Kenney defends expulsion of two Alberta MLAs
Premier Jason Kenney says he avoided revealing his vote while backing the United Conservative caucus decision to eject backbenchers Todd Loewen and Drew Barnes after a seven hour virtual meeting. He emphasizes teamwork and governing during the COVID-19 crisis. Loewen and Barnes will sit as independents.
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Alberta court order tightens holding rallies against health rules
An Alberta injunction allows RCMP to arrest or remove organizers and attendees of anti lockdown protests, aiming to curb gatherings but not to persuade adherents. The measure follows crowded, maskless events and legal actions against protest organizers, with court appearances set for next week.
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Barnes remains MLA after UCP expulsion vote
Cypress Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes says he will stay as an independent and continue pressing his constituents' concerns. He notes the caucus decision aimed to expel him and fellow MLA Todd Loewen, while praising Loewen and signaling possible future party ties. Barnes plans to use Question Period to probe government and weighs options, including a potential return to the UCP as the Cypress Medicine Hat association targets its annual meeting.
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