EDMONTON — Cheryl Oates learned that she needed to lace up a good pair of running shoes to keep up with Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley.
“When I think about her turning me into a runner, despite the fact that I didn't want to be runner, it’s an interesting parallel to her politics,” says Oates, who was head of communications when Notley was premier.On Saturday afternoon, the party will be Notley’s crew no more. It's set to announce a new leader.
Caucus members and office staff realized going on an hour-long early morning run was one of the best ways to bend the premier's ear. Notley describes that time as a point of pride. No longer tasked with running the government, the NDP was determined to build a political movement. “It matters to me that we have a strong, progressive voice in Alberta and that we have a healthy political environment where people who disagree with those in power feel that they can engage effectively in that disagreement and not worry about repercussions or retribution,” she says.
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