Wife\u002Dkiller Colin Thatcher, 84, was invited by MLA Lyle Stewart, who was stripped of his legislative secretary duties effective Monday
Moe said he took the weekend to reflect.
“We all have to be leaders each and every day when it comes to stopping these violent acts. This is even more important when it comes to our provincial government.” The member issued a statement last week saying it was “an error in judgment” to invite his longtime friend Thatcher to the speech.Article content
Thatcher, who was an energy minister under former Conservative premier Grant Devine, was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. He served 22 years behind bars before he was granted full parole in 2006.
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