Almost half of the party’s 40 backbenchers are publicly condemning a return to stricter health restrictions Kenny announced this week. They want eased rules or, if not, targeting them in areas with high COVID-19 case rates.
Sixteen of the politicians, most representing rural constituencies, have signed an open letter saying the changes are a step backwards that threatens livelihoods and freedoms.
One of them is Nate Horner who represents Drumheller-Stettler.
A post on his Facebook page says a regional approach to restrictions is needed that takes into account rural constituencies, including his, with few infections.
Others who signed the letter include Speaker Nathan Cooper and former municipal affairs minister Tracy Allard. Allard left cabinet in January after a public outcry over a trip to Hawaii for Christmas, despite the government urging Albertans to stay home.
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Alberta Legislature Speaker Nathan Cooper, the UCP MLA for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills, and deputy speaker Angela Pitt, the UCP MLA for Airdrie-East, are among 15 government MLAs who say they disagree with the province imposing more public health restrictions.(From left: Scott Dippel/CBC, Jason Franson/The Canadian Press)
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