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Canadian. Just became a senior citizen. Married to a wonderful woman for 37 years. I like to keep tabs of world events, politics and religion, particularily the christian religion. **Not interested in a new relationship or crypto currency.
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Earlier today, Premier Smith announced plans to tour the province and hear from Albertans about how to improve the province's place in Confederation. Some thoughts.🧵

They’re all cut from the same cloth.

“Inactive and abandoned oil and gas wells in Canada are a much bigger climate problem than previously thought, emitting almost seven times more methane than the official estimates” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/science...

in theory, i support medically assisted dying. however it cannot be done by this government and it cannot be done until (AT MINIMUM) we have: - fully funded and supported palliative care - a truly supportive welfare state that does not try to push disabled people into poverty at any chance it gets

There is no substitute for dogged beat reporting. Bravo, @matthewblack.ca #cdnpoli

Guest post by Bradley Lafortune: I went to Danielle Smith’s Coal Town Hall in Fort Macleod and here’s why it went off the rails. albertapolitics.ca/2025/06/gues...

I think this is the best sign yet.

I think this article really nails it.

PODCAST ALERT! Chris Severson-Baker of the @pembina.org on West of Centre, discussing the disaster that is Alberta's renewable energy sector.

This entire #military report era in #LTC will be wiped from the public record in less than a month, thanks to the Ford Government. You have 24 days left to give your comments on this repugnant regulation: www.regulatoryregistry.gov.on.ca/proposal/50715

Holy shit!

If you’re someone who cares about drought, selenium poisoned water, agriculture or tourism in Southern Alberta… You really should try and attend this. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

UCP - “You should really consider limiting how much fish you eat from the Crowsnest Lake because the coal mines poisoned it. Check out recommended intake!” Also UCP - “We last updated the recommended intake in 2019 & Crowsnest Lake isn’t on it! Best of luck! #abpoli #cdnpoli

I signed this and you can too. open.substack.com/pub/dannyip/...

Worth reading. Looking forward to part two.

Who's this Pierre guy that keeps giving press conferences in Ottawa??? I looked him up on the HOC website and couldn't find anything. Is he in love with Mark Carney!?! Talks about him alot

Buckle up, Canada, Carney has promised new pipelines to Alberta Oil sands ultra heavy sour crude is a marginal barrel in China and India. $18/b shipping to those markets vs $2-4/b for competitors. Show us the math, @MarkJCarney. @ABDanielleSmith #ABleg youtu.be/FzwuA2nasXQ

@albertaucp.bsky.social It looks like you have company in book banning. How nice.

Via Andrew Nikiforuk. Remember how Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has complained about free speech restrictions? The govt scientist who produced the report is not allowed to speak to the media. Old Coal Mines Near Crowsnest Pass Are Still Killing Fish via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/06...

Danielle is the worst premier in Alberta's history. Worst government in Alberta's history. #DanielleSmithIsUnfitToLead #ableg #UCPgrift #NeverVoteConservative #Alberta Say #NoToCoal UCP destroying public education, public health care, and the environment.

Yes!

EXCELLENT article Jim. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alberta my home province needs to get out of its own way. First step is not voting for those who wish it harm. #abpoli #ableg

The fact that we’ve just collectively decided to ***ignore*** this is insane

BREAKING: Today, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), which manages over $714 billion of Canadians’ retirement savings, quietly abandoned its commitment to net-zero by 2050. This is a shocking failure of responsibility from one of the world’s largest public investors.

CBC does a good job with their podcasts.

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This is excellent!

Great article on Alberta possibly holding a referendum on separation. open.substack.com/pub/theline/...

~We only need to recall 3 UCP MLAs to trigger an EARLY provincial election. That is DOWN FROM 6!! Our work is cut in half! We can do this!! www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

She's been nutty for a long time.

Oh yes, this!

Elbows Up Alberta! 🇨🇦 #canadastrong 🇨🇦

An important commentary on the Hockey Canada trail.

This is a great write-up.

Kudos to @charlesrusnell.bsky.social for breaking the story months ago. thetyee.ca/News/2024/08...

TANK vs TESLA "We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again" - ⁠WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank

It just doesn’t end.

When a politician claims that God is on their side, they are just using God to try to get you on their side. It is simply taking God's name in vain for the sake of their own pursuit of power. Turning any politician into some messiah like figure for Christianity is blasphemous.

That’s my PM!