"The case Sylvestre made to audiences across Alberta to drum up support for Alberta independence was riddled with distortions, disinformation and conspiracy theories." Warnica offers one of the most in depth fact-checks of the separatist leader's claims. Gift link: www.thestar.com/gift-redeem?...

Reminder... Any political party trying to make it harder to vote is sending a clear message — they can't win on their ideas alone.

What are we even doing here? This decision removes vital transpo for vulnerable Calgarians, encourages more car use, and hampers a vibrant downtown. Bananas.

I kept thinking about a Cory Doctorow interview today while this was going on. The topic: enshitification. This is the enshitification of Calgary Transit. It makes it harder to use, and is something no one wants, but we're promised great things as a result but without any evidence to back that up.

Huge congratulations to @carrietait.bsky.social for being named Journalist of the Year for her ongoijg investigation into the Alberta government health care procurement scandal. 🏆 www.newswire.ca/news-release...

So someone made this. And in a time when no one seems to be fighting back against these awful, racist, useless referendum(b) questions, this gave me a glimmer of hope. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #referendumb #Alberta

Are we solving the wrong problem? From permanent daylight saving to fertility costs to Alberta Next, decisions aren’t lining up with reality. Annalise Klingbeil and Leah Ward break down what’s being missed, and why it matters.

Every Canadian needs to read and understand this. And then help the beautiful people of Fort Chipewyan. open.substack.com/pub/indigeno...

This! If we're gonna do a perma change, it should be for Standard Time yearround. “A few places have tried it. Russia tried this...rates of depression, seasonal depression went up. After two years of that experiment, they switched to standard time year-round.” globalnews.ca/news/1181056... #ableg

I lived with daylight round year when I was living in Chile. Late sunrise in mornings for little extra light in the afternoon. The Chilean government went back to the old system after one year, it was hated that much. #ableg #abpoli #yyc

Completely ignoring the fact this already went to a provincial referendum & lost, perma daylight savings is the wrong way. Who cares about an extra hour of daylight from 4:30-5:30pm when we won't see daylight until close to 10am in winter! (cc @alexyyc.bsky.social) calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

Over on Twitter, Greg Clark, former leader of the Alberta Party and Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission committee member shared his thoughts on the UCP's failure to act on the recommendations of the Commission. He was one of the most reasonable politicians I've ever worked with. Worth a look.

Stop scrolling! Get off your phone! Come have a conversation with real people! @cailynn.bsky.social and I are bringing back the Urban Affairs Book Club after. Read the book & discuss w other cool Calgarians interested in urban issues on April 28. We'll even hear from the author in the 2nd half. 🎉

Mikisew Cree First Nation Billy-Joe Tuccaro sharing results of study commissioned by FN. He says results show that cancer rates are higher than Alberta average by 25%. Points the finger at the energy industry.

Mikisew Cree First Nation Billy-Joe Tuccaro spoke about the impact that toxic chemicals leaching and spilling from the oil sands is having on his people. Every Canadian should listen to what he has to say. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

I worked with @markusoff.bsky.social more than a decade (!) ago and it's always a pleasure when we get to reunite. This time, on air, chatting provincial politics with Jason, @jlisayoung.bsky.social & Erika Barootes on CBC's West of Centre: www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p... #abpoli #ableg

A friend who just bought a cargo bike said this post helped her family make their decision. Sharing again for all you cargo bike curious folks. gooutside.substack.com/p/two-years-...

Does anything matter anymore? We get into floor crossing, political values, and how decisions actually get made. Plus housing, outer space, and more. New episode:

After a five (!) year hiatus, the Calgary Urban Affairs Book Club is back. Please share with anyone you think may be interested. #yyccc #Calgary #yyc

👀https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/rcmp-investigating-allegations-of-corruption-involving-councillor-business-at-calgary-city-hall-sources-9.7140099 #yyccc

Excited to read @jessicabarrett.bsky.social's new book! Should we bring back the Urban Affairs Book Club, after a 5-year hiatus, to discuss it?! (Cc @cailynn.bsky.social) #yyccc

Three stories this week on Balance of Power: • How leadership campaigns win once voting starts • Nova Scotia politics with MLA Claudia Chender • The hidden cost of maintaining a political image Watch:

Hello I would like to share with you my new-and-improved website that compiles 46 years' worth of baby-names data in Alberta: albertababynames.com It now includes the latest data (for 2025) and a similar-names function to easily browse through various spellings in naming trends.

For a personal finance story, I'm looking to speak with Canadians about transportation costs + housing. Did you buy a more affordable house farther out, then find vehicle costs + travel time added up? Or are you considering transportation in a house hunt? DM or email [email protected] Thx!

Alberta’s immigration referendum questions sound simple. They’re not. Dr. Bronwyn Bragg explains the narrative they create.

This referendum question has a problem.

Welcome to Balance of Power A fresh lens on the forces shaping Canada’s future This week: • Alberta’s immigration referendum • The economics of immigration and the labour market • Why facts often lose to political narratives • Guest: Dr. Bronwyn Bragg ▶ Watch now:

I'm no longer a data journalist but, as an independent practitoner, one of my goals is still to help people make sense of the daily deluge of data we're all swimming in. To that end, I'm hosting this free online session on March 17. You don't have to be a nerd to come nerd out with me... 🤓 🧵

On this week's Balance of Power podcast, we talk about Smith's immigration referendum questions with Dr. Bronwyn Bragg, a human geographer who studies labour migration & precarious work. Dr. Bragg's perspective & passion is a must-listen. open.spotify.com/episode/7Kb0... #ableg

An incredibly interesting conversation with @mharrisondupre.bsky.social on AI chatbots and news the Tumbler Ridge shooter’s ChatGPT use almost prompted OpenAI to warn police last summer (but they didn’t) On CBC’s Front Burner, and lucky me got to guest host: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...

"The budget will break a law implemented by Premier Danielle Smith’s own government three years ago that aimed to prohibit deficits, except under exceptional circumstances." www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...

Net migration in Alberta. Up, up, up, down, down, down. Net international migration to Alberta totalled 197 in Q3 2025, down 99% from 32,046 in the same quarter a year prior.

I love this @calgaryherald.com look-back at Calgary's 1 millionth citizen, 20 years later, as #yyc races to 2 million citizens. calgaryherald.com/news/local-n... And, because Calgary remains the *biggest* small town, of course I went to jr high school with his cousin.

Join @sphillipsab.bsky.social, Leah Ward and I for a new political podcast for people who know politics isn’t polite.

Trump trying to destabilise Canada from within.

Helping clients like this is why we started Champion Communications nearly seven years ago. I was in Edmonton today with First Nations leaders, who spoke at a packed press conference about vehemently opposing a petition that could lead Alberta to become the 51st state.

I wrote about my childhood friend Alexi Pretti. Please read it and share it and remember him as a human being. @theverge.com

This is a really incredible piece. Share it widely 🎁https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/01/minneapolis-uprising/685755/?gift=C-rzmQ8PsUHt15odxTKJDn7xrpPNxSpotkNz_P27oI0

A small group of Albertans has been advocating for the province to separate from Canada and become the 51st state. I wonder if seeing the U.S. Secretary of War say something like this about an existing state, hours after a second civilian was shot dead by federal authorities, gives them any pause.

Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti. "Please get the truth out about our son."

"The remarks hit many of us at the Herald like a physical punch. Our dear friend Michelle Lang, a wonderful person and one of the best reporters ever to walk into that newsroom, was killed in Afghanistan by a roadside bomb on Dec. 20, 2009." calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

16 days into 2026 and Calgary is averaging 1 person/day getting hit by cars. And that is just the reported incidents.... #roadsafety

"I used to be someone who didn't know who they'd be without work. Now I'm amassing so many hobbies that work is simply what I do when I'm not doing my hobbies." A fun read on the power of hobbies: www.businessinsider.com/trailrunning...

Yes it's January. Yes you should start thinking about the summer camping season. gooutside.substack.com/p/camping-re...

I've entered the wild parenting stage that is trying to manage Kindergarten in Alberta. This means... just under three hours a day at school! Limited childcare options! Transportation gaps between the school and childcare! Send advice please, ideally involving no one needing to quit their job.🤦‍♀️

This is an independent venture, but I’ll be working in partnership with two firms run by people I know & respect (who are all former journalists, too): @curtisbrownmb.bsky.social & @mawelch.bsky.social with Probe Research @annaliseak.bsky.social & @alexyyc.bsky.social with Champion Communications

As they say, *ahem*, some personal news: After 20 years in journalism, including a decade at CBC News, I'm moving on to something different. I’m launching my own independent practice as a Data & Storytelling Strategist. Yes, I'm giving up a stable job in order to hang up my own shingle. Why? 🧵👇

Couldn't agree more. I left Twitter in 2023 and there's been so many more reasons to leave since then. The fact that many politicians, not to mention smart journalists, academics and people remain boggles my mind. What are you accomplishing by staying?

"I believe we’re not fully human unless we are experiencing life together,” Ms. Hill says. 🥹 www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article...