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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.
MLA for Drumheller-Stettler, Nate Horner ended 2020 on a high note by presenting a private member’s motion to the Alberta Legislature to give all Albertans a fair shake on their utility bills.
On December 14, Motion 515 passed unanimously. His motion was that “the Legislative Assembly urge the Government to work with electricity agencies and electric utilities to lower transmission and distribution costs for consumers.”
“Motion 515 is my attempt to address what I believe is a critical issue for Alberta, the egregiously high cost of transmission and distribution of electricity in this province,” he said in his address.
“Unaffordable electric bills hinder growth greatly and make our province less liveable to boot.”
MLA for Drumheller-Stettler, Nate Horner ended 2020 on a high note by presenting a private member’s motion to the Alberta Legislature to give all Albertans a fair shake on their utility bills.
On December 14, Motion 515 passed unanimously. His motion was that “the Legislative Assembly urge the Government to work with electricity agencies and electric utilities to lower transmission and distribution costs for consumers.”
“Motion 515 is my attempt to address what I believe is a critical issue for Alberta, the egregiously high cost of transmission and distribution of electricity in this province,” he said in his address.
“Unaffordable electric bills hinder growth greatly and make our province less liveable to boot.”
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Spruce Grove City Council has appointed Dean Screpnek as the new City Manager.
Screpnek is a longtime resident of Spruce Grove who has experience in all levels of government, most recently with the Government of Alberta. Prior to his time with the provincial government, Screpnek had tenures with Parkland County, the City of St. Albert and the City of Edmonton.
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Council approved Screpnek’s appointment during the City’s Dec. 14 Council meeting. He will take over duties starting on Jan. 18, 2021.