Alberta's United Conservative Party is hosting its first official leadership debate in Medicine Hat on Wednesday night. The debate will be held at the HALO Air Ambulance Hangar from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and will be moderated by former Calgary councillor Jeff Davison. Seven candidates have met the requirements and are registered in the race to become the next party leader, including:  Leela Aheer;  Brian Jean;  Todd Loewen;  Rajan Sawhney;  Rebecca Schulz;  Danielle Smith; and  Travis Toews. A recent poll by Leger suggests former Wildrose leaders Danielle Smith and Brian Jean are the top contenders in the UCP leadership race, with former finance minister Travis Toews following close behind.

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