AB Today

AB Today is the only daily political newsletter tracking everything #abpoli #ableg.

Reporter: @CGriwkowsky
Editor: @micksweetman
Publisher: @QueensParkToday

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ICYMI: @Today_AB reporter @CGriwkowsky talked about the assassination attempt on former US president @realDonaldTrump and political discourse in Alberta on the @ShayeGanam Show. #abpoli

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After Toronto—St. Paul flipped to the @CPC_HQ, Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau called off flipping pancakes at The @calgarystampede. Here's the latest Capital Conversations with @Today_AB reporter @CGriwkowsky. #abpoli #ableg https://t.co/Ux9h5hNqVC

[Allison Smith @QueensParkToday]

Politics Today is hiring a second full-time editor! Feel free to DM or email me if you’re interested and have questions about the role. 😎

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Among a pallet of expired face masks and old printers, a saucy donair costume — purchased for but never used in an Alberta government ad campaign — has sparked a bidding war.

Eight years after it was created, the costume is dusty, but in otherwise excellent condition.
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Advocates say new tech, like continuous glucose monitors, can improve patient health and cut costs

“Not having to call 911 in the middle of the night because I’m having a seizure from low blood sugar is fabulous,” Kristy Muckler told @CGriwkowsky #abpoli

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[Sammy Hudes @SammyHudes]

"When Dr. Hinshaw... we use the term 'retired,' as the provincial health officer in the province of Alberta, her extraordinary skills and energy and commitment is obviously a great value everywhere. We're absolutely delighted to have her come to British Columbia."

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[Sammy Hudes @SammyHudes]

Speaking about Dr. Deena Hinshaw's hiring, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix emphasizes the "respect that we give public health doctors in B.C."

"B.C. is calling ... She's not the first doctor to be recruited here from Alberta and certainly won't be the last."

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[Sammy Hudes @SammyHudes]

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's former chief medical officer of health, has been hired on a six-month contract basis as B.C.'s deputy provincial health officer.

"In her new role, Dr. Hinshaw will support the work of the office of the PHO."

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