Layton Veverka is running as the Alberta Party candidate in the Lethbridge West by-election to offer voters a centrist alternative to the NDP and UCP candidates. Veverka, a power engineer, is a proponent of utilizing a mix of renewable and non-renewable energy sources. He specifically advocates for the production of blue hydrogen from natural gas, highlighting its potential in steelmaking. Veverka also stresses the importance of education reform, proposing the use of artificial intelligence in schools and educating students on AI's benefits and risks. Additionally, he aims to bring stability to southern Alberta's energy grid by suggesting the placement of power plants under municipal control. By promoting diverse energy sources and education reform, Veverka seeks to provide a new voice in Alberta politics and encourage voters to consider alternative policies and approaches.