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The MLA for Lesser Slave Lake says he is disappointed but relieved to be removed from the UCP caucus.
Pat Rehn was kicked out of caucus by Premier Jason Kenney on Thursday after he was accused of being absent from his riding. In a Facebook post late that night, Rehn said there are advantages to the removal and he will now be able to oppose certain COVID-19 measures.
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“I will now be able to express my opposition of some of the lockdown measures, such as closing gyms and businesses,” Rehn said in the message posted just before 11 p.m. “I believe strongly that measures must be taken to prevent COVID-19 spread, but also recognize the long lasting effects caused by the lockdown itself.
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EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has kicked Lesser Slave Lake backbencher Pat Rehn out of the United Conservative caucus, saying the MLA failed to