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The proliferation of illegal firearms from the U.S. has fueled a spike in gun violence in Canada, where most guns used in crimes are smuggled across the border.
Guns from the United States are Pouring into Canada, Fueling a Spike in Gun Violence
The proliferation of illegal firearms from the United States has fueled a spike in gun violence in Canada, where most guns used in crimes are smuggled across the border.
nyti.ms
December 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The proliferation of illegal firearms from the U.S. has fueled a spike in gun violence in Canada, where most guns used in crimes are smuggled across the border.
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“The chaos and confusion and exhaustion is very similar to the same confusion, chaos and exhaustion that we've seen from the government on how they've been handling the coal situation for the last six years," Corb Lund says. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
Alberta increases referendum petition fees to $25,000 — a 5,000 per cent hike
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is hiking the cost to apply for a citizen-initiated referendum by 5,000 per cent, saying it's about making sure applicants are serious.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
December 19, 2025 at 5:10 AM
“The chaos and confusion and exhaustion is very similar to the same confusion, chaos and exhaustion that we've seen from the government on how they've been handling the coal situation for the last six years," Corb Lund says. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
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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 3:55 PM
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...
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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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This is about as bad as it gets. The auditor general has revealed the UCP government is lying to the public about healthcare reform. A must read for Albertans of all political stripes.
December 12, 2025 at 4:56 AM
This is about as bad as it gets. The auditor general has revealed the UCP government is lying to the public about healthcare reform. A must read for Albertans of all political stripes.
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The UCP believes Bill 14 court-proofs any referendum on separatism.
Who's going to tell them that the federal Parliament has the ultimate say over the validity of a referendum question (see Secession Reference)?
And that the federal government will likely refer their question to the courts?
Who's going to tell them that the federal Parliament has the ultimate say over the validity of a referendum question (see Secession Reference)?
And that the federal government will likely refer their question to the courts?
December 12, 2025 at 3:06 AM
The UCP believes Bill 14 court-proofs any referendum on separatism.
Who's going to tell them that the federal Parliament has the ultimate say over the validity of a referendum question (see Secession Reference)?
And that the federal government will likely refer their question to the courts?
Who's going to tell them that the federal Parliament has the ultimate say over the validity of a referendum question (see Secession Reference)?
And that the federal government will likely refer their question to the courts?
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December 11, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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medicinehatnews.com/...
"Wright also pointed inquiries to Parliamentary Secretary for Health Workforce Engagement Chelsae Petrovic. Petrovic told the News she couldn’t identify any persons responsible for province-wide workforce planning, and pointed to...
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"Wright also pointed inquiries to Parliamentary Secretary for Health Workforce Engagement Chelsae Petrovic. Petrovic told the News she couldn’t identify any persons responsible for province-wide workforce planning, and pointed to...
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Workforce shortages made worse by poor workforce planning, health professionals say - Medicine Hat News
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Throughout the province’s health-care refocusing, stakeholders have continued to raise alarms about a lack of co-ordinated workforce planning. Amid all the changes currently affecting the province’s health-care delivery, it is difficult to discern where responsibility for ensuring that staffing needs are met across the province lies. In an interview with the News last month,
medicinehatnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:46 AM
medicinehatnews.com/...
"Wright also pointed inquiries to Parliamentary Secretary for Health Workforce Engagement Chelsae Petrovic. Petrovic told the News she couldn’t identify any persons responsible for province-wide workforce planning, and pointed to...
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"Wright also pointed inquiries to Parliamentary Secretary for Health Workforce Engagement Chelsae Petrovic. Petrovic told the News she couldn’t identify any persons responsible for province-wide workforce planning, and pointed to...
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Trump’s National Security Strategy: An Incoherent Disaster Filled With Grievance That Punishes Allies and Cedes Terrain and Initiative to Enemies
www.avindman.com/p/trumps-nat...
www.avindman.com/p/trumps-nat...
Trump’s National Security Strategy
An Incoherent Disaster Filled With Grievance That Punishes Allies and Cedes Terrain and Initiative to Enemies
www.avindman.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Trump’s National Security Strategy: An Incoherent Disaster Filled With Grievance That Punishes Allies and Cedes Terrain and Initiative to Enemies
www.avindman.com/p/trumps-nat...
www.avindman.com/p/trumps-nat...
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Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Peter Guthrie announced on LinkedIn that he’s now the leader of the Alberta Party, becoming that party’s first MLA since it was shut out of the Legislature in the 2019 elections.
December 10, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Peter Guthrie announced on LinkedIn that he’s now the leader of the Alberta Party, becoming that party’s first MLA since it was shut out of the Legislature in the 2019 elections.
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TODAY, Court of King’s Bench, after hearing submissions from First Nations, ruled that the separatists’ (Alberta Prosperity Project) proposed referendum question is unconstitutional. It violates all Albertans Charter and First Nations’ treaty rights.
Premier, what now?
#ableg
Premier, what now?
#ableg
December 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
TODAY, Court of King’s Bench, after hearing submissions from First Nations, ruled that the separatists’ (Alberta Prosperity Project) proposed referendum question is unconstitutional. It violates all Albertans Charter and First Nations’ treaty rights.
Premier, what now?
#ableg
Premier, what now?
#ableg
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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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ICYMI - The UCP govt was warned this would happen. thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
December 6, 2025 at 1:43 AM
ICYMI - The UCP govt was warned this would happen. thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
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SCOOP: Elections Alberta investigated Sam Mraiche over allegations he made illegal political donations in 2023
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w @tomcardoso.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w @tomcardoso.bsky.social
Sam Mraiche was investigated by Elections Alberta over alleged illegal political donations
Regulator says Mraiche was being investigated this year in connection to an alleged straw donor scheme
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
SCOOP: Elections Alberta investigated Sam Mraiche over allegations he made illegal political donations in 2023
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w @tomcardoso.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w @tomcardoso.bsky.social
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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In the last Calgary election, you had the Calgary Party and A Better Calgary. And it was confusing for voters. But I didn't hear any complaints from the UCP. In 2019 election, you had the United Conservative Party and the Freedom Conservative Party. And lots of Wildrose parties.
December 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
In the last Calgary election, you had the Calgary Party and A Better Calgary. And it was confusing for voters. But I didn't hear any complaints from the UCP. In 2019 election, you had the United Conservative Party and the Freedom Conservative Party. And lots of Wildrose parties.
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Simultaneous. So what happens if there is a yes referendum on staying in Canada and 1-2 months later there is a yes referendum on leaving Canada. What happens then?
December 5, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Simultaneous. So what happens if there is a yes referendum on staying in Canada and 1-2 months later there is a yes referendum on leaving Canada. What happens then?
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Here's Premier Danielle Smith in July, responding to a question about two former UCP MLAs trying to relaunch a party named "Progressive Conservative" in Alberta:
December 4, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Here's Premier Danielle Smith in July, responding to a question about two former UCP MLAs trying to relaunch a party named "Progressive Conservative" in Alberta:
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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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Costco is joining other companies that aren’t waiting to see whether the Supreme Court strikes down President Donald Trump’s most sweeping import taxes.
They’re going to court to demand refunds on the tariffs they’ve paid. https://to.pbs.org/4oBASy3
They’re going to court to demand refunds on the tariffs they’ve paid. https://to.pbs.org/4oBASy3
Costco becomes biggest company demanding refunds on Trump tariffs
Costco is joining other companies that aren’t waiting to see whether the Supreme Court strikes down President Donald Trump’s most sweeping import taxes.
to.pbs.org
December 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Costco is joining other companies that aren’t waiting to see whether the Supreme Court strikes down President Donald Trump’s most sweeping import taxes.
They’re going to court to demand refunds on the tariffs they’ve paid. https://to.pbs.org/4oBASy3
They’re going to court to demand refunds on the tariffs they’ve paid. https://to.pbs.org/4oBASy3
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Late to this, but this is just fantastic reporting and context. There are so many alarm bells and blinking red lights in here, and if you read carefully you can see what sure seems like the potential litigiousness of the subjects being handled with care, duty, and facts.
On Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Sam Mraiche
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy
A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Late to this, but this is just fantastic reporting and context. There are so many alarm bells and blinking red lights in here, and if you read carefully you can see what sure seems like the potential litigiousness of the subjects being handled with care, duty, and facts.
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Tour de force of investigative journalism here. Globe obtained evidence and made connections that Judge Wyant did not. Also, Globe confirmed former Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee was guest of Sam Mraiche at Oilers game. EPS failed to be forthright with me when I raised this in a previous story. 1
On Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Sam Mraiche
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy
A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Tour de force of investigative journalism here. Globe obtained evidence and made connections that Judge Wyant did not. Also, Globe confirmed former Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee was guest of Sam Mraiche at Oilers game. EPS failed to be forthright with me when I raised this in a previous story. 1
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Hey Alberta, let's keep talking about HC in our province.
Let's get into what's really happening. No spewing of meaningless promises and ideology...
Let's talk about what is really happening in YOUR COMMUNITY.
Please Help me spread the word:
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Let's get into what's really happening. No spewing of meaningless promises and ideology...
Let's talk about what is really happening in YOUR COMMUNITY.
Please Help me spread the word:
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November 26, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Hey Alberta, let's keep talking about HC in our province.
Let's get into what's really happening. No spewing of meaningless promises and ideology...
Let's talk about what is really happening in YOUR COMMUNITY.
Please Help me spread the word:
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Let's get into what's really happening. No spewing of meaningless promises and ideology...
Let's talk about what is really happening in YOUR COMMUNITY.
Please Help me spread the word:
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