EDMONTON — Former Alberta premier and NDP Leader Rachel Notley is leaving the legislature.
Notley announced on social media Thursday morning that, as of Dec. 30, she is resigning as the legislature representative for Edmonton-Strathcona.
"I write with mixed feelings," Notley said in her post.
"It has been an indescribable honour to represent the people of my neighbourhood and community for almost 17 years."
In the statement, Notley thanks her supporters, staffers, and constituents and says the future of the party is bright under new leader Naheed Nenshi.
"Nenshi’s selection represents a tremendous opportunity for all Albertans seeking practical solutions to the affordability crisis, along with a genuine commitment to fixing our health care so that all Albertans can get the support they need no matter where they live or how much they earn," writes Notley.
Notley does not discuss what she plans to do in her post-political life, ending the post by writing, "See you on the trails!"
Notley served as Alberta’s 17th premier after she and the NDP won a majority government in 2015.
They served for four years before losing to Jason Kenney and the United Conservative Party in 2019 and again in 2023 to the UCP under Danielle Smith.
Notley stepped down as party leader earlier this year and was replaced in a party vote by former Calgary mayor Nenshi, who does not have a seat in the house.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 12, 2024.
Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press
