The UCP is an embarrassment to ALberta. I live in Edmonton, and it's nearly certain that all provincial in the metro area will be won by the NDP. Nearly all rural riding will be won by the UCP. Calgary will decide who wins the election. Right now it is neck-and-neck with less than two months to go.
The fact that Danielle Smith is premier is a testament on how horrible Alberta is being run. Back on early 2015, it looked like her political career was done, after the backlash from her constituents did her political career in, when she crossed the floor from the Wildrose Party to the old PC.
Since then, she has been a radio talk show host, promoting QAnon conspiracies, Anti-Vax mandates, and other ridiculous ideas. Theo Fleury and Jamie Sale are regular guests. The fact that she has aligned herself with Arthur Pawlowski, who is known for his racist views (he is vehemently anti Islam, and anti-LGBTQ), and legal problems, speaks volumes about her lack of character.