Provincial News
Judge rejects request for second appeal for former police officer in assault case
By Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press on December 8th, 2022
CALGARY – A former Calgary police officer who slammed a handcuffed woman to the ground face first will not be allowed another appeal of his original conviction. Alex Dunn, 36, was found guilty in December 2020 of assault causing bodily harm, and was given a 30-day conditional sentence that involved a combination of 24-hour house ... Read More »
1 response‘He did as he was trained,’ says lawyer of Mountie charged with manslaughter
By Angela Amato, The Canadian Press on December 8th, 2022
EDMONTON – The defence lawyer for an Alberta Mountie charged with manslaughter says her client was relying on the reactions of his colleagues before he fired four shots at a man that he thought was the suspect in a shooting the day before. Cpl. Randy Stenger and Const. Jessica Brown are accused in the fatal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defence says Alberta Mountie was doing her job when she shot at man eight times
By Angela Amato, The Canadian Press on December 8th, 2022
EDMONTON – The defence lawyer for an Alberta Mountie charged with manslaughter says her client was doing her job when she fired shots at a man that she thought was the suspect of a shooting the day before. Const. Jessica Brown and Cpl. Randy Stenger are accused in the fatal shooting of Clayton Crawford on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two deputy chief medical officers resign from their positions with Alberta Health
By The Canadian Press on December 7th, 2022
EDMONTON – Alberta’s two deputy chief medical officers of health are leaving their roles – less than a month after Dr. Deena Hinshaw was removed as the province’s top doctor. Health Minister Jason Copping confirmed during question period Wednesday that both of the doctors have submitted letters of resignation. “They are still continuing to work ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta introduces bill for $2.8 billion in inflation-fighting payouts, rollbacks
By The Canadian Press on December 7th, 2022
EDMONTON – The Alberta government has introduced legislation to implement inflation-fighting rebates and payouts announced recently by Premier Danielle Smith. Affordability Minister Matt Jones says the changes allow for help for families, seniors and the vulnerable soon. Middle- to lower-income families, those with a household income of less than $180,000 a year, are to get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta’s two deputy chief medical officers resign from their positions: minister
By The Canadian Press on December 7th, 2022
EDMONTON – Alberta’s two deputy chief medical officers of health are leaving their roles. Health Minister Jason Copping confirmed during question period that both of the doctors have submitted letters of resignation. He says they continue to work in their roles and Alberta Health is in the process of trying to replace them. The resignations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta women’s shelters turn away thousands due to lack of space and staff: report
By The Canadian Press on December 7th, 2022
EDMONTON – A new report shows emergency shelters in Alberta haven’t been able to provide refuge to thousands of women who were fleeing domestic violence due to a lack of space. The data, which runs from April 1, 2021 to March 30, 2022, was compiled by the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters from more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Closing arguments delayed in trial of Alberta Mounties charged with manslaughter
By The Canadian Press on December 7th, 2022
EDMONTON – Closing arguments in the trial of two Alberta Mounties charged with manslaughter have been delayed. Lawyers were to present their final statements to the jury Wednesday but are now scheduled to do so Thursday. Const. Jessica Brown and Cpl. Randy Stenger are accused in the fatal shooting of Clayton Crawford on July 3, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Closing arguments in trial of Alberta Mounties charged with manslaughter
By The Canadian Press on December 7th, 2022
EDMONTON – Closing arguments are scheduled today in the jury trial of two Alberta Mounties charged with manslaughter. Const. Jessica Brown and Cpl. Randy Stenger are accused in the fatal shooting of Clayton Crawford on July 3, 2018, near Whitecourt, northwest of Edmonton. Both officers testified they feared for their safety and acted in self-defence. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta looks at arming legislature security guards as part of justice amendments
By The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2022
EDMONTON – Alberta’s justice minister has introduced legislation that would arm security officers at the legislature, make it easier to enforce spousal and child support in other jurisdictions and increase the limit on civil claims at the provincial court level. Tyler Shandro, the minister of justice and attorney general, introduced the Justice Statutes Amendment Act ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta to bring in more children’s pain medication as illnesses strain hospitals
By Colette Derworiz, The Canadian Press on December 6th, 2022
CALGARY – The Alberta government says it has secured another five million bottles of children’s medication for parents to manage fever and pain at home as pediatric hospitals continue to feel the strain of several respiratory illnesses. Premier Danielle Smith said the government is working with Alberta Health Services and Health Canada to bring in ... Read More »
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