EDMONTON – Alberta Progressive Conservative MLA Fred Horne, who represents Edmonton-Rutherford, announced Friday he won’t be running for a third term.
“The opportunity to serve as representative and advocate for the people of my constituency for seven years, as Minister of Health for three years, and in various other roles in government has been a tremendous privilege and one for which I will always be grateful,” Horne said in a statement.
(You can read the full statement below).
“I also want to thank my colleagues in the government caucus. Your friendship, advice and support have been invaluable.
“I look forward to supporting Premier Prentice, my colleagues and our Party in the years to come.”
Before entering politics, Horne worked as a health policy consultant. Then, in 2008, he was elected MLA for Edmonton-Rutherford in a very close vote.
In 2011, he was appointed the minister of health. Horne lost that position in a September 2014 cabinet shuffle after Jim Prentice was sworn in as premier.
On Thursday, former finance minister Doug Horner announced he would be stepping down at the end of January.
The announcements come amid growing speculation of a possible provincial election this year.
More to come…
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