After the numerous rumours and questioning of when the next federal election will be... it can all finally be put to rest as politicians are officially on the campaign trail.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper spoke with Governor General David Johnston Sunday morning to dissolve the 41st Parliament.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper spoke with Governor General David Johnston Sunday morning to dissolve the 41st Parliament, setting for an 11 week election campaign concluding with an election on October 19th.

This will be the longest and costliest Canadian election campaign in more than 100 years.

Locally Macleod MP John Barlow will be donning the Conservative candidacy, he takes over for the retired Ted Menzies, Barlow had won the Conservative nomination and by-election in the previous years leading up to Sunday's announcement.

As Sunday the conditional candidates that have been named for the now Foothills riding, taking the place of the former Macleod riding are, Romy S. Tittel for the Green Party and Cory Morgan for the Liberals.

We'll find out the NDP candidate and confirmations of other in the coming days.

For the latest local election coverage visit our website for details as the eleven week campaign heats up.

The election is set for October 19th.

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