Conservative MLA's letter to school board was blatant intimidation, opposition critics say

Keith Gerein:

A culture of "political extortion" practised by the Alberta government has been laid bare in a recent letter from northern Conservative MLA Hector Goudreau to a school board, opposition parties allege.

In the Feb. 9 letter obtained by The Journal, Goudreau warned the Holy Family Catholic School Division that criticism of the government could imperil the district's chances of funding for a new school.

"In order for your community to have the opportunity to receive a new school, you and your school board will have to be very diplomatic from here on out," the Dunvegan-Central Peace MLA tells district superintendent Betty Turpin.

"I advise you to be cautious as to how you approach future communications as your comments could be upsetting to some individuals. This could delay the decision on a new school."

Posted by Jim Zellmer at March 5, 2012 2:47 AM
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