The leaders of the United Conservative and New Democratic parties are pledging to focus on the needs of the more than 24,000 people forced out of their homes by wildfires in northern and central Alberta.
The crisis is hitting during a high stakes provincial election set for May 29. Recent polls show the two top parties are running neck and neck with a sizeable portion of the electorate undecided.
In her role as premier, UCP leader Danielle Smith said she’s keeping NDP leader Rachel Notley in the loop on what’s happening with the government response to the wildfire situation.
Notley has some background
