Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell

While National Newswatch does not keep an archive of external articles for longer than 6 months, we do keep all articles written by contributors who post directly to our site. Here you will find all of the contributed and linked external articles from Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell.

Alberta proposes oil-site trespass bill to keep federal workers from grabbing data

Alberta proposes oil-site trespass bill to keep federal workers from grabbing data

EDMONTON -- Alberta's government is proposing a law it says would ban federal employees from going on any oil-related sites -- from wellheads to corporate head offices - but the NDP says it's an illegal and performative distraction.

Alberta fires back in wrongful dismissal suit, says ex-health boss was incompetent

Alberta fires back in wrongful dismissal suit, says ex-health boss was incompetent

EDMONTON -- Alberta's health minister has filed papers in court to formally reject allegations from a former health leader who says she was fired for investigating sweetheart deals, collusion and high-level political arm-twisting.

Alberta keeping sanctions in place until threat of U.S. tariffs ends: Smith

Alberta keeping sanctions in place until threat of U.S. tariffs ends: Smith

EDMONTON -- Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta's trade sanctions on the United States will stay in place until U.S. President Donald Trump drops the threat of tariffs.

From boom to bust: Alberta economy back in the red with $5.2-billion deficit budget

From boom to bust: Alberta economy back in the red with $5.2-billion deficit budget

EDMONTON -- Alberta's finances, tied for generations to the steep peaks and sharp valleys of oil and gas prices, are once again plunging deep into deficit, with no immediate relief in sight.

CP NewsAlert: Alberta economy back deep in the red with $5.2-billion deficit budget

CP NewsAlert: Alberta economy back deep in the red with $5.2-billion deficit budget

EDMONTON -- Alberta's finances, tied for generations to the steep peaks and sharp valleys of oil and gas prices, are once again plunging deep into deficit, with no immediate relief in sight.

Alberta Premier Smith's blame on health agency chilling: emergency doctor

Alberta Premier Smith's blame on health agency chilling: emergency doctor

EDMONTON -- The former head of the Alberta Medical Association says Premier Danielle Smith's latest finger pointing at the province's front-line health agency has created a "draconian" chill among workers.

Alberta puts contracts on hold amid allegations of corruption in private surgeries

Alberta puts contracts on hold amid allegations of corruption in private surgeries

EDMONTON -- Alberta's front-line health provider says it will stop awarding contracts to firms at the centre of an auditor's investigation into what the Opposition NDP calls unprecedented allegations of corruption surrounding health procurement contracts and sweetheart deals for private surgery providers.

Alberta NDP demands probe into allegations of sweeping corruption in health contracts

Alberta NDP demands probe into allegations of sweeping corruption in health contracts

EDMONTON -- Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is calling for four investigations and for Premier Danielle Smith to answer questions on what he calls unprecedented allegations of high-level corruption into medical purchases and surgery contracts.

Alberta releases new rules and no-go zones on wind and solar projects

Alberta releases new rules and no-go zones on wind and solar projects

EDMONTON -- The Alberta government has confirmed new rules for wind and solar energy projects it says are needed to protect the environment, food security and the province's scenery.

Premier Smith announces plan to reinforce vaccine choice in Alberta Bill of Rights

Premier Smith announces plan to reinforce vaccine choice in Alberta Bill of Rights

EDMONTON -- Premier Danielle Smith says she plans to reinforce the right to decide whether to receive a vaccination or other medical treatment in changes to the Alberta Bill of Rights.