Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA banned from Russia 

Our local MLA has been banned from entering Russia.

Earlier this month, Russia imposed sanctions on 333 Canadians, including public officials and prominent Olympians. These sanctions include a lifetime ban from entering the country.

Of those is Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk.

“As a proud Ukrainian and a vocal opponent to Vladimir Putin’s war of aggression in Ukraine, I have never been happier to be on a list," wrote Armstrong-Homeniuk in a release. 

"Putin is fighting a losing battle. News of this ban only strengthens my resolve against him and his evil regime."

Morinville-St.Albert MLA Dale Nally was also banned. 

"Honestly, other than the few moments that we laughed about it yesterday, I really haven't spent a ton of time thinking about it," said Nally.

Other local politicians that have been sanctioned by Russia include MP for Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan Garnett Genuis and former premier Ed Stelmach.

Actor Jim Carrey and author Margaret Atwood have also been banned.