“I actually left a message at the premier’s office. I got our MLA [@DevinDVote] and they just said Alberta Health Services had to deal with it and amazingly enough it went ahead. I just don’t understand,”
—Bowden Mayor, Robb Stuart
#ableg #FiretheUCP
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“There are no excuses, and if you’re flouting the law you should be held accountable.”
—Bowden Mayor, Robb Stuart, on the rodeo held outside his town this past weekend.
#BoycottUCPdonors
#FiretheUCP #ableg
“AHS says it is exploring its legal options after hundreds attended a #rodeo near Bowden, about 30km south of #RedDeer, to protest #COVID19 restrictions. It took place on private land after the town's agricultural society revoked its permit.” #ableg
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“Alberta Health Services sent a letter to organizers indicating the event would be illegal, and in a statement, expressed disappointment with the decision to proceed.”
Apparently this law was not enforced.🤷♂️
#Bowden🤠 #ableg #COVIDAB #COVID19AB
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“Alberta Premier #JasonKenney🤠 released a statement on social media Sunday, [after the two-day event had concluded] stating his concerns.”
It is clear that Kenney was made aware of the event & did nothing to stop it.
#ableg #BetterOffWithRachel
“The event [was] set to become as much a political rally as a sporting event, listing guest speakers well known for their opposition to #COVID19 health restrictions, including Innisfail activist & mayoral candidate Glen Carritt.”
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#GlenCarritt made a name for himself when he organized the “United We Roll” Yellow Vester convoy, which became famous for the racism and white nationalism.
“Some participants work MAGA hats.”
#cdnpoli #SaveUsFromKenney #ableg #BoycottUCPdonors
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