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Russia’s Winter Barrage Cripples Ukraine’s Energy and Transport Systems

            Emergency responders work at the site of a warehouse that was struckin Novi Petrivtsi, outside Kyiv Russia has launched one of its largest aerial assaults of the war, striking Ukraine’s power grid and transport hubs with a massive wave of drones and missiles. Ukrainian officials reported damage across eight regions, with widespread blackouts and disruptions to railways and other critical infrastructure. The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that Ukraine’s nuclear plants were forced to reduce output due to the intensity of the attacks. The Ukrainian military stated that 653 drones and 51 missiles were launched in the overnight barrage, with air defenses intercepting the majority but not all. At least 29 sites were hit, including railway stations near Kyiv and energy facilities in Poltava and Chernihiv oblasts. Emergency crews worked through the night to restore electricity, heating, and water supplies in affected cities. The ti...
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Alberta Minister Peter Guthrie Resigns Amidst Procurement Concerns

 

In a surprising turn of events, Alberta Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie has resigned from his cabinet position, citing a lack of confidence in the government's procurement practices. Guthrie, who represents the United Conservative Party (UCP) as the MLA for Airdrie-Cochrane, announced his resignation on social media, expressing his concerns over inconsistencies in procurement processes across all government departments.

Guthrie's resignation comes amidst ongoing allegations of high-level interference and favoritism in multimillion-dollar health contracts within Alberta Health Services (AHS). He had previously pushed for the establishment of a Financial Oversight Committee to review major government contracts, a proposal that was not supported by the majority of the cabinet.

Premier Danielle Smith acknowledged Guthrie's resignation and reiterated the seriousness of the allegations surrounding AHS contracts. Smith emphasized that she was not involved in the procurement decisions and has directed senior civil service to retain an independent third party to investigate the matter.

Guthrie's departure has raised questions about internal divisions within the UCP government as it prepares to unveil its fiscal plan and key legislation. Despite his resignation, Guthrie intends to remain in the UCP caucus as a private member, where he plans to continue advocating for accountability and transparency in government practices.



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