UCP leadership: A timeline of conservatism in Alberta

The first leader of Alberta’s United Conservative Party is expected to be declared at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Here is a timeline of Alberta’s conservative schism.
Aug. 30, 1971: Progressive Conservatives win their first majority government. They will hold power in Alberta for nearly 44 years.
June 23, 2007: Wildrose Party formed in Red Deer as a reaction against existing political parties which members say won’t restrain provincial spending or challenge Ottawa. 
Jan. 19,