Alberta officials announced “record breaking” spending on addiction recovery in the province’s upcoming budget and a new panel of leading international experts to inform Alberta’s recovery-based approach. “Alberta has emerged as a national leader in building recovery-oriented systems of care for addiction and mental health,” said Nicholas Milliken, minister for mental health and addiction, at…
Alberta Announces ‘Record Breaking’ Budget for Addiction, Reports on Recovery-Based Approach
Poilievre Backs Alberta’s Concerns Over Federal ‘Just Transition’ Legislation
Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he backs Alberta Premier Danielle Smith over her concerns about what she’s called Ottawa’s anti-oil-and-gas agenda. Poilievre told reporters Wednesday in Calgary that he discussed health care, public safety and defending Canada’s oil sector when he met recently with his Alberta Conservative counterpart in Ottawa. Smith has voiced her…
Former Chief Medical Officer Found Guilty of Child Sex Assault in Alberta
A former medical health officer in Alberta has been found guilty of sexual assault and sexual interference of a child. Dr. Albert de Villiers, who appeared in court today via video from his home in Kelowna, B.C., was chief medical officer of health in Alberta’s north zone for 16 years before he became chief medical…
‘Not True’: Alberta Minister Denies Crying, Yelling During Doctor Confrontation
Alberta’s justice minister says he felt sad and disappointed when he discovered someone he considered to be a friend was behind a social media post targeting him and his wife. The Law Society of Alberta didn’t complete its hearing Thursday into allegations that Tyler Shandro violated the profession’s code of conduct. Three complaints date back…
Alberta Library’s Drag Queen Storytime for Children Meets With Protest
A drag storytime at the Grand Prairie Public Library on Tuesday drew a dozen or more protesters, one of whom held a sign calling it “child abuse.” Protesters clashed verbally at times with attendees outside the library, as seen in a recording an observer posted on Facebook. One protester called the drag performance “sexual activity.” “We don’t…
‘Intimidating’: Doctor Tells Law Society Former Health Minister Visited His Home
The Law Society of Alberta heard Tuesday a number of allegations about Alberta’s justice minister over suggestions he violated the profession’s code of conduct. Tyler Shandro is facing three complaints dating back to his time as the province’s health minister early in the COVID-19 pandemic. A Calgary doctor, who had posted a photo on social media…
Doctor Tells Law Society Former Health Minister Visited His Home
The Law Society of Alberta heard Tuesday a number of allegations about Alberta’s justice minister over suggestions he violated the profession’s code of conduct. Tyler Shandro is facing three complaints dating back to his time as the province’s health minister early in the COVID-19 pandemic. A Calgary doctor, who had posted a photo on social media…
Alberta Health Forced to Cancel Non-Urgent Surgeries, Reduce Lab Services After Network Outage
EDMONTON—A network outage that affected Alberta Health Services (AHS) for much of the day on Jan. 23 has been resolved and services are returning to normal, according to a 2 p.m. local time update on a temporary website the government health agency created to provide ongoing information. The outage resulted in the postponement of some…
Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks to See Infrastructure Upgrades
Parks Canada has announced money to improve safety and experiences for visitors to four mountain national parks in Alberta and British Columbia. It says $71 million in federal funding for Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay national parks includes upgrades to critical infrastructure, such as Parks Canada dispatch for emergency calls, as well as to several…
Alberta Premier Says She Can’t Offer Pardons to Those Charged With Violating Pandemic Restrictions
EDMONTON—Premier Danielle Smith said she has looked into offering amnesty to Albertans who were charged with violating pandemic restrictions but is unable to do so within the parameters of Canada’s justice system. Smith said she has to let “the process play out” in the courts without political interference. The premier addressed the issue on Jan….
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