Alberta Premier Calls Byelection for Calgary-Shaw

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has officially called for a byelection in the Calgary-Shaw riding, which will take place on September 14. This byelection comes after the resignation of Rebecca Schulz, a former cabinet minister and member of the United Conservative Party (UCP), who stepped down from her position earlier this year in May. Since that resignation, residents of Calgary-Shaw have been without a legislative representative, prompting the need for this byelection as part of maintaining representation for the constituents. The UCP is expected to nominate a candidate to contest the byelection, and the political landscape is being closely watched as parties prepare for the upcoming vote.