By Canadian Press

Kenney blasts those threatening Hinshaw

Apr 13, 2021 | 8:59 AM

EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is condemning those using threats and intimidation to protest the rules.

Provincial sheriffs estimated about 750 people gathered at the legislature on Monday to protest public-health restrictions. Some chanted “lock her up” in reference to the province’s chief medical health officer, Dr. Deena Hinshaw.

“It’s particularly offensive to threaten a committed public servant like Dr. Hinshaw, a consummate professional who has offered the best possible health advice to govt. I call on those responsible to stop the threats & law breaking, which is a disservice to their own cause,” said Kenney on Twitter.

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Kenney added that another large protest on Sunday at GraceLife Church west of Edmonton, which was recently closed by health officials for violating restrictions, resulted in the arrest of a protester who allegedly shouted racial insults at a First Nations woman on the nearby Enoch Cree reserve.

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Kenney said a car belonging to the chief of Enoch Cree Nation was also vandalized.