Gary Mar eying Stelmach’s job

By News Staff

Posted Mar 10, 2011 7:21 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Add another name to the ballot in the Tory leadership race.

Former cabinet minister Gary Mar plans to run to become Premier of Alberta.

Mar would be the fifth person to vie for Ed Stelmach’s job when he steps down.

That’s expected to happen in September.

Mar is currently serving as Alberta’s representative in Washington, D.C.

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