The PC MLAs for Wood Buffalo are on the defensive after comments from Wildrose Leader Brian Jean over their terms and what they have done for the area. The MLAs were quick to stand in defense of their term history on health care and the infrastructure. Jean’s comments made it clear that there are some who believe Wood Buffalo is being neglected, and that something needs to be done. During the press conference Brian Jean announced that he would run in Fort MacMurray-Conklin, and Jean also had some things to say about the PC party and that this party has allowed health care and infrastructure to decline in the last few years. Jean also accused the opposition of using previous projects that were delayed or canceled as new campaign promises in order to attract votes.

Wildrose leader Brian Jean also commented on the lack of promises kept in the past from the MLAs, saying “We are running in our respective ridings because of all the broken promises made by the PC government and the inability of our local (MLAs) to deliver any improvements in the quality of life to our citizens. They have a lot to answer for.” Fort McMurray-Conklin MLA Don Scott defended his history and achievements, saying “I look forward to highlighting the unprecedented amount of investment and innovation that has been recorded during my term as MLA. We are delivering good health care. Does more need to be done? Yes, but those are some of our highlights.” Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo MLA Mike Allen commented “The times where government was ignoring Fort McMurray is a thing of the past. We are continuing to grow so we are continuing to build.”