NEW: Elections Calgary confirms Jeromy Farkas is Calgary's next mayor after a recount requested by runner-up Sonya Sharp. The margin between Farkas and Sharp grew from 581 to 616 votes following the recount.

Today, I submitted 456,365 Albertans’ signatures to Elections Alberta, petitioning the Premier to do the right thing, avoid a divisive and economically harmful referendum, and allow MLAs to vote and reaffirm that Alberta’s future is in Canada.🇨🇦 Alberta is #ForeverCanadian

This right here, people. It's vile. It's wrong. And it's brought to you by the UCP. Any government that would ignore the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Alberta Bill of Rights, and the Alberta Human Rights Act does not have your best interest at heart. #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg

Don't forget that every single UCP MLA voted for this as well. They're all as complicit in eroding our rights as Smith is. #yyc #yeg #abpoli #cdnpoli

Looking ahead to next week and the prospect that the UCP will introduce back-to-work legislation to end the teachers' strike... Rumour has it they are considering invoking both time allocation and the notwithstanding clause. Here's why that's doubly dubious.+

Thanks for being responsive, @jeromyyyc.bsky.social! I would like to propose a different solution - a self-hosted hub/feed for all posts City of Calgary. Better to centralize locally then syndicate externally and not be at the whim of crazy, foreign, social platforms!

Once one government learns it can override your fundamental rights, every government learns it can too. That’s the danger of the Notwithstanding Clause. It teaches power to ignore accountability. Draw the line. Defend the Charter. savethecharter.ca

I don't know what kind of dumb game Sonya Sharp is trying to play by delaying her recount request, but it is not a game fitting of a would-be mayor of Calgary. Shameful. #yyc #abpoli #cdnpoli

I don't have a problem with "Strong and Free" on its own, but the lack of originality is telling. Either Alberta Conservatives are severely lacking creativity, or they are purposely drinking from the same tap. #ab #abpoli #yyc #yeg #cdnpoli

For those keeping track... "Alberta Strong and Free": United Conservative Party "Canada Strong and Free Network": New name for what used to be known as the Manning Centre "Strong and Free": Alberta's new licence plates "Truly Strong and Free": Republican Party of Alberta

Vote on the terrible new license plate designs here. www.alberta.ca/alberta-pick... #ab #yyc #yeg #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli

These are all ugly as fuck. Did they get some UCP intern to AI-prompt these to life? Holy hell. #ableg #ablicenseplate #ab #yyc #yeg

Ah yes - small, hands-off, no-red-tape government. Just as promised. 🙄 The UCP government continues to meddle and impose their agenda on Albertans. #abpoli #cdnpoli

The kid who the UCP cut off and suggested needed a spanking made a great post on Reddit today. Check it out. www.reddit.com/r/alberta/s/... #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #albertanext

And Bruce McAllister is Canada famous.

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.

Apparently the Alberta gov's decision to remove technology from voting this year has nearly doubled the cost of the election this year vs 2021. Real red-tape cutting cost savings here. 🤡 As seen on today's AMA. www.reddit.com/r/Calgary/s/... #abpoli #yyc #cdnpoli #ableg

First the golden offering, now pulling a new TV series - #Apple is starting to lose my loyalty. If we have to vote with our wallets because gold is the only indulgence that matters, then that's what we'll have to do. #abpoli #cdnpoli #canada www.theverge.com/entertainmen...

A reminder that TikTok is bad, has been banned from operation in Canada, and that it knows a *lot* about its users and that data can be used for many purposes. Minimizing your social presence isn't bad. It may even soon become a necessity. #abpoli #cdnpoli #canada www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Remember this, Conservatives, the next time you have a think about who it is that takes rights and freedoms away from you. And make no mistake: taking rights and freedoms from some people takes them away from all of us. #abpoli #yyc #canada #alberta #ableg

16 days later, the AB gov will "launch" their AB Wallet app. My concerns: 1. You cannot access your cards offline 2. The app has no biometric sign-in support - so logging in is a pain. 3. They will let you add your Driver's License in a future update - which is fine - except ... #abpoli #ab

So regarding the new Alberta Wallet app - if your phone has connection issues or you have no cell service/wifi, you're screwed. App won't even load. For this app to be a viable replacement for your healthcare card, it *must* be available offline. #ab #abhealth #abpolitics #canada

I honestly did not have "the Alberta government skips making a new health card and goes straight to making a digital app to have a digital QR code Alberta healthcare card" on my bingo card. I like it. #ab #abpolitics #canada apps.apple.com/ca/app/alber...

@carterab.bsky.social leaving no volunteer stone unturned, I see. @thecalgaryparty.bsky.social #yyc #yycelection #thecalgaryparty

Oh goodness. I had to back this obviously, but now I hear they're planning their first anime collab next year? I weep for my wallet. #ab #canada #pens #harrypotter

I have been obsessed with this song this week. Love it. #yyc #ab #newmusic #addtoplaylist

Well, the quiet was nice while it lasted. IYKYK. #abpoli #cdnpoli

2/2 because dang the list is *long* #abpoli #cdnpoli

Haters will say "this is childish" or "dumb" or "undemocratic". Just remember it's only happening because a career politician couldn't get elected in his own riding, so he had to run across the country to a place even he couldn't lose. #abpoli #cdnpoli

The Alberta Party is dead. Long live the Alberta Party. (Except no thank you.) #abpoli #cdnpoli

I’m late to the party, but KPop Demon Hunters is an absolute banger. Truly a shame it didn’t make it to the theatres - it deserves to be watched with thunderous sound and a giant screen. Do yourself a favour and watch it sometime. RT Score: 96% Critics / 91% Fans youtu.be/AzCAwdp1uIQ?...

Apart from the baffling use of not one but TWO separate themes from “The Phantom of the Opera”, season 2 of Wednesday looks like it will be just as fun as season 1! #wednesday #TV #Netflix youtu.be/03u4xyj0TH4?...

The Verge is coming out swinging this July 4. We in Alberta and Canada need to stand on guard for our values and stop the creep of this rot from further spreading into our nation. #abpoli #cdnpoli

Even better - they force you to watch a nice little propaganda video before you can access each survey. Very unbiased information gathering. #abpoli #cdnpoli

The initial surveys on the Alberta Next website are unsurprising and disappointing. This tone deaf government is still trying to cajole us into: -AB Police Force -APP -Tax Intermediary -Immigration -The Constitution -Equalization Transfers www.albertanextpanel.ca/surveys #abpoli #cdnpoli

What new hell will the Alberta government subject us to next? Find out the selection process in ~30mins. www.youtube.com/live/D6jLgpt... #abpoli #cdnpoli

Looks like status quo for Alberta this time around. Though the high UCP turnout in Ellerslie and the second-place battle in O-D-T provide some food for thought for the next AB election. For now, though, I’m looking forward to Nenshi in the Leg! #abpoli #cdnpoli

Polls are closed. The future of Alberta is decided tonight. #abpoli #cdnpoli

When you’re listening to a playlist on Apple Music and it runs out and starts throwing songs at you from genres you don’t typically enjoy but some kinda slap. #music

Hockey needs a surrender mechanism. #nhl #stanleycup #playoffs

Electrasy re-recorded their song “Cosmic Castaway” to celebrate Titan A.E.’s 25th anniversary. Titan A.E. is such a special movie - a compelling story with great animation and, of course, a killer soundtrack. It was overlooked at release, but cherished ever since. youtu.be/XBjZAQC03fI #music

Danielle Smith’s decision to severely limit and charge for the COVID-19 vaccine going forward is not only betraying Albertans, but actively working against their best interests. “I no longer listen to what people say. I just watch what they do. Behavior never lies.” - Churchill #abpoli #cdnpoli

Why not start your day with something new that will make you smile? #thehu #music music.apple.com/ca/album/tri...

Ya’ll seen this One Piece Lego that’s coming out? I’ve already promised my soul to any future Legend of Zelda Lego, but this is a top-notch looking set!

I just finished “Carême” season 1 on Apple TV+ and it was fantastic! It follows a young French cook-turned-spy who finds himself whirling through the kitchens, bedrooms, and machinations of the French aristocracy during Napoleon’s ascent. I enjoyed every moment of it! tv.apple.com/us/show/care...

Seeing this in the wild, it occurred to me that the Alberta Republicans are using the American Republican’s red theme for their signs. We’re used to red = liberal here, so seeing another party using it is interesting. I wonder what effect that will have on the election. #abpoli #cdnpoli

Interesting that Poilievre seems to be finding himself in a Justin Trudeau-a-few-months-ago pickle. Maybe he’ll do the “common sense” thing and leave on his own accord. #abpoli #cdnpoli

Hey, what do I spy here? “Corey Hogan becomes Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources” Congrats/dolences, @coreyhogan.ca!

I like a lot of what @thebreakdownab.bsky.social does, but this and their prior post are just bad takes meant to drive rage engagement. Don’t get caught up in ifs and maybes. Look at what’s happening, fill out this survey www.alberta.ca/school-libra..., and be engaged. #abpoli #yyc #yeg #cdnpoli