Highlights

Albertans did eventually get to the COVID part of the COVID update, but not before the premier got a chance to tout several economic recovery projects, the United Nurses of Alberta collective bargaining agreement and his distaste for the cross-border vaccination mandate.

"We continue to see good news, but we continue to have reason for caution," said Premier Jason Kenney during Thursday's COVID-19 update.

Would regulate “Wild West” industry, says Hnatiw

Coun. Mike Killick put forward a motion with two conditions for Active Communities to accept before the city looks at chipping in funds for the $6-million project.

Some Saturday transit riders voiced concerns about the service change.

Happy Thursday!

St. Albert also fielded three U18 players and two U17 players.

The problem has been building for years, said Paul McLauchin, president of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta, with the pandemic exacerbating the issue.

“There is a theory and some evidence to support the idea that as we escalate our efforts to crack down on the illegal drug supply, the illegal drug supply actually gets more toxic in response,” said Elaine Hyshka, an assistant professor of health policy and management in the University of Alberta's School of Public Health.

The review will seek clarity on the city's $1-million fiscal and operational review from 2020.