30-10-2017 02:46 via edmontonjournal.com

New UCP leader aiming for immediate byelection in Calgary

Calgary MLA Dave Rodney will quit Wednesday, opening the door for Jason Kenney to pursue a seat and go face to face with Premier Rachel Notley on the floor of the legislature.
It’s an important move for Kenney, elected leader of the United Conservative Party Saturday. 
With Alberta grinding ever-closer to the 2019 provincial election, Kenney told media Sunday afternoon the leader of the Opposition needs to be in the house.
Rodney currently holds Calgary-Lougheed, a solidly conservativ
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