OTTAWA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper has sent his “sincerest congratulations” to Alberta premier-elect Rachel Notley following a stunning victory by her New Democrats in the Alberta election.In a statement issued early Wednesday, Harper said he looks forward to working with “future Premier Notley on issues of importance for Albertans and all Canadians” such as jobs and economic growth.The NDP won its first majority government in Alberta Tuesday night by toppling the Progressive Conservative colossus that had dominated the province for four decades.The crushing defeat prompted Jim Prentice to announce he was stepping down as PC leader effective immediately and that he would leave the Calgary Foothills seat he had recaptured.In his statement, Harper thanked Prentice for his public service and wished him the “best in his future endeavours.” — This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
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