WILDROSE TELLS KENNEY IT ALREADY HAS A LEADER

Calgary MP Jason Kenney’s rumoured plan to come home to unite Alberta’s two right-leaning parties is shaping up to be a bumpy ride. After the Progressive Conservatives made it clear Tuesday they are looking for a leader but aren’t keen to merge, the Wildrose caucus announced Wednesday it’s happy to link up — but only under its banner and with its leader, Brian Jean, calling the shots. “We welcome anyone willing to get involved with Brian Jean’s efforts to consolidate conservatives,” it said. “(But) Wildrose under Brian Jean is already set to defeat the NDP government in 2019 and has a growing campaign war chest to do so.” For his part, Kenney, pictured, declined to comment but has said it’s crucial for conservatives to work to derail Rachel Notley and her NDP.