Chris Berthelot
@bertatics.bsky.social
Journo on hiatus. Bylines: Bertatics, Grandin Media, Edmonton Journal. Movie freak, Catholic geek, raised on AB beef. Tips: bertatics@proton.me 🇨🇦🇺🇦🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
https://bertatics.wordpress.com/
https://bertatics.wordpress.com/
A pretty startling claim, to be sure.
I commute across the city almost daily, and I can attest to how prevalent the signs are. I've also personally seen multiple complaints of people finding Better Edmonton signs on their property w/o consent.
The signs are everywhere.
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
I commute across the city almost daily, and I can attest to how prevalent the signs are. I've also personally seen multiple complaints of people finding Better Edmonton signs on their property w/o consent.
The signs are everywhere.
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
Tim Cartmell and Better Edmonton are cheating.
They're intentionally breaking election signage rules, and they're happy to use their large corporate donations to make any fines go away.
They believe in a city where rules do not apply to the rich and powerful
#yegvote
They're intentionally breaking election signage rules, and they're happy to use their large corporate donations to make any fines go away.
They believe in a city where rules do not apply to the rich and powerful
#yegvote
September 20, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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The AB gov’t appealed the injunction against trans health care bans, but is now bypassing its opportunity to argue the reasonableness of *all* its anti-trans laws via the notwithstanding clause. This reveals a lack of confidence in its claim that it is “protecting” trans and gender diverse youth.
For the first time in Alberta history, Danielle Smith will use the notwithstanding clause preemptively to shield her bills targeting vulnerable trans children from legal scrutiny.
Her actions are simply cruel and wrong.
Read my full statement below:
Her actions are simply cruel and wrong.
Read my full statement below:
September 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
The AB gov’t appealed the injunction against trans health care bans, but is now bypassing its opportunity to argue the reasonableness of *all* its anti-trans laws via the notwithstanding clause. This reveals a lack of confidence in its claim that it is “protecting” trans and gender diverse youth.
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While the world goes just a bit more crazy, it's been 1,061 days since Danielle smith said '90 DAYS AND FIXED'... Yeah.. No.. From HIGH ER Wait times today, EMS Crews stuck in the halls, stacked calls, staffing taking abuse... It's a bad bad weekend! Buckle up! open.substack.com/pub/frazzleh... /1
AHS Update V236 of 2025! 2025-09-14
*NEW* AHS Update V236 (Of 2025!) - ICU - 178 of 224 (-4) beds occupied or 79% of beds are full.
open.substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 12:04 AM
While the world goes just a bit more crazy, it's been 1,061 days since Danielle smith said '90 DAYS AND FIXED'... Yeah.. No.. From HIGH ER Wait times today, EMS Crews stuck in the halls, stacked calls, staffing taking abuse... It's a bad bad weekend! Buckle up! open.substack.com/pub/frazzleh... /1
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This really is worth your time. Well done, @thedailyshow.com
September 19, 2025 at 12:52 PM
This really is worth your time. Well done, @thedailyshow.com
IT'S TOMORROW!!
Join us as we protest notorious homophobe Sean Feucht during his concert tomorrow! Let's give Sean a true Edmonton welcome & remind him that #yeg stands by our 2SLGBTQ+ friends and family!
Here are the protest details, please share! /1
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
Join us as we protest notorious homophobe Sean Feucht during his concert tomorrow! Let's give Sean a true Edmonton welcome & remind him that #yeg stands by our 2SLGBTQ+ friends and family!
Here are the protest details, please share! /1
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
August 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
If you see this, quote post with a robot that isn't from Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who or Transformers.
July 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
If you see this, quote post with a robot that isn't from Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who or Transformers.
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It took 21 months but, this morning I received the results of the Alberta government's pension plan engagement survey:
*63% opposed to Alberta Pension Plan (APP)
*10% pro-APP
*12% undecided/unsure
*15% other responses
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
#ableg #abpoli
*63% opposed to Alberta Pension Plan (APP)
*10% pro-APP
*12% undecided/unsure
*15% other responses
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
#ableg #abpoli
Alberta releases its pension survey results, 63% opposed to leaving CPP
After a more than 21-month wait, the Alberta government has released to Postmedia the results of its 2023 provincial pension plan survey.
edmontonjournal.com
June 18, 2025 at 11:22 PM
It took 21 months but, this morning I received the results of the Alberta government's pension plan engagement survey:
*63% opposed to Alberta Pension Plan (APP)
*10% pro-APP
*12% undecided/unsure
*15% other responses
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
#ableg #abpoli
*63% opposed to Alberta Pension Plan (APP)
*10% pro-APP
*12% undecided/unsure
*15% other responses
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
#ableg #abpoli
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We're LIVE! AHS Report V197 is now posted on #Substack! open.substack.com/pub/frazzleh... It's free to read & share! #ABHealth #ableg #UCPCorruption #CanadaHealth
@frazzleheadlc.bsky.social @thebreakdownab.bsky.social
@jasononthedrums.bsky.social @bertatics.bsky.social (Cont.) /1
@frazzleheadlc.bsky.social @thebreakdownab.bsky.social
@jasononthedrums.bsky.social @bertatics.bsky.social (Cont.) /1
AHS Update V197 - 2025-05-18
*NEW* AHS Update V.196 - ICU - 191 of 224 (+2) Beds Occupied - 85%.
open.substack.com
May 19, 2025 at 1:26 AM
We're LIVE! AHS Report V197 is now posted on #Substack! open.substack.com/pub/frazzleh... It's free to read & share! #ABHealth #ableg #UCPCorruption #CanadaHealth
@frazzleheadlc.bsky.social @thebreakdownab.bsky.social
@jasononthedrums.bsky.social @bertatics.bsky.social (Cont.) /1
@frazzleheadlc.bsky.social @thebreakdownab.bsky.social
@jasononthedrums.bsky.social @bertatics.bsky.social (Cont.) /1
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Big story from @reportrix.bsky.social today: Alberta chief electoral officer warns UCP proposals will hurt investigative ability
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
Alberta chief electoral officer warns UCP proposals will hurt investigative ability
EDMONTON - Alberta's chief electoral officer is warning the government that proposed legislation will impair the election commissioner's power to investigate election rule breaking.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
May 10, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Big story from @reportrix.bsky.social today: Alberta chief electoral officer warns UCP proposals will hurt investigative ability
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
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Wow. This is a must read for Canadians - and for Americans. The starkest, grimmest, most accurate summation of what's happening in the US under Trump that I have read. You won't see this in the New York Times or Washington Post.
April 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Wow. This is a must read for Canadians - and for Americans. The starkest, grimmest, most accurate summation of what's happening in the US under Trump that I have read. You won't see this in the New York Times or Washington Post.
How is it on this platform?
I have a hard time making changes and I haven't been able to leave Twitter entirely.
Is it better here?
I have a hard time making changes and I haven't been able to leave Twitter entirely.
Is it better here?
April 4, 2025 at 12:04 AM
How is it on this platform?
I have a hard time making changes and I haven't been able to leave Twitter entirely.
Is it better here?
I have a hard time making changes and I haven't been able to leave Twitter entirely.
Is it better here?
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SCOOP: Danielle Smith's government fired the head of Alberta Health Services two days before she was to meet with the Auditor-General to discuss her internal investigation into procurement contracts and deals for private surgical facilities. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... #abpoli #ableg
Alberta ousted health services CEO amid probe into medical contracts, document alleges
Athana Mentzelopoulos was dismissed two days before a meeting with province’s auditor on her investigation, according to letter
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 6, 2025 at 3:50 AM
SCOOP: Danielle Smith's government fired the head of Alberta Health Services two days before she was to meet with the Auditor-General to discuss her internal investigation into procurement contracts and deals for private surgical facilities. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... #abpoli #ableg
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Bombshell story here that contains serious allegations that may lead to an RCMP investigation. This has all the elements of a scandal that could unravel Danielle Smith's UCP govt.
SCOOP: Danielle Smith's government fired the head of Alberta Health Services two days before she was to meet with the Auditor-General to discuss her internal investigation into procurement contracts and deals for private surgical facilities. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... #abpoli #ableg
Alberta ousted health services CEO amid probe into medical contracts, document alleges
Athana Mentzelopoulos was dismissed two days before a meeting with province’s auditor on her investigation, according to letter
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 6, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Bombshell story here that contains serious allegations that may lead to an RCMP investigation. This has all the elements of a scandal that could unravel Danielle Smith's UCP govt.
On the eve of tomorrow's tariffs (assuming Trump goes through with it), I've written my first blog post in a while.
It might be a bit rambling, but this is my take on what we're facing & how to respond, & how *not* to respond.
#uspoli #ableg #abpoli
bertatics.wordpress.com/2025/01/31/l...
It might be a bit rambling, but this is my take on what we're facing & how to respond, & how *not* to respond.
#uspoli #ableg #abpoli
bertatics.wordpress.com/2025/01/31/l...
Loud Enough: Donald Trump and the Right Response.
We all know that’s why Trump is doing this, and why he lies about our trade relationship with the US, like he lies about everything else.
bertatics.wordpress.com
February 1, 2025 at 3:47 AM
On the eve of tomorrow's tariffs (assuming Trump goes through with it), I've written my first blog post in a while.
It might be a bit rambling, but this is my take on what we're facing & how to respond, & how *not* to respond.
#uspoli #ableg #abpoli
bertatics.wordpress.com/2025/01/31/l...
It might be a bit rambling, but this is my take on what we're facing & how to respond, & how *not* to respond.
#uspoli #ableg #abpoli
bertatics.wordpress.com/2025/01/31/l...
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Trans rights are human rights.
THIS is a pro-life battle. This. These lives are in danger.
THIS is a pro-life battle. This. These lives are in danger.
When trans kids are under attack we know what to do...
Protect trans kids. Protect all queer kids. If they make supporting queer kids illegal, know that they have made being an actual teacher illegal.
Protect trans kids. Protect all queer kids. If they make supporting queer kids illegal, know that they have made being an actual teacher illegal.
New executive order requires the Dept of Education to draw up regulations that ban federal funding to schools that support and recognize trans students. Specifically tries to ban supporting even social transition in schools.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
January 30, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Trans rights are human rights.
THIS is a pro-life battle. This. These lives are in danger.
THIS is a pro-life battle. This. These lives are in danger.
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Thank you @jimacosta.bsky.social for refusing to comply in advance and standing up for democracy and freedom of the press!
THIS is what EVERY journalist, news anchor and political analyst should be doing!
Don't give in to the fear. Don't give in to the lies.
THIS is what EVERY journalist, news anchor and political analyst should be doing!
Don't give in to the fear. Don't give in to the lies.
January 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Thank you @jimacosta.bsky.social for refusing to comply in advance and standing up for democracy and freedom of the press!
THIS is what EVERY journalist, news anchor and political analyst should be doing!
Don't give in to the fear. Don't give in to the lies.
THIS is what EVERY journalist, news anchor and political analyst should be doing!
Don't give in to the fear. Don't give in to the lies.
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*NEW* AHS Update V.148 - ICU - Updated 1/28/25 - 177 of 224 Beds Occupied (-19) 2 Surge Beds OPEN - Capacity 79%. It's been 829 Days since Danielle Smith said HEALTHCARE FIXED IN 90 DAYS! ... That was a lie.. Buckle up Alberta! High ED Wait times Tonight! /1
January 29, 2025 at 1:11 AM
*NEW* AHS Update V.148 - ICU - Updated 1/28/25 - 177 of 224 Beds Occupied (-19) 2 Surge Beds OPEN - Capacity 79%. It's been 829 Days since Danielle Smith said HEALTHCARE FIXED IN 90 DAYS! ... That was a lie.. Buckle up Alberta! High ED Wait times Tonight! /1
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Sorry folks.. Another brief AHS Update.. The viruses going around are knocking staff down hard and fast..and family members!
AHS Update V.145 - It's been 821 Days since Danielle Smith said HEALTHCARE FIXED IN 90 DAYS! ... That was a lie.. Buckle up! /1
AHS Update V.145 - It's been 821 Days since Danielle Smith said HEALTHCARE FIXED IN 90 DAYS! ... That was a lie.. Buckle up! /1
January 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Sorry folks.. Another brief AHS Update.. The viruses going around are knocking staff down hard and fast..and family members!
AHS Update V.145 - It's been 821 Days since Danielle Smith said HEALTHCARE FIXED IN 90 DAYS! ... That was a lie.. Buckle up! /1
AHS Update V.145 - It's been 821 Days since Danielle Smith said HEALTHCARE FIXED IN 90 DAYS! ... That was a lie.. Buckle up! /1
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*NEW* AHS v139.0 - AHS Weekly ICU Numbers - Updated TODAY 1/7 - Currently *210* Admitted (+11) w/ 224 (2 SURGE Beds) 94% FULL! HIGHEST SINCE DEC 18/23! Lets get this 'Unofficial CMOH Update on it's been **809** days since DS said '90 Days and fixed!" Thread going! Buckle up Alberta! /1
January 9, 2025 at 1:27 AM
*NEW* AHS v139.0 - AHS Weekly ICU Numbers - Updated TODAY 1/7 - Currently *210* Admitted (+11) w/ 224 (2 SURGE Beds) 94% FULL! HIGHEST SINCE DEC 18/23! Lets get this 'Unofficial CMOH Update on it's been **809** days since DS said '90 Days and fixed!" Thread going! Buckle up Alberta! /1
What can the UCP do for themselves?
- Give themselves raises
- Take more expensive gifts (like Oilers playoff tix) by changing ethics rules
- Take more money for their party
What can the UCP do for Albertans?
- Promise a tax break & not give it
- Diddly squat
Checks out.
#ableg #abpoli
- Give themselves raises
- Take more expensive gifts (like Oilers playoff tix) by changing ethics rules
- Take more money for their party
What can the UCP do for Albertans?
- Promise a tax break & not give it
- Diddly squat
Checks out.
#ableg #abpoli
Alberta United Conservatives vote to boost MLA pay, taxpayer funding for their caucus
EDMONTON - Alberta United Conservative members of the legislature have voted to boost MLA salaries for the first time since 2013.
www.thestar.com
January 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM