They began holding meetings across the province which they promoted under the name Alternate Government Movement.
The party also hired Preston Manning as a political consultant to present draft policies at its founding meetings.
The party selected a board of directors and elected Ray Speaker as leader by acclamation.
[2] The paperwork submitted to Elections Alberta and petitions of registration that had started before the convention were under the Political Alternative Association name.
The party planned to submit a request to change the name as soon as registration was accepted by Elections Alberta.