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Alberta separation talk already affecting more than a quarter of surveyed Calgary businesses | CBC News Ongoing discourse around the prospect of Alberta separation is emerging as a top concern for Calgary businesses, many of whom say the debate is already impacting the local economy, a new Calgary Chamb...

Cutting off noses to spite faces. Thank you to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce for the Injection of some common sense to this noxious debate. #ableg #abpoli #yyc #Calgary

Is the UCP just setting separatists up to fail?

Because today, Rajan Sawhney made it clear no question that violates the constitution will be implemented.

And a judge has already ruled the question is unconstitutional.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Jason Kenney: To those who imagine that a separation referendum will increase Alberta’s leverage in Ottawa: in fact you’re just going to end up electing more Liberal MPs in Alberta. The vast majority of Albertans want us to lead Canada, not leave it. Dividing Albertans weakens our province. Quoting David Coletto: The independence debate may be reshaping federal politics in Alberta. • 79% of strong independence supporters back the Conservatives federally • 56% of strong independence opponents back the Liberals Opposition to independence appears to be consolidating support behind the Liberals. Details:

Jason Kenney, who courted separatists to try and increase his leverage against Ottawa by lighting a fire and then pouring a glass of water on it to make himself look like a hero, is now saying that it's a bad plan that will only elect more Liberals.
Zeus wept, this man has zero self-awareness.

I look forward to watching Mickey Amery campaign to collect the required signatures to advance that new referendum question to which no previously collected and verifiable signature would apply.

Danielle Smith uses notwithstanding clause to run red light Calgary, Alberta - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has once again invoked the notwithstanding clause, something meant for only the most dire times to pass legislation, to get around a small legal probl...

Danielle Smith uses notwithstanding clause to run red light

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People Are Calling Meta Ray-Bans "Pervert Glasses" On Bluesky, users quickly embraced the term "pervert glasses" to refer to Meta's Ray Ban smart glasses, following a shocking investigation.

Make it stick.

Can we talk about Danielle Smith's Executive Director for a sec?

(See how we used a question mark there Spanky?)

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Separatists are free to 'pack up' and go: chief | Alberta Primetime YouTube video by CTV News

Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi stated that the First Nations leadership is aligned with #ForeverCanadian Albertans & emphasized that the issues faced by First Nations, such as the decline in health services & environmental impacts, are not different.
#NoConfidence #Treaty #TRC #Solidarity #AbPoli

I live in Alberta and I can tell you beyond any doubt there’s literally nothing you can give this province that they won’t turn around and bite your hand the very next day. It’s how the powerful stay in power. Manufactured, heavily and perpetually ingrained grievance #abpoli #cdnpoli

If Carney gave a shit about protecting children or any other Canadians from online harms, he'd start by banning X for creating and distributing CSAM and non-consensual porn.

But he won't even stop posting there.

Oil hits $90 US per barrel for first time in 2 years | CBC News U.S. crude prices rise above $90 per barrel for the first time in more than two years.

CYCLISTS ARE PROHIBITED FROM LOOKING SMUG BY EMERGENCY DECREE - OUTRAGE-O-TRON AI

#abPoli

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Stoic Kristi Noem Bears Firing With Stiff Upper Lip, Chin, Cheeks, Forehead

Stoic Kristi Noem Bears Firing With Stiff Upper Lip, Chin, Cheeks, Forehead

Well, at least he’s leaving a trail for law enforcement, if one of his obsessive disciples does what I’m sure he’s trying to threaten me with in this post.

I recommend these guys stop spiralling and threatening me for reporting on things you say and do.

It makes them look desperate.

I will also say that it’s a bit wild to me that no press freedom organization or professional journalistic association has tried to contact me or even put out a statement here.

I mean Jesus Christ. A little solidarity from institutions would be nice here!

If you live in Alberta, you're paying more. YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi

30 new or increased fees for services that most families already find it hard to afford.

We deserve better.

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Opinion: Bluesky is a dangerous echo chamber because no one wants to hear from me, specifically

Alberta ‘excessively vulnerable’ to foreign interference, experts warn | CBC News Alberta is not ready to deal with the threat of online disinformation coming from foreign actors in a possible referendum campaign on separation this fall, according to national security experts.

There's a statement from elections alberta (EA) in this CBC post to the effect that EA has ltd enforcement powers.

Not so. EA has significant enforcement powers under the Citizen Initiative Act (see Part 6) in relation to initiative votes.

It needs to use them.
#abpoli

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Article about Karen Robinson in HELLO Magazine Canadian edition.

I love Karen Robinson so much. Such a talented performer. And a great human.

Smith on why she's tightening access to the Alberta Seniors Benefit...

Can you guess?

You can guess...

It's the newcomers coming to Alberta to take advantage of our incredible social programs!

(Never mind you have to be a Citizen or Permanent Resident)

Drink!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

🧵The conversation around the University of Alberta "ending" EDI in hiring is purposely confusing in a way that strategically benefits the university and misleads everyone

The question is, should a university grounded in academic freedom censor itself due to government pressure?

Pierre Poilievre crosses floor to Liberals OTTAWA - Following three recent floor crossings to the Liberals, the Conservative Party has lost a fourth MP after Alberta MP Pierre Poilievre announced that he would be crossing the floor to join Mar...

Pierre Poilievre crosses floor to Liberals

Tonight, two of the white nationalists I reported on in this piece showed up to attempt to intimidate me on a private night out at a small music venue.

I’ll have more to say tomorrow. I’m safe.

They also didn’t pay cover 🖕

Alberta Premier Smith breached Conflicts of Interest Act, says ethics commissioner | CBC News Alberta's ethics commissioner says Danielle Smith, in her capacity as premier, contravened the Conflicts of Interest Act in her interactions with the minister of justice and attorney general in relati...

Alberta’s ethics commissioner later ruled the premier had breached the Conflicts of Interest Act in that phone call www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Danielle Smith discussed COVID charges 'almost weekly' with justice officials, according to leaked call | CBC News Alberta Premier Danielle Smith spoke to a pastor just weeks before his criminal trial on pandemic-related charges, promising she would again discuss his case with justice officials, beyond the pleas s...

Modry also facilitated a now infamous phone call between Premier Danielle Smith and a pastor facing COVID charges www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Family seeking $1.3M owed by Alberta separatist leader Dennis Modry after court order | CBC News Relatives of a prominent Alberta separatist who met with U.S. officials are upset that he has failed to pay back more than $1.3 million that he owes from a court order issued almost a year ago. A B.C....

A BC court found an Alberta separatist movement leader misappropriated $1.3 million of his elderly aunt and uncle’s money. Their niece says Dennis Modry hasn’t paid it back.

Canvasser with a Recall Mickey toque holding a clipboard and smiling

#RecallMickey is at the Village Square Leisure Centre until 7 PM! Look for the canvasser with the Recall Mickey toque! #abpoli #ableg #yyc #OperationTotalRecall

How to Think Critically About Data (Even if you're not a data nerd like me) A free 45-minute Lunch & Learn session with Robson Fletcher, Data & Storytelling Strategist. Topics include: - How statistics & data visualization can mislead -- intentionally or accidentally - Practical tips for evaluating data you are presented with - Why feelings DO matter when it comes to facts Tuesday, March 17 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Via Google Meet (pre-registration required)

I'm no longer a data journalist but, as an independent practitoner, one of my goals is still to help people make sense of the daily deluge of data we're all swimming in.

To that end, I'm hosting this free online session on March 17.

You don't have to be a nerd to come nerd out with me... 🤓

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Any guesses as to how many LLMs have already scraped this data to regurgitate fiction as unqualified fact?

Caught In Another Untruth... Danielle Smith tries to retcon the "Corrupt Care" scandal again but it backfires. Again.

Exclusive!

Danielle Smith tried to add another layer of spin on the “Corrupt Care” scandal last weekend…

But an email obtained by The Breakdown quickly proved those claims to not be based in reality.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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