By Curtis Galbraith

Provincial Politics

Loewen officially joins UCP leadership race

Jun 8, 2022 | 4:08 PM

Central-Peace Notley MLA Todd Loewen officially launched his campaign for the leadership of the United Conservative Party Tuesday night.

‘While I’m here to kick off my campaign, I hesitate to call it mine because it’s yours. The people will be my guide. This will not happen without you.”

Loewen says there has “been a lot of talk about blue truck politicians.”

“But it’s time we had a leadership campaign about blue truck Albertans. By that, I mean the everyday Albertans who go to work, provide for their families, and grow their communities.”

He adds Albertans want a government that will “get to work quietly and diligently.”

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“We work hard to pay our taxes and we expect the same level of efficiency and professionalism from our government.”

“Second, we can handle the truth. In fact, we demand the truth. We prefer blunt, honest conversations, even when they are difficult.”

Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA Travis Toews, former cabinet minister Leela Aheer, and former Wildrose leaders Danielle Smith and Brian Jean are also running.

Details about when and how a leadership vote will take place have not been announced.