Three individuals disrupted a news conference being held as part of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s reelection campaign, with one man storming the stage.
In a statement issued following the press conference, the UCP alleged “radical activists” affiliated with the NDP and the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) had been identified as former federal Calgary NDP candidate Patrick King and AFL activist Aaron Doncaster.
The UCP also alleged the location of the announcement was released on Twitter earlier in the day by NDP Leader Rachel Notley and her party in a tweet that has now been deleted.
“Elections are about ideas, not physical intimidation and violence,” said Joseph Schow, UCP candidate for Cardston-Siksika. “We call on the NDP and their union activists to ensure a safe and orderly campaign, so nobody gets hurt.”…