Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Alberta premier tests negative for COVID-19 but will isolate for a week
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has tested negative for COVID-19 but will continue to isolate at home after one of his cabinet ministers tested positive.Kenney says he was tested Wednesday afternoon because he attended events with Municipal Aff...
Alberta to cut 930 public service jobs in agriculture, forestry, community service
EDMONTON — The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees says the government is cutting 930 public service jobs. Union president Guy Smith says in a news release that he has been told the cuts will begin immediately. Details were revealed in a letter...
‘Bona fide police service:’ Alberta expanding power, status for First Nations police
EDMONTON — The Alberta government has introduced proposed changes to the province's Police Act which would expand the powers of First Nations police forces. The changes are part of a number of proposed amendments under the Justices Statutes Amendment A...
Adviser suggests Alberta students not learn about residential schools before Grade 4
EDMONTON — Leaked advice on proposed Alberta curriculum changes suggests the legacy of residential schools is too upsetting to be taught to young children, but the chairman of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission says there's nothing to support that...
Saskatchewan NDP leader criticizes government for raising home-care fees
REGINA — Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili is criticizing the government for raising home-care fees. Meili said at a campaign stop in Regina today that it's a dangerous move during a pandemic. As of Oct. 1, the Saskatchewan Health Authority increased ...
Barefaced: Moe may reconsider wearing mask inside after photo of him shopping
REGINA — Leaders campaigning barefaced became an issue in the Saskatchewan election Wednesday after photos were posted of the incumbent premier without a mask in a Regina store. Photos of Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe looking for a new winter
Manitoba government raises fines for COVID-19 violations amid higher numbers
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has increased fines for people and businesses who ignore public health orders — its latest move to try to reverse rising COVID-19 case numbers. The fine for individuals who break self-isolation orders or violate rules...
New Democrats make push in opponents’ ridings in the final days of B.C. election
New Democrat Leader John Horgan is campaigning in ridings traditionally held by the B.C. Liberals in the waning days of the provincial election. Horgan said people are seeing the NDP differently after the past 3 1/2 years in government because the
Saskatchewan Party says ‘no’ to highway tolls after candidate remarks during debate
REGINA — A Saskatchewan Party candidate who served as deputy premier before Monday's election was called says he was wrong to suggest the party would be open to exploring the idea of highway tolls. Gord Wyant participated in a debate Tuesday,
Follow the leaders in the Saskatchewan election campaign
Where the leaders are on the campaign trail Wednesday for the Oct. 26 Saskatchewan election: --- NDP Leader Ryan Meili: REGINA — Talks about rising home care fees (11 a.m., 4511 Argyle St.) SASKATOON — Discusses the party's commitment to lower class si...
