Politics Briefing: Alberta election under way with vote set for May 29


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Hello, The Alberta election is now under way with voters set to go to the polls on May 29, in a race that could see the return of the NDP to government in the province or a new term for a government that has been a tough critic of the federal Liberals. United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith and New Democrat Leader Rachel Notley both kicked off their campaigns Monday in Calgary, expected to be a major battleground. Calgary, where support can swing among elections, has 26 of 87 seats in the Alberta legislature. The NDP won 15 seats in the...