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This means: Premier is fine with more pts dying in our ED WRs while it takes months and months for “formal negotiations” to occur

This means she simply does not share our urgency or does NOT CARE.
4/8

Would love it if Alberta had an effective news media or effective political opposition or like anyone actually capable of exposing this shit for what it so obviously is.

I am writing to advise that Minister Nicolaides, his staff, and the Education and Childcare Department will not be accepting questions, interview requests, or requests for comment from CityNews Calgary or any affiliated outlets or reporters, nor will they be sent invitations to embargoed technical briefings until a formal apology is issued to Minister Nicolaides for the politicized reporting of his hike of Mount Kilimanjaro, undertaken in memory of his late sister. As stated in my earlier response to CityNews, politicizing a deeply personal act of remembrance was profoundly disrespectful. Despite the purpose of the trip being clearly explained, your reporter showed a clear disregard for context, sensitivity, and professional responsibility in pursuing this line of questioning. The attempt to manufacture a narrative about provincial flags and separatism is not only baseless but also demonstrates a reckless disregard for the truth. If there were a genuine interest in the Minister's stance on the unity of Canada, a direct question would have been the appropriate and professional course of action. Your reporter was offered that opportunity but instead chose to prioritize sensationalism over facts. That was a deliberate editorial choice. This type of reporting is beneath the standards Albertans expect. If CityNews wishes to restore communication with the Ministry of Education and Childcare, the following conditions must be met: 1) The story is removed from publication. 2) A formal apology is issued by both the reporter and the editor of CityNews Calgary. Until this conduct is fully acknowledged and addressed, CityNews has demonstrated that it cannot be trusted to engage with this office in a manner that is ethical, responsible, or respectful. Sincerely, Garrett Koehler Senior Press Secretary Ministry of Education and Childcare

Alberta's Ministry of Education says it is blacklisting CityNews unless it agrees to the UCP government's demand to unpublish a news article and publicly apologize to them

"zoomers are killing the bar industry" oh interesting was it zoomers who decided a drink should cost seventeen dollars

Alberta's Bill 11 would shift health costs to patients Will that be cash, debit or credit?

Two-tier health care is expanding in Alberta. Bill 11 allows private health insurance for services traditionally covered by the public system. By @alonghurst.bsky.social @policyalternatives.ca #abpoli #cdnpoli therosetowneagle.ca/health/alber...

Opinion: Threats to judicial independence weaken democracy This Trumpian-like threat to defund the judiciary crosses a red line from democratic disagreement into institutional pressure.

“Once political leaders begin to frame courts as adversaries rather than co-equal, and independent, pillars of governance, public confidence in the justice system erodes.”
#AbLeg
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Smith: “For the foreseeable future we will still be on the roller-coaster of natural resource revenues. That's a problem that got created over decades. It's a problem I inherited"

Correct. And it’s a problem that you actively MADE WORSE by doubling down on oil and hamstringing renewables. Idiot.

Rep. Stansbury: “The United States government is engaged in an active cover-up of the largest sex trafficking scandal and influence peddling scandal in the history of the United States, and Donald Trump is right at the center of it.”

Braid: Poll shows exodus from separate Alberta would make Quebec flight look minor Angus Reid poll shows Alberta separation such an unpopular choice that people will leave the province if it goes ahead.

"Of the two-thirds who say they would vote in a referendum to stay (in Canada), the vast majority say they would not live in an independent Alberta.

Three-quarters say they would move to another part of Canada, while a handful would move elsewhere."

"People are dying in waiting rooms, while provincial governments enable preferential access for those who can pay. The federal government has a duty to intervene."

And yet, we hear nothing from the Feds.

I really try to keep an even keel, and self-regulate because it’s the only way to be in this for the long haul, but sometimes the fury overtakes you for a bit.

Alberta separatist says members of Smith's caucus have signed referendum petition EDMONTON — A leader of Alberta's separatist movement says some members of Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus have signed the petition looking to force a vote on the province qui...

"We're confident that more of them will (sign), because they believe in allowing Albertans to have a say in their future"

Alberta separatist says members of Smith's caucus have signed referendum petition

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'They're trying to replace us': the conspiracy theories driving the man behind Alberta separatism Mitch Sylvestre says the Canadian government is criminal, he has fears of a communist takeover and he's 'cured of federalism.' Arno Kopecky spoke with him about the allegations of coordination with US...

This is who the separatists are. Huge thanks to my colleague @arnokopecky.bsky.social for getting that on the record. #abpoli

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When asked if they would vote for their province to begin the process of separating from Canada and seeking a new agreement to define its future relationship with the country, approximately three in 10 residents of both Alberta (29%) and Quebec (31%) say yes. This includes those who say they would definitely or probably vote yes, and those who say they would lean toward voting yes. However, new Ipsos research which "stress-tested" these sentiments by introducing real-world consequences reveals that actual committed support for separation is roughly half these levels in both provinces, with only 15 to 16% of Albertans and Quebecers maintaining their support after considering possible costs. This means that for roughly half of separatist supporters in both provinces, independence is more a political message than a plan they are prepared to endure costs to achieve.

To set the record straight, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said today that about 30 per cent, or 1M, Albertans support independence. This is false. The latest IPSOS poll found about 15 per cent support for separation from Canada when those polled were informed about the "real-world consequences."

Minnesota is indistinguishable from Canada – Minnesotans speak the same language, share the same cultural traditions, endure the same weather as Canadians

Canada could invite Minnesota to join us and become our 11th province, and enjoy NATO protection against foreign soldiers occupying its cities

Not good

‘Medical disaster’: Alberta Medical Association details over-capacity in hospitals, calls on province to declare crisis The Alberta Medical Association is once again calling on the province to declare a state of emergency as it says Edmonton hospitals exceed capacity.

Alberta is feeling the consequences of Danielle Smith's war on public healthcare.

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Danielle Smith's separatism games are coming at a dangerous moment Alberta's premier loves to talk about standing up for her province. Will she ever show the same enthusiasm when it comes to Canada?

MUST READ ARTICLE!

”The too-cute-by-half game she’s been playing with the separatists who dominate her United Conservative Party has now gotten deadly serious — and threatens the future of both her province and country.”

#ForeverCanadian #ableg #cdnpoli

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Anyone who doubts an Alberta Police Force would be closer to ICE than the RCMP needs to pay closer attention to detail. And motive.

Edmonton doctors call on Alberta government to declare state of emergency as hospitals overflow Call follows deaths of three patients in Grey Nuns Community Hospital emergency on Dec. 22

Doctors working in Edmonton’s major hospitals are calling on the Alberta government to declare a state of emergency because there is no more room to safely accept patients. #ableg @theglobeandmail.com

We have lots of excellent ideas…. Govt simply isn’t listening to any expert input.

They’re paying consultants MILLIONS of dollars to implement pure ideology…

Ideology that is literally killing ABs

Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%

Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%

Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.

As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.

Just wow. @pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy came out swinging in this article. He's right though and that's the coolest part.

No big deal, but the Alberta government just increased the fee to submit a citizen initiated petition from $500 to $25, 000. After the separatism initiative was approved, but before Corb Lund's coal mining petition gets re-approved. No political shenanigans going on here.

Jordan Peterson’s School Isn’t Accredited. Smith Offered Alberta’s Help | The Tyee The premier met with the controversial psychologist and tried to help his business, finds a Tyee investigation.

“Smith, and her chief of staff, Rob Anderson, directly intervened with Alberta’s Advanced Education Ministry in an attempt to help Peterson’s higher-education business venture.”

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Private sector and religious groups took better care of orphans? Does she mean the Home Agencies that brought 100k British children to Canada to dole out as indentured servants? Or maybe she means the Catholic churches residential schools. Those lovely assimilation/torture factories. #ableg #abpoli

'Gong show': Flu cases straining Alberta hospitals, says physician Influenza is straining Alberta hospitals' capacities as the vaccination rate has fallen from previous years.

Little help:

Been told describing the state of our HC system (thanks to govt meddling and its chaos engine) as a gong show is a bit dated...

What do you prefer: gong show or dumpster fire?

UN Report Estimates Bold Climate Action Would Deliver $100 Trillion in Benefits by 2100 | Common Dreams New UN report shows tackling climate crisis brings $20 trillion in annual xeconomic benefits by 2070. Urgent action needed to avoid devastating consequences.

UN Report Estimates Bold Climate Action Would Deliver $100 Trillion in Benefits by 2100 www.commondreams.org/news/un-clim...

Judge calls Alberta bill on referendum drives undemocratic, disrespect to rule of law An Alberta judge says a bill introduced this week by Premier Danielle Smith’s government is undemocratic.

Judge calls Alberta bill on referendum drives undemocratic, disrespect to rule of law
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