EDMONTON—Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has relieved Justice Minister Kaycee Madu of his duties after it came to light that Madu called Edmonton’s police chief about a traffic ticket. Kenney says while all parties agree Madu never asked Chief Dale McFee to cancel the ticket last March, there’s a bigger issue at play. “It’s essential the independent administration of justice is maintained,” Kenney said in an announcement on Twitter late Monday. “That’s why I will appoint a respected independent investigator to review the relevant facts and to determine whether there was interference in the administration of justice in this case.” “In the interim period, I have asked Minister Madu to step back from his ministerial duties.” Kenney said Energy Minster Sonya Savage will handle Madu’s justice portfolio in the meantime. The premier said he spoke with Madu earlier in the day after the traffic ticket and phone call were reported by …