A former United Conservative Party member of the Alberta legislature who faces sex charges has waived his right to a preliminary inquiry.
Don MacIntyre resigned as the member for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake on Feb. 2 after he was charged with sexual assault and sexual interference with a minor.
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On Friday, MacIntyre, who is 62, waived his right to an inquiry, which is used to determine if there is enough evidence for a case to go to trial.
His next court date has not been scheduled.
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MacIntyre is not in custody but must abide by several conditions including having no contact with anyone under 16 without a guardian present.
MacIntyre was a first-term legislature member elected for the Wildrose party in 2015.
The Wildrose merged last summer with the Progressive Conservatives to form the United Conservative Party.
-With files from RD News Now
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