ahead of the province’s update, nenshi blasted the provincial government on the deadliest day so far of alberta’s fourth wave of covid-19 infections.
“i have (worked with) six premiers, two prime ministers, i’ve worked with dozens of big city mayors — some of whom were embroiled in scandal and lots of trouble — and i have never seen a government this incompetent,” nenshi said wednesday afternoon.
“people are dying. families are going through immeasurable grief and pain and this could’ve been avoided.”
nenshi made the comments on the heels of news that the province was going to
address alberta’s deteriorating covid-19 situation wednesday night
. premier jason kenney is believed to have been in cabinet committee meetings to discuss a potential response as early as wednesday morning or early afternoon.
the mayor said the city was waiting to hear what steps the province was taking before council discusses what additional measures could be implemented locally.
alberta reported 1,609 new cases wednesday, bringing the total number of active cases to 18,421. twenty-four new deaths were reported, bringing the province’s total deaths to 2,495 people.
the new deaths include two people in their 40s, one person in their 50s, two people in their 60s, eight people in their 70s and 11 people age 80 or older.