Alberta premier apologizes, tries to clarifies comment about First Nations

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says she is sorry if anyone misinterpreted her remarks this week to conclude she was equating Ottawa’s treatment of Alberta to the systemic and horrific abuse of Canada’s First Nations.Smith says that was not her intention and that she was merely stating both Alberta and First Nations share a common adversary as they assert independence in their areas of authority.
The Opposition NDP says Smith’s remarks demonstrate an appalling lack of u