Danielle Smith leads UCP to Alberta majority government

A victorious Premier Danielle Smith promises she will work for people of all political stripes — and hopes Albertans will stand together against Ottawa and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

A victorious Premier Danielle Smith promises she will work for people of all political stripes — and hopes Albertans will stand together against Ottawa and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

The United Conservative Party was elected for a second term in Monday's election despite losing seats in a tight battle against the Alberta New Democrats.

Early Tuesday (May 30), UCP was leading in 49 ridings, with 47 called by the CBC decision desk. The NDP was ahead in 38 ridings.