Health Minister Tyler Shandro

• AHS announces funding to ‘stabilize’ EMS staffing; union says it doesn’t solve issues

  The $8.3 million will make 70 temporary EMS positions permanent and extend funding for 30 temporary paramedics in Calgary and Edmonton.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2021
  
• Alberta expanding COVID-19 vaccine rollout for second doses

  Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro said anyone who received their first Pfizer or Moderna dose in May can book their second dose immediately.

  Health

  Jun 18, 2021
  
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• Gym owners responsible for Alberta’s COVID-19 high-intensity rules, no ‘out-of-breath’ workouts

  Alberta officials said Tuesday that those who run fitness facilities in the province will be primarily responsible for ensuring their patrons are following the new guidelines. 

  Health

  Mar 2, 2021
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• Some Alberta businesses prepare to reopen as restrictions ease; 750 COVID-19 cases identified Sunday

  The province reported 1,210 new recoveries, 750 new cases and 19 deaths related to COVID-19 on Sunday.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2021
• Privacy commissioner to review proposed changes to Alberta health legislation

  "It is extremely disappointing that I was not at any point consulted on this bill," Privacy Commissioner Jill Clayton said.

  Health

  Nov 6, 2020
• Nenshi demands apology from chief paramedic for ‘defamatory’ comments on EMS dispatch concerns

  During a presentation about EMS dispatch consolidation in Calgary, Alberta's chief paramedic balked at apologizing for comments he wrote in a letter that went public in September.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2020
• Calgary councillors to discuss EMS dispatch consolidation in special meeting Monday

  AHS says callers to 911 will not notice any change, but city officials from Calgary, Lethbridge, Red Deer and Wood Buffalo are concerned the move will cost lives.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2020
• Alberta health minister ‘confrontational’ and ‘arrogant’ in phone call: Calgary city councillor

  "He was phoning to put me in my place." Friday, Diane Colley-Urquhart had a call with Tyler Shandro about the plan to consolidate EMS dispatch in cities like Calgary.

  Politics

  Sep 21, 2020
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• ‘It will cost lives’: Alberta mayors continue fight against EMS dispatch changes

  Four Alberta mayors have penned a letter raising their concerns over a centralization of EMS dispatch in the province.

  Health

  Sep 20, 2020
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• Pincher Creek doctor calls out AHS, Alberta health minister for misinformation, lack of support

  A dispute between a group of doctors in Pincher Creek, Alta., and the provincial government has led to one physician to post a public response alleging misinformation is being spread by officials.

  Politics

  Aug 3, 2020