Saif Kaisar

Provincial Affairs Reporter

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• Alberta looks to expand Sheriffs’ responsibilities to combat spike in crime

  As cities across Alberta continue to see a spike in crime and public disorder, Premier Danielle Smith is directing her public safety minister to expand Alberta Sheriffs' purview.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2023
• Alberta recommits to $10-a-day daycare plan in mandate letter

  Alberta's government reups its commitment to affordable daycare. The province expects to implement $10-a-day daycare by 2026. The current provincial average is $25-a-day.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2023
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• Advisory panel report on Alberta’s energy future isn’t being made public

  Alberta's government received expert advice on a plan which could see incentives for oil companies if they clean up their old oil wells, but the report won't be released publicly.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2023
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• Alberta to further explore its own pension plan and tax collection agency

  Alberta continues exploring the idea of establishing its own pension plan program and tax revenue agency, but critics aren't convinced either is a good idea.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2023
• Alberta premier pushes oil well clean-up incentives forward in mandate letter

  In a mandate letter to Alberta's energy minister, Premier Danielle Smith indicated that oil well cleanup is a top priority and wants to incentivize companies to clean old sites.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2023
• Downtown Edmonton safety still a work in progress

  As people report they still feel unsafe in Edmonton's downtown and surrounding areas, both the city and province are promising to continue work to increase public safety.

  Crime

  Jul 7, 2023
• As oil prices dip, critics warn Alberta could lose its budget surplus

  In its latest budget, the government projected the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) to average US $79 per barrel.

  Economy

  Jun 28, 2023
• AHS agreed to hire Dr. Hinshaw, then removed her, prompting prestigious Indigenous doctor to resign

  A top Indigenous doctor has resigned from her leadership position after Alberta Health Services backtracked a decision to re-hire Dr. Deena Hinshaw in a new position.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2023
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• Alberta premier apologies for ethics breach; NDP requests RCMP investigation

  As Alberta Premier Danielle Smith apologized for her ethics violation in the legislature, the NDP is asking RCMP to investigate the matter.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2023
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• ‘Everyone’s afraid of Danielle’: UCP canvassers recruited at Take Back Alberta events

  New audio recordings from a Take Back Alberta event reveal what United Conservative Party canvassers are hearing at the door, and the steps being taken to get the party re-elected.

  Politics

  May 19, 2023
• Alberta government clarifies Compassionate Intervention Act after criticism

  As the United Conservative government faces criticism over its Compassionate Intervention Act, the premier's chief of staff sat down with Global News to set the record straight.

  Health

  Apr 21, 2023
• UCP candidate suggests heart attack victims should take personal accountability

  The UCP candidate for Livingstone-Macleod Chelsae Petrovic suggested heart attack victims should take more personal accountability for their health.

  Politics

  Apr 10, 2023
• ‘Dire situation’ in rural Alberta hospital set to be resolved, ER to re-open

  Oyen, Alta., is seeing most of its hospital services restored after being without a 24/7 emergency department or any acute care beds for several months.

  Health

  Apr 6, 2023
• UCP, NDP duels expected to continue throughout Alberta election

  'There will be a narrative that will emerge out of this and that will be in Albertans' faces from now until the end of the election,' political analyst Jason Ribeiro said.

  Politics

  Apr 5, 2023
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• Canada’s police chiefs request urgent meeting with the premiers: ‘Policing is at a crossroad’

  Canada's police chiefs are calling for an urgent meeting with Canada's premiers after losing nine officers — eight of them to violence — in the last six months.

  Crime

  Apr 3, 2023
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• Alberta NDP alleges corruption, conflict of interest in Premier Danielle Smith’s office

  The NDP say there's a conflict of interest in the premier's office as it hired Kris Kinnear, who like Smith lobbied for the Liability Management Incentive Program (formerly RStar).

  Politics

  Mar 16, 2023
• Alberta hikes crop insurance premiums: ‘It’s not good news for farmers’

  Farmers will have to pay more for crop insurance as the Alberta government hikes premiums in its latest budget.

  Money

  Mar 3, 2023
• UCP won’t make provincial police decision before election, but says other safety projects are working

  'The biggest complaint that I’m getting right now is that people in the community want more and they want it permanent.'

  Crime

  Mar 2, 2023
• ‘Dire situation’ as rural Alberta hospital sees staff shortages, ER closures

  Rural Albertans are describing it as an alarming situation. The town of Oyen has no acute care beds in hospital and limited emergency department services.

  Health

  Feb 24, 2023
• Alberta budget to include money to help municipalities transition away from RCMP 

  The Alberta government says that any municipality that wants to move away from the RCMP and start their own police service will receive provincial assistance.

  Politics

  Feb 22, 2023
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• Exclusive: Alberta moves forward with regional policing model as it mulls provincial force

  While it isn't the Alberta Police Service, the United Conservative Party government is looking to help at least one municipality -- Grande Prairie -- replace the RCMP.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2023
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• 3 Ukrainian kids stuck in Mexico, can’t get back to Edmonton

  The three adopted children hold a CUAET (Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel), which grants them one-time entry into the country.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2023