with supporters later in the afternoon. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Orange peeled: Jason Kenney’s UCP defeats NDP with majority in Alberta

Notley was trying to win second mandate after toppling Progressive Conservative dynasty in 2015

by The Canadian Press

Polls close across Central Alberta, now starts the waiting game

The polls in the provincial election closed at 8 p.m. when the counting began

by Megan Roth

WATCH: Election Day underway in Eckville

There has been a steady stream of people casting their votes since polls opened at 9 a.m. April 16

Eckville heads to the polls

The polls are open on Election Day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

by Sylvan Lake News Staff

Alberta’s next premier will either be current Premier Rachel Notley or United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney. (Black Press Media files)

ELECTION DAY: Polls now closed in Alberta

Polls were open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. MT

United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney, left to right, Alberta Liberal Party leader David Khan, Alberta New Democrat Party leader and incumbent premier Rachel Notley and Alberta Party leader Stephen Mandel greet each before the start of the 2019 Alberta Leaders Debate in Edmonton on Thursday, April 4, 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Codie McLachlan)

Alberta leaders renew attacks on final full day of election campaign

UC Leader Jason Kenney and the NDP’s Rachel Notley traded attacks over the pipeline issue

by The Canadian Press

Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre preps for Alberta Election

Over 1,000 vote in riding’s advance polls; Tuesday polls open 8 a.m. -

by Sylvan Lake News Staff

Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley visits an oil and gas pipe fabrication plant in Calgary, Alta., Monday, April 15, 2019.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Alberta’s Notley talks pipelines, energy on last day of election campaign

Noteley toured a pipe fabrication yard in Calgary, a key battleground in Tuesday’s election

by The Canadian Press

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says her team is feeling good on the ground and that the NDP is seeing a lot of volatility and movement among voter attitudes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Notley hopes for momentum shift as provincial election campaign winds down

Rachel Notley visited a Sikh temple in Calgary today before heading to Edmonton for a rally

by The Canadian Press

A look at Alberta elections and governments over the last two decades

Recount confirms United Conservatives won in tight Calgary election race

Jason Kenney officially sworn in as Alberta’s 18th premier