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Danielle Smith celebrates after being chosen as the new leader of the United Conservative Party and next Alberta premier in Calgary on Oct. 6, 2022. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh
On Oct. 6, Danielle Smith defeated Travis Toews on the sixth ballot to win the United Conservative Party leadership. She’ll be sworn in as Alberta’s 19th Premier on Oct. 11.
It’s an exciting moment for Smith, a longtime friend and colleague. Once the pomp and circumstance concludes, she knows that the hard work begins.