Nenshi predicts PC minority government in Alberta election

Calgary's mayor says he suspects the PCs will retain their hold on power in next week's election.

NaheedNenshi made the prediction Thursday aftermeeting with two of the party leaders NDP Leader RachelNotleyandWildrose Leader Brian Jean.

"I suspect the PCswill win. Idon't know. But the key is that my point beingthere are options. People should vote. They should vote without fear."

Nenshilater added that he expectsa PC minority, with whichever party thatdoes the best in Calgarylikely winning the election.

He also had kind words for Notley and Jean, who he met for the first time today.

"Both of them actually came off extremely sincere, extremely thoughtful, extremely willing to work with the City of Calgary and I appreciated that from both of them," he said.

Nenshi met with Prentice last month after the provincial budget, but hasn't seen him during this election campaign.

The mayor released a survey,calledCities Matter, which outlinesparty platforms on issues that shouldmatter to Albertans living incities. Nenshisays each party has a lot to offer, although he isn't endorsing any one party.