Notley to leave the legislature on Dec. 30 [Video]

Former Alberta premier and NDP Leader Rachel Notley is leaving the legislature.

Notley announced on social media Thursday morning that, as of Dec. 30, she is resigning as the legislature representative for Edmonton-Strathcona.

“I write with mixed feelings,” Notley said in her post.

“It has been an indescribable honour to represent the people of my neighbourhood and community for almost 17 years.”

In the statement, Notley thanks her supporters, staffers and constituents and says the future of the party is bright under new leader Naheed Nenshi.

“Nenshi’s selection represents a tremendous opportunity for all Albertans seeking practical solutions to the affordability crisis, along with a genuine commitment to fixing our health care so that all Albertans can get the support they need no matter where they live or how much they earn,” writes Notley.

Notley, a former labour lawyer, does not discuss what she plans to do in her post-political …