Me: “It sure has been a messed up week in Alberta, from more privatization in health care to the rejection of a higher minimum wage to a bad voicemail and now this story…” Narrator: “It’s only Tuesday.” Me: “Motherf!%#@*” #ABleg #Alberta www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Important reminder: The legislation was originally crafted to get rid of progressive politicians like Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek. There was even a campaign on it and, when it failed, they moved the goalposts to make it easier. They’re squirming because they never thought it’d be used against them.

Thought that keeps crossing my mind: If Obama’s name was in the Epstein files, they would have been released months ago. If they weren’t, Republicans/Conservatives would have lost their collective minds. The fact they bend themselves into pretzels to avoid it now is something to behold. #Epstein

I’ve been saying this from the onset: the 3,000 teachers were only going to cover the cost of growth in the new school builds (if that) and not actually address the current needs. Math is, apparently, hard. #ABleg #Alberta #Education www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

“I think giving the power to the people is an important aspect of making sure politicians keep their word.” Trivia question: who said the above quote about 20 months ago and is seemingly now claiming the opposite? #ABleg calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

This whole #ABleg recall stuff has had me laughing the last few days. Remember: it was the UCP who introduced it with an eye towards turfing certain municipal politicians (Gondek). Then when it failed, they lowered the bar to get the recall moving. Never did they think it would be turned on them.

It kinda says a lot about the discourse around politics as a whole when one of the first things an elected official has to say is “please don’t contact my family.” We’ve gone down a bizarre rabbit hole where politics are blood sports. And that’s not a good thing. 🇨🇦

This is a super-interesting twist, if nothing other than to see how lawyers have been lining up to denounce Bill 2. Methinks the ATA might have a case. Meanwhile, #ABleg is trying to turn the page by giving a scoop to Dinger about upping speed limits on highways. Squirrel! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

This could be MASSIVE for the Blue Jays heading into the offseason. He's foregoing a boatload of cash to stick around. Maybe it's a matter of unfinished business, but how many pending free agents aren't now looking at the Jays, especially after the season they had? Let's go! #WantItAll

What a game. What a series. As a lifelong fan, I’m having a hard time finding the words. All I can muster right now is: Thank you to the Blue Jays for an unbelievable season. #WANTITALL #WorldSeries ⚾️🇨🇦

⚾️ Regardless of how tonight ends, this has been an amazing run, not just for the Blue Jays but for #baseball in Canada. People in the game will tell you that when the Jays are good or exciting, interest & registration spikes. What I wrote about Vlady’s signing holds true today. #WANTITALL  🇨🇦

Can someone here explain why separatists are up in a tizzy over @lukaszukab.bsky.social's petition and proposed question? If you think more Albertans want to leave than stay, then shouldn't it be a simple answer of getting everyone you know to say "no"? They should be thanking Thomas. #ABleg

Dear Alberta, We have a serious problem with this government, who claimed it’d fix health care in 90 days. Seems pretty clear to me they meant “start dismantling it in 90 days,” because it has only gotten worse. And now stories like this are coming out. #ABleg globalnews.ca/news/1150372...

Whoa whoa whoa! Despite repeated calls from Albertans that we don't want a provincial police force, and despite a travelling road show where they were supposedly going to "weigh their options," they're moving forward with it right away anyways? Colour me shocked. #ABleg #Alberta

Alberta parents shouldn’t be surprised when teachers stop doing the extra stuff. No more coaching, mentoring, answering emails at all hours, extra prep, special day planning. All of it. From what I’ve seen and heard, they’re demoralized and feel devalued. It’s bad. #ABleg #Alberta

I know a few people are trying to paint it that my opinion on #ABleg education doesn’t count because I have a pecuniary interest in that my wife is a teacher. I’ve never hidden that. But I’d also like to say: I’m a dad of two kids soon to be entering the system. I want it to be better for THEM.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation used to be an organization that would uncover wasteful spending and be actual watchdogs for Canadians. Their absolute blitz on Alberta teachers while completely ignoring the Wyant Report is proof they are nothing more than a UCP/CPC proxy. #ABleg #Alberta

There's a really important piece of context that's mentioned by the NDP here: no one within government (Premier, Health Minister, staffers, etc) were interviewed for this report. Did Judge Wyant not ask them, or did they elude his request for interviews? Too many unknowns still. #ABleg #Alberta

So here’s a random thought: Chris Bassitt was 8-0 with a 2.71 ERA at home this year. Does he get the start in game six at home and maybe use Yesavage out of the bullpen? What a series this is turning into. #BlueJays #WantItAll ⚾️🇨🇦

When asked about the UCP's statement on the last offer by the ATA which said teachers need to expect a deal that is "rooted in reality"... ATA President Jason Schilling held very little back in his response. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed

Interesting how she’s parroting some talking points from some of her hardcore supporters about overall numbers. It’s such a bad-faith argument because a class of 30 in Cochrane and a class of 12 in a small town make it an average of 21. She’s openly dismissing cities & growing municipalities. #ABleg

“Hey, how do we distract from the teacher’s strike and the health care layoffs?” “I know! License plates!” “Perfect. Call Dinger!” #ABleg #Alberta

Something I’ve noticed driving around my neighborhood in Airdrie: WAY more signs on lawns supporting public education than signs supporting candidates for the municipal election. That says a lot in a provincial conservative hotbed. #ABleg #Airdrie www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

"It tries to teach Grade 1 students how to multiply. Grade 3 students learn how to count American money — not Canadian. And Grade 4 students are instructed in drawing triangles — an activity for those in Grade 1." Tough to get grade 1 kids to multiply when some don't know their numbers to 10. #ABleg

As we head into what will surely be an emotional weekend for teachers, parents, students and everyone who cares about the education system in #Alberta, time to re-up my letter to the editor that was also sent to the Premier, @naheednenshi.bsky.social & more. #ABleg

A really good read about the state of education in Alberta and how I think many teachers are feeling right now. The numbers are the numbers, but the sheer disrespect shown, especially since 2019, needs to be addressed. #ABleg #Alberta www.parklandinstitute.ca/disrespect

Quick math (just because it’s fun) in my wife’s classroom: $30/day for each kid X 25 kids in her class = $750/day X 182 instructional days (in my wife’s case) = $136,500/school year That’s just days with students? Yeah, we need to talk about her getting a raise. #ABleg #Alberta

Some quick math for my #ABleg followers: 825,000 K-12 students (according to gov’t website) X $30/day support (as is being rumoured) = $24,750,000/day X 19 school days in October (from Oct. 6 if strike goes all month) = $470,250,000 But we can’t afford to monitor class sizes. #Alberta

There was a much easier way to respond to the question. Let the student speak, then “Thank you for being involved as a young person. We need more of that. While your question isn’t related to what we’re discussing, it’s provincial jurisdiction. Premier, would you please respond?” #ABleg #Alberta

This isn’t a random media member or emcee. This is the executive director of the premier’s office, who has shown open disdain for dissenting voices for the whole tour. This would be unbecoming of anyone in the media/emcee world. It should also be for the premier’s office. #ABleg

As teachers start voting on the new/old deal, some math: #Alberta has averaged 25,000 new students/year recently. If you’re averaging 25 students/classroom (K-12), you need 1,000 teachers. So the deal only pays for growth and not to ease current strain, no? And where are we putting them? #ABleg

I’ve tried to pack a lot in here: TL;DR - Many AB teachers intend to vote against a contract offer - among them is a teacher who chaired the bargaining committee until last week - ATA internal comms says if they strike, the scale will be unprecedented; public pressure will affect outcome #AbEd

If you missed that long letter I sent to the premier, education minister, @naheednenshi.bsky.social & others, here’s my open letter regarding the looming teachers strike in #ABleg and what I see every single day as the husband of a phenomenal teacher. #Alberta www.airdriecityview.com/opinion/lett...

It’s absolutely crazy to me that this hasn’t been put on the table from #ABleg. Had they said “listen, we can’t afford a massive raise right now but we can give you class size tracking & measures to address it,” I bet the province would get more sympathy. My guess: teachers reject this “new” offer.

“Won’t be made public.” Let that sink in. A report into the allocation of millions of OUR dollars is going to be kept from Albertans. How does this hold anyone accountable/responsible for what has allegedly transpired? Bring on the public inquiry. #ABleg www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

As we get ready to see #ABleg attack ads in the ongoing dispute with teachers, a few important things to keep in mind. The biggest one to me: 3,000 teachers sounds great but how many are actually needed over three years just to fund growth vs. addressing current challenges? #Alberta

I wrote this a few days ago and finally sent it this morning to the premier, education minister, opposition leader and education critic. It's long. But it needs to be long. And it needs to be said. This isn't just about salaries. @albertateachers.bsky.social #ABleg #Alberta #ABed

Random #ABleg thought: coverage of the book ban debacle sure did a nice job of covering up the threat of a teacher’s strike, the healthcare mismanagement, the worse-than-expected budget deficit and the fact #Alberta now has the highest unemployment rate in the country.

Hey #ABleg world: not sure if you saw this but the battle between government and teachers could come to a head as early as tomorrow. Talks have broken off between the two sides. News conferences tomorrow. Buckle up. #Alberta #ABed www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...

Instead, classrooms are getting fuller and fuller. My wife’s grade one class in #Airdrie is going to be 24-25 students this year. Optimal class size at that age is 18-19. Add in students with complex learning needs (IPPs, ESL, etc) and it’s gonna feel like 30 pretty quick. #ABleg #Alberta

This should be a bigger story than it seems to be right now. I know every day seems to be a new headline grabbing attention, but if this were any other government in #Alberta or #Canada, we’d be seeing protests over this kind of gerrymandering. #ABleg edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...

I was gonna make a joke that maybe she meant 900 days. But I just did the math and we are at 1,040 days and counting. #ABleg #Alberta www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

🎙️ Hard to believe the @wcblbaseball.bsky.social season has come to an end. Big thanks to Clark and the IKS crew for putting together an outstanding show every single week. Appreciate the league for letting me be a small part of the production! #WCBL ⚾️🇨🇦 www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDz0...

Let’s play a game: can you imagine the outrage if Carney or Nenshi’s executive director/moderator for a public forum told someone to “get lost” or that they were “disgusting”? The outrage would be heard for eons. It does show the Premier’s Office’s disdain for anyone who doesn’t bow to them. #ABleg

⚾️ NEW STORY: “Since that point the guys have been taking a lot of pride in the little things.” After finishing the season 26-9 in their last 35, the Sylvan Lake Gulls are now heading to their first @wcblbaseball.bsky.social championship in franchise history. #WCBL #Baseball #Alberta

This is one of those stories that I love asking the hypothetical question to gauge the hypocricy: if it were a governing NDP in Alberta (or *gasp* the Carney Liberals) who made the decision to remove expense records, how would the UCP and conservatives be reacting? #ABleg #cdnpoli

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: It's happening! Dawgs Academy and Okotoks Dawgs alum Tristan Peters has been called up by the Tampa Bay Rays after an outstanding season so far with the Durham Bulls. Congratulations, Tristan! #ABproud #Okotoks #Dawgs #WCBL ⚾️🇨🇦 albertadugoutstories.com/2024/12/02/m...

I remember getting my driver’s license when I was 16 and was always told that my premiums would go down with every year of good driving and big saving every 5 years. Now we’re supposed to be happy with 7.5% increases for good drivers? #ABleg #Alberta www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Don’t worry everyone. I’m sure this #ABleg government will be totally forthcoming with its information when they are done picking and choosing the best results to fit their pre-determined outcomes on all of their big, totally-not-skewed “questions.” #Alberta edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...

🎧 With the @wcblbaseball.bsky.social playoffs getting underway, we're bringing you the new #ADSPodcast a day early! Ian Wilson previews each series + hear from Jace Richardson of the Baseball Alberta Elite League champion St. Albert Cardinals and Baseball Sask rising star Addie Ziebart. #Baseball ⚾