By The Canadian Press/Lethbridge News Now

Claresholm councillor alleges she was attacked in her home

Jan 24, 2018 | 1:04 PM

CLARESHOLM, Alta. – RCMP are investigating after a member of a town council in southern Alberta says she was beaten during a home invasion.

Donna Courage of Claresholm says she was attacked in her home on Saturday night and suffered a black eye, bruises and cuts.

She says a man forced his way into her home, pinned her against a wall and told her to be quiet and leave town.

Courage was elected last October and campaigned for increased transparency and accountability on council.

She says she had previously urged council to consider other potential locations for the town office before committing to the proposed $5 million project.

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She says she has been criticized on social media by opponents who have stated she is not a team player.

Courage told Global News in Lethbridge she has not reached a decision regarding her future with Claresholm’s town council, nor when she may make a final decision.

Claresholm Mayor Doug MacPherson told Global News he had not heard from Courage about a possible resignation.

The town issued a statement saying they support Courage and the RCMP and do not condone the alleged behaviour.

“Council is elected to bring divergent views to the council table for discussion, and every member of council should feel free to voice their opinions without fear of repercussions,” the statement said.