KyleK
@kramer60.bsky.social
Just a Canadian residing in Alberta. Enjoy a good AB microbrew but am so tired of AB whine.
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Last Week Was All About Venezuela, Oil, and Pipelines...Again
Think you're sick of hearing about Trump, Venezuela, and oil?
Well, I'm sick of reporting about it.
But this is important, folks. And not just for the oil.
For Canadian democracy.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/2QjZU6k92zc
Think you're sick of hearing about Trump, Venezuela, and oil?
Well, I'm sick of reporting about it.
But this is important, folks. And not just for the oil.
For Canadian democracy.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/2QjZU6k92zc
Last Week Was All About Venezuela, Oil, and Pipelines...Again
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
January 12, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Last Week Was All About Venezuela, Oil, and Pipelines...Again
Think you're sick of hearing about Trump, Venezuela, and oil?
Well, I'm sick of reporting about it.
But this is important, folks. And not just for the oil.
For Canadian democracy.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/2QjZU6k92zc
Think you're sick of hearing about Trump, Venezuela, and oil?
Well, I'm sick of reporting about it.
But this is important, folks. And not just for the oil.
For Canadian democracy.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/2QjZU6k92zc
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Alberta organizes banned book buyback to keep streets safe
Alberta organizes banned book buyback to keep streets safe
Critics have argued that, while the buyback may get some books off the streets, serious readers could simply swap covers, file off ISBN numbers, or even 2D print books at home.
www.thebeaverton.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Alberta organizes banned book buyback to keep streets safe
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We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
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2026 is shaping up as the year when the risks of a volatile, glutted global market for liquefied natural gas (LNG) may be fully felt, with severe impacts for those looking to cash in on what was once touted as a “bridge” to a renewable energy future. Read more: www.theenergymix.com/lng-exporter...
LNG Exporters Face ‘Sinkhole’ as Global Glut Takes Hold
2026 is shaping up as the year when the risks of a volatile, glutted global market for liquefied natural gas (LNG) may be fully felt, with severe impacts for fossil producers, investors, governments, ...
www.theenergymix.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:26 AM
2026 is shaping up as the year when the risks of a volatile, glutted global market for liquefied natural gas (LNG) may be fully felt, with severe impacts for those looking to cash in on what was once touted as a “bridge” to a renewable energy future. Read more: www.theenergymix.com/lng-exporter...
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NEW POST
While cities across North America struggle with housing shortages, Edmonton is proving that zoning reform works.
In 2025, for the first time in history, the number of homes permitted in 5-8 unit rowhomes surpassed detached homes. 🧵
#yeg #yegcc #yimby
www.jacobdawang.com/blog/2026/zb...
While cities across North America struggle with housing shortages, Edmonton is proving that zoning reform works.
In 2025, for the first time in history, the number of homes permitted in 5-8 unit rowhomes surpassed detached homes. 🧵
#yeg #yegcc #yimby
www.jacobdawang.com/blog/2026/zb...
2025: The year Edmonton built the missing middle – Jacob Dawang
Edmonton’s zoning reform is working. In 2025, newly legalized eight-home rowhomes drove a record increase in homebuilding, achieved by redeveloping only 0.39% of properties in mature neighbourhoods.
www.jacobdawang.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
NEW POST
While cities across North America struggle with housing shortages, Edmonton is proving that zoning reform works.
In 2025, for the first time in history, the number of homes permitted in 5-8 unit rowhomes surpassed detached homes. 🧵
#yeg #yegcc #yimby
www.jacobdawang.com/blog/2026/zb...
While cities across North America struggle with housing shortages, Edmonton is proving that zoning reform works.
In 2025, for the first time in history, the number of homes permitted in 5-8 unit rowhomes surpassed detached homes. 🧵
#yeg #yegcc #yimby
www.jacobdawang.com/blog/2026/zb...
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particularly in younger age groups. Potential contributing factors include indirect Covid effects, exacerbation of pre-pandemic trends, and healthcare resource and access issues."
This is all-cause reporting, but the conclusion suggests at least a portion is "indirect Covid effects".
This is all-cause reporting, but the conclusion suggests at least a portion is "indirect Covid effects".
December 25, 2025 at 8:38 PM
particularly in younger age groups. Potential contributing factors include indirect Covid effects, exacerbation of pre-pandemic trends, and healthcare resource and access issues."
This is all-cause reporting, but the conclusion suggests at least a portion is "indirect Covid effects".
This is all-cause reporting, but the conclusion suggests at least a portion is "indirect Covid effects".
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Every day, I get letters demanding that the federal govt or the GG or the LG “do something” to change or save Alberta. But the only people who can “fix” Alberta are Albertans. There is no magic constitutional genie. The responsibility is on all of us.
The UCP has made 2025 one of the darkest years for Alberta’s democracy.
Albertans can turn on the lights in 2026.
By simply being Albertan.
Let me explain. 🧵 open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Albertans can turn on the lights in 2026.
By simply being Albertan.
Let me explain. 🧵 open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
What Can We Do?
A Holiday Plan for Restoring Alberta’s Democracy
open.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Every day, I get letters demanding that the federal govt or the GG or the LG “do something” to change or save Alberta. But the only people who can “fix” Alberta are Albertans. There is no magic constitutional genie. The responsibility is on all of us.
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Danielle Smith uses notwithstanding clause to declare herself premier of B.C.
Danielle Smith uses notwithstanding clause to declare herself premier of B.C.
Prime Minister Mark Carney disagrees with the concept of a premier of one province unilaterally taking over a different province but his hands are tied by his unwillingness to do anything about it.
www.thebeaverton.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Danielle Smith uses notwithstanding clause to declare herself premier of B.C.
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Elections have consequences.
NEW: Global News has learned the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has paused $129M in federal Housing Accelerator Fund money to the City of Calgary pending further clarity on citywide rezoning.
globalnews.ca/news/1154274...
globalnews.ca/news/1154274...
Calgary’s $129M in federal housing funds ‘paused’ pending citywide rezoning status - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Calgary city council is preparing to debate a motion that calls for the repeal of the citywide rezoning policy in December, which would require a public hearing in the spring.
globalnews.ca
November 25, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Elections have consequences.
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"Whether it’s lies about the safety of puberty blockers or the competitive impact of allowing trans women to compete in women’s sports, the stances and statements Smith is repeatedly trotting out.... are at their best misleading and at their worst outright lies."
xtramagazine.com/power/politi...
xtramagazine.com/power/politi...
The lies Danielle Smith is telling to overturn trans kids’ rights | Xtra Magazine
The Alberta government is invoking the Notwithstanding Clause to protect its three anti-trans laws from being challenged in the courts
xtramagazine.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
"Whether it’s lies about the safety of puberty blockers or the competitive impact of allowing trans women to compete in women’s sports, the stances and statements Smith is repeatedly trotting out.... are at their best misleading and at their worst outright lies."
xtramagazine.com/power/politi...
xtramagazine.com/power/politi...
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Hello, 911? Yes, I'd like to report a murder.
November 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Hello, 911? Yes, I'd like to report a murder.
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AI is arriving in a fragile moment.
It will intensify job insecurity, misinformation, and distrust if leaders do not get ahead of the transition.
I wrote about what this means for teams, companies, and governments.
abacusdata.ca/leading-in-...
It will intensify job insecurity, misinformation, and distrust if leaders do not get ahead of the transition.
I wrote about what this means for teams, companies, and governments.
abacusdata.ca/leading-in-...
November 16, 2025 at 1:30 AM
AI is arriving in a fragile moment.
It will intensify job insecurity, misinformation, and distrust if leaders do not get ahead of the transition.
I wrote about what this means for teams, companies, and governments.
abacusdata.ca/leading-in-...
It will intensify job insecurity, misinformation, and distrust if leaders do not get ahead of the transition.
I wrote about what this means for teams, companies, and governments.
abacusdata.ca/leading-in-...
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Edmonton's 132 Ave Renewal: Great Bike Lanes, BIG Government Opposition
YouTube video by Urban Motion
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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The @thewaroncars.bsky.social podcast eviscerated him once too. John Forester was a world-class jerk responsible for many bad things!
It took a few days but I got through NJB’s video where he completely destroyed John Forester’s books & credibility. JF flooded the zone with BS & sadly he set things back for years.
Highly recommend anyone in safe streets advocacy to watch!
10/10
#bicycle
youtu.be/pRPduRHBhHI?...
Highly recommend anyone in safe streets advocacy to watch!
10/10
#bicycle
youtu.be/pRPduRHBhHI?...
This is Why Cycling is Dangerous in America
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The @thewaroncars.bsky.social podcast eviscerated him once too. John Forester was a world-class jerk responsible for many bad things!
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🇨🇦 ALBERTA'S EMBARRASSING ROLE IN LOSING MEASLES ELIMINATION STATUS 🇨🇦
Dr. James Talbot, Alberta's former CMO of health, says the #UCP should be "embarrassed" by its role in Canada losing its #measles elimination status.
"My gut reaction is sadness," he told CBC News.
#AbLeg #AbHealth #AbPoli
🇨🇦 ALBERTA'S EMBARRASSING ROLE IN LOSING MEASLES ELIMINATION STATUS 🇨🇦
Dr. James Talbot, Alberta's former CMO of health, says the #UCP should be "embarrassed" by its role in Canada losing its #measles elimination status.
"My gut reaction is sadness," he told CBC News.
#AbLeg #AbHealth #AbPoli
November 11, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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Dana DiTomaso confirms that ChatGPT's new browser Atlas appears as Chrome in GA4.
And, all visits appear as new visitors even if returning because Atlas doesn't use cookies.
What a mess.
kpplaybook.com/resources/go...
And, all visits appear as new visitors even if returning because Atlas doesn't use cookies.
What a mess.
kpplaybook.com/resources/go...
New browser! Exciting! But I need to talk about something I'm seeing with ChatGPT's Atlas browser because I have thoughts 🧵👇
The short version: if you serve tech-savvy audiences, your GA4 "new users" metric is about to get weird for a few weeks.
The short version: if you serve tech-savvy audiences, your GA4 "new users" metric is about to get weird for a few weeks.
October 24, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Dana DiTomaso confirms that ChatGPT's new browser Atlas appears as Chrome in GA4.
And, all visits appear as new visitors even if returning because Atlas doesn't use cookies.
What a mess.
kpplaybook.com/resources/go...
And, all visits appear as new visitors even if returning because Atlas doesn't use cookies.
What a mess.
kpplaybook.com/resources/go...
@aliciataylor.bsky.social
You are amazing Alicia! Thanks for filing your question with Elections Alberta. I can't wait to sign that referendum!
You are amazing Alicia! Thanks for filing your question with Elections Alberta. I can't wait to sign that referendum!
October 8, 2025 at 4:27 AM
@aliciataylor.bsky.social
You are amazing Alicia! Thanks for filing your question with Elections Alberta. I can't wait to sign that referendum!
You are amazing Alicia! Thanks for filing your question with Elections Alberta. I can't wait to sign that referendum!
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I don’t think I’ve ever teared up writing a story like I did this one.
open.substack.com/pub/theorcha...
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Family remembers Samuel Bird as a loved son as police confirm missing Indigenous teen is a suspected homicide victim
“He had a beaming light, an abundance of love. He was full of spirit, promise and love, a child with dreams, laughter and a soul rooted in the strength of our ancestors."
open.substack.com
October 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I don’t think I’ve ever teared up writing a story like I did this one.
open.substack.com/pub/theorcha...
open.substack.com/pub/theorcha...
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Macron remarks are notable- some quotes: "We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks that are controlled either by large American entrepreneurs or large Chinese companies, whose interests are not at all the survival or proper functioning of our democracies."
President Macron: “Europeans, let's wake up!
We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks.”
defenddemocracy.eu/macron-democ...
We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks.”
defenddemocracy.eu/macron-democ...
October 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Macron remarks are notable- some quotes: "We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks that are controlled either by large American entrepreneurs or large Chinese companies, whose interests are not at all the survival or proper functioning of our democracies."
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Good column.
Overdue, and filled with conclusions a lot of people arrived at many, many months ago, but hey, credit where it's due.
www.readtheline.ca/p/jen-gerson...
Overdue, and filled with conclusions a lot of people arrived at many, many months ago, but hey, credit where it's due.
www.readtheline.ca/p/jen-gerson...
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 2:34 PM
Good column.
Overdue, and filled with conclusions a lot of people arrived at many, many months ago, but hey, credit where it's due.
www.readtheline.ca/p/jen-gerson...
Overdue, and filled with conclusions a lot of people arrived at many, many months ago, but hey, credit where it's due.
www.readtheline.ca/p/jen-gerson...
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A significant portion of ticket proceeds from the Edmonton Oilers’ 50/50 charity raffle goes to a private company owned by the Oilers Entertainment Group, according to audited financial statements obtained by the Investigative Journalism Foundation.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
Oilers 50/50 Draw Paid Millions To Associated Company | The Tyee
The proportion of money going to charity has declined as revenues rise.
thetyee.ca
October 1, 2025 at 8:18 PM
A significant portion of ticket proceeds from the Edmonton Oilers’ 50/50 charity raffle goes to a private company owned by the Oilers Entertainment Group, according to audited financial statements obtained by the Investigative Journalism Foundation.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
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