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Liberals nominate Scott Forsyth in fight for Stephen Harper's old seat

With the selection of Scott Forsyth as the Liberal candidate for former Prime Minister Stephen Harper's vacated Calgary seat, all the major parties are now ready for the byelection fight.

Calgary doctor is the last candidate selected by the major parties for upcoming byelection

Scott Forsyth was selected as the Liberal candidate in Calgary Heritage on Wednesday night. (Liberal Party of Canada)

With the selection of Scott Forsyth as the Liberal candidate for former Prime Minister Stephen Harper's vacated Calgary seat, all the major parties are now ready for the byelection fight.

Forsyth, a family physician and professional photographer from Calgary, received the nomination at a meeting on Wednesday night.

He'll fight it out with Conservative candidate Bob Benzen,Khalis Ahmedof the NDP, andTaryn Knorrenof the Green Party.

Two byelections

The byelection, set in motion when Harper resigned after his Conservative government was defeated by the Liberals, must be called by Feb.25.

It's one of two byelections taking place in Calgary this year.

Calgary Midnaporeis also up for grabs after the departure of Jason Kenney, who's vying toeither lead or dismantle Alberta's Progressive Conservatives.

That contest must be called by March 22.