“If the right to be safe on your land is activism, then I guess I'm an activist.” landowner Mark Dorin believes the UCP is NOT standing up for landowners.
He’s blocking access to his property because he says the leasing company hasn’t paid him for 3 years.
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A judge rejected the Alberta Teachers' Association's bid for an injunction- what now?
Chatted with ATA prez Jason Schilling about the ruling, the next legal move and how much the province has done to address concerns since ordering teachers back to class
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Williams is asked about the politics of the water probe, and criticism that it's intended to target NDP leader Naheed Nenshi.
He says that the Calgary water probe is not a political stunt, but instead about avoiding possible public health consequences for residents.
"This is not an odd prioritization, I think the question is odd."
Minister Dan Williams asked about why Alberta taxpayers are footing the bill for Calgary's municipal water probe, as well as to why this investigation has more teeth than a recent provincial health care inquiry.
"Suspending the Back to School Act will almost certainly create chaos and uncertainty for parties, parents and students"
Judge rejects Alberta teachers' bid to pause back-to-work legislation
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Canada saw a 347% jump in online child exploitation from 2014 and 2024.
In Edmonton, there were nearly 200 cases of child sexploitation last year.
Chatted with Amanda Todd's mom Carol about how to have the tough talk with kids, and red flags to look out for.
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“It's night and day.”
A harrowing tale of long ER waits, uncertain treatments and a 600 name wait list for a specialist
Chatted with Edmonton's Rayanne Boychuck who says health care has grossly deteriorated in AB since her first serious diagnosis 15 years ago
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Who do you vote for- the candidate or the party?
Is floor-crossing a legit parliamentary path- or a violation of voters' trust?
Chatted with @dckurek and @sabrinagrover about the latest Ottawa intrigue.
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Cheaper Chinese vehicles are on the way.
Higher gas prices are here again.
And battery tech keeps getting better.
Is 2026 the year the EVs really take off in Canada?
@maxfawcett.bsky.social has some thoughts.
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Alberta businesses are mostly feeling confident about the future- but look at separation talk and a red ink provincial budget as big hurdles towards success.
Chatted with Shauna Feth of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce about those results from a new survey.
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File under "gasp".
Citizen-led recall bid against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith fails
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Are you cracking open fewer beers?
Maybe you're keeping your wine corked?
Despite the world giving us ample reasons to drink, new data shows more Canadians embracing their inner teetotaler.
Chatted with alcohol historian Rod Phillips about the trend.
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"This is the most significant book ban that's ever taken place in Canada"—James Turk on Alberta schools pulling 160+ books to comply with a provincial order.
He argues the move is driven by “some far-right parental rights groups."
Do you agree?
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The U.S./Israeli attack on Iran has spurred a major price increase at the pumps.
But economist Moshe Lander adds it could lead to big spikes at the grocery store and possibly your mortgage.
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Education Minister Nicolaides asked about his stance that Alberta's book ban wouldn't remove classics from shelves, as schools remove the graphic novel versions of A Handmaid's Tale and 1984 from school library shelves.
The feds are recommending against traveling to 38 countries; they're urging extreme caution with another 90.
Is it safe to travel anywhere these days?
Chatted with tourism expert Frederic Dimanche on the volatile travel industry, and what the uncertainty means
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"I did so in a very non-partisan and positive way and it was very well received."
Pierre Poilievre asked about why he went to Europe, saying he wanted to expand trade with like-minded allies, adding that he believes PM Carney was very happy to see him doing the work.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he is demanding an emergency debate in Parliament on the war in the Middle East and how it is affecting global energy supplies.
As oil prices swell, do Albertans deserve an even bigger piece of the energy pie profit?
Chatted with AFL president Gil McGowan about his call for a windfall tax on oil companies as a means to help Albertans deal with inflated prices from the jump at the pump.
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Why is it that gas prices are slow to drop but always quick to rise at the pump?
Chatted with Matt at Gas Buddy about this and just how intense the gas pain at the pumps is likely to get.
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Will Danielle Smith have to go back to the drawing board with her referendums?
Supreme Court rules asylum seekers eligible for Quebec’s subsidized daycare
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Premier Danielle Smith says the province is moving ahead with its dual practice health care plan.
But a group of concerned physicians is calling on the feds to intervene, arguing it may violate the Canada Health Act and could lead to worse health outcomes.
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Some reinforcement for the Forever Canadian unity campaign.
Chatted with @lukaszukab.bsky.social about teaming up with AL'S French community, and his thoughts on Premier Smith saying she's fighting to keep Alberta in Canada.
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Premier Danielle Smith says she has been actively campaigning for Alberta to remain in Canada since day one.
Premier Danielle Smith says she prefers more sunlight at night and that moving to standard time would be a big adjustment.
Adds that she will be doing consultation to see if the time is now to make a change.
Donald Trump is giving Kristi Noem's political career the Cricket the dog treatment.
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Among the interesting data point in the Abacus survey, a majority of Albertans believe that Premier Danielle Smitth would vote for separation in a referendum, deespite her calling for a sovereign Alberta in a united Canada.
New numbers from Abacus Data find support for Alberta independence remains in the minority at about one in four.
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"Our mandate is clear: to protect the gains and advance the rights of Francophones in Alberta. When fundamental issues affect the future of our communities, it is our responsibility to speak up."
French Canadian Association of Alberta teams up with Forever Canadian movement.
Is Mark Carney a waffler?
That's how some critics describe his declarations on the Iran war.
Chatted with polisci Aaron Ettinger about Carney's statement shuffle and why he's trying to walk a very specific line.
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