Courtney Theriault

Braid: Lavish private-school funding infuriates teachers, spooks government Spanking spat last week was caused by student Evan Li hitting a sore spot on eve of teacher strike — lush funding for private schools.

Good timing on petition given teachers strike and this column...

Braid: Lavish private-school funding infuriates teachers, spooks government- Simply put, the UCP is increasing private school support at a much faster rate than funding for public schools

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"I think Premier Eby's comments are un-Canadian and unconstitutional."

Premier Danielle Smith pushes back again against Dave Eby's comments on a potential pipeline to the west coast.

Asked about separation talk affecting investor confidence in Alberta due to referendum talk, Premier Danielle Smith says Thomas Lukaszuk is actually the one behind that campaign.

Adds that Justin Trudeau is responsible for the independence movement in Alberta.

Here's the genesis for the new citizen-driven initiative asking if Alberta should end funding for private schools.

Honey, wake up, new potential Alberta referendum on ending private school funding just dropped.

May you find the level of happiness in your life that Trey Yesavage felt when Rogers erupted with a standing ovation for his historic game.

I dunno something about Canada's team spanking America's team at the American past time that just feels more fulfilling this season.

It’s shaping up to be a tight race: Tim Cartmell vs. Andrew Knack for Edmonton’s mayor. Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · 2025-10-03 · 7m

"She is overshadowing (the race)... the teachers' strike and a bunch of other factors could play into the municipal race."

Could animosity towards Danielle Smith and the teachers' strike decide Edmonton's election? A new survey suggests they could.

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Students ‘falling through the cracks’, Alberta teachers say on eve of strike | Globalnews.ca The province of Alberta’s 51,000 teachers are poised to strike on Monday after nearly 90 per cent voted to reject the government’s latest offer. Negotiations continue.

Students ‘falling through the cracks’, Alberta teachers say on eve of strike as thousands gather on legislature grounds

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An update on the 'Alberta Forever Canada' petition Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · 2025-10-03 · 6m

"This is probably the biggest petition in the history of Canada, not Alberta—Canada!"- Former Deputy Premier @Lukaszukab.bsky.social on his 'Alberta Forever Canada' petition hitting ~230K signatures (80% of target)

He hope for 400K by Oct 28

Can he get there?

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In Calgary, Jeremy Farkas holds a narrow lead over incumbent Jyoti Gondek in the mayor's race.

*going on strike

Both Abacus and Leger say Edmonton's mayoral race is now a two-way battle between Tim Cartmell and Andrew Knack.

Here we go.

Alberta Teachers' Association say they are going on Monday, but add they have resumed exploratory conversations with the province.

Alberta records first measles death since outbreak Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · 2025-10-02 · 8m

Alberta has recorded its first measles death since the outbreak.

"Unfortunately we're taking several steps backward right now" Dr. Craig Jenne, urging Albertans to get vaccinated.

Adding, the province must do more advocacy to bring vaccine rates up.

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A child born prematurely after its mother contracted measles during pregnancy is Alberta's first measles death of 2025, according to Minister Adriana LaGrange.

Smith defends keeping Alberta’s minimum wage the lowest in Canada Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · 2025-10-01 · 10m

Danielle Smith won't raise the minimum wage - the lowest in Canada- fearing it will further hurt youth employment in Alberta

But economist Jim Stanford notes other provinces have better employment rates and higher minimum wage, saying her argument doesn't wash

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Alberta teachers’ strike could be just days away Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · 2025-10-01 · 10m

What do teachers want in a new deal on salary? Finance Minister Nate Horner says he still doesn't know.

He also insists parent compensation and ad spend money would *not* cover a teachers' raise.

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Alberta plans to head pitch for new oil pipeline Aim is to hammer out application and early estimate that can be sent to Ottawa’s new Major Projects Office, sources say

"The Alberta government plans to head up an application for a new oil pipeline to the B.C. coast... The idea is not for the province to own a pipeline, they said, it’s about developing a plan and a route, and letting private capital take over."

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“Tired and Demoralized”: Health Care Workers Struggle with Vaccinations, Overcapacity and Chaos Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · 2025-09-30 · 9m

Appointments for COVID and flu shots begin today.

But I've talked to many people who say the portal wouldn't let them book their pre-ordered shots.

It's one of many issues that has @drslmd concerned we could see another record virus season in Alberta.

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Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta will not be raising the minimum wage because doing so will continue to hurt youth employment.

She points to the NDP for raising the min wage previously and blames them for Alberta currently having the worst youth unemployment rate in Canada

Premier Danielle says she considers the Bruce McAllister issue over now that he's apologized for saying a student at the Alberta Next panel should be spanked.

In addition to the parent payment program, the government will provide a tool kit with a week by week guide for parents to follow AB curriculum in key courses. (It is not mandatory for parents)

NEW:

Alberta announces parents of children 12 and under will receive $150 week per child over the course of a possible teachers' strike.

Bruce McAllister offers up a mea culpe, but will there be additional repercussions for his petty and disrespectful behaviour?

Premier Smith has a presser at noon where I'm sure she'll offer her take.

And Bruce McAllister is Canada famous.

And hey, as if Bruce McAllister attacking a high school kid wasn't bad enough, the fact that the room cheered on the kid pressing the government teachers' negotiations tells you all you need to know about who is winning the PR fight on this matter.

Imagine claiming the Alberta Next Panel is about ensuring respect from Ottawa and ensuring all voices are heard, and then you yell at a young Albertan publicly that he needs to be spanked for asking a fair question and expressing an opinion.

Absolute peak hypocrisy.

Utter contempt and disrespect from Bruce McAllister.

Cutting off the kid's mic and limiting his freedom of expression is one thing, but saying he should be spanked is a fireable offense from a supposedly neutral moderator. Bruce needs to be removed immediately.

Edmonton MP Heather McPherson jumps into the NDP leadership race Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · 2025-09-29 · 14m

Could three federal leaders have ties to central Alberta?

Heather McPherson dropped by to chat about her NDP leadership bid- about uniting differing NDP voices, reclaiming the working Canadian vote, why her party is fiscally astute, and thoughts on Palestine.

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