Leela Aheer confirms she'll run for UCP leadership

Chestermere-Strathmore MLA Leela Aheer has confirmed she will be running to be leader of Alberta's United Conservative Party.  The former minister of culture, multiculturalism and status is not yet registered with Elections Alberta.  However, she confirmed the decision Tuesday morning to CTV News after announcing it on Real Talk with Ryan Jesperson.  Aheer was demoted from cabinet in 2021 over her criticism of Premier Jason Kenney refusing to take responsibility for photos that ap