Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner has announced he is stepping down from his cabinet post & will not seek re-election in the next provincial vote.
The Drumheller-Stettler MLA announced his departure on Wednesday ahead of an expected cabinet shuffle by the provincial government.
Horner, who has served as finance minister & as President of the Treasury Board since June 2023, says he plans to stay on as the local MLA until the next election.
Hospital & Surgical Services Minister Matt Jones also announced Wednesday that he does not intend to run again.
Candidates have already begun canvassing the Drumheller-Stettler area in recent weeks, vying for the United Conservative Party nomination ahead of the 2027 election.
Author: Landin Chambers
Landin Chambers is a news reporter for Hometown Media Stettler. He has a background in broadcast news, with previous roles in Prince George, Red Deer and Calgary. You may also see him as a cameraman for the Stettler Wildcats and Stettler Imperials. Have a story idea? Email: lchambers@htproductionsmedia.ca
