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What's behind the Wildrose rising in Alberta?

Alberta voters go to the polls next Monday, and many are expected to cast a ballot for the untested Wildrose Party. The CBC's Briar Stewart looks into what's behind this surging Wildrose phenomenon.

Wildrose's rise

13 years ago
Duration 8:40
Briar Stewart looks into the growth of the first serious challenge to Alberta's Progressive Conservative dynasty

Alberta voters go to the polls next Monday, and many are expected to cast a ballot for the untested Wildrose Party.

The Progressive Conservative Party has been a political dynasty in Alberta for four decades, with no challenge in sight —until now. Many voters are turning their backs on a party they’ve supported for years.  

The CBC’s Briar Stewart looks into what's behind this surging Wildrose phenomenon led by Danielle Smith.