EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley issued a statement Monday afternoon in response to the news a former Calgarian was killed by his captors after being kidnapped in the Philippines.
“Our hearts are with the Ridsdel family and friends who are forced to live with this horror,” the statement read. “I offer the condolences of all Albertans on this tragic ending to almost seven months of fear and anxiety.”
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Earlier on Monday, John Ridsdel, a former mining executive and journalist, was confirmed dead after being held captive by Islamic militants since September. The militants were also holding three other people captive, including another Canadian.
“Albertans join the world community in condemning this monstrous act in the strongest possible terms,” Notley’s statement read. “Albertans of every faith pray for the rescue of the remaining hostages.”
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