Tag: Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services Accepts Toys as Payment for Parking Tickets

People who have recently received a parking ticket at the Alberta Health Services (AHS) lots may not have to feel so bad after all. In a news release on Nov. 24, the AHS announced it has brought back its Toys for Tickets program, giving people a chance to donate a new, unwrapped toy rather than…


Alberta Health Services Accepts Toys as Payment for Parking Tickets During Holiday Season

People who have recently received a parking ticket at Alberta Health Services (AHS) lots may not have to feel so bad after all. AHS announced on Nov. 24 that it has brought back its Toys for Tickets program, giving people a chance to donate a new, unwrapped toy rather than paying their fine. “We paused the…


Smith Says She’ll End Alberta Health Services’ Partnership With World Economic Forum

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will end the partnership her province’s health authority has with the World Economic Forum (WEF). Her remarks came during a livestream on Western Standard’s “Question Period with Premier Danielle Smith” program on Oct. 21, where she said she holds the Alberta Health Services (AHS) accountable for its COVID-19 advice…


Pastor Who Defied COVID Measures Wins in Court Against Alberta Health Services

The Alberta Court of Appeal has sided with Artur and David Pawlowski and Whistle Stop Café Owner Christopher Scott in an appeal against Alberta Health Services (AHS). The appeal concerned three orders by Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Adam Germain that said the three men were in contempt of a May 6, 2021, injunction granted…


Pastor Arrested for Defying COVID Measures Wins in Court Against Alberta Health Services

The Alberta Court of Appeal has sided with Artur and David Pawlowski and Whistle Stop Café Owner Christopher Scott in an appeal against Alberta Health Services (AHS). The appeal concerned three orders by Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Adam Germain that said the three men were in contempt of a May 6, 2021, injunction granted…


Human Rights Commission, Recreation Sector Latest Targets of Alberta’s Red Tape Reduction

In its latest measure aimed at cutting bureaucratic red tape, the Alberta government says it is targeting issues such as streamlining access to the human rights commission and updating policies that govern the recreational sector in an effort to boost local businesses. Bill 80, the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2021 (No. 2), is the…


Judge Orders Calgary Pastor to Note ‘Majority’ View on COVID-19 Measures When Preaching

An Alberta pastor, his brother, and a cafe owner have been ordered by a judge to preach the view of the “majority of medical experts” whenever they speak against COVID-19 vaccines and restrictions. Pastor Artur Pawlowski of Street Church Ministries, his brother Dawid Pawlowski, and Whistle Stop Cafe owner Christopher Scott were fined and put…


Alberta Pastor Tim Stephens Arrested a Second Time

Pastor Tim Stephens of the Fairview Baptist Church in Calgary has been arrested for the second time for allegedly holding worship services that defy the Alberta Health Service’s (AHS) public health orders. The Calgary Police Service (CPS) arrested Stephens at his home on Monday, a day after he held an outdoor church service for his…