Courtney Theriault
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Host, The Courtney Theriault show on 880 CHED and professional Sega Genesis player since 1993. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-courtney-theriault-show/id1740408038
And here's the UCP statement on the Transgender Day of Remembrance from Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir.
www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
November 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
And here's the UCP statement on the Transgender Day of Remembrance from Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir.
www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
Confirmation from Premier Danielle Smith that Alberta is moving towards a Dual Practice Model, which allows doctors to work in both public and private settings, while adding "No Albertan will need to pay out of pocket".
November 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Confirmation from Premier Danielle Smith that Alberta is moving towards a Dual Practice Model, which allows doctors to work in both public and private settings, while adding "No Albertan will need to pay out of pocket".
Of note: UCP 2023 campaign platform included 217 promises.
The terms 'parental rights', 'pronoun', 'consent', 'sexual education' and 'gender identity' appear nowhere in those pledges.
Below is the only transgender reference found in the campaign platform. #yeg #yyc #ableg
The terms 'parental rights', 'pronoun', 'consent', 'sexual education' and 'gender identity' appear nowhere in those pledges.
Below is the only transgender reference found in the campaign platform. #yeg #yyc #ableg
November 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
McGowan also adds that unions are organizing to bring down the UCP government and to make Danielle Smith a radio host again.
October 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
McGowan also adds that unions are organizing to bring down the UCP government and to make Danielle Smith a radio host again.
NEW:
AFL president Gil McGowan says work will begin on the process to organize a potential general strike in Alberta if in response to the UCP invoking the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back to work.
AFL president Gil McGowan says work will begin on the process to organize a potential general strike in Alberta if in response to the UCP invoking the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back to work.
October 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
NEW:
AFL president Gil McGowan says work will begin on the process to organize a potential general strike in Alberta if in response to the UCP invoking the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back to work.
AFL president Gil McGowan says work will begin on the process to organize a potential general strike in Alberta if in response to the UCP invoking the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back to work.
BREAKING:
Alberta will invoke Notwithstanding Clause on Bill 2, its legislation to force teachers back to work.
Alberta will invoke Notwithstanding Clause on Bill 2, its legislation to force teachers back to work.
October 27, 2025 at 11:50 PM
BREAKING:
Alberta will invoke Notwithstanding Clause on Bill 2, its legislation to force teachers back to work.
Alberta will invoke Notwithstanding Clause on Bill 2, its legislation to force teachers back to work.
For those wondering about Premier Danielle Smith's absence in the legislature as the UCP looks to mandate teachers back to work, she is currently en route to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to promote Alberta Energy. She'll be back November 5th.
October 27, 2025 at 11:39 PM
For those wondering about Premier Danielle Smith's absence in the legislature as the UCP looks to mandate teachers back to work, she is currently en route to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to promote Alberta Energy. She'll be back November 5th.
“The Alberta Government’s use of the notwithstanding clause is reckless, authoritarian, and ideological overreach."
AUPE reiterates its support for Alberta teachers as it condemns the province's move to legislate them back to work.
AUPE reiterates its support for Alberta teachers as it condemns the province's move to legislate them back to work.
October 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM
“The Alberta Government’s use of the notwithstanding clause is reckless, authoritarian, and ideological overreach."
AUPE reiterates its support for Alberta teachers as it condemns the province's move to legislate them back to work.
AUPE reiterates its support for Alberta teachers as it condemns the province's move to legislate them back to work.
The UCP is calling to limit debate time on the teachers' back to work legislation.
The NDP counters by saying that its funny they're limiting time on this when they've had years to address class size issues.
The NDP counters by saying that its funny they're limiting time on this when they've had years to address class size issues.
October 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The UCP is calling to limit debate time on the teachers' back to work legislation.
The NDP counters by saying that its funny they're limiting time on this when they've had years to address class size issues.
The NDP counters by saying that its funny they're limiting time on this when they've had years to address class size issues.
Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides pens a letter to voters in Calgary Bow.
Says he is a firm believer in recall, but says the petition against him is attempting to subvert democracy.
He argues it's not about his conduct but rather the policies he's put forward.
Says he is a firm believer in recall, but says the petition against him is attempting to subvert democracy.
He argues it's not about his conduct but rather the policies he's put forward.
October 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides pens a letter to voters in Calgary Bow.
Says he is a firm believer in recall, but says the petition against him is attempting to subvert democracy.
He argues it's not about his conduct but rather the policies he's put forward.
Says he is a firm believer in recall, but says the petition against him is attempting to subvert democracy.
He argues it's not about his conduct but rather the policies he's put forward.
Just as thousands of teachers gather at the legislature, Alberta's Chief Electoral Officer has officially approved the launch of a recall petition for Alberta's Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides.
elections.ab.ca/new-recall-pet…
elections.ab.ca/new-recall-pet…
October 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Just as thousands of teachers gather at the legislature, Alberta's Chief Electoral Officer has officially approved the launch of a recall petition for Alberta's Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides.
elections.ab.ca/new-recall-pet…
elections.ab.ca/new-recall-pet…
Tim Cartmell officially concedes the mayoral race, meaning Andrew Knack is slated to become Edmonton's 37th mayor.
October 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Tim Cartmell officially concedes the mayoral race, meaning Andrew Knack is slated to become Edmonton's 37th mayor.
The only person more excited than George Springer on his home run was the guy in the Springer jersey who caught the ball. #WANTITALL
October 21, 2025 at 2:50 AM
The only person more excited than George Springer on his home run was the guy in the Springer jersey who caught the ball. #WANTITALL
I thought the Blue Jays were up Schitt's Creek but now we're off to game 7!
October 20, 2025 at 3:08 AM
I thought the Blue Jays were up Schitt's Creek but now we're off to game 7!
CHILLS as Vladimir Guerrero soaks up a thunderous Rogers Centre ahead of game 7. #WANTITALL
October 20, 2025 at 3:07 AM
CHILLS as Vladimir Guerrero soaks up a thunderous Rogers Centre ahead of game 7. #WANTITALL
Over at Alberta.ca on the vaccine page, they state the 2026 pre-order is intended to help prepare vaccine supply, and that you aren't required to pre-order to get a vaccine.
The 2026 pre-order deadline remains December 15th (it was September 30th for this year)
The 2026 pre-order deadline remains December 15th (it was September 30th for this year)
October 19, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Over at Alberta.ca on the vaccine page, they state the 2026 pre-order is intended to help prepare vaccine supply, and that you aren't required to pre-order to get a vaccine.
The 2026 pre-order deadline remains December 15th (it was September 30th for this year)
The 2026 pre-order deadline remains December 15th (it was September 30th for this year)
Here are the dates according to the portal.
October 19, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Here are the dates according to the portal.
Want the flu or COVID shots for NEXT year?
The booking site says to get your pre-order in before December 15th... of this year.
The booking site says to get your pre-order in before December 15th... of this year.
October 19, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Want the flu or COVID shots for NEXT year?
The booking site says to get your pre-order in before December 15th... of this year.
The booking site says to get your pre-order in before December 15th... of this year.
The Wyant report answers some serious questions, raises a few more, and makes it clear the judge's hands were tied with what information he could access
It's like submitting a book report where all you've been given is the book's title + first chapter
lethbridgeherald.com/news/national-…
It's like submitting a book report where all you've been given is the book's title + first chapter
lethbridgeherald.com/news/national-…
October 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The Wyant report answers some serious questions, raises a few more, and makes it clear the judge's hands were tied with what information he could access
It's like submitting a book report where all you've been given is the book's title + first chapter
lethbridgeherald.com/news/national-…
It's like submitting a book report where all you've been given is the book's title + first chapter
lethbridgeherald.com/news/national-…
Danielle Smith says she expects to release the Wyatt report into the health care scandal "within days" to the public.
October 15, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Danielle Smith says she expects to release the Wyatt report into the health care scandal "within days" to the public.
"Governemnt doesn't stop because you've got important things to do."
Premier Danielle Smith asked about the decision to announce the new provincial license plate via presser as the province deals with ER closures, teachers strike, etc
Premier Danielle Smith asked about the decision to announce the new provincial license plate via presser as the province deals with ER closures, teachers strike, etc
October 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
"Governemnt doesn't stop because you've got important things to do."
Premier Danielle Smith asked about the decision to announce the new provincial license plate via presser as the province deals with ER closures, teachers strike, etc
Premier Danielle Smith asked about the decision to announce the new provincial license plate via presser as the province deals with ER closures, teachers strike, etc
Alberta has unveiled a tournament-style vote to choose one of 8 license plates as the new model for the province.
The plate will feature the motto "strong and free"- which is Alberta's provincial slogan, but also a UCP slogan.
The plate will feature the motto "strong and free"- which is Alberta's provincial slogan, but also a UCP slogan.
October 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Alberta has unveiled a tournament-style vote to choose one of 8 license plates as the new model for the province.
The plate will feature the motto "strong and free"- which is Alberta's provincial slogan, but also a UCP slogan.
The plate will feature the motto "strong and free"- which is Alberta's provincial slogan, but also a UCP slogan.
"I think Premier Eby's comments are un-Canadian and unconstitutional."
Premier Danielle Smith pushes back again against Dave Eby's comments on a potential pipeline to the west coast.
Premier Danielle Smith pushes back again against Dave Eby's comments on a potential pipeline to the west coast.
October 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM
"I think Premier Eby's comments are un-Canadian and unconstitutional."
Premier Danielle Smith pushes back again against Dave Eby's comments on a potential pipeline to the west coast.
Premier Danielle Smith pushes back again against Dave Eby's comments on a potential pipeline to the west coast.
Asked about separation talk affecting investor confidence in Alberta due to referendum talk, Premier Danielle Smith says Thomas Lukaszuk is actually the one behind that campaign.
Adds that Justin Trudeau is responsible for the independence movement in Alberta.
Adds that Justin Trudeau is responsible for the independence movement in Alberta.
October 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Asked about separation talk affecting investor confidence in Alberta due to referendum talk, Premier Danielle Smith says Thomas Lukaszuk is actually the one behind that campaign.
Adds that Justin Trudeau is responsible for the independence movement in Alberta.
Adds that Justin Trudeau is responsible for the independence movement in Alberta.
Here's the genesis for the new citizen-driven initiative asking if Alberta should end funding for private schools.
October 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Here's the genesis for the new citizen-driven initiative asking if Alberta should end funding for private schools.