Danielle Smith's UCP holds onto power in Alberta, CTV News declares

Danielle Smith is still the premier of Alberta, surviving a vigorous campaign and a tight vote Monday against NDP challenger Rachel Notley. CTV News projects Smith's United Conservative Party will win at least 44 seats to hold majority control of the province's 87-seat legislature. The NDP is expected to steal some seats from Smith's party but fall short of power for the second consecutive vote. Notley was aiming to end Smith's eight-month premiership, after the former head of the Wildrose Party