Tammy
@renoaddict.bsky.social
She/Her. A fat, tired, perimenopausal Albertan living on Treaty 6 territory. Twitter escapee.
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"Public reporting was a major commitment in Smith's pledge to fix the health system, but Wylie's report says the reports that stemmed from that pledge were inconsistent and didn't always follow up on promised metrics."
Alberta's auditor general recommends new system for health reporting after finding disparities, faulty numbers
From me today, covering one of the 8 reports dropped by the AG today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
From me today, covering one of the 8 reports dropped by the AG today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
Alberta's auditor general recommends new system for health reporting, finds disparity
EDMONTON - Alberta's auditor general says the province needs a new framework for measuring and reporting the performance of its health-care system.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
December 12, 2025 at 2:13 AM
"Public reporting was a major commitment in Smith's pledge to fix the health system, but Wylie's report says the reports that stemmed from that pledge were inconsistent and didn't always follow up on promised metrics."
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Not that it matters, since Smithnwesson just ignores Albertans whose name doesn’t rhyme with Mam Sraiche.
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Many Albertans want private school funding scrapped, survey finds
A recent survey found a majority of Albertans would want the government to remove public funding of independent/private schools.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 12, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Not that it matters, since Smithnwesson just ignores Albertans whose name doesn’t rhyme with Mam Sraiche.
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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The UCP has frozen U of Alberta's operating grant for years, crippling the budget of those studying cancer and other problems
Meanwhile Danielle Smith directly intervened in the Advanced Ministry of Education, pressuring them to get Jordan Petersen's school accredited in Alberta
Meanwhile Danielle Smith directly intervened in the Advanced Ministry of Education, pressuring them to get Jordan Petersen's school accredited in Alberta
Jordan Peterson’s School Isn’t Accredited. Smith Offered Alberta’s Help | The Tyee
The premier met with the controversial psychologist and tried to help his business, finds a Tyee investigation.
thetyee.ca
December 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The UCP has frozen U of Alberta's operating grant for years, crippling the budget of those studying cancer and other problems
Meanwhile Danielle Smith directly intervened in the Advanced Ministry of Education, pressuring them to get Jordan Petersen's school accredited in Alberta
Meanwhile Danielle Smith directly intervened in the Advanced Ministry of Education, pressuring them to get Jordan Petersen's school accredited in Alberta
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Recall movement is gaining steam and can no longer be laughed off. For politicians, it's poison. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abrecall #yyc #yeg #cdnpoli #abgov
Braid: The recall movement is political poison but it's no longer just an Alberta oddity
Alberta's recall movement keeps growing. It's no longer just an oddity, even though politicians avoid it like the plague.
calgaryherald.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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“An RCMP probe is continuing. Mr. Wylie is still labouring to finish his report before next April, when his term expires, since the government has rebuffed his request for an extension.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
Globe editorial: The questions unanswered in Alberta’s health care procurement controversy
The province has called off negotiations for two private surgical facilities, but the mystery surrounding the government’s actions remains
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
“An RCMP probe is continuing. Mr. Wylie is still labouring to finish his report before next April, when his term expires, since the government has rebuffed his request for an extension.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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It's grading season. Like most polisci profs, I'm inundated with essays on the state of democracy.
Here is a transcript of Danielle Smith's remarks on her radio show yesterday.
Let's break down her comments to see just how problematic and uninformed they are.
Here is a transcript of Danielle Smith's remarks on her radio show yesterday.
Let's break down her comments to see just how problematic and uninformed they are.
December 7, 2025 at 11:57 PM
It's grading season. Like most polisci profs, I'm inundated with essays on the state of democracy.
Here is a transcript of Danielle Smith's remarks on her radio show yesterday.
Let's break down her comments to see just how problematic and uninformed they are.
Here is a transcript of Danielle Smith's remarks on her radio show yesterday.
Let's break down her comments to see just how problematic and uninformed they are.
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So…
Someone goes to the trouble of paying $500 to pull the trigger on a recall and then ghosts…
Literally everyone who wants to help pitch in?
Seems legit.
(It doesn’t seem legit)
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbri...
Someone goes to the trouble of paying $500 to pull the trigger on a recall and then ghosts…
Literally everyone who wants to help pitch in?
Seems legit.
(It doesn’t seem legit)
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbri...
Stalled recall?
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A lot of local residents are expressing frustration over not being able to get
lethbridgeherald.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:40 AM
So…
Someone goes to the trouble of paying $500 to pull the trigger on a recall and then ghosts…
Literally everyone who wants to help pitch in?
Seems legit.
(It doesn’t seem legit)
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbri...
Someone goes to the trouble of paying $500 to pull the trigger on a recall and then ghosts…
Literally everyone who wants to help pitch in?
Seems legit.
(It doesn’t seem legit)
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbri...
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People often ask: what can ordinary people do to stop populists like Trump and Smith from running roughshod over democratic norms?
Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people."
Anything that punctures that myth helps. +
Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people."
Anything that punctures that myth helps. +
December 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
People often ask: what can ordinary people do to stop populists like Trump and Smith from running roughshod over democratic norms?
Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people."
Anything that punctures that myth helps. +
Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people."
Anything that punctures that myth helps. +
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Danielle Smith's comments about the judiciary are among the most worrying things she's said about Alberta democracy.
Conservatives need to stand up to her. Now.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Conservatives need to stand up to her. Now.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
December 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Danielle Smith's comments about the judiciary are among the most worrying things she's said about Alberta democracy.
Conservatives need to stand up to her. Now.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Conservatives need to stand up to her. Now.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
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Dr. Wesley nails it:
"If there’s a problem, it’s not that judges exist. It’s that populists don’t like being told “no.”"
We don't elect kings/queens.
The same system that gives power to Premiers gives it to our courts to protect us.
Democracy isn’t mob rule.
And the UCP don't like that. #ableg
"If there’s a problem, it’s not that judges exist. It’s that populists don’t like being told “no.”"
We don't elect kings/queens.
The same system that gives power to Premiers gives it to our courts to protect us.
Democracy isn’t mob rule.
And the UCP don't like that. #ableg
Danielle Smith's comments about the judiciary are among the most worrying things she's said about Alberta democracy.
Conservatives need to stand up to her. Now.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Conservatives need to stand up to her. Now.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
December 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Dr. Wesley nails it:
"If there’s a problem, it’s not that judges exist. It’s that populists don’t like being told “no.”"
We don't elect kings/queens.
The same system that gives power to Premiers gives it to our courts to protect us.
Democracy isn’t mob rule.
And the UCP don't like that. #ableg
"If there’s a problem, it’s not that judges exist. It’s that populists don’t like being told “no.”"
We don't elect kings/queens.
The same system that gives power to Premiers gives it to our courts to protect us.
Democracy isn’t mob rule.
And the UCP don't like that. #ableg
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Years ago, I warned that Danielle Smith would run out of enemies in political realm and turn her sights on the courts.
Her latest attacks aren't some high-minded philosophical critique of judicial supremacy.
They're pure populist pablum, specially crafted to remove yet another check on her power.
Her latest attacks aren't some high-minded philosophical critique of judicial supremacy.
They're pure populist pablum, specially crafted to remove yet another check on her power.
December 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Years ago, I warned that Danielle Smith would run out of enemies in political realm and turn her sights on the courts.
Her latest attacks aren't some high-minded philosophical critique of judicial supremacy.
They're pure populist pablum, specially crafted to remove yet another check on her power.
Her latest attacks aren't some high-minded philosophical critique of judicial supremacy.
They're pure populist pablum, specially crafted to remove yet another check on her power.
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This is among the most democratically dangerous things Danielle Smith has said.
She wants to remove all checks and balances on her power and projects herself as the embodiment of "the people."
We have left the realm of liberal democracy in this province.
She wants to remove all checks and balances on her power and projects herself as the embodiment of "the people."
We have left the realm of liberal democracy in this province.
December 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
This is among the most democratically dangerous things Danielle Smith has said.
She wants to remove all checks and balances on her power and projects herself as the embodiment of "the people."
We have left the realm of liberal democracy in this province.
She wants to remove all checks and balances on her power and projects herself as the embodiment of "the people."
We have left the realm of liberal democracy in this province.
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"...the government’s increasingly strident moves to throttle opposition are only fueling the growing rage across the province."
open.substack.com/pub/dougfirb...
open.substack.com/pub/dougfirb...
Desperate Alberta UCP government turns to bully tactics
New bill adds novel twist to muzzling and manipulation of opposition
open.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
"...the government’s increasingly strident moves to throttle opposition are only fueling the growing rage across the province."
open.substack.com/pub/dougfirb...
open.substack.com/pub/dougfirb...
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This is literally NONSENSE. Absolutely nonsensical!
Reminder: the Premier has NO medical expertise whatsoever, and seems to be getting horrendous advice (if she isn’t intentionally trying to mislead here)
Let’s delve into a couple of points:
x.com/thebreakdownab...
1/5
Reminder: the Premier has NO medical expertise whatsoever, and seems to be getting horrendous advice (if she isn’t intentionally trying to mislead here)
Let’s delve into a couple of points:
x.com/thebreakdownab...
1/5
December 7, 2025 at 2:40 AM
This is literally NONSENSE. Absolutely nonsensical!
Reminder: the Premier has NO medical expertise whatsoever, and seems to be getting horrendous advice (if she isn’t intentionally trying to mislead here)
Let’s delve into a couple of points:
x.com/thebreakdownab...
1/5
Reminder: the Premier has NO medical expertise whatsoever, and seems to be getting horrendous advice (if she isn’t intentionally trying to mislead here)
Let’s delve into a couple of points:
x.com/thebreakdownab...
1/5
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So authoritarian threats and intimidation begin.
Danielle Smith, obey the Constitution, honour First Nations Treaties and respect nearly half million #ForeverCanadian Albertans, and you won’t have to fear me.
You and I differ. I follow the law.
#ableg
ca.news.yahoo.com/braid-monste...
Danielle Smith, obey the Constitution, honour First Nations Treaties and respect nearly half million #ForeverCanadian Albertans, and you won’t have to fear me.
You and I differ. I follow the law.
#ableg
ca.news.yahoo.com/braid-monste...
Braid: With monster fine and ban on words, UCP locks down political landscape
Bill 14 would institute hefty penalties for anyone who misuses information collection during a petition drive while also limiting the use of some words in political party names
ca.news.yahoo.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
So authoritarian threats and intimidation begin.
Danielle Smith, obey the Constitution, honour First Nations Treaties and respect nearly half million #ForeverCanadian Albertans, and you won’t have to fear me.
You and I differ. I follow the law.
#ableg
ca.news.yahoo.com/braid-monste...
Danielle Smith, obey the Constitution, honour First Nations Treaties and respect nearly half million #ForeverCanadian Albertans, and you won’t have to fear me.
You and I differ. I follow the law.
#ableg
ca.news.yahoo.com/braid-monste...
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Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
#MontrealMassacre 💔
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
#MontrealMassacre 💔
December 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
#MontrealMassacre 💔
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
#MontrealMassacre 💔
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With a third of Ontario’s population, Alberta has the most measles cases, after the province withheld hundreds of probable cases from public reporting www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... @alannasmith.bsky.social
More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
December 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
With a third of Ontario’s population, Alberta has the most measles cases, after the province withheld hundreds of probable cases from public reporting www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... @alannasmith.bsky.social
More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
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CONDOLANCES to my colleagues and the patients in the Edmonton Area.
They seem to be breaking overcrowding records everyday in Edmonton.
Last night the RAH ED had over 100 (ONE HUNDRED!) pts waiting in its waiting room.
Just try to imagine that...
1/6
They seem to be breaking overcrowding records everyday in Edmonton.
Last night the RAH ED had over 100 (ONE HUNDRED!) pts waiting in its waiting room.
Just try to imagine that...
1/6
December 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
CONDOLANCES to my colleagues and the patients in the Edmonton Area.
They seem to be breaking overcrowding records everyday in Edmonton.
Last night the RAH ED had over 100 (ONE HUNDRED!) pts waiting in its waiting room.
Just try to imagine that...
1/6
They seem to be breaking overcrowding records everyday in Edmonton.
Last night the RAH ED had over 100 (ONE HUNDRED!) pts waiting in its waiting room.
Just try to imagine that...
1/6
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Reading about this new legislation and I keep wondering if the UCP has EVER considered that someone else (like the NDP) may someday be in government.
Do they really want another party to have this much power?
Do they really want another party to have this much power?
There is a LOT in this legislation, to the point that big changes for Alberta's legal regulator are all the way at the bottom, including:
-Law Society of Alberta can't mandate training/education beyond a specific scope
-Conduct decision appeals go to Court of King's Bench
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
-Law Society of Alberta can't mandate training/education beyond a specific scope
-Conduct decision appeals go to Court of King's Bench
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta legislation would change citizen referendum rules, restrict political party names | CBC News
Bill 14, introduced Thursday by Justice Minister Mickey Amery, transfers powers from the chief electoral officer to the minister when deciding whether citizen petition initiatives should proceed. It a...
www.cbc.ca
December 5, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Reading about this new legislation and I keep wondering if the UCP has EVER considered that someone else (like the NDP) may someday be in government.
Do they really want another party to have this much power?
Do they really want another party to have this much power?
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Recently revealed documents show UCP staff toured a potential Recovery Centre site, just before the man at the centre of the CorruptCare allegations bought the building. None of this was reviewed in the Wyant Report. 1/2 🧶 #ABLEG #ABPOLI #CorruptCare
December 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Recently revealed documents show UCP staff toured a potential Recovery Centre site, just before the man at the centre of the CorruptCare allegations bought the building. None of this was reviewed in the Wyant Report. 1/2 🧶 #ABLEG #ABPOLI #CorruptCare
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I concluded this weeks ago. They didn't hide it.
The UCP didn't have to use the notwithstanding clause. They wanted to, in order to avoid an arbitration process they knew they'd lose.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
The UCP didn't have to use the notwithstanding clause. They wanted to, in order to avoid an arbitration process they knew they'd lose.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
Alberta used notwithstanding clause to avoid costly arbitration with teachers, infrastructure minister says
Alberta infrastructure minister says the province invoked the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back was due to cost.
edmontonjournal.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I concluded this weeks ago. They didn't hide it.
The UCP didn't have to use the notwithstanding clause. They wanted to, in order to avoid an arbitration process they knew they'd lose.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
The UCP didn't have to use the notwithstanding clause. They wanted to, in order to avoid an arbitration process they knew they'd lose.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
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Erika Kirk claims liberal women don’t get married, bc they rely on the gov to provide for them.
Lady.. who told you that?
If we somehow end up with JD/Erika ticket…
Lady.. who told you that?
If we somehow end up with JD/Erika ticket…
December 4, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Erika Kirk claims liberal women don’t get married, bc they rely on the gov to provide for them.
Lady.. who told you that?
If we somehow end up with JD/Erika ticket…
Lady.. who told you that?
If we somehow end up with JD/Erika ticket…