2005: Paul Hinman becomes the first candidate to officially be nominated. September 16, 2005: David Crutcher becomes the second candidate to officially be nominated. September 20, 2005: Marilyn Burns becomes the third candidate to officially be nominated. September 20, 2005: Nominations close September 22, 2005: Alberta Alliance leadership debate to be taped before a live audience September 24, 2005: Alberta Alliance leadership debate part 1 on AM 1140 at 6:30 p.m. MST September 28, 2005: Ed Klop officially announces leadership bid. October 1, 2005: Alberta Alliance leadership debate part 2 on AM 1140 at 6:30 p.m. MST October 6, 2005: Closing date for new members to vote for Leader. October 17, 2005: 2nd leadership debate, Old Timers' Cabin in Edmonton October 23, 2005: Randy Thorstienson endorses Ed Klop November 18, 2005: Day 1 of leadership convention November 19, 2005: Day 2 of leadership convention See also Alberta Alliance Party leadership convention 2006 Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta leadership election References Randy Thorsteinson endorses Ed Klop and condemns the Chandler campaign Travis Chase makes a public statement on the election Press Release from Travis Chase on legal threats by Craig Chandler Randy Thorstienson responds to threats of legal action by Craig Chandler External links Campaign websites Paul Hinman David Crutcher Marilyn Burns old site (Archived 2009-10-25) Marilyn Burns new site Ed Klop News Articles on the Alberta Alliance leadership campaign Lawyer may have what it takes to rejuvenate the right Calgary Sun July 26, 2005 Paul Hinman announces Leadership Bid Peace River Gazette August 30, 2005 David Crutcher visits Nanton September 21, 2005 Tenacious new Alliance leader would make Klein regime blink Calgary Sun September 27, 2005 Fledgling Alliance hosts leadership elections November 19 Edmonton Sun October 25, 2005 Tom Olsen Column the Alberta Alliance leadership convention November 20, 2005 Online Forums covering the Alberta Alliance Leadership election Free Dominion.ca Project Alberta Alberta Alliance Party leadership election 2009 Alliance Party leadership election Alberta Alliance Party leadership election Alberta Alliance Party leadership election