Category Archives: Alberta
Jury trial begins for Mounties charged with manslaughter in shooting of Alberta man
EDMONTON - A jury trial is scheduled to begin today in Edmonton for two RCMP officers accused of manslaughter with a firearm in the shooting death of a 31-year-old in northern Alberta.Clayton Crawford...
Nov 21, 2022
Alberta chief critical of Premier Danielle Smith's claim of Indigenous roots
EDMONTON - A First Nations leader in Alberta is questioning Premier Danielle Smith's claim of Indigenous heritage. Smith has said she has some Cherokee roots and, in 2012, declared herself as a person...
Nov 18, 2022
Alberta Métis groups call for moratorium on constitution vote
Some Mtis groups in Alberta say they will not recognize a new Mtis constitution if it is approved.Voting is underway for what the Mtis Nation of Alberta (MNA) says is the largest ratification vote for...
Nov 18, 2022
'Bleakest of role models for women': Fired health leader calls out Alberta premier
EDMONTON - A leader in Alberta's health system who was fired by Premier Danielle Smith is firing back. Tony Dagnone, in an open letter, says Smith's abusive, divisive rhetoric blended with her "warped...
Nov 18, 2022
Alberta First Nations leaders against premier's sovereignty plans
First Nations leaders in Alberta say they stand in solidarity against Premier Danielle Smith's planned sovereignty legislation. The chiefs of Treaty 6, Treaty 7 and Treaty 8 say they will work togethe...
Nov 18, 2022
Alberta Premier sends mandate letters to ministers; reactions shared
The Government of Alberta says that Premier Danielle Smith has delivered a final set of mandate letters directing government ministers to prioritize access to health care and skilled labour.Officials ...
Nov 17, 2022
Province announces AHS reforms aimed at improving patient care
The Alberta government says immediate actions are rolling out that will lead to faster EMS times, decreased emergency room wait times and reduced surgical wait times for Albertans. Provincial official...
Nov 17, 2022
Smith, Copping to speak on AHS reform plan
Alberta's premier and health minister are set to speak Thursday about the government's "Alberta Health Services reform plan," according to a news release.A news conference with Danielle Smith and Jaso...
Nov 17, 2022
Alberta education minister says she will listen to top doctor about masks in schools
CALGARY - Alberta's education minister says she will take advice from the province's new chief medical health officer on whether to allow school boards to bring in mask mandates in schools with respir...
Nov 16, 2022
Circulating respiratory viruses in Alberta: Dr. Joffe
Alberta's chief medical officer of health, Dr. Mark Joffe, has issued a statement about the increase of respiratory viruses in the province:"The annual influenza, or flu, season is here. Albertans are...
Nov 16, 2022