Wildrose leader Brian Jean has apologized for what he calls an "inappropriate attempt" at humour, when he told a public meeting it was against the law to "beat" Alberta Premier Rachel Notley. The official Opposition leader's comment came during a Fort McMurray town-hall meeting of Wildrose supporters Tuesday night. According to a recording taped by the Fort McMurray Today newspaper, Jean responded: "I've been beating this drum for 10,11 years. But it's against the law to beat Rachel Notley." "I have to compliment that woman (Rachel Notley) and I shouldn't have said what I said," Jean told the audience.

Source: CBC News August 31, 2016 06:45 UTC