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By Lisa Johnson The Canadian Press Posted April 24, 2025 3:34 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A former Alberta cabinet minister says an investigation called by Premier Danielle Smith’s government into multimillion-dollar health contracts looks like a “whitewashing” exercise. Peter Guthrie, now an Independent member of the legislature,…
Alberta’s overhaul to photo radar enforcement has officially taken effect, as Calgary’s police service prepares to apply for exemptions to problem intersections. New regulations that took effect Tuesday prohibit photo radar on numbered provincial highways, and limit its use to school, playground and construction zones. The “speed on green” function for intersection safety devices is also…
Alberta doctors are warning of “catastrophic” consequences for children’s physical and mental health if the province doesn’t boost funding for pediatric care. The Alberta Medical Association says nearly half of pediatricians are considering retirement and that a quarter of them are thinking of leaving Alberta or reducing patient care responsibilities. 1:57 Alberta health-care, education workers…
Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says the 14 new school projects the Alberta government outlined for the Edmonton region in the 2025 budget will be completed as fast as possible. “I know many of these projects were needed yesterday,” he said at a news conference on Wednesday held at St. Brendan Catholic Elementary/Junior High School in…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 6, 2025 4:10 pm Updated March 6, 2025 4:11 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size RCMP say they have launched an investigation after receiving a complaint about Alberta Health Services. It comes after allegations from the agency’s former CEO that there was…
Alberta’s child and youth advocate is questioning a proposed change from Premier Danielle Smith’s government that would limit investigations into deaths of young adults. “I can’t get on board with this one,” Terri Pelton said in an interview, adding she never asked the government for the change. Pelton’s office regularly reports on cases of death…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 28, 2025 1:46 pm Updated February 28, 2025 1:47 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A day after her government released its budget, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has hit the road to sell its perks. Alberta is projecting a $5.2-billion deficit, but…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 26, 2025 4:42 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Alberta government says roughly 800 peace officers will team up with 34 police forces across the province to crack down on fentanyl. It comes following threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, who…
The former head of the Alberta Medical Association says Premier Danielle Smith’s latest finger pointing at the province’s front-line health agency has created a “draconian” chill among workers. Dr. Paul Parks, an emergency physician, says he’s heard from scores of health workers across Alberta who felt intimidated by the premier’s harsh critique this week of…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 19, 2025 12:45 pm Updated February 19, 2025 12:50 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to provide an update today on the government’s response to allegations of government interference in lucrative medical contracts. Health Minister Adriana…
