EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has kicked Lesser Slave Lake backbencher Pat Rehn out of the United Conservative caucus, saying the member of the
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An Alberta legislature member booted from the United Conservative caucus for failing to represent his constituents is signalling he has no plans to give up his seat.
Pat Rehn, MLA for Lesser Slave Lake, said on Facebook that he’s disappointed over his ouster, but there are some advantages to not being tied to a political party.
Alberta will ease some public health restrictions on Monday, including allowing personal and wellness services to reopen, and limited outdoor gatherings, as there are encouraging signs that the tougher measures introduced in December did their job in curbing the spread of COVID-19.