The Chief Returning Officer for the Alberta NDP Leadership Race, Amanda Freistadt, announced that the following contestants have met the nomination requirements set out in the Alberta NDP Leadership Rules:

• Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse
• Kathleen Ganley
• Sarah Hoffman
• Gil McGowan
• Naheed Nenshi
• Rakhi Pancholi

“I extend my congratulations to all contestants for meeting the requirements for nomination. We are proud that our party has attracted so many high-quality contestants for leader,” said Freistadt. “Albertans have an opportunity to select the person who will eventually be the next Premier – a Premier who reflects the values that Albertans share.”

The Alberta NDP also announced the following official leadership event schedule:

• Thursday, April 25th at 7 PM Official Leadership Debate – Lethbridge

Yates Memorial Theatre

• Saturday, May 11 at 2 PM Official Leadership Debate – Calgary

BMO Centre at Stampede Park – Hall D

• Sunday, June 2 at 2 PM Official Leadership Debate – Edmonton

Edmonton Convention Centre – Hall A

• Saturday, June 22 Alberta NDP Leadership Premiere

Hyatt Regency, Calgary

April 22 is the deadline to become a member of the Alberta NDP in order to vote to select the next leader. Nominees will pay a fee of $20,000 at the membership deadline, and a final fee of $20,000 at the balloting deadline of May 12. The Alberta NDP will release the number of eligible voters when the voter’s list is finalized in May.