Manitoba’s governing Progressive Conservatives will choose a new party leader and premier Oct. 30

The party executive met last night and also set down rules, including an entry fee of $25,000

Premier Brian Pallister announced earlier this month he would not seek re-election, and said he is prepared to step aside within a few weeks.

The only person so far who has announced a plan to run for leader is former health minister Heather Stefanson, who has garnered the support of most Tory caucus members.