Alberta NDP leadership: Sarah Hoffman is running

Alberta's former deputy premier is vying for the leadership of the official opposition.

Sarah Hoffman, MLA for Edmonton-Glenora since 2015, will launch her campaign to replace Rachel Notley as Alberta NDP leader on Sunday morning.

Hoffman, a former health minister, is making the announcement at the Woodcroft Community League in Edmonton.

She is the third politician to announce her intention to run, joining former Alberta justice minister Kathleen Ganley and Edmonton MP. Rakhi Pancholi.

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On Friday, David Shepherd MP announced that he will not enter the ring due to his health.

Notley said last month he was stepping down after nearly a decade at the helm of the Alberta NDP.