EDMONTON—By microphone and megaphone, Alberta’s political parties spent the last 28 days laying their provincial election platforms bare, proposing policies on everything from pipeline projects to child-care plans.With election day upon us, as members of the public decide which politicians will stay and who will go and candidates scramble to win over the last few undecided hearts and minds, follow the Star for updates and highlights from key ridings as the results roll in.8:42 p.m. — Leela Aheer elected as MLA for Chestermere-Strathmore, booting Derek Fildebrandt out of legislature Leela Aheer, incumbent MLA for the former riding Chestermere-Rocky View and deputy leader of the United Conservative Party, has been declared the winner for the newly named and drawn riding of Chestermere-Strathmore. Aheer’s win means Derek Fildebrandt, Freedom Conservative Party (FCP) leader, has lost his seat in Alberta’s legislature. He was elected to the Alberta legislature in 2015 as a Wildrose MLA for Strathmore-Brooks. Fildebrandt then sat under the UCP caucus when the Wildrose Party and the Progressive Conservatives decided to merge under one party banner. He resigned from caucus after a series of ethical and legal controversies, including renting out his taxpayer-funded apartment on Airbnb.He then joined the FCP and became leader in October 2018.8:35 p.m. — Multiple media outlets declare a UCP governmentMultiple media outlets are reporting that United Conservative Party Leader Jason Kenney has retained his seat in Calgary-Lougheed, and will be the next premier. Kenney’s United Conservatives jumped out front in early returns Tuesday in Alberta’s election, while Rachel Notley’s NDP are holding strong in Edmonton.The UCP currently leads in rural ridings throughout the province and in some Calgary constituencies.In a letter to supporters, Notley called the election “the biggest fight” of her life and said she was p ...
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