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Alberta Health Services claims fired CEO kept confidential emails, seeking injunction

Alberta Health Services claims fired CEO kept confidential emails, seeking injunction

EDMONTON — Alberta's health authority is claiming its fired former executive breached her employment agreement by holding on to confidential emails with information pertaining to allegations in a high-profile court case.
Calgary accuses Alberta government of inaction on future of drug-use site

Calgary accuses Alberta government of inaction on future of drug-use site

CALGARY — Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek is in a stand-off with the Alberta government over her city's only drug-use site, accusing the province of dragging its heels to come up with a solution for its future.

Alberta considering killing its industrial carbon tax, email shows

The Alberta government is considering killing its industrial carbon tax, according to an industry association email obtained by The Narwhal.
Former deputy chief alleges Lethbridge police chief broke COVID rules in 2021

Former deputy chief alleges Lethbridge police chief broke COVID rules in 2021

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Lethbridge's police oversight board is looking into a complaint that the city's police chief broke public health restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alberta government implements temporary measures allowing reservists to deploy to G7

Alberta government implements temporary measures allowing reservists to deploy to G7

CALGARY — The Alberta government has implemented temporary measures to allow military reservists to deploy as part of June's G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis Country.
Edmonton pathologist sanctioned for COVID-19 comments, ordered to take course

Edmonton pathologist sanctioned for COVID-19 comments, ordered to take course

EDMONTON — The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta has sanctioned an Edmonton pathologist for comments and public statements he made during the COVID-19 pandemic. It says Dr.
Moe backs Alberta Premier Smith's controversial U.S. advocacy efforts

Moe backs Alberta Premier Smith's controversial U.S. advocacy efforts

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's efforts to defuse an escalating trade war with the United States should be commended.
Oilers recall goaltender Rodrigue on emergency basis after injury to Skinner

Oilers recall goaltender Rodrigue on emergency basis after injury to Skinner

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have recalled goaltender Olivier Rodrigue from the American Hockey League on an emergency basis, the NHL team announced Thursday.
Alberta putting $19M toward municipal flood and drought prevention

Alberta putting $19M toward municipal flood and drought prevention

EDMONTON — Alberta's government is putting $19 million toward municipal flood and drought prevention projects as part of its new budget.
How soon will Canadians feel the carbon levy's demise? Depends what you're buying

How soon will Canadians feel the carbon levy's demise? Depends what you're buying

CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney killed the consumer carbon levy as one of his first acts upon taking office earlier this month. As of April 1, the price everyday Canadians pay for emissions is to be set at $0.