Zev Klymochko
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Vassy Kapelos nails all the issues (and brings receipts) for the Education Minister. His responses were all canned talking points about Alberta teachers being the highest paid in western Canada.
October 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Vassy Kapelos nails all the issues (and brings receipts) for the Education Minister. His responses were all canned talking points about Alberta teachers being the highest paid in western Canada.
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NEW: Elections Calgary has denied a recount request in Ward 9.
Unofficial results show there is a margin of 267 votes between winner Harrison Clark and runner up Gar Gar.
Gar requested the preliminary recount today.
Unofficial results show there is a margin of 267 votes between winner Harrison Clark and runner up Gar Gar.
Gar requested the preliminary recount today.
October 23, 2025 at 2:52 AM
NEW: Elections Calgary has denied a recount request in Ward 9.
Unofficial results show there is a margin of 267 votes between winner Harrison Clark and runner up Gar Gar.
Gar requested the preliminary recount today.
Unofficial results show there is a margin of 267 votes between winner Harrison Clark and runner up Gar Gar.
Gar requested the preliminary recount today.
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Two preliminary recounts were requested by council candidates. Only one was approved. Mayor recount request is still to come. #yyc #calgary #yycvote
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Two preliminary Calgary election recounts submitted, only one approved - LiveWire Calgary
At least three recounts are being requested after Calgary’s municipal election, with candidates concerned about election worker fatigue and observed errors at polling stations and the counting…
livewirecalgary.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Two preliminary recounts were requested by council candidates. Only one was approved. Mayor recount request is still to come. #yyc #calgary #yycvote
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Long lines at the polls a result of additional complexity and paperwork requirements for electors and election workers, despite more staff and 73 more polling stations for 2025 versus 2021.
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Long lines at the polls a result of provincial changes for local elections, not labour shortages - LiveWire Calgary
If there was one universal for the 2025 Calgary general municipal election, it’s that long lines and a frustrating paperwork process led to discontent among voters. Social media posts over the past…
livewirecalgary.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Long lines at the polls a result of additional complexity and paperwork requirements for electors and election workers, despite more staff and 73 more polling stations for 2025 versus 2021.
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The $87 billion climate cost has always been, very clearly so, a long-term cost to the economy and not a direct City of Calgary cost to taxpayers—in fact many stories, and admin have pointed this out.
But some candidates keep using this number to campaign on.
livewirecalgary.com/2025/10/13/8...
But some candidates keep using this number to campaign on.
livewirecalgary.com/2025/10/13/8...
Is there an $87 billion Calgary climate strategy funded by city taxpayers? Y/N... Candidates respond - LiveWire Calgary
Since the climate emergency declaration on the heels of Calgary’s 2021 municipal election, an $87 billion cost claim has been the rallying cry of opposition to the city’s climate strategy. Only, as re...
livewirecalgary.com
October 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The $87 billion climate cost has always been, very clearly so, a long-term cost to the economy and not a direct City of Calgary cost to taxpayers—in fact many stories, and admin have pointed this out.
But some candidates keep using this number to campaign on.
livewirecalgary.com/2025/10/13/8...
But some candidates keep using this number to campaign on.
livewirecalgary.com/2025/10/13/8...
So is the Alberta government gonna spank my bare butt or what?
October 4, 2025 at 1:35 AM
So is the Alberta government gonna spank my bare butt or what?
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Jen Gerson: Maybe this angry panel will fix it!
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Jen Gerson: Maybe this angry panel will fix it!
Alberta tries for Round 3 of the Fair Deal panel.
www.readtheline.ca
October 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Jen Gerson: Maybe this angry panel will fix it!
www.readtheline.ca/p/jen-gerson...
www.readtheline.ca/p/jen-gerson...
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Fire breaks out in south Calgary at vacant Ogden Legion building
Fire breaks out in south Calgary at vacant Ogden Legion building
The fire was reported around 3 a.m., and CPS described the building as "fully engulfed" at the time of the fire.
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October 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Fire breaks out in south Calgary at vacant Ogden Legion building
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Do any journalists want to FOIP how much the provincial government’s current media campaign is costing? I keep seeing/hearing the ads about how many teachers they are adding.
A teachers' strike is much closer to reality in Alberta, as ATA membership rejected the province's latest proposal with 89.5% against with a week to go until strike day.
September 30, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Do any journalists want to FOIP how much the provincial government’s current media campaign is costing? I keep seeing/hearing the ads about how many teachers they are adding.
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SCOOP: Two senior Alberta Health Services procurement officials were also briefly directors in a numbered company linked to MHCare, a supplier that has been awarded $$$ in business, The Globe and Mail has found
By @tomcardoso.bsky.social, @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social and friend
By @tomcardoso.bsky.social, @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social and friend
Alberta health officials were also directors at a company linked to a supplier
Corporate filings reveal further links between Alberta Health Services procurement staff and private firms
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 29, 2025 at 1:16 PM
SCOOP: Two senior Alberta Health Services procurement officials were also briefly directors in a numbered company linked to MHCare, a supplier that has been awarded $$$ in business, The Globe and Mail has found
By @tomcardoso.bsky.social, @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social and friend
By @tomcardoso.bsky.social, @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social and friend
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NEW STORY: The push to 'conservatize' Calgary's public school board. Six CBE trustee candidates have campaign materials that look identical—so we took a closer look. #yyccc #ableg
The push to ‘conservatize’ Calgary’s public school board | The Sprawl
Not a slate, candidates say.
www.sprawlcalgary.com
September 16, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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September 12, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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A new report details how right-wing forces are weaponizing the concept of “parental rights” to push culture-war narratives aimed at undermining public education in Alberta. @readtheorchard.org writes. #abpoli
The Right-Wing Plan to Take Over Alberta Education | The Tyee
A new report zeroes in on the forces aiming to win control of school boards in next month’s elections.
thetyee.ca
September 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
A new report details how right-wing forces are weaponizing the concept of “parental rights” to push culture-war narratives aimed at undermining public education in Alberta. @readtheorchard.org writes. #abpoli
Learned via my kid’s school’s parent council that the school can’t afford paper or markers currently so they’re asking kids to bring their own. And our provincial government is spending an inordinate amount of time to ban a few graphic novels.
How is this real life? #ableg #yyc
How is this real life? #ableg #yyc
September 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Harrison Clark is my choice for Ward 9 Councillor in this fall’s #yyccc election. He’s positive, compassionate, a connector and a great listener. He doesn’t slag other candidates.
I know what he stands for: it’s a fair share of investment in Ward 9 #yyc #Calgary
www.harrisonclarkward9.ca
I know what he stands for: it’s a fair share of investment in Ward 9 #yyc #Calgary
www.harrisonclarkward9.ca
September 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Harrison Clark is my choice for Ward 9 Councillor in this fall’s #yyccc election. He’s positive, compassionate, a connector and a great listener. He doesn’t slag other candidates.
I know what he stands for: it’s a fair share of investment in Ward 9 #yyc #Calgary
www.harrisonclarkward9.ca
I know what he stands for: it’s a fair share of investment in Ward 9 #yyc #Calgary
www.harrisonclarkward9.ca
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Confusion around Alberta’s school library book ban driving sales at book stores, including uptick for targeted books and Margaret Atwood
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
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Confusion around Alberta’s school library book ban driving sales at book stores
Kelly Dyer with Audreys Books says the store has seen a jump in sales since July, when the province announced a ban on books with explicit sexual content
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 4, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Confusion around Alberta’s school library book ban driving sales at book stores, including uptick for targeted books and Margaret Atwood
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
Any #yyccc council who goes on and on about what policies they will implement or repeal is either lying or doesn’t realize that they only have one vote.
Building consensus for strong policies and ideas is the only way to get things done at Calgary city council.
Building consensus for strong policies and ideas is the only way to get things done at Calgary city council.
a monkey is sitting on a rock in the woods with its legs crossed .
ALT: a monkey is sitting on a rock in the woods with its legs crossed .
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September 5, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Any #yyccc council who goes on and on about what policies they will implement or repeal is either lying or doesn’t realize that they only have one vote.
Building consensus for strong policies and ideas is the only way to get things done at Calgary city council.
Building consensus for strong policies and ideas is the only way to get things done at Calgary city council.
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Alberta premiers’ comments & policies on COVID vaccines:
Kenney in 2021: “For the love of God, please get vaccinated.” Offers $100 cash incentive to those who do.
Smith in 2024: It “doesn't work particularly well.” If you want it, you’ll have to pay $100.
Kenney in 2021: “For the love of God, please get vaccinated.” Offers $100 cash incentive to those who do.
Smith in 2024: It “doesn't work particularly well.” If you want it, you’ll have to pay $100.
August 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Alberta premiers’ comments & policies on COVID vaccines:
Kenney in 2021: “For the love of God, please get vaccinated.” Offers $100 cash incentive to those who do.
Smith in 2024: It “doesn't work particularly well.” If you want it, you’ll have to pay $100.
Kenney in 2021: “For the love of God, please get vaccinated.” Offers $100 cash incentive to those who do.
Smith in 2024: It “doesn't work particularly well.” If you want it, you’ll have to pay $100.
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After Palisades fire, Eames House reopens with a surprise: new access to a private space
After Palisades fire, Eames House reopens with a surprise: new access to a private space
It took months to clear the smoke damage from the fragile Eames House, but once that was done, the family decided to open their grandparents' creative studio to the public for the first time, and launched a much more expansive foundation.
www.latimes.com
August 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
After Palisades fire, Eames House reopens with a surprise: new access to a private space
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Hopefully this will have a Streisand effect— more people should be looking at the provincial government’s expenses.
New: The Alberta government is reversing course on changes to its expense disclosure policy.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta government altering course on expense disclosure policy | CBC News
At a cabinet meeting held Tuesday, a decision was made to change course on plans to alter the Alberta government's expense disclosure policy.
www.cbc.ca
August 20, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Hopefully this will have a Streisand effect— more people should be looking at the provincial government’s expenses.