PHOTOS: Scenes from Alberta’s election headquarters

By Brodie Thomas
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More Celebrating at UCP Headquarters. (Jennifer Friesen / For LiveWire)

LiveWire had reporters In Edmonton in Calgary last night as the UCP took power from the NDP. Our photographers captured scenes of victory and defeat as legislature seats were won and lost. You can find some of the best shots below of the historic night.

Young UCP supporters cheer as Kenney makes his entrance. (Jennifer Friesen / For LiveWire)
Blue was the colour of the night in the Big Four, where UCP supporters gathered for Kenney’s victory speech. (Jennifer Friesen / For LiveWire)
Jason Kenney’s campaign manager Tasha Schindel celebrates with her sister, Tanya Gerber, after the UCP takes another seat in Alberta. (Jennifer Friesen/ For LiveWire Calgary)
Kenney addresses the crowd. (Jennifer Friesen / For LiveWire)
A smiling Jason Kenney acknowledges the crowd at UCP headquarters. (Jennifer Friesen / For LiveWire)
Rachel Notley as she prepares to deliver her concession speech. (Josie Lukey / For LiveWire)
Joe Ceci is congratulated by a NDP supporters for being elected in the Alberta election result at Calgary headquarters on April 16, 2019. (Azin Ghaffari / LiveWire Calgary)
Irfan Sabir talks to the media in NDP headquarter in Calgary after being elected in Alberta election on April 16, 2019. (Azin Ghaffari / LiveWire Calgary)
NDP supporters follow the Alberta election result at Calgary headquarters on April 16, 2019. (Azin Ghaffari / LiveWire Calgary)
NDP supporters follow the Alberta election result at Calgary headquarters on April 16, 2019. (Azin Ghaffari / LiveWire Calgary)
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