Owen Young
@yegteach.bsky.social
Proud Canadian, Albertan, Dad, partner, and dog lover. 🇨🇦
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🥇😎 Janis Irwin, Peter Guthrie, and Rakhi Pancholi are the big winners in the Best of Alberta Politics 2025 Survey.
After a week of fierce campaigning, all the votes have been counted and the winners of the ninth annual Daveberta Best of Alberta Politics Survey have been chosen. 🤠
After a week of fierce campaigning, all the votes have been counted and the winners of the ninth annual Daveberta Best of Alberta Politics Survey have been chosen. 🤠
Janis Irwin, Peter Guthrie, and Rakhi Pancholi big winners in Best of Alberta Politics 2025 Survey
Marlin Schmidt voted MLA with Best Sense of Humour and Brooks Arcand-Paul is the MLA to watch in 2026
daveberta.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🥇😎 Janis Irwin, Peter Guthrie, and Rakhi Pancholi are the big winners in the Best of Alberta Politics 2025 Survey.
After a week of fierce campaigning, all the votes have been counted and the winners of the ninth annual Daveberta Best of Alberta Politics Survey have been chosen. 🤠
After a week of fierce campaigning, all the votes have been counted and the winners of the ninth annual Daveberta Best of Alberta Politics Survey have been chosen. 🤠
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Quote: "The oil and gas industry may have deliberately cultivated a reputation for itself as a place defined by risk-taking and swagger, but today’s oil and gas sector is run by glorified spreadsheet jockeys who consistently shy away from even the smallest quantum of uncertainty"
Carney dared 'em.
Carney dared 'em.
November 28, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Quote: "The oil and gas industry may have deliberately cultivated a reputation for itself as a place defined by risk-taking and swagger, but today’s oil and gas sector is run by glorified spreadsheet jockeys who consistently shy away from even the smallest quantum of uncertainty"
Carney dared 'em.
Carney dared 'em.
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How would an MLA know which constituents vote in a provincial elections? This information is privileged only to Elections Alberta.
Also, any elector can initiate a recall, irrelevant of whether they vote. UCP wrote this law.
#ableg
Also, any elector can initiate a recall, irrelevant of whether they vote. UCP wrote this law.
#ableg
November 25, 2025 at 2:34 AM
How would an MLA know which constituents vote in a provincial elections? This information is privileged only to Elections Alberta.
Also, any elector can initiate a recall, irrelevant of whether they vote. UCP wrote this law.
#ableg
Also, any elector can initiate a recall, irrelevant of whether they vote. UCP wrote this law.
#ableg
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Bill 11 - There hasn't be a change to Alberta health care this profound since universal care was introduced more than 50 years ago. Column.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #abhealth #abeg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #abhealth #abeg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg
Braid: UCP performing major surgery on Alberta health care
The new legislation introduced Monday is fundamental, monumental, and could directly affect how much patients pay.
calgaryherald.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Wow. Danielle Smith wants this sexually explicit material to be mandatory reading for children?? How disgusting! Where are her morals? Her values? 🫠
Danielle Smith on Atlas Shrugged, on Edmonton schools' list of books banned by provincial order: "Maybe we should make it mandatory reading in high school."
Provincial order: "The school authority must not select for inclusion in a school library... materials containing explicit sexual
content."
Provincial order: "The school authority must not select for inclusion in a school library... materials containing explicit sexual
content."
September 1, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Wow. Danielle Smith wants this sexually explicit material to be mandatory reading for children?? How disgusting! Where are her morals? Her values? 🫠
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Finance Minister Nate Horner thinks 12% increase - over 4 years for teachers is too much.
But he voted in favour of a ln immediate 14% living allowance increase for MLAs.
Just sayin’…
But he voted in favour of a ln immediate 14% living allowance increase for MLAs.
Just sayin’…
September 1, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Finance Minister Nate Horner thinks 12% increase - over 4 years for teachers is too much.
But he voted in favour of a ln immediate 14% living allowance increase for MLAs.
Just sayin’…
But he voted in favour of a ln immediate 14% living allowance increase for MLAs.
Just sayin’…
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The latest inflation data for car & home insurance, by province.
Alberta absolutely in a league of its own here.
Alberta absolutely in a league of its own here.
August 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The latest inflation data for car & home insurance, by province.
Alberta absolutely in a league of its own here.
Alberta absolutely in a league of its own here.
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All but one Conservative premier responded to the federal election with specific priorities.
Premier Smith had to be the outlier, even if it came at a serious cost to Albertans.
Premier Smith had to be the outlier, even if it came at a serious cost to Albertans.
April 30, 2025 at 3:04 AM
All but one Conservative premier responded to the federal election with specific priorities.
Premier Smith had to be the outlier, even if it came at a serious cost to Albertans.
Premier Smith had to be the outlier, even if it came at a serious cost to Albertans.
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"The UCP’s reforms reflect... the strategies pioneered by Trump Republicans: leveraging dark money, undermining trust in elections, weaponizing recalls, disenfranchising opponents, suppressing voter turnout, & empowering radical populist movements."
New from me.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
New from me.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Danielle Smith's Electoral Reforms Are Straight from the Trump Playbook
And it's no accident they were released today.
open.substack.com
April 29, 2025 at 10:29 PM
"The UCP’s reforms reflect... the strategies pioneered by Trump Republicans: leveraging dark money, undermining trust in elections, weaponizing recalls, disenfranchising opponents, suppressing voter turnout, & empowering radical populist movements."
New from me.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
New from me.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
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Remember - polls close at 7:30pm MT tonight.
But if you're in line to vote at 7:30pm, even if you haven't made it through the line - you can vote.
Bring the right ID and let's go out there and do some democracy! www.how2vote.ca
But if you're in line to vote at 7:30pm, even if you haven't made it through the line - you can vote.
Bring the right ID and let's go out there and do some democracy! www.how2vote.ca
How To Vote | Liberal Party of Canada
Voting is fast and easy. Find out more about the ways to vote in this election.
www.how2vote.ca
April 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Remember - polls close at 7:30pm MT tonight.
But if you're in line to vote at 7:30pm, even if you haven't made it through the line - you can vote.
Bring the right ID and let's go out there and do some democracy! www.how2vote.ca
But if you're in line to vote at 7:30pm, even if you haven't made it through the line - you can vote.
Bring the right ID and let's go out there and do some democracy! www.how2vote.ca
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Mr. Civility himself calling for a general strike, Bill Kristol calling for ICE to be abolished, and GMU libertarians posting like they want to get the GC subpeonaed. We are 83 days in.
i am going to Lose My Fucking Mind if the seed crystal for an antifascist general strike ends up being david fucking brooks
Opinion | Time for a Civic Uprising (Gift Article)
It will take a concerted effort by every sector of our society to respond to Trumpism’s threat.
www.nytimes.com
April 17, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Mr. Civility himself calling for a general strike, Bill Kristol calling for ICE to be abolished, and GMU libertarians posting like they want to get the GC subpeonaed. We are 83 days in.
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If the Minister of Justice has nothing to hide, he should table the receipts for his Florida trip to the Stanley Cup Finals — flight, ticket, hotel — and show Albertans he paid for it himself!
And while he's at it, maybe he could convince the Premier to call a public inquiry into #corruptcare too!
And while he's at it, maybe he could convince the Premier to call a public inquiry into #corruptcare too!
April 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM
If the Minister of Justice has nothing to hide, he should table the receipts for his Florida trip to the Stanley Cup Finals — flight, ticket, hotel — and show Albertans he paid for it himself!
And while he's at it, maybe he could convince the Premier to call a public inquiry into #corruptcare too!
And while he's at it, maybe he could convince the Premier to call a public inquiry into #corruptcare too!
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“BRING HIM HOME” 🔥
April 13, 2025 at 2:59 AM
“BRING HIM HOME” 🔥
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April 13, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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It’s not surprising that Smith read the room wrong on this again.
That’s what happens when you listen more to Trump supporters than Albertans.
And when you’re always acting in your own interests, not Alberta’s or Canada’s.
That’s what happens when you listen more to Trump supporters than Albertans.
And when you’re always acting in your own interests, not Alberta’s or Canada’s.
April 4, 2025 at 2:10 AM
It’s not surprising that Smith read the room wrong on this again.
That’s what happens when you listen more to Trump supporters than Albertans.
And when you’re always acting in your own interests, not Alberta’s or Canada’s.
That’s what happens when you listen more to Trump supporters than Albertans.
And when you’re always acting in your own interests, not Alberta’s or Canada’s.
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wearing a white shirt to a tomato-based food factory is a dead giveaway that this man has never worked a job in his life
March 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
wearing a white shirt to a tomato-based food factory is a dead giveaway that this man has never worked a job in his life
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Furious reaction from UCP quarters over this column, about Smith trying to win breathing room for Poilievre from Americans. Column. calgaryherald.com/news/braid-s... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #trump #trumptariffs #election2025
Braid: Smith's cosy ties in U.S. wrecked Poilievre campaign opening
Premier Danielle Smith's comments about enlisting Americans to help in election campaign hurt Conservative chances and Pierre Poilievre
calgaryherald.com
March 25, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Furious reaction from UCP quarters over this column, about Smith trying to win breathing room for Poilievre from Americans. Column. calgaryherald.com/news/braid-s... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #trump #trumptariffs #election2025
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Looking back at the demise of Jason Kenney, a string of scathing columns from UCP-friendly scribes in Calgary helped turn the tide against the premier.
Must be an unsettling feeling for Smith. Donors and caucus members read the Herald.
Must be an unsettling feeling for Smith. Donors and caucus members read the Herald.
March 25, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Looking back at the demise of Jason Kenney, a string of scathing columns from UCP-friendly scribes in Calgary helped turn the tide against the premier.
Must be an unsettling feeling for Smith. Donors and caucus members read the Herald.
Must be an unsettling feeling for Smith. Donors and caucus members read the Herald.
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I’d settle for someone showing this to Danielle Smith.
(Don’t worry, we will. But do you think she’ll care if it means giving up her fabulous vacations to Florida?)
(Don’t worry, we will. But do you think she’ll care if it means giving up her fabulous vacations to Florida?)
Should someone show this to Trump?
New poll finds 90% of Canadians have no interest in becoming part of U.S.
angusreid.org/trump-carney...
New poll finds 90% of Canadians have no interest in becoming part of U.S.
angusreid.org/trump-carney...
51st State: Canadian resolve in saying ‘no’ continues, while a massive gap between Trump & Americans is revealed -
60% of Americans say they have no interest in Canada joining, 32% say only if Canada wants to March 12, 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump continues to escalate his trade war and annexation rhetoric t...
angusreid.org
March 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I’d settle for someone showing this to Danielle Smith.
(Don’t worry, we will. But do you think she’ll care if it means giving up her fabulous vacations to Florida?)
(Don’t worry, we will. But do you think she’ll care if it means giving up her fabulous vacations to Florida?)
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Fuck off with this headline, CNN. We didn't "escalate" anything by defending ourselves.
Canadian PM Trudeau announces 25% retaliatory tariffs on some US goods in response to new Trump levies, escalating a global trade war cnn.it/4knZFo6
March 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Fuck off with this headline, CNN. We didn't "escalate" anything by defending ourselves.
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Ukraine’s sovereignty is not for sale or up for negotiation. This brutal war, now at its third anniversary, must end on Ukraine’s terms.
We stand with Ukraine.
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/02/23/u...
We stand with Ukraine.
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/02/23/u...
Ukrainians in Edmonton mark third anniversary of Russian invasion
The Ukrainian community in Edmonton came together to mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Community members say they hope for peace and a better future. “It’s deep sorrow and...
edmonton.citynews.ca
February 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Ukraine’s sovereignty is not for sale or up for negotiation. This brutal war, now at its third anniversary, must end on Ukraine’s terms.
We stand with Ukraine.
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/02/23/u...
We stand with Ukraine.
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/02/23/u...
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Our response to today’s provincial budget.
Danielle Smith and the UCP released their 2025 Provincial Budget today.
It’s nothing but cuts, chaos, and corruption… 🧵⬇️
It’s nothing but cuts, chaos, and corruption… 🧵⬇️
February 28, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Our response to today’s provincial budget.
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I stand with Ukraine. 🇺🇦
March 1, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I stand with Ukraine. 🇺🇦
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There is A LOT going on right now.
And I know the great people of Edmonton-Whitemud want to talk about it.
Join me on March 13th for a conversation and townhall.
Register here - www.albertasfuture.ca/events/white...
And I know the great people of Edmonton-Whitemud want to talk about it.
Join me on March 13th for a conversation and townhall.
Register here - www.albertasfuture.ca/events/white...
March 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
There is A LOT going on right now.
And I know the great people of Edmonton-Whitemud want to talk about it.
Join me on March 13th for a conversation and townhall.
Register here - www.albertasfuture.ca/events/white...
And I know the great people of Edmonton-Whitemud want to talk about it.
Join me on March 13th for a conversation and townhall.
Register here - www.albertasfuture.ca/events/white...
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"We should have core values, and being against corruption should be one of those, right?"
These aren't my words, they belong to a (former) UCP Cabinet Minister.
The call is coming from inside the house, but the Premier refuses to pick up the phone. Visit CorruptCare.ca to learn more.
#CorruptCare
These aren't my words, they belong to a (former) UCP Cabinet Minister.
The call is coming from inside the house, but the Premier refuses to pick up the phone. Visit CorruptCare.ca to learn more.
#CorruptCare
March 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
"We should have core values, and being against corruption should be one of those, right?"
These aren't my words, they belong to a (former) UCP Cabinet Minister.
The call is coming from inside the house, but the Premier refuses to pick up the phone. Visit CorruptCare.ca to learn more.
#CorruptCare
These aren't my words, they belong to a (former) UCP Cabinet Minister.
The call is coming from inside the house, but the Premier refuses to pick up the phone. Visit CorruptCare.ca to learn more.
#CorruptCare