Tory leadership candidate Ed Stelmach was all business as he spoke in High River Monday night

Stelmach says as the former minister of International and Intergovernmental Affairs, he understands the issues unique to rural Alberta.

"I operate in a very open and transparent manor. Always been inclusive, listening to all the sides in any issue, and thats been truly the success. I'm quite frankly the only rural candidate in the race... that understands both rural and urban issues."

Stelmach says his Rural Development plan will get rid of international tarriffs on Alberta's exports, and give incentives generating profit for farmers.