MLA proud to be latest banned from Russia

BY JOHN MATHER

Fort Saskatchewan

Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong Homeniuk is wearing her recent travel ban from Russia as a badge of honour.

“As a proud Ukrainian Canadian and a vocal opponent of Vladimir Putin’s war of aggression in Ukraine, I’ve never been happier to be on a list,” she started.

“As chair of the Advisory Council on Alberta Ukrainian Relations, I have been active in my opposition to this war since before it officially began.”

She added that,”Putin is fighting a losing battle. News of this ban only strengthens my resolve against him and his evil regime.”

The ban puts Armstrong-Homeniuk in some pretty elite company.

Former Premier Ed Stelmach and a Lamont County resident were banned from Russia last fall and Fort Saskatchewan Sherwood

Park MP Garnett Genuis was also banned from travel to Russia.

Former Premier Jason Kenney also has been banned from any travel to Russia.