A provincial byelection has been called for Lethbridge-West, a southern Alberta riding that has been without a representative since the summer.

Former NDP MLA Shannon Phillips held the seat since 2015 until she resigned in June.

Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has been urging Premier Danielle Smith to call the byelection for weeks as both parties have had candidates in place since September.

Running for the governing United Conserv…