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Calgary MLA apologizes for using 'inappropriate word' in voicemail to constituent
Tanya Fir apologized for swearing on a constituent voicemail, attributing it to anger from verbal abuse amid political tensions, and confirmed the comment was not personally directed.
- Posted online by columnist Doug Firby, an audio from Nov. 10 captures Calgary‑Peigan MLA Tanya Fir using foul language in a voicemail returned to a constituent.
- Amid disagreement over the teachers' strike, Fir said she had been called names and in `shell shock` from rude voicemails, calling her language a `moment of poor judgement`.
- Inside the voicemail, Fir begins with `Hi, this is MLA Tanya Fir returning your call`, followed by another office voice and a profane aside, `who are the next m**********rs?`, which included Doug Firby's personal information.
- Doug Firby contacted Tanya Fir, who called back within hours, apologized for the voicemail, said the comment wasn’t aimed at anyone, and Firby said he considers the matter closed.
- Lori Williams, political scientist, Mount Royal University, said the United Conservative Party faces public anger and polarization, warning leaders and cabinet ministers must set a better example since damage is very difficult to undo.
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Calgary MLA Apologizes for Inappropriate Voicemail Language to Constituent
Calgary-Peigan MLA Tanya Fir has publicly apologized after a voicemail containing inappropriate language was shared online. The message, which surfaced on Substack, was directed at a constituents’ complaints regarding the Alberta teachers’ strike. Details of the Voicemail Incident On November 10, Tanya Fir left a voicemail that reportedly included profanity. The voicemail was shared by …
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