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Danielle Smith nomination to be held on same day Wildrose picks new leader

Wildrose Party Leader Danielle Smith speaks to reporters in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013.
The Progressive Conservatives have announced that backbencher Danielle Smith will learn on March 28 whether she will be their candidate for her riding in Highwood. Jeff McIntosh, The Canadian Press

EDMONTON — It looks like political worlds will be colliding at the end of this month in Alberta.

The Progressive Conservatives have announced that backbencher Danielle Smith will learn on March 28 whether she will be their candidate for her riding in Highwood.

On the same day, the Wildrose party will announce a new leader to replace Smith.

READ MORE: Alberta’s Wildrose party picks March 28 to announce new leader

Smith led eight other Wildrose members across the floor to Premier Jim Prentice and the PCs late last year.

She has been criticized for decimating Alberta’s Official Opposition.

Smith is running against Okotoks town councillor Carrie Fischer for the nomination.

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