Smith, LaGrange face more questions over AHS firings and procurement practices [Video]

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange continue to face scrutiny over the dismissal of the former head of Alberta Health Services (AHS), Athana Mentzelopoulos and allegations of wrongdoing and corruption in government procurement contracts.

Mentzelopolous is suing the provincial government for wrongful dismissal, alleging she was fired for looking into high-level political interference in contracts with private surgical companies.

AHS countered in its statement of defence by saying she was fired for “alarming” failure at her job.

On Friday, the Globe and Mail reported new allegations that the board of AHS was dissolved on the same day it was scheduled to hear from investigators looking into those allegations of improper activity in government business deals.

Global News has not been able to independently verify that report, and at a news conference in Calgary on Friday, LaGrange remained tight-lipped about the allegations.

“My response is the same response I gave earlier, …