Backbencher booted from Alberta United Conservative Party caucus in January back in Poll yes By The Canadian Press on July 14, 2021. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney arrives to speak about the Open for Summer Plan and next steps in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, in Edmonton, Friday, June 18, 2021. Pat Rehn, an Alberta MLA booted in January from the United Conservative Party caucus for failing to perform his duties, has been welcomed back into the fold. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson EDMONTON – A member of the Alberta legislature who was booted from the United Conservative Party caucus for failing to perform his duties has been welcomed back to the fold.