Shannon Phillips

• NDP, UCP split Lethbridge in Alberta election

  The provincial political landscape in Lethbridge going unchanged in the 2023 provincial election.

  Politics

  11 mins
  
• Alberta election: NDP economic plan predicts $3B surplus over 3 years

  The NDP says it would raise the corporate tax rate to 11 per cent from eight per cent to increase revenue, but notes the rate would still be the lowest in Canada.

  Politics

  May 16
  
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• MLA Shannon Phillips cites Charter right violations in Lethbridge police search lawsuit

  MLA Shannon Phillips is suing several people, including Lethbridge Police Service members, saying her Charter rights were violated by illegal database searches.

  Crime

  Nov 25, 2022
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• Veteran Lethbridge police officer fired over ‘profane, abusive and insulting’ memes

  Lethbridge police announced the conclusion of a disciplinary matter that involved five officers for their roles in 'the creation and distribution of profane, abusive' memes.

  Crime

  Nov 15, 2022
• Lethbridge’s MLAs, mayor and others react to Danielle Smith’s UCP leadership win

  Out of seven total candidates vying for the top spot, Smith earned the majority of votes on the sixth ballot with 53.8 per cent.

  Politics

  Oct 7, 2022
• Court rules Alberta MLA can appeal part of disciplinary decision for police officer

  The Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled an MLA can ask for a review on whether provincial rules allow for a presiding officer to temporarily demote a police officer.

  Canada

  May 31, 2022
• UCP hiding insurance company profits from Albertans: Opposition

  The Alberta NDP filed an access to information request for the report but was told that the government will not be publishing a report for 2020 and 2021.

  Consumer

  Mar 31, 2022
• Opposition calling on Alberta government to release coal reports

  Justin Brattinga, a spokesperson for the premier's office, provided a statement to Global News saying the reports will be disclosed.

  Politics

  Jan 28, 2022
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• Education minister must ‘stake her job’ on return to school: Lethbridge-West MLA Phillips

  As schools prepare to welcome students back amid an Omicron-fueled COVID-19 wave, the education minister is being called to task if students return to at-home learning.

  Education

  Jan 7, 2022
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• Public inquiry into LPS to focus on ‘policies, procedures and practices’

  "The LERB inquiry is one of a number of initiatives underway to ensure the Lethbridge Police Service is effective, ethical and accountable to its community."

  Investigations

  Jan 4, 2022