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I was born & raised in AB, worked & retired in AB…but I don’t share her “values”. Her tactics are appalling.
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Smith thinks health care isn’t working because of complacency? She thinks staff/admin needs “fear”? What an incredible insult and slap to all health care workers busting their asses to cover UCPs total disregard for what’s required to deliver services. Unbelievable.
#abpoli
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This is journalism. No dancing around the question with
@ShayeGanam
AB Health Minister Adriana LaGrange unable to explain how switching to Covenant Health would not reduce access to health services (eg: reproductive health care, MAID).
Great questioning by
@ShayeGanam
to repeatedly ask and challenge LaGrange on her non-answers.
#ableg
#abpoli
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To those who asked why many didn’t like the education announcement. Here is the answer
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Smith doesn’t want to talk about a lot of things until after the election. Most importantly, your pension.
.
@AbDanielleSmith
doesn’t want to talk about this until after the election, but UCP made a promise to Australian billionaire and now, quietly, gave a green light to start the dig.
Alberta mountains are for sale.
#AbVote
#AbLeg
#Yyc
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Agreed. I am baffled by the cons who don’t know Smith’s plans to takeover their pension. Or that she had 38 cabinet ministers! Unprecedented bloat! So much for small govt!
People who vote for Smith without paying attention to what she is going to do and will claim, “I didn’t vote for this” is going to make me furious.
The same damn thing happened with Kenney and GSAs in schools. He’d been telegraphing his policy for months.
Pay attention!
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“This seems like a …decision intended to appease Minister Loewen’s ties to the guide-outfitting and trophy hunting industries,” said John Marriott. “Why weren’t grizzly bear researchers involved in this decision?”
Corruption. That’s why.
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Bruce,
Your years in newsrooms are not responsible for what you are doing now. You should delete that reference.
What you do now is spin.
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This brought tears to my eyes. Beautifully done.
#GOLESLIE
.
Global News Calgary traffic reporter
@global_leslie
responds to an email criticising her choice of clothes.
#yyc
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ANOTHER ma$$ive wa$te of taxpayer$ $$$$. Where are the fiscal conservatives?
#Ableg
Despite NOT being invited, and ZERO official role, Danielle Smith is STILL dragging 100 UCP delegates to COP28.
This will cost AT LEAST $3,500,000
We could have:
🩻- 5 MRI Machines
👨⚕️- 10 Rural MDs
👩⚕️- 40 Nurses
🧑⚕️- 99 Health Care Aides
We will get NOTHING instead 🤦🏻♂️
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The “crickets” about abuse at Stampede is telling. What happened to all those “for the children” people? Where are those “conservatives” now? I use quotations because they aren’t true conservatives.
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Pretty much
Local woman makes hating Canada her entire personality, wins Alberta election
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Yet another event and issue that “raises questions about Smith’s ethical judgment.”
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OMG. Is there no bottom to UCP?
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Complete disregard for democracy
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You go girl!
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Again… for those who said they wouldn’t.. they are.. whether you want it or not. And they’re spending your $ to convince you.
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There might be a reason those businesses can’t get financing 🙄
Remember when I said we needed to grow the Heritage Trust fund so it could help future Albertans?
I lied.
It's really just a slush fund the UCP can use to "de risk" projects businesses find difficult to get financing for.
#abpoli
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Absolutely gutted by news about Bruce’s passing. He was an amazing spirit with a big laugh and bigger heart. I am so grateful for all he taught me about life, and for our deep and enduring friendship. No one else like him. Will miss him dearly.
Bruce Covernton (OL, 1992-96) at Weber State, 1991
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Great synopsis of AB state of political affairs
This clip from the Calgary Eye Opener should be required listening for every albertans as
@JeromyYYC
takes Smith and her record out for a walk!
#abpoli
#ableg
#cdnpoli
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Must. Watch. Educate yourself on CPP. T
The Coles Notes on the Canada Pension Plan.
Be informed, don't be bamboozled.
Big shout out to for allowing me to put this together, free of charge. Yup, watermarked, and rightfully so. Thank you!
#CPP
#HandsOfTheCPP
#NeverVoteConservative
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Damn you, Trudeau. All your fault.
For the first time, Canada took the top spot overall in the 2021 Best Countries Report'. This year Canada ranked 2nd best country in the world in 2023
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“It further takes the choice of land development away from landowners” Because again…. UCP “Freedom”
@YourAlberta
These unfair restrictions will likely result in the
#RenewableEnergy
industry moving to other provinces and U.S. states where renewable growth is not impeded.
This is damaging to Alberta’s economy and will result in Albertans paying higher energy bills.
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Great call!!
Amazing when rural Alberta voters start realizing there are real life consequences to blindly voting conservative.
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Nailed it!
Exciting!
Proud to announce another $15.6M sole-sourced contract with Nordic Media, run by my good friend and fmr. campaign manager, Matthew Altheim!
These new commercials about the APP will inform Albertans about what the UCP will do with your pension funds!
Watch now! 👇
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I am sad to agree with this commentary. I have defended media. I will not defend any network or journalist not providing fact checks. And not providing balanced coverage. Lawrence nails it.
Lawrence CRUSHED his a block tonight.
The rest of the media should be paying attention.
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@carter_AB
Women should not have control over their own bodies. You know, the extreme right version of “freedom”
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“Frontline workers are demoralized” Yes FS & UCP. Yes, they are.
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David Cochrane is professional and informed. Smith is smug and shooting in the dark. Well done
@CBCCalgary
. This is exactly the journalism we need
#abpoli
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Oh goody. Another
@McAllisterBruce
blockbuster. 🙄
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@sunrickbell
Rick, if all you can do is be the stenographer for a person who stokes fires, maybe it’s time to retire. This schtick is old. It was old a long time ago.
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@DuaneBratt
@DrJaredWesley
Super surprised to hear you respected him. I have never said this in public- he was a key reason I ran for Mayor- to knock him off. As councillor he was never a leader or inspired Calgarian. I did not win the race- but I accomplished my mission- Dr. No did not win.
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PP is a career politician/grifter
Did Pierre Poilievre actually try to insult someone by telling them that they will have to earn a living rather than living off of taxpayers?
20 years being paid by taxpayers.
20 years!
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I have witnessed this!
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Wow. Shandro saved us from illegal meddling in our justice system? Who’d have thought?
#DSbrokethelaw
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She’s fabulous!
This lady is an English teacher who’s been roasting incels by correcting their grammar and it’s currently my favorite thing on the internet
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Reporter Kevin Martin needs some training and
@calgaryherald
needs to issue an apology for the language used.
Hey,
@calgaryherald
.
He didn’t have “unprotected intercourse...with his daughter”. He raped her.
He didn’t have “a 7-year sexual relationship...with his biological daughter”. He raped her for 7 years.
She didn’t have a “sexual relationship with him”. She was raped by him.
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Yes to this
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Born and raised Albertans long for the Lougheed days.
Was this you Danielle? Why yes, yes it was.
@UCPWarRoom
#SmithIsCORRUPT
#ABNazi
Please RT this. I’m sue Ms Smith would want her opinions known.
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Exactly. I will be reminding people this is EXACTLY what they voted for.
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@TheBreakdownAB
Oops. Almost slipped out ”good, quality AFFORD(able) health care” Stopped himself from saying the rest of the word. Affordable. As in you pay for health care. Election, please.
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Yes, why the promotion? Who pays for this promotion? Taxpayers?
There are many things about the proposed Alberta Pension Plan that should concern and alarm Albertans, as I've highlighted, but here's another one:
Why the propaganda to support it? From the government, and other unknowns, we're seeing concerted efforts to promote it.
Cui bono?
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@ixtarnum
She is flowing public funds to charter and private schools. No one gave her that mandate. She wants to privatize education (and health care, and take over CPP) she should call an election. She did not campaign on these issues.
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Used to love Musk and hate Stern. Times change. People change. I often “update the software” of my thinking about people and their actions. (That includes looking in the mirror 😬) Stern is so heartfelt here. (He is not a journalist so it’s ok!!)
Watching Howard Stern thanking President Biden for his incredible leadership & compassion is EVEN better than listening to it. Take a minute to watch & then share this video far & wide. From all of us: Thank you, President Biden.
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Absolute must read.
Toronto Star today. We have been in Quebec and Ontario for past 12 days. People roll their eyes here when the words Alberta and
@ABDanielleSmith
come up!
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Mic! Drop!
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Trump is NOT President! Agh!
#ABCNews
stop calling him
Mr. President. And stop giving him extra time for rebuttal
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Go! Go! Go!
Hot take: If you're going to be a champion for workers, you might want to actually talk to them first.
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Good work
@thebreakdown
Even the Alberta Governments own report highlights the extensive risks, and the projected assets/liabilities are SIGNIFICANTLY less than what Smith has presented to Albertans.
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And please don’t b and moan about a different govt 4+ years ago. UCP it’s on you.
All you Albertans who voted for the UCP
You don't get to complain for the next 4 yrs about the crap the UCP are going to do
We warned you
And you still voted for this
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Truest post ever posted!
Anyone who’s ever renovated knows that once you open up that wall, you’re going to find stuff that HAS to be done before you can close it up again.
Say what you want about the mayor, but she didn’t build the damned water system.
#yyccc
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@DavidJPba
No one is your “enemy”. Stop. Stop with the “us vs them”. And btw, it’s not “your” civilization.
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Good question
So riddle me this: our power bills are closer to a mortgage or rent (and higher than anywhere in Canada), yet our power system is SO POOR we have to have rolling blackouts.
In any other industry there would be some high level resignations and policy changes. Why not here?
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Human rights are in danger.
From the DM’s…
This is a difficult but important piece of video.
On Wednesday, Take Back Alberta leader announced that education, healthcare and the justice system had been taken over by the people he wants to drive out.
He vilified the mainstream media.
He announced he
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Here we go. To all those who said she wouldn’t. She will.
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My experience, as well.
In all my years as a journalist, I came to understand that when any organization refused to release information, it was usually a sign that they were hiding something. The question becomes: what doesn't
#ABleg
want us to know?
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Incredibly moved by this.
How Kirstie Alley's tragic death inspired me to share more about my cancer diagnosis.
#colorectalcancer
#cancerjourney
#imnotaquitter
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BEST comment ever!!
Why do we even have Premiers? They don’t seem to be responsible for anything
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Love this
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This.
One of the biggest advantages to Danielle Smith and the UCP's campaign has been how little the media (or anyone) wants to talk about conspiracy theories and online radicalization. She fell for every single obvious lie in the past three years and we just call her "controversial".
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“Once beloved PC Party is dead”
Albertan’s are starting to identify that their once beloved Progressive Conservative Party is dead and has been replaced by radicals. As a former conservative voter I totally understand.
#FireTheUCP
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Facts matter. Context matters. Great thread
The Bell news layoffs come at a time when Bell is on a sound financial footing. BCE laying off 4,800 people (9% of its workforce) is a *choice* for them. A thread:
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MEOW.
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Get a security check. Until then, I do not want your opinion
Several international agencies and Canadas top law enforcement agencies came up with the conclusion. Not the PM. This fucking clown can’t pass a Canadian security background check for a reason. It doesn’t get more corrupted.
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@JasonOnTheDrums
Unfortunately, it’s exactly what Albertans voted for. I was dismayed during the campaign to hear from friends that they were voting UCP yet had no idea about their policies.. or hidden policies. Voting means doing your homework.
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Bruce would love this. 💔
On this day 30 years ago the Stamps were at Commonwealth where they won a thriller in OT.
TSN’s Leif Pettersen here talks about rookie OT Bruce Covernton.
Always enjoyed Leif’s commentary, he left us too soon!
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@ErinStevensonSG
@demetriosnAB
@AthabascaU
Sadly, your words ring true “This will effectively bankrupt the university”, and that is the
#UCP
way.
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SNL will also have a great time with Britt!
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@CTVdavidspence
Didn’t you retire
@CTVdavid
Spence? Is there a saying? Meteorologists never retire, they just…(fill in the blanks!)
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Security clearance should be mandatory for any party leader in the HOC
@DougEyolfson
This man, who gets his news from FOX, thinks Canadians should elect him Prime Minister?
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Perfect summary at end of report. Well done
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Yes, Mr Poilievre. Security clearance. Now.
Green Party leader Elizabeth May gave one of the best answers I’ve seen from a politician in recent memory, and no one is talking about it.
The question was about Pierre Poilievre not getting his security clearance:
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Great question.
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OMG. This is where Rob Anders is now? What a gong show Alberta has become
#abvote
.
@AbDanielleSmith
’s friend, Pawlowski, launched his own election campaign from home arrest.
Danielle admires his advocacy, promised him a criminal pardon and interfered with his prosecution, but he won’t vote for her either.
No one trusts her.
#ableg
#yyc
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@jkwaldie
Private and charter schools don’t answer to anyone yet get public funds. They can refuse kids and see their own curriculum. Her speech was reasonable but why tape? And why use taxpayer $ to buy airtime when she could have just had a press release?
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What could possibly go wrong with pharma in charge of your health care?
EXCITING!
I’d like to introduce Albertans to their new healthcare card!
Once again the UCP is giving your tax dollars to private corporations.
Galen Weston is happy for-profit healthcare is coming to Alberta as doctors are closing practices.
Read:
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