Big surprise in the Alberta provincial election: the far-right Wild Rose Party under the charismatic Danielle Smith, has been soundly defeated by the Conservatives under 'Red Tory' Alison Redford. Pundits and pollsters had been predicting a Wild Rose government, but here are the latest numbers: Conservatives - 61 seats; Wild Rose - 18; Liberals - 4; New Democrats - 4. This is a more favorable result than anyone left of far-right dared hope for. Not only has Wild Rose been restrained, but the Liberals and NDP have both achieved the minimal number of seats needed to have "official party status", which means they will get some government funding.