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Danielle Smith's former Chief of staff demanded The Calgary Herald remove an article rebutting his position...
And then it was removed.
open.substack.com
Our new Substack article is live!
And it asks a very serious question...
Should media be intimidated by people using the tools of lawfare to suppress opinions they disagree with?
Because it looks like that might be what happened in Alberta!
#abpoli
open.substack.com/pub/thebreak...
And it asks a very serious question...
Should media be intimidated by people using the tools of lawfare to suppress opinions they disagree with?
Because it looks like that might be what happened in Alberta!
#abpoli
open.substack.com/pub/thebreak...
BREAKING!
“Changing the law through Bill 14 on December 12, 2025 to overturn a court ruling in our favour is not the work of a government that respects democratic institutions or the rule of law.”
Treaty 6, 7 & 8 are throwing their support behind Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation.
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#abpoli #cdnpoli
“Changing the law through Bill 14 on December 12, 2025 to overturn a court ruling in our favour is not the work of a government that respects democratic institutions or the rule of law.”
Treaty 6, 7 & 8 are throwing their support behind Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation.
/1
#abpoli #cdnpoli
January 10, 2026 at 3:14 AM
When asked if healthcare can be healed...
Former AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos seemed to have hope, but underscored that it can only be done if we start to address the actual problems & their actual causes.
And it's more complicated than some present.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
Former AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos seemed to have hope, but underscored that it can only be done if we start to address the actual problems & their actual causes.
And it's more complicated than some present.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
January 8, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Athana Mentzelopoulos faced targeted harassment by 2 podcasters allegedly hired by a lawyer who has represented Sam Mraiche...
Asked today if she feared for her safety, she highlighted some of their efforts.
(And no, Nate never considered the bribe & yes, he’s still being sued)
#abpoli #cdnpoli
Asked today if she feared for her safety, she highlighted some of their efforts.
(And no, Nate never considered the bribe & yes, he’s still being sued)
#abpoli #cdnpoli
January 8, 2026 at 9:08 PM
So…
RSG says “Key discussions were held in April and May 2024 with Marshall Smith, Eric Engler, Evan Romanow” about the use of the Larga building for recovery…
Which Sam Mraiche then bought and leased back to the Metis nation, the two highest ranking members of which were in the skybox photo.
RSG says “Key discussions were held in April and May 2024 with Marshall Smith, Eric Engler, Evan Romanow” about the use of the Larga building for recovery…
Which Sam Mraiche then bought and leased back to the Metis nation, the two highest ranking members of which were in the skybox photo.
Another Building Purchase by Sam Mraiche Raises Questions via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/01...
Another Building Purchase by Sam Mraiche Raises Questions | The Tyee
Not long after Addiction Ministry representatives toured the building, Mraiche bought it. Now it’s a detox centre leased to Métis Nation of Alberta.
thetyee.ca
January 8, 2026 at 6:11 AM
So…
RSG says “Key discussions were held in April and May 2024 with Marshall Smith, Eric Engler, Evan Romanow” about the use of the Larga building for recovery…
Which Sam Mraiche then bought and leased back to the Metis nation, the two highest ranking members of which were in the skybox photo.
RSG says “Key discussions were held in April and May 2024 with Marshall Smith, Eric Engler, Evan Romanow” about the use of the Larga building for recovery…
Which Sam Mraiche then bought and leased back to the Metis nation, the two highest ranking members of which were in the skybox photo.
“Doctors working in Edmonton’s major hospitals are calling on the Alberta government to declare a state of emergency because there is no more room to safely accept patients.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Edmonton doctors call on Alberta government to declare state of emergency as hospitals overflow
Physicians are raising alarms weeks after a man died at a local hospital after waiting hours for treatment
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:12 AM
“Doctors working in Edmonton’s major hospitals are calling on the Alberta government to declare a state of emergency because there is no more room to safely accept patients.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
“Jenny Yeremiy, in an interview Tuesday, said she thinks the petition has garnered about 6,000 signatures since the end of October.
It needs another 10,000 in the next two weeks to force a constituency-wide vote”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
It needs another 10,000 in the next two weeks to force a constituency-wide vote”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Nicolaides recall petition 10,000 signatures short as 1st deadline looms in Alberta recalls
A petitioner looking to oust an Alberta cabinet ministers says she has a huge task ahead, as the campaign nears its deadline for signature collection.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 6, 2026 at 9:54 PM
“Jenny Yeremiy, in an interview Tuesday, said she thinks the petition has garnered about 6,000 signatures since the end of October.
It needs another 10,000 in the next two weeks to force a constituency-wide vote”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
It needs another 10,000 in the next two weeks to force a constituency-wide vote”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
“Sturgeon Lake claims the Alberta government engaged in a “conspiracy” with secessionists by passing Bill 54, which lowered the threshold for citizen initiatives, and Bill 14, passed in the wake of Feasby’s finding”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation sues over independence referendum, claims government 'conspired' with separatists
A First Nation in northwest Alberta is suing the provincial government ahead of an anticipated separation referendum.
edmontonjournal.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:13 PM
“Sturgeon Lake claims the Alberta government engaged in a “conspiracy” with secessionists by passing Bill 54, which lowered the threshold for citizen initiatives, and Bill 14, passed in the wake of Feasby’s finding”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
“In his affidavit, Mr. Edmonstone said he started being targeted days after media reported in June, 2025, that Ms. Mentzelopoulos intended to ask former AHS directors to testify in her lawsuit.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Former AHS board member alleges he was harassed for pushing back against Smith government
Affidavit from Sandy Edmonstone details surveillance, threats and reputational attacks
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:48 PM
“In his affidavit, Mr. Edmonstone said he started being targeted days after media reported in June, 2025, that Ms. Mentzelopoulos intended to ask former AHS directors to testify in her lawsuit.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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Danielle Smith denies knowing about the podcasters recently ordered by a judge to hand over their electronics...
After allegations of them attempting to harass & discredit witnesses in a lawsuit against the government...
But her own social media might raise some eyebrows.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
After allegations of them attempting to harass & discredit witnesses in a lawsuit against the government...
But her own social media might raise some eyebrows.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
January 5, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Danielle Smith denies knowing about the podcasters recently ordered by a judge to hand over their electronics...
After allegations of them attempting to harass & discredit witnesses in a lawsuit against the government...
But her own social media might raise some eyebrows.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
After allegations of them attempting to harass & discredit witnesses in a lawsuit against the government...
But her own social media might raise some eyebrows.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
January 5, 2026 at 7:03 PM
It's our first episode of 2026!
What happened during the holidays?
Plus a deep dive on the two Eastern Canada podcasters who allegedly were paid to try and discredit a witness in the "CorruptCare" Scandal!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
youtu.be/AV_jq3BSaUk
What happened during the holidays?
Plus a deep dive on the two Eastern Canada podcasters who allegedly were paid to try and discredit a witness in the "CorruptCare" Scandal!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
youtu.be/AV_jq3BSaUk
Episode 8.01 - Alberta Politics Roundup - Fireworks Edition!
YouTube video by The Breakdown AB
youtu.be
January 5, 2026 at 7:35 AM
It's our first episode of 2026!
What happened during the holidays?
Plus a deep dive on the two Eastern Canada podcasters who allegedly were paid to try and discredit a witness in the "CorruptCare" Scandal!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
youtu.be/AV_jq3BSaUk
What happened during the holidays?
Plus a deep dive on the two Eastern Canada podcasters who allegedly were paid to try and discredit a witness in the "CorruptCare" Scandal!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
youtu.be/AV_jq3BSaUk
It's our first episode of 2026!
What happened during the holidays?
Plus a deep dive on the two Eastern Canada podcasters who allegedly were paid to try and discredit a witness in the "CorruptCare" Scandal!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
What happened during the holidays?
Plus a deep dive on the two Eastern Canada podcasters who allegedly were paid to try and discredit a witness in the "CorruptCare" Scandal!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
Episode 8.01 - January 4th, 2026 Alberta Politics Roundup New Years Fireworks edition!
Podcast Episode · The Breakdown With Nate Pike · 2026-01-05 · 2h 2m
podcasts.apple.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:30 AM
It's our first episode of 2026!
What happened during the holidays?
Plus a deep dive on the two Eastern Canada podcasters who allegedly were paid to try and discredit a witness in the "CorruptCare" Scandal!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
What happened during the holidays?
Plus a deep dive on the two Eastern Canada podcasters who allegedly were paid to try and discredit a witness in the "CorruptCare" Scandal!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
Meanwhile, never ones to miss out on an opportunity...
The Rebel has launched a pro-separation referendum page in order to...
- "Support fair and fearless journalism"
- "Get exclusive Western-First Merch"
- "Fund Campiagns"
As all journalistic outlets are wont to do...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
The Rebel has launched a pro-separation referendum page in order to...
- "Support fair and fearless journalism"
- "Get exclusive Western-First Merch"
- "Fund Campiagns"
As all journalistic outlets are wont to do...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
January 5, 2026 at 1:50 AM
“Danielle Smith is calling Calgary's second catastrophic break of the same feeder main in less than two years a failure of oversight, & says it might be time for the province to step in and take some responsibility for supervising the city's water system.”
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta premier says province might impose oversight of Calgary's water system after latest break | CBC News
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling Calgary's second catastrophic break of the same feeder main in less than two years a failure of oversight, and says it might be time for the province to step ...
www.cbc.ca
January 3, 2026 at 2:31 AM
“Danielle Smith is calling Calgary's second catastrophic break of the same feeder main in less than two years a failure of oversight, & says it might be time for the province to step in and take some responsibility for supervising the city's water system.”
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
