Alberta PCs reject Anglin’s bid to run for party nomination

EDMONTON – Alberta legislature member Joe Anglin is a would-be candidate without a home.

The Progressive Conservative party has announced it will not allow Anglin to seek the Tory nomination in the constituency of Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre.

The party did not give a reason, except to say that having Anglin represent it was not in its best interests.

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Two other Tory candidates are seeking to run in the constituency, which is currently represented by Anglin as an Independent.

Anglin has been a free agent since quitting the Wildrose party in November amid reports he was going to be kicked out over – among other concerns – secretly audio-taping caucus discussions.

Anglin has denied that, and the Wildrose caucus has not shown any proof to back up its claim.