Author of the article: Jennifer Hamilton
Publishing date: Apr 15, 2021 • 4 hours ago • 6 minute read •
Premier Jason Kenney announced, from Edmonton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, that Alberta is returning to Step 1 of the four-step framework to protect the health system and reduce the rising spread of COVID-19 province-wide. Local UCP MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeiuk supported the Premier, amidst tension in the party regarding COVID-19 restrictions. PHOTO BY CHRIS SCHWARZ / Government of Alberta
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Government caucus members publicly criticized Alberta Premier Jason Kenney for COVID-19 restrictions they say move the province backward.
In a public letter published online last Wednesday, UCP MLAs representing mostly-rural ridings said closing dine-in service in restaurants and lowering capacity for retail stores and gyms is the “wrong decision,” even as COVID-19 cases surge.