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Exchange at Legislature leaves local MLA shaken
Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely faced a threatening incident from NDP MLA Marlin Schmidt at the Alberta Legislature, leading her to call for his resignation. Lovely expressed concern over Schmidt’s aggressive behavior and the lack of media coverage. Schmidt acknowledged his actions but claimed Lovely instigated the confrontation. Speaker Nathan Cooper found the matter concerning but accepted Schmidt's apology, prompting further disappointment from Lovely regarding the response.