Byelection in Calgary to be called when people can pay attention to politics: premier
Skip to contentBy: Jack Farrell, The Canadian PressPosted:2:35 PM CDT Thursday, Jul. 16, 2026PrintEmailRead LaterEDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a byelection in Calgary won't be called until. . .
Skip to contentBy: Jack Farrell, The Canadian PressPosted:2:35 PM CDT Thursday, Jul. 16, 2026PrintEmailRead LaterEDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a byelection in Calgary won't be called until Albertans have more time for politics. Read this article for free:We need your support!Local journalism needs your support!As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Starting at $15. 99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. Subscribe Nowor call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community!EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a byelection in Calgary won't be called until Albertans have more time for politics. Read unlimited articles for free today:EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a byelection in Calgary won’t be called until Albertans have more time for politics. She says it’s not top of mind for many in the middle of summer, but that an announcement will be made in the coming weeks. Residents in Calgary-Shaw riding have been without a representative in the legislature for about two months after former United Conservative cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz resigned her seat. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks to reporters during the Premier's Breakfast at the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton on Thursday, July 16, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amanda May EricksonBoth Smith’s UCP and the Opposition NDP have named candidates for the riding. NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says one way to get Albertans attention is to call an election. He says Smith is waiting to call the byelection because she’s afraid her party’s candidate would lose. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 16, 2026. PrintEmailRead Later