Wildrose announces shadow cabinet

Posted May 1, 2012 4:12 pm.

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Wildrose leader Danielle Smith revealed her shadow cabinet in Edmonton Tuesday, naming herself as critic responsible for the interests of Calgary and Edmonton in the legislature.

Rob Anderson and Heather Forsyth will return to their chief critic portfolios of Finance and Health, respectively, and Anderson will also return as House Leader.

Bruce McAllister (Chestermere-Rocky View) will be Education Critic, Kerry Towle (Innisfail-Sylvan Lake) will be Seniors Critic and Whip, Shayne Saskiw (Lac La Biche-St. Paul-Two Hills) will be Critic for Justice and Solicitor General, and Jason Hale (Strathmore-Brooks) will serve as Energy Critic.

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