Province is introducing a new vaccination incentive program. It’s offering $100 to anyone over 18 who gets a first or second dose between now and Oct 14. #ableg
Masks will be mandatory indoors starting tomorrow morning but schools won’t have to follow that rule.
That’s all the swearing ins. By my estimation Leela Aheer is the only cabinet minister out and Grant Hunter is the only Associate Minister removed. Of note, Aheer recently called on Kenney to apologize for the skypalace dinner. #ableg
Tanya Fir is back in cabinet as associate minister of red tape reduction. That used to be Grant Hunter’s job. #ableg
And Whitney Issik becomes the associate minister of status of women. #ableg
Nate Horner becomes the Associate Minister of Rural Economic Development. #ableg
Mike Ellis takes Luan’s old job as associate minister of mental health and addictions. #ableg
Muhammad Yaseen takes the other half of Aheer’s portfolio including multi-culturalism. #ableg
Ron Orr is the new culture minister. Leela Aheer was the old one. She’s not here for a new portfolio. #ableg
Jason Luan takes over for Sawhney as minister of Community and Social services. #ableg
Rajan Sawhney is the new transportation minister. She leaves community and social services. #ableg
They’re being sworn in now. We don’t know what jobs they’ll do or who is out of cabinet. #ableg
A look at those who will be doing a new job or entering cabinet. They include Rahman Sawhney, Jason Luan, mike Ellis and Tanya Fir.
I’m at Government House for a cabinet shuffle. Details are coming at about 10am. Based on the number of chairs, it looks like we’ll see 8 changes. #ableg
Pastor Coates has been fined $1500 and is eligible for release today. Judge admonished Coates though saying Coates actions jeopardized the public. "He referred to being a shepherd and a shepherd ought to protect his flock."
Pastor James Cotes has pleaded guilty to failing to comply with an undertaking. Crown and defence agreed on a $100 fine and 1 day in custody. Judge is now considering options. He called this the "absolute minimum" and worries it won't deter anyone from ignoring health orders.
Family of Jennifer Winkler arrive at Leduc court. The man accused of stabbing the 17 year old to death in her high school is making a court appearance this morning. #yeg











