Mike Kunicki 🇨🇦
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(He/Him) 🇨🇦 East Edmonton local 🤙
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This week on ‘Whatever This Is’ we unpack why Danielle Smith is running Alberta like a cosplay authoritarian because she’s too weak to govern like a Premier.
We break down her fake “strongman” act, her panic over recall laws, and what Albertans can do to push back.
Follow for more #abpoli #ableg
We break down her fake “strongman” act, her panic over recall laws, and what Albertans can do to push back.
Follow for more #abpoli #ableg
November 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Will you look at how many polls in Matt Jeneroux's Edmonton riding went Liberal in the last election.
Closest Conservative win in the city; 5%. (narrower than Griesbach flipping from NDP, and South East, where mayor/ex-MP Sohi ran for Libs)
map via X's @RealAlbanianPat
Closest Conservative win in the city; 5%. (narrower than Griesbach flipping from NDP, and South East, where mayor/ex-MP Sohi ran for Libs)
map via X's @RealAlbanianPat
November 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Will you look at how many polls in Matt Jeneroux's Edmonton riding went Liberal in the last election.
Closest Conservative win in the city; 5%. (narrower than Griesbach flipping from NDP, and South East, where mayor/ex-MP Sohi ran for Libs)
map via X's @RealAlbanianPat
Closest Conservative win in the city; 5%. (narrower than Griesbach flipping from NDP, and South East, where mayor/ex-MP Sohi ran for Libs)
map via X's @RealAlbanianPat
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The lack of self-reflection in this op-ed by the board chair of the Better Edmonton Party says a lot about why the party lost the mayoral election. Even with a $2 million war chest and a big head start they couldn’t convince more than 30% of voters that Tim Cartmell should be Mayor of Edmonton.
Opinion: How the centre-right lost another Edmonton election
The business community — and those who believe in pragmatic, fiscally responsible government — need to grow up politically.
edmontonjournal.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:47 AM
The lack of self-reflection in this op-ed by the board chair of the Better Edmonton Party says a lot about why the party lost the mayoral election. Even with a $2 million war chest and a big head start they couldn’t convince more than 30% of voters that Tim Cartmell should be Mayor of Edmonton.
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Edmonton has had a disturbingly high number of frostbite amputations the last two winters. With freezing temps on the way, both the City and the Government of Alberta must do more to prevent people from freezing in the cold. edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #yegcc
Opinion: Edmonton doesn't have to be the frostbite capital of the world
Severe frostbite injuries are entirely preventable - together, let’s work towards a city where no one gets left out in the cold.
edmontonjournal.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Edmonton has had a disturbingly high number of frostbite amputations the last two winters. With freezing temps on the way, both the City and the Government of Alberta must do more to prevent people from freezing in the cold. edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #yegcc
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Not even hiding the blatant entitlement anymore.
The Premier's Office continues to remove all checks and balances on its power.
The courts, the legislature, the Auditor General, independent agencies, the federal government, voters and candidates they don't like...
This is getting ridiculous.
The Premier's Office continues to remove all checks and balances on its power.
The courts, the legislature, the Auditor General, independent agencies, the federal government, voters and candidates they don't like...
This is getting ridiculous.
UCP members vote in committee to replace auditor general Doug Wylie, forcing rush to complete health procurement report. He isn't sure he can finish before a newbie takes over. Column
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #UCP
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #UCP
Braid: UCP dumps auditor general as he races to finish health scandal report
A UCP committee votes to replace auditor general Doug Wylie, the key person investigating the health contract scandal, writes Don Braid.
calgaryherald.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Not even hiding the blatant entitlement anymore.
The Premier's Office continues to remove all checks and balances on its power.
The courts, the legislature, the Auditor General, independent agencies, the federal government, voters and candidates they don't like...
This is getting ridiculous.
The Premier's Office continues to remove all checks and balances on its power.
The courts, the legislature, the Auditor General, independent agencies, the federal government, voters and candidates they don't like...
This is getting ridiculous.
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I really wish Canadians would stop focusing so much on American politics and instead look at how close Canada is to electing right-wing governments that will privatize the shit out of anything the first chance they can. We're horrendously close to losing things like affordable healthcare. #cdnpoli
November 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I really wish Canadians would stop focusing so much on American politics and instead look at how close Canada is to electing right-wing governments that will privatize the shit out of anything the first chance they can. We're horrendously close to losing things like affordable healthcare. #cdnpoli
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At my local candidates' forum a couple of aspirant city councilors sniffed at Edmonton's "Vision Zero" strategy as an "ideological pet project". I was good and kept it to myself, but wanted to yell "What, people NOT DYING is a pet project?!"
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This should be treated like the crisis that it clearly is.
If any other act of violence killed 3 people in 2 days in Calgary it would be front page news.
perfect example of the bias @drtaragoddard.com writes about.
Instead of discussing "stranger danger" with my kids I go on endlessly about cars
If any other act of violence killed 3 people in 2 days in Calgary it would be front page news.
perfect example of the bias @drtaragoddard.com writes about.
Instead of discussing "stranger danger" with my kids I go on endlessly about cars
3rd person in 2 days killed by cars. Our hearts go out to their friends and family :(
The crime wave continues unabated... it's so disturbing that leaders are choosing to ignore this #yyccc #roadsafety www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
The crime wave continues unabated... it's so disturbing that leaders are choosing to ignore this #yyccc #roadsafety www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
October 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
At my local candidates' forum a couple of aspirant city councilors sniffed at Edmonton's "Vision Zero" strategy as an "ideological pet project". I was good and kept it to myself, but wanted to yell "What, people NOT DYING is a pet project?!"
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Interviewer: Are you good at working with people?
Candidate: Oh yes, and I can tell you both of their names.
Candidate: Oh yes, and I can tell you both of their names.
October 17, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Interviewer: Are you good at working with people?
Candidate: Oh yes, and I can tell you both of their names.
Candidate: Oh yes, and I can tell you both of their names.
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I briefly logged in to Edmonton mayoral candidate Tim Cartmell’s zoom town hall tonight. I logged out shortly after he talked about how bad his council colleagues have been to him for the past 4 years before he then started talking about how he’s really good at working as part of a team. 🙄
October 17, 2025 at 2:40 AM
I briefly logged in to Edmonton mayoral candidate Tim Cartmell’s zoom town hall tonight. I logged out shortly after he talked about how bad his council colleagues have been to him for the past 4 years before he then started talking about how he’s really good at working as part of a team. 🙄
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NEW EP: Episode 1887: Mild Ambition
Chris Henderson does a deep dive on the surprisingly competitive Edmonton mayoral election. Zain Velji, as always, keeps everybody in line.
Download, subscribe where podcasts are found.
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-strategists/id1514440943
Chris Henderson does a deep dive on the surprisingly competitive Edmonton mayoral election. Zain Velji, as always, keeps everybody in line.
Download, subscribe where podcasts are found.
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-strategists/id1514440943
October 17, 2025 at 3:01 AM
NEW EP: Episode 1887: Mild Ambition
Chris Henderson does a deep dive on the surprisingly competitive Edmonton mayoral election. Zain Velji, as always, keeps everybody in line.
Download, subscribe where podcasts are found.
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-strategists/id1514440943
Chris Henderson does a deep dive on the surprisingly competitive Edmonton mayoral election. Zain Velji, as always, keeps everybody in line.
Download, subscribe where podcasts are found.
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-strategists/id1514440943
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"UCP Minister of Finance Nate Horner thinks Alberta teachers aren’t rooted in reality.
Time for him to get a reality check."
- Rakhi Pancholi, MLA Edmonton-Whitemud
www.facebook.com/reel/1608096...
#abpoli #cdnpoli #education #yeg #Solidarity #union #strike #unionstrong
Time for him to get a reality check."
- Rakhi Pancholi, MLA Edmonton-Whitemud
www.facebook.com/reel/1608096...
#abpoli #cdnpoli #education #yeg #Solidarity #union #strike #unionstrong
October 16, 2025 at 4:54 AM
"UCP Minister of Finance Nate Horner thinks Alberta teachers aren’t rooted in reality.
Time for him to get a reality check."
- Rakhi Pancholi, MLA Edmonton-Whitemud
www.facebook.com/reel/1608096...
#abpoli #cdnpoli #education #yeg #Solidarity #union #strike #unionstrong
Time for him to get a reality check."
- Rakhi Pancholi, MLA Edmonton-Whitemud
www.facebook.com/reel/1608096...
#abpoli #cdnpoli #education #yeg #Solidarity #union #strike #unionstrong
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Big money in Edmonton’s mayoral race?
CityNews looks at disclosures and corporate donations. They show one candidate for mayor received significantly more money than others, including from corporate donors.
Candidates defend & scrutinize the role of corporations. #yeg #yegcc
CityNews looks at disclosures and corporate donations. They show one candidate for mayor received significantly more money than others, including from corporate donors.
Candidates defend & scrutinize the role of corporations. #yeg #yegcc
October 9, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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You've heard about the flat earther running for school board, but meet @hollyfortrustee.bsky.social, the competent, passionate and brilliant candidate I'm rooting for to win.
She's going to fight to ensure public dollars stay in the public system, and teachers have the supports they need.
She's going to fight to ensure public dollars stay in the public system, and teachers have the supports they need.
October 11, 2025 at 2:38 AM
You've heard about the flat earther running for school board, but meet @hollyfortrustee.bsky.social, the competent, passionate and brilliant candidate I'm rooting for to win.
She's going to fight to ensure public dollars stay in the public system, and teachers have the supports they need.
She's going to fight to ensure public dollars stay in the public system, and teachers have the supports they need.
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"Specifically, more activity and more building stock value per linear feet of roads, pipes and sidewalks is net fiscally positive over time."
We can probably agree that @doniveson.bsky.social is an "entertainment" content provider. 😂
Still, great post about an important issue!
We can probably agree that @doniveson.bsky.social is an "entertainment" content provider. 😂
Still, great post about an important issue!
October 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
"Specifically, more activity and more building stock value per linear feet of roads, pipes and sidewalks is net fiscally positive over time."
We can probably agree that @doniveson.bsky.social is an "entertainment" content provider. 😂
Still, great post about an important issue!
We can probably agree that @doniveson.bsky.social is an "entertainment" content provider. 😂
Still, great post about an important issue!
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October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Such a weird rhetoric that Edmonton is "falling behind", and that significant change in council is how we catch back up
We have made so many moves in the past 4 years to reduce our infrastructure debt, get transit to new area, modernize zoning and development
Like I don't get the mindset here
We have made so many moves in the past 4 years to reduce our infrastructure debt, get transit to new area, modernize zoning and development
Like I don't get the mindset here
October 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Such a weird rhetoric that Edmonton is "falling behind", and that significant change in council is how we catch back up
We have made so many moves in the past 4 years to reduce our infrastructure debt, get transit to new area, modernize zoning and development
Like I don't get the mindset here
We have made so many moves in the past 4 years to reduce our infrastructure debt, get transit to new area, modernize zoning and development
Like I don't get the mindset here
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Elections Alberta has approved a citizen-initiated petition application to gather signatures in support of the proposal to end public funding to independent/private schools.
Calgary teacher Alicia Taylor says she brought it forward because it could help improve funding for public schools. #AbEd
Calgary teacher Alicia Taylor says she brought it forward because it could help improve funding for public schools. #AbEd
Alberta teacher prompts petition on province's private school funding | CBC News
If high school chemistry teacher Alicia Taylor gets her wish, Albertans will vote in a referendum on whether to end public funding for independent schools.
www.cbc.ca
October 8, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Elections Alberta has approved a citizen-initiated petition application to gather signatures in support of the proposal to end public funding to independent/private schools.
Calgary teacher Alicia Taylor says she brought it forward because it could help improve funding for public schools. #AbEd
Calgary teacher Alicia Taylor says she brought it forward because it could help improve funding for public schools. #AbEd
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Bike lanes, well-lit crosswalks, and slower speeds are basically the same as airbags, anti-lock brakes, and stability control for cars. When it comes to cars, you can't sell them without these safety features in 2025. And yet.
October 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Bike lanes, well-lit crosswalks, and slower speeds are basically the same as airbags, anti-lock brakes, and stability control for cars. When it comes to cars, you can't sell them without these safety features in 2025. And yet.
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On the flip side, Alberta and Nova Scotia have been seeing (net) interprovincial inflows. Inflows in Nova Scotia slowed a bit but it's still going strong, Alberta is off its peak but still at very high net inflows.
September 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
On the flip side, Alberta and Nova Scotia have been seeing (net) interprovincial inflows. Inflows in Nova Scotia slowed a bit but it's still going strong, Alberta is off its peak but still at very high net inflows.
I love good public infrastructure in all its sizes. 🚲🔌
September 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I love good public infrastructure in all its sizes. 🚲🔌
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Ooooh, the NDP has banned book merch: shop.albertandp.ca/products/ban...
September 11, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Ooooh, the NDP has banned book merch: shop.albertandp.ca/products/ban...
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The happiest of birthdays to this rad human I have the honour of calling my friend.
Let's send some love today for all she does 🧡
Let's send some love today for all she does 🧡
As I get another year older, I’m reminded of how incredibly grateful I am to all of you for your support.
Donate $41 for my 41st to help us build the better Alberta we know is possible.
…and you’ll get a sweet tax credit, stickers, and a thank you card from me! 🧡
🔗 act.albertandp.ca/donate/ehln
Donate $41 for my 41st to help us build the better Alberta we know is possible.
…and you’ll get a sweet tax credit, stickers, and a thank you card from me! 🧡
🔗 act.albertandp.ca/donate/ehln
September 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The happiest of birthdays to this rad human I have the honour of calling my friend.
Let's send some love today for all she does 🧡
Let's send some love today for all she does 🧡
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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