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Chris Berthelot

@bertatics.bsky.social
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Journo on hiatus. Bylines: Bertatics, Grandin Media, Edmonton Journal. Movie freak, Catholic geek, raised on AB beef. Tips: bertatics@proton.me 🇨🇦🇺🇦🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 bertatics.wordpress.com

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Jeremy Appel 🍉 @readtheorchard.org · 20/03/2026
EXCLUSIVE: Documents obtained through ATI reveal that an Alberta Infrastructure employee raised "red flags" about MAGA Christian nationalist performer Sean Feucht's performance at the Legislature last year. The concert occurred anyway. www.theprogressreport.ca/sean_feucht_...
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Documents reveal deliberations that led to Christian nationalist performing at the Legislature
When officials denied Feucht's permit, ministry and Premier's office staff stepped in to make his event happen.
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Jeremy Appel 🍉 @readtheorchard.org · 20/03/2026
With commentary from @michaeldemoor.bsky.social, @bertatics.bsky.social and an anonymous pastor from Spruce Grove Community Church. www.theprogressreport.ca/sean_feucht_...
theprogressreport.ca
Documents reveal deliberations that led to Christian nationalist performing at the Legislature
When officials denied Feucht's permit, ministry and Premier's office staff stepped in to make his event happen.
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Corey Hogan 🇨🇦 @coreyhogan.ca · 12/03/2026
Alberta separatists are 20% of the vote, 100% of the noise. They've railroaded us into a conversation that erodes business confidence and pits us against each other. Absent polls suggesting any chance Albertans want this, the Premier should shut the door to a divisive referendum.
edmontonjournal.com
Majority of Albertans oppose separating from Canada: Leger poll
The majority of Albertans support the province staying in Canada, according to a March Leger poll.
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
"Now introducing... Alberta Independence - Snake Oil for the Modern Albertan! It does whatever you want!* Pay no taxes! Build pipelines everywhere! Get a free pony with every vote!" *No results guaranteed, see below for details. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
I love this flag. It represents everything I love about Alberta. When I see this flag, I see the river valley, Prince's Island Park, I see rolling plains and lush forests. I see the hoodoos and the mountains. I see home. I see Alberta. I see Canada. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
No, you're not. You're playing semantic games when the future of our province and country is at stake. If you're more bothered with a word than with the fact that people are using fake promises to split our country apart, then your priorities are absolutely fucked.
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
If I say, "this is cool!", do I mean it's cold or it's good/exciting/great?
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
This is incorrect. People have used the word "Federalist" to refer to the pro-Canada position for decades. Look at the Quebec 1995 referendum. Please stop being a semantic asshole.
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Again, this is not what we mean. Do you want Alberta to stay in Canada?
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Where does my definition defend the expansion of federalist powers?
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Yes, that's what it means in Canada.
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
I need to hammer home how important this is. Separatists have been waiting for years for this moment. People I never saw as separatist are spreading the petition like wildfire. We need to organize. We need brave people to step up & lead. For Alberta. For Canada. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Link doesn't work.
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Good thing we're not talking about the USA. In Canada, "federalist" means someone who supports Canada & a province staying in Canada.
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
If a Conservative supports Alberta staying in Canada, then it doesn't matter. Our first and only goal is protecting Alberta's place in Canada. We can go back to our political fights after that.
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Proud Albertans who love Canada - also known as "Federalists," need to start organizing. It doesn't matter what your political party, ideology, or beliefs are. This has to be the time where we start taking charge and getting ready. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
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a man in a suit and tie says we can 't waste more time netflix
ALT: a man in a suit and tie says we can 't waste more time netflix
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
If I could travel back to January 2021 and show my younger self this paragraph, he would be absolutely horrified. For me, it's just Friday.
The moments in which it feels like President Donald Trump has crossed a line seem to happen more frequently these days. In just the last few weeks we’ve had the cruel mockery of the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife, the spasm of brinksmanship over Greenland, the smearing of allied soldiers who fought and died alongside US troops, the rolling ICE catastrophe, the revelation that Trump’s crypto coin raked in $500 million from an investment firm tied to the UAE, and a reported attempt to coerce Congress into renaming New York’s Penn Station after himself. That’s off the top of my head.
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
The Dene National Chief has announced the Dene Nation stands firmly behind the First Nations of Treaty 6, 7 & 8 in rejecting separatism. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Laura Babcock 🇨🇦 @laura-babcock.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
“I’m speaking to all Canadians: this is not an Alberta problem it’s a Canadian problem! We must win the referendum with a resounding result so we put an end to separatism in Western Canada once and for all!” 🇨🇦 #ForeverCanadian #cndpoli #ableg @lukaszukab.bsky.social 🔗 youtu.be/lUzMM4u7Os4?si…
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Katelyn Burns @katelynburns.com · 04/02/2026
you don't say? at some point we're going to acknowledge what every study ever on this subject has said, right? right? www.independent.co.uk/news/science...
independent.co.uk
Trans athletes may not have fitness advantage in women’s sport, landmark study finds
Findings suggest physical performance in trans women converges toward that of cis women over time
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J.M. Berger PRE-ORDER THE POPE'S HITMAN @jmberger.com · 23/12/2025
The Free Speech wing of the Free Speech party has made it so you have to upload journalism like it's an ISIS video
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
This is the most important piece you will read today. I encourage you to share it everywhere, with everyone. I'm a proud Albertan. I love this province, I love these people, & I love our flag. We must reclaim Alberta from authoritarianism! #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
open.substack.com
What Can We Do?
A Holiday Plan for Restoring Alberta’s Democracy
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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
If they’re willing to do this then I’d bet money they’re willing to encourage/support Alberta separatism.
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Dave Cournoyer 🇨🇦 @daveberta.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
These MLA recall campaigns are a pretty signal that a growing number of Albertans are unhappy with the UCP and want to do something about it. This should be a big wake up to the opposition NDP that it’s time to start nominating candidates who can try to harness some of this volunteer power.
cbc.ca
Recall petition targeting Alberta Premier Danielle Smith approved | CBC News
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, along with two additional members of her cabinet, are now the latest MLAs to face a recall petition from constituents.
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Danielle Smith & the Notwithstanding clause in a nutshell. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
MLA Rakhi Pancholi captures the essence of Bill 14. From Hansard, second reading last night. #abpoli #ableg
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
I'm terrified of a government that doesn't respect the judiciary, the general consensus of Albertans and the rule of law.
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Dave Cournoyer 🇨🇦 @daveberta.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Alberta has had justice ministers since 1905 yet the “political activism” Mickey Amery is seeking to shield himself from seems to have only been an issue since the UCP formed government six years ago. 🤔
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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Good of the Vancouver Sun to update this piece to a) more accurately describe me, and b) include links to my pieces that debunked Don Wright's bad argument. vancouversun.com/business/no-...
vancouversun.com
No society in history has improved its standard of living without low-cost energy: B.C. expert
The energy debate in Canada has flipped upside down. People still worry about climate change, but polls suggest people are ready for the real-world "energy literacy" offered by Don Wright.
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Danielle Smith has just admitted on Real Talk w/ Ryan Jespersen that she is NOT a separatist, saying "yes" to @LukaszukAB's referendum question, "Do you agree that Alberta should remain within Canada?" How will her separatist base react? #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli www.youtube.com/live/MwFZ7Ru...
youtube.com
Exclusive: Premier Danielle Smith
YouTube video by Real Talk Ryan Jespersen
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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 09/12/2025
@jaredwesley.ca: Did the premier of Alberta attack the constitutional role of the courts in Canada’s democracy? Yes, she did, and in no uncertain terms. #abpoli
thetyee.ca
Danielle Smith’s Dangerous Attack on the Courts | The Tyee
Conservatives helped build Canada’s judicial system, which preserves values true conservatives hold dear.
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
What do you call a government that doesn't care about the courts, that tramples over human rights, while facing serious allegations of corruption? I'm sure there's a word for this. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1...
edmonton.citynews.ca
‘Quite concerning’: a judge, experts, the NDP pan Alberta Bill 14
A Court of Kings Bench Justice, political experts and the NDP are all raising alarm over Bill 14 and the premier’s repeated criticism of ‘unelected judges.’ As Sean Amato reports, Danielle Smith sugge...
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Jonny Wakefield @jonnywakefield.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
The Alberta government sure looks like it’s going to try to rip out some bike lanes in Edmonton and Calgary calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
calgaryherald.com
Bell: Bike lane crackdown looms, Smith's UCP demands Calgary numbers
Danielle Smith UCP government still looking at a bike lane crackdown while Calgary city hall won't cough up usage numbers.
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
A pretty startling claim, to be sure. I commute across the city almost daily, and I can attest to how prevalent the signs are. I've also personally seen multiple complaints of people finding Better Edmonton signs on their property w/o consent. The signs are everywhere. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
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Jennifer Koshan @jenniferkoshan.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
The AB gov’t appealed the injunction against trans health care bans, but is now bypassing its opportunity to argue the reasonableness of *all* its anti-trans laws via the notwithstanding clause. This reveals a lack of confidence in its claim that it is “protecting” trans and gender diverse youth.
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
The UCP’s war against teachers isn’t cooling down. It’s getting hotter than ever! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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YYCCowboy @yyccowboy.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
While the world goes just a bit more crazy, it's been 1,061 days since Danielle smith said '90 DAYS AND FIXED'... Yeah.. No.. From HIGH ER Wait times today, EMS Crews stuck in the halls, stacked calls, staffing taking abuse... It's a bad bad weekend! Buckle up! open.substack.com/pub/frazzleh... /1
open.substack.com
AHS Update V236 of 2025! 2025-09-14
*NEW* AHS Update V236 (Of 2025!) - ICU - 178 of 224 (-4) beds occupied or 79% of beds are full.
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
This really is worth your time. Well done, @thedailyshow.com
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Hey! It went great! We had a good turnout (100 people or do) and everything went as peacefully as possible!
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Last, but not least, I'd like to thank our volunteers and our supporters as we prepare for tomorrow's protest. We couldn't have gotten this far without you! Please, please, PLEASE share our posts and our social media pages! Help us spread the word, that Hate has no home here!
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
If you have any questions or concerns or would like to volunteer, please reach out to us via our e-mail address (posted below). Our volunteers will be wearing matching outfits and badges for easy identification!
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
We also have some rules for the protest to ensure the safety of protestors and concert attendees. We recommend bringing a friend and traveling in groups. Our team of friendly volunteers will do their best to help lead protesters & keep them safe during the protest!
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
While the protest starts at 6:00pm, protestors can join us for 5:00pm at the designated meeting spot below (just east of the Lois Hole Memorial Garden), before we move as a group to the protest location at 5:45pm.
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
IT'S TOMORROW!! Join us as we protest notorious homophobe Sean Feucht during his concert tomorrow! Let's give Sean a true Edmonton welcome & remind him that #yeg stands by our 2SLGBTQ+ friends and family! Here are the protest details, please share! /1 #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Here's a link to the thread I just posted! bsky.app/profile/bert...
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns! Please help me broadcast this thread and stand up to bigotry in our city!! Thank you. - Let Us Protest
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
We'll have volunteers on site wearing safety vests and lanyards with name tags for easy identification. If you have any questions or concerns, please talk to one of our awesome volunteers! If you are still interested in joining as a volunteer, please reach out below!
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
We also have what we call protest "Do's & Don'ts" that we encourage everyone to follow for the safety of participants on Friday. The "Do's" are suggestions, the "Don'ts" are non-negotiable. Please take the time to read this and share it with others coming with you! We want to ensure a safe protest!
List of "do's" and "don'ts" for the protest, such as "do bring a sign" and "don't bring weapons or start conflicts".
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Chris Berthelot @bertatics.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
WE HAVE MAPS! These maps are subject to change, but this is what our plan looks like for Friday. We'll be meeting at 5:00pm at the designated location below for anyone who wants to move to the protest site as a group. /1
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