SCOOP: Alberta Health Services destroyed roughly half of the children's medication imported from Turkey, paying $718,000 to dispose of the hazardous waste. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...

After six years in power, a fourth budget, and a third multi-billion-dollar deficit, Danielle Smith will blame everyone but herself. Albertans deserve a Premier who takes responsibility, not one who tells us to make hard choices while refusing to own up to her own mistakes. youtu.be/iuA1pxu72ZQ

Oct 19 2026 Referendum in Alberta is going to be a referendum on reading comprehension more than anything else. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

I’m scheduled to teach Alberta politics next fall. It’s gonna look like this:

Danielle Smith's address to Albertans is as much about the subtext as it is what she said out loud... Our analysis on our substack is live now! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli open.substack.com/pub/thebreak...

None of Smith's referendum questions are likely to result in actual policy change. Because they require constitutional amendments (federal veto) or are plainly unconstitutional. Assuming "yes" votes carry, what then? Kenney's equalization referendum didn't soothe separatists. It emboldened them.

There is so much to unpack from Smith's TV address. It was a firehose of information. But one thing I need to emphasize. A referendum question to introduce an Alberta head tax on immigration!

Danielle Smith believes she’s giving us a masterclass in distraction, but this reeks of desperation and Albertans will see right through it. globalnews.ca/news/1167526...

Today, the official Water Not Coal petition launch event is taking place in Lethbridge at the Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens, from 4 to 8 p.m. Corb Lund will speak on the issue, among others. #yql

NEW POST: Danielle Smith is no separatist; she's much, much worse emmettmacfarlane.substack.com/p/danielle-s...

notorious radical left communist rag says tax the rich

If you’ve read this far, I hope all Albertans will help me publicize this story. It should absolutely not be happening. This is putting people’s lives at risk.

He is not the only patient by far to experience such indignities and unsafe conditions. share.google/DzqXuaACwI1w...

The UCP is trying its damnedest to gut Alberta health care—underpaying staff and blocking unions, severely cutting budgets for the system, and authorizing private health care to enrich insurance companies. All so that she can funnel money towards oil companies and boondoggles.

My dad has had heart events since he was admitted. Now, if he feels angina, he has to ding a tiny bell and hope a nurse outside the ward hears him. “Or you can shout as loud as you can,” they told him.

My dad, 85 years old, suffering from the effects of a 2 year struggle with cancer, and chief of surgery at the Chinook Regional Hospital for decades, was moved from an already overcrowded space to an “overcapacity room” while he recovers from a stomach bleed and pneumonia. This is the room. 🧵🧵🧵

The fix is in for gerrymandering the Lethbridge West constituency out of existence. They can’t win it fair and square so now they’ll cheat. It’s highly unusual for a member of cabinet to intervene in an electoral boundaries process. open.substack.com/pub/davebert...

SCOOP: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's fmr chief of staff lived in a home owned by a sister of Sam Mraiche, a businessman whose dealings w Alberta Health Services are subject to multiple investigations. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... w @tomcardoso.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social

“Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s former chief of staff lived in a $1.6-million Edmonton home owned by the sister of Sam Mraiche” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...

His fairness, humanity, and deep respect for parliamentary tradition helped foster a more thoughtful and respectful legislature. #ableg #abpoli

On behalf of Alberta’s New Democrats, I want to thank Speaker Nathan Cooper for his years of service in the legislature and for his stewardship of Alberta’s Legislative Assembly since 2019. /1

When Albertans unite, we are UNSTOPPABLE. We show up, we put in the work, we organize, and we make history. #BetterisPossible #BetterStartsNOW youtu.be/ct_3jR-mXEY

Legally, Smith has 6 months to call it, and Rachel resigned Dec 30. Generally, the classy thing to do (by convention) is to get the Opposition Leader into the House right away. Instead, Smith is waiting as long as is legal. She did the same with Leth West byelection. No respect for the office.

Alberta’s provincial election will be held by mid-2026. The UCP will manufacture disagreements with Ottawa and off they’ll go. That’s what I just heard from Danielle Smith. This wasn’t a Premier’s Televised Address so much as it was a starting gun for @albertaNDP and @nenshi.

Southern Alberta’s 20+ years of low vaccination uptake coming home to roost. There was a measles outbreak down here when my 14yo was a baby and his brother, at 2ish, was in daycare. I lived in fear until I could get that baby vaccinated. This is so much worse.

This story is such a cautionary tale for coal mining in Alberta… After a foreign company was told they would need an environmental assessment for a coal mine, they had an epic temper tantrum and it took the AER 2 Years to address it! #abpoli #cdnpoli thetyee.ca/News/2025/04...

Canada is facing a challenging moment. Now's the time for strong, serious leaders like @mark-carney.bsky.social - that's why I'm running. Volunteer with the @liberalca.bsky.social, spread the word, and be sure to get out and vote this election. Let's be #CanadaStrong

Fantastic ad, smart strategy for a riding-level campaign. Good job @coreyhogan.ca and team

So… basically the UCP lied to cover their bottoms. #AbLeg

And the cuts just keep on coming. Alberta Children & Family Services have now cut Child & Youth Support. For how adamant Smith & the UCP were that kids need to be supported and protected a year ago, they sure seem to consistently be making them targets… #abpoli #cdnpoli

We’re still waiting for that CPP referendum on Albertans handing our retirement savings to the UCP. They should do it. I’d love to see it.

“in June, eligible Canadians can claim up to $200 per month in financial support through the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). Inclusion Alberta says the provincial government is taking the money away from Albertans who receive AISH.” #abpoli #cdnpoli globalnews.ca/news/1109395...

“Alberta premier faces backlash for asking America to pause tariffs until after election” Danielle asks Trump administration to let Poilievre get elected before they place tariffs on Canada. Treasonous? Maybe not quite. But anti-Canadian. #Cdnpoli #ableg globalnews.ca/news/1109462...

Today, we learned that the UCP government fired the entire AHS Board on the same day they were set to receive a report on shady contracts. Now, new allegations point to political interference, corruption, and kickbacks at the highest levels. /1

Let’s make sure we use our tariff revenues to stabilize the economy… …which in the first instance means meeting folks’ basic needs: expanding benefits for groceries/essentials, building and maintaining/retrofitting/improving affordable housing, affordable public transportation. That’s Job One.

How province kept rein on heal... www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Lethbridge....

Minister Loewen had previous financial interest in a hunter guide outfitting business which is now owned by his son. These outfits are benefitting financially from increased hunting, which is in keeping with the UCP's pattern of corruption to reap personal benefits across ministries.

I know this first hand. When I was a child, my entire community was branded as spies and sabateurs, justifying our internment inside barbed wire camps for years without due process, trial or charge.

Government irresponsibility has consequences. The UCP’s junk science and fearmongering have eroded trust in vaccines—now, measles cases are rising, and kids’ lives are at risk. This is completely preventable. Parents, get your kids vaccinated.

A historic moment! This may be the first time the 'Environment' Minister, who is really three coal lobbyists in a trenchcoat, has said the word 'climate.' 🏆 🎉

After six years in government, the UCP have no real plan to build safer communities. We do. This week we released our our Public Safety Blueprint - an evidence-based plan built on what Albertans have told us they need and investing in our communities. youtu.be/09jKp_Vmjec?... #abpoli

Wednesday #yql #ableg #grassymtn #mountainsnotmines #agriculture

This is Winston Churchill visiting Washington DC to request assistance in the war against Germany. Notice he is wearing a "zip suit" and not a traditional suit. This was to honor the British troops--the same reason Zelensky dresses the way he does.

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 I too stand with Ukraine.

People in Sherwood Park need a hospital expansion. Would some Crusaders tickets help, Premier Smith? See the full exchange on YouTube: youtu.be/4gdvYR0cdO0?...

"We should have core values, and being against corruption should be one of those, right?" These aren't my words, they belong to a (former) UCP Cabinet Minister. The call is coming from inside the house, but the Premier refuses to pick up the phone. Visit CorruptCare.ca to learn more. #CorruptCare

We asked Albertans what matters most & they answered. Our budget proposal reflects your priorities—not the UCP’s political agendas. It’s time for a government that puts people first. Watch: youtube.com/shorts/FBpN6... Read more about our priorities at www.albertasfuture.ca. #abpoli #ableg

It’s Pink Shirt Day today. Let’s stand together against bullying today and everyday. Let’s be kind to each other. #ableg #abpoli #PinkShirtDay #pinkshirtday2025 #Kindness