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During Tuesday’s press conference, his first as Alberta’s premier, Prentice touched on other controversial issues that have plagued the ruling Progressive Conservative government. He also said that he would not spend any more money on the luxury premier’s residence, dubbed the “Sky Palace,” partially constructed under Redford’s watch in Edmonton.

After public outrage over the plan, the province's auditor general reported that the space would be used for meeting rooms, although some residential amenities had already been partially installed.

Prentice said the most cost effective course at this point would be just to continue that plan.

“I don’t think the taxpayers of Alberta want to see any more costs incurred,” he said.

“Clearly, I’m not sure why a shower needs to be next to a meeting room, but if it has been wired and plumbed for that purpose, I guess it'll stay that way, because I don’t intend to pay any more public money on changing it.”

Prentice said he is in the process of purchasing a condo for when he stays in Edmonton.

This space is an ongoing cost and should be set up properly. How about they change it back to usable office space and the PC Party pays the tab for the renovations?