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The riding that was too close to call proved too close to call, but Liberal Kent Hehr managed to snatch Calgary Centre from the Conservatives when the last vote was counted.

Hehr and fellow provincial Liberal MLA are headed to Parliament Hill, smashing the barrier that has held the Liberals out of the city for 46 years.

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“It was probably the biggest night of my life,” Hehr said, as he was embraced by his mother and surrounded by a throng of jubilant supporters outside his election night headquarters in downtown Calgary.

“It’s been far too long since we’ve had a non-Conservative to Ottawa and I’m proud to be going with my friend Darshan Kang to represent this city proudly and boldly,” Hehr told reporters.

Conservative Joan Crockatt jumped to an early lead, but Hehr came roaring back.

“It’s been a long night,” Crockatt told her supporters as she thanked them for an “amazing” run and congratulated Hehr.