Cochrane, remains in Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative caucus but now sits as a backbencher with no cabinet responsibilities.

An Alberta cabinet minister has resigned in protest of Premier Danielle Smith’s handling of allegations that government officials pressed the provincial health authority to make deals favouring private businesses, deepening the controversy over the contracting and procurement affair.

Alberta Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie has resigned from the cabinet, saying he lacks support for fixing government procurement practices and improving financial oversight. Guthrie announced his resignation on social media Tuesday,

MLA for Airdrie-Cochrane Peter Guthrie has resigned from his position as Alberta's Minister of Infrastructure. Guthrie made the announcement in a letter posted to social media this morning.

Alberta Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie says he is resigning from cabinet, citing concerns over procurement practices across government. He says as a backbencher he’ll be able to better serve his constituents by pushing Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party government to conduct itself with honesty and integrity.

Alberta Infrastructure Peter Guthrie has stepped down to sit as an Independent after raising concerns about procurement practices. His departure comes as the UCP faces continued controversy over Alberta Health Services contracts.

Alberta Infrastructure Minister Pete Guthrie has resigned from cabinet, citing concerns over the government procurement practices and calling out his former executive council colleagues in the process.

One of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s cabinet ministers quit his post Tuesday, citing concerns over how procurement contracts are being signed across government.