Alberta NDP bids farewell to outgoing leader Rachel Notley

Alberta’s New Democratic Party is bidding farewell to outgoing leader Rachel Notley on Friday.

Notley is set to give her final speech as leader of the party, after shepherding its growth into the largest Opposition in Alberta’s history.

A record 85,000 members are set to pick a new leader out of four candidates on Saturday.

1:36 Final debate takes place in Edmonton ahead of NDP leadership vote

Former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Edmonton legislature members Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse and Sarah Hoffman, and Calgary MLA Kathleen Ganley are all looking to take the helm.

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is also scheduled to make an appearance at Friday’s $350-per-plate provincial fundraiser.

Media have been told they’re not invited to listen to Singh’s remarks.