Alberta NDP leadership candidate and MLA, Kathleen Ganley. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

By Josh Hall | @Vancan19

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Kathleen Ganley, who is one of five candidates vying for the leadership of the Alberta NDP, wants to see more debates added to the schedule.

In a letter to the other candidates, including Naheed Nenshi, Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse, Sarah Hoffman and Gil McGowan, Ganley says that though events are scheduled for Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton, other mid-sized cities playing host would allow the party to reach a broader portion of the population.

She also wants to see an online debate for those elsewhere or who can’t make one in-person.

“Our path to forming government in 2027 runs straight through mid-sized cities, so the more people we can engage with, the better,” Ganley said on the phone to rdnewsNOW Wednesday.

“It runs through rural Alberta too, and the more we talk to rural Albertans about their values, the more it’s clear that they align with our values, like making sure the economy works for everyone, that kids have access to world class education, and make sure everyone has access to health care.”

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Ganley admits it’s a lot of work to put on each event, but it’s worth the effort, she says.

Her campaign is yet to receive a solid answer from any of her fellow race-runners.

Currently, debates are scheduled for April 25 in Lethbridge, May 11 in Calgary, and May 23 in Edmonton.

The newly elected leader who’ll replace Rachel Notley is to be revealed June 22.

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