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Shawn McLeod is a lawyer who has worked in both the private and public sectors, the province said in announcing his recommendation as the next ethics commissioner.

The pigeon’s ordeal began in May, when it was captured near a port in Mumbai with two rings tied to its legs, carrying words that looked like Chinese.

Ottawa Police said the incidents involved three minors under the age of 14 and believe there could still be more victims from the accused's time working in Nova Scotia.

Marguerite Trussler said she was closing the investigation after she found no evidence of Dr. John Cowell directing Dr. Deena Hinshaw's contract to be rescinded.

Dr. Braden Manns said he was resigning because the premier “was reaching down four levels into AHS” to instruct that Hinshaw’s contract be pulled.

A panel reviewing Alberta's COVID-19 response is calling for changes to ensure the premier and cabinet have the last word in future crises, with help from a science officer. 

Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta's provincewide health provider has lost its way, grown too big and become unaccountable, and that a massive reorganization can no longer wait.

There are concerns with the provincial government's latest pieces of legislation. The bill would see key public health decisions left in the hands of politicians.

The Alberta government is proposing changes to the Public Health Act to allow politicians to make final decisions in public health emergencies.

Other Distinguished Alumni Award recipients include a hematologist, plastic surgeon and a grad who revolutionized the way pension funds work, the university said.

A Calgary pastor is one of many who are seeing their pandemic-related transgressions being forgiven on a technicality.

GraceLife Church pastor James Coates had been cited for violating public health orders by holding services without adhering to gathering limits imposed by the Alberta government.

'The delegation of her final decision-making authority to cabinet is not permitted by Section 29 of the Public Health Act,' Justice B.E. Romaine wrote.

Dr. Joss Reimer says there is 'no medical reason' to provide third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to patients at this time, however, that doesn't mean things won't change.

Outspoken Calgary E.R. doctor Dr. Joe Vipond said the panel is in response to a lack of recent direction from the Alberta government on stopping the spread of COVID-19.

The government made the announcement Monday afternoon via a news release, as Alberta recorded more than 3,000 new cases of the disease over the last three days.

Alberta introduced a wide range of new public health measures on Wednesday night in an attempt to prevent COVID-19 cases from overwhelming the province's health-care system.

If current trends continue, COVID-19 will likely be one of the leading cause of death in Alberta in 2020.

Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced Alberta's rollout plan will begin with 3,900 doses of the vaccine for ICU doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists and long-term care staff.

Previously, anyone who was in a classroom with an infectious case was considered a close contact and required to self-isolate.