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By Canadian Press

Seeking UCP nomination

Danielle Smith to announce return to Alberta politics

Apr 1, 2022 | 8:51 AM

Former Wildrose Party leader Danielle Smith is looking to re-enter Alberta politics.

Smith is to hold an online news conference today where she is expected to announce that she will seek the United Conservative Party nomination in the constituency of Livingston-Macleod, which includes the town of High River.

She says she may also seek the party leadership if Premier Jason Kenney loses an upcoming leadership review.

Smith was the leader of the Wildrose Party from 2009 to 2014.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 31, 2022.

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