Alberta premier under fire for phone call with pastor over trial
Alberta deputy premier Kaycee Madu defended Premier Danielle Smith saying the call to Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski about his criminal case was appropriate as Smith pursues policy priorities. Opposition leader Notley called the remarks dangerous and urged an independent inquiry before next month’s provincial election.
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City eyes renewables as likely path for municipal power
City power officials will weigh solar fields or wind turbines as the utility plans future capacity, aided by federal grants offering up to 15 percent of project costs and 30 percent tax credits for private firms. Mayor Clark and Brad Maynes cite renewables as essential to an environmental transition, with carbon capture and hydrogen blending also under study for the gas plant.
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Lethbridge UCP candidate resigns over school pornography remarks
Lethbridge West hopeful Tam Tanner resigned after a video claimed children in schools are exposed to pornography and teachers help gender identity changes without parental consent. Premier Danielle Smith accepted the resignation and an election remains planned for late May. Opposition and teachers groups condemned the claims as misinformation and fear mongering.
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