NDP urges premier to call byelection in Lethbridge-West; Smith throws challenge to Nenshi

The seat became vacant on July 1 following the resignation of long-time NDP MLA Shannon Phillips

With Premier Danielle Smith campaigning in Lethbridge on Monday, the Alberta NDP candidate in Lethbridge-West has called on the her to announce a byelection date for the vacant seat in the legislature.

The Lethbridge-West seat became vacant July 1 following the resignation of former NDP MLA and cabinet minister Shannon Phillips, who held the seat for the New Democrats for nine years. Smith has until Jan. 1 to call a byelection.