By Canadian Press

INTRUDER SHOT

Premier says ‘personal compassion’ behind contribution to landowner’s legal fund

Oct 2, 2019 | 6:21 AM

CALGARY- Premier Kenney says compassion drove him to donate to a southern Alberta man who is being sued by an intruder he shot on his property last year.

Kenney contributed $100 to an online fundraising campaign that has so far raised more than $42,000 for Edouard Maurice’s legal defence.

Kenney says it was legitimate for him to make the contribution as a citizen.

In a recent Facebook post, Kenney also encouraged others to pitch in to help Maurice and his family.

A statement of claim indicates Ryan Watson entered Maurice’s property near Okotoks in February 2018, and was hit in the arm by a warning shot.

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Watson is seeking damages for pain and suffering, and for loss of income.

(The Canadian Press)