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Canadian fire crews battle blazes in western province of Alberta

Favourable weather could help efforts to contain more than 100 wildfires, Alberta officials say.

Al Jazeera · May 8, 2023

Satellite images capture smoke from out-of-control wildfires in Alberta

Approximately 108 fires have erupted and 29,000 people evacuated

The Independent UK · May 7, 2023

Alberta declares state of emergency over wildfires

Alberta on Saturday declared a provincial state of emergency after tens of thousands of Albertans have been forced to evacuate their homes as "unprecedented" wildfires rage on in Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith, head of the ruling United Conservative Party (UCP) said at a press conference.

Reuters · May 6, 2023

Alberta's ethics commissioner probes premier's alleged meddling in COVID prosecution

Alberta's ethics commissioner is investigating whether Premier Danielle Smith interfered with the judicial process tied to the prosecution of an offence related to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a statement from the premier's office on Monday.

Reuters · Apr 10, 2023

Rough week for Alberta's ruling UCP casts shadow ahead of May election

As Canada's main oil-producing province Alberta prepares for an election next month, its combative Premier Danielle Smith is facing a series of controversies and resignations that could undermine support for her ruling United Conservative Party (UCP), political analysts say.

Reuters · Apr 2, 2023

These are the faces of nine criminals who were jailed this week

These are the criminals from our region who were locked up over the past seven days

Liverpool Echo · Mar 6, 2023

Victims with learning difficulties chased by bailiffs after carer stole £10,000

Deputy manager of supported living accommodation helped herself to cash belonging to three service users

Liverpool Echo · Feb 27, 2023

Woman's home so mouldy it left her four-year-old daughter in hospital

Doctors were left 'absolutely horrified" by the conditions in Danielle Smith's flat. Cardiff council has 'been working with her to resolve the problems at her home' and work has taken place at the property

Wales Online · Feb 21, 2023

Alberta offers to work with Canadian govt on carbon capture incentives

Canada's Alberta province on Thursday offered to collaborate with the federal government to incentivize carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) investments, as long as Ottawa refrains from introducing climate policies that impact the oil and gas sector without Alberta's consent.

Reuters · Feb 16, 2023

Canada’s Justin Trudeau greets political opponent with awkward handshake

The prime minister’s meeting with Alberta premier, Danielle Smith, got off to a rocky start as they posed before cameras

The Guardian - US · Feb 8, 2023