Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 6hIf you work at a print shop or plant that produced these door hangers or know something about who produced them, contact me in confidence at journalismtips@protonmail.com. 38565
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Incredible story of how it appears Moroccan intelligence created a fake journalist who successfully duped numerous Canadian media outlets and in particular, The Western Standard and The Hub. 1128
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026ICYMI - Alberta's Deadly Betrayal of Meat Plant Workers During COVID via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/09...thetyee.caAlberta’s Deadly Betrayal of Meat Plant Workers During COVID | The TyeeA shocking report finds the UCP ignored evidence of high risk. 15525
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Read this in the context of the UCP's current scapegoating of immigrants. Alberta's Deadly Betrayal of Meat Plant Workers During COVID via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/09...thetyee.caAlberta’s Deadly Betrayal of Meat Plant Workers During COVID | The TyeeA shocking report finds the UCP ignored evidence of high risk. 511355
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Remind me? Did the UCP mention this in its election platform? 108935
Reposted by Charles RusnellShannon Buchart 🇨🇦🍁 @sgbab.bsky.social · 27/09/2026"To watch the government present immigrants as the primary source of societal strain is both insulting and soul-crushing. More importantly, it is an empirical fraud designed to deflect from years of provincial underinvestment and poor planning." 0197
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Vote. edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...edmontonjournal.comOpinion: Alberta’s referendum turns immigrants into scapegoats for government inactionAlberta’s infrastructure deficits, overcrowded classrooms, and delayed emergency rooms are the result of political mismanagement. 05023
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Pastor Shawn Hamm Remnant Church, Red Deer 74018
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Great, incisive writing here via @patricklennox.bsky.social 04518
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Important read here on why the UCP may have changed the rules to not provide voters' lists to scrutineers. It's a security risk. 4178
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026And here's the thing. This poll is from Janet Brown. She is the most consistently accurate pollster in Alberta. 34514
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Via Ashleigh Stewart - Rath commingled trust money and lost $3.25M of alleged First Nations money in bullion trading. $11.5M from Sturgeon Lake trust helped fund Rath firm’s Tallcree payment: receiver | Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/1207056...globalnews.caGlobal News | Breaking, Latest News and Video for CanadaGlobalnews.ca – Watch and read Canada’s Breaking news plus Business, Health, Politics and World News 64427
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Incredible, chilling reporting here via @motherjones.com. ChatGPT helped the Tumbler Ridge school shooter focus on guns, tactics, and terror, our investigation reveals www.motherjones.com/media/2026/0...motherjones.comChatGPT helped the Tumbler Ridge school shooter focus on guns, tactics, and terror, our investigation revealsOpenAI’s chatbot fed the shooter’s violent fantasies and planning up to the massacre. 611462
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 23/09/2026This is false and misleading. There is nothing in the constitution that would require Ottawa to negotiate with Alberta if a majority of Albertans choose Option 2 on Question 10. Alberta Proud is a registered third-party advertiser. Daniel Kary, of Calgary, is the main contact/CFO. 109148
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Via @alexboutilier.bsky.social Foreign influence watchdog ‘aware of concerns’ about Alberta referendum | Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/1206987...globalnews.caGlobal News | Breaking, Latest News and Video for CanadaGlobalnews.ca – Watch and read Canada’s Breaking news plus Business, Health, Politics and World News 1137
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Most breathtakingly cynical move? Kenney ran a kamikaze candidate and became UCP leader in an election that involved voter fraud. Then he was replaced by Danielle Smith who dumped the Wildrose and crossed the floor to join the Conservatives. 1111246
Reposted by Charles RusnellLiz Renzetti @lizrenzetti.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I'm thinking about the column inches that would be devoted to how autocratic Stephen Harper is if he'd passed this bill 2436
Reposted by Charles RusnellXela Hart @xelahart.bsky.social · 22/09/2026@deadder.bsky.social 😢😢😢 18854922162
Reposted by Charles RusnellGenderQueeries 🇨🇦 @genderqueeries.ca · 23/09/2026And this (or at least the same name) is back, hours after the writ was dropped in BC. Infuriating. 001
Reposted by Charles RusnellRon Deibert @rondeibert.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Yikes! Toronto mayoral candidate Bradford using Israeli app that feeds supporters AI-generated comments www.nationalobserver.com/2026/09/21/i...nationalobserver.comToronto mayoral candidate Bradford using Israeli app that feeds supporters AI-generated commentsThe Victory App, a campaign tool built by the Israeli company LogiVote, prompted users to participate in a mission to post AI-written comments supportive of Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford. 11510
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The biggest lie told by Danielle Smith and the separatists debunked. No, Alberta Does Not 'Subsidize' the Rest of Canada via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...thetyee.caNo, Alberta Does Not ‘Subsidize’ the Rest of Canada | The TyeeThe vast majority of workers get more from federal programs than they give. 414769
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The last day to request a mail-in ballot is Friday Sept. 25. It's easy. www.elections.ab.ca/request-a-sp... Voting is more important than ever in Alberta so if you have family, friends or neighbours who need help securing their voting package, reach out.elections.ab.caRequest a Special Ballot - Elections AlbertaElectors who are unable to vote in person may vote by mail by applying for a Special Ballot. You may choose to: Mail the ballot to your home address, Mail the ballot to an alternate address (e.g. for ... 11826
Reposted by Charles RusnellForward Canada @forwardcanada.bsky.social · 20/09/2026In this week’s opinion column, Senator Paula Simons writes about anti-separation Albertans who genuinely believe the best form of protest is to boycott the referendum. While she understands their motives, she warns that staying home will backfire. #ableg #canpoli forwardweekly.ca/simons-cant-...forwardweekly.caWe Can’t Boycott Our Way Out of a Meaningless Referendum | By Paula Simons | Forward WeeklyForward Weekly feature for September 20, 2026. 49754
Reposted by Charles RusnellDavid J. Climenhaga @djclimenhaga.bsky.social · 21/09/2026UCP voters’ list change shows ‘fundamental misunderstanding’ of scrutineers’ role in democracy, former elections official says. albertapolitics.ca/2026/09/ucp-...albertapolitics.caUCP voters’ list change shows ‘fundamental misunderstanding’ of scrutineers’ role in democracy, former elections official says - Alberta PoliticsThe United Conservative Party decision to provide Alberta political parties with a “list of electors” with no electors listed in it for the Oct. 19 referendum vote either “demonstrates a fundamental m... 57858
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026When Leaders Begin Seeing Enemies Everywhere: What the Statements of Mitch Sylvestre and Teej… by Prairies Exposed medium.com/p/when-leade...medium.comWhen Leaders Begin Seeing Enemies Everywhere: What the Statements of Mitch Sylvestre and Teej…Political movements are built on conviction. Their leaders are often required to withstand criticism, ridicule and opposition while… 0105
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Take note journalism students and junior reporters. Excellent example here of a quick turnaround explainer by Andrew MacLeod. Clear, concise, thorough and authoritative with a seamless structure. 0205
Reposted by Charles RusnellTimothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 20/09/2026🚨 Don't believe separatists lies.👇 ZERO evidence immigrants: - increase crime (on the contrary) - hurt healthcare system (on the contrary) - hurt education system (on the contrary) - etc etc. This noise nothing more than divisive hate-mongering. thewalrus.ca/albertas-sep... via @thewalrus.cathewalrus.caAlberta’s Separatists Are Chasing a Total Cowboy Fantasy | The WalrusThe province they describe—rural, homogeneous, under siege—bears little resemblance to reality 23353152
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Incredible story about an incredibly brave woman. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caHow a sex assault victim became the secret agent in her own case | CBC NewsA new CBC Podcast tells how Vienna Luke, the victim of a historic sexual assault, went undercover as an RCMP agent to record a confession from the family member who assaulted her years earlier. 23211
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Great, important opinion writing here via Richie Assaly. This is a shameful period in Alberta's political history. 25624
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Via @jlisayoung.bsky.social Some Crisis Comms Advice for Elections Alberta lisayoung.substack.com/p/some-crisi...lisayoung.substack.comSome Crisis Comms Advice for Elections AlbertaIt’s absolutely essential that citizens have confidence in the administration of elections. 2225
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Great reporting here The Canadian tycoon accused of helping Russia’s ‘war machine’ | Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/1204861...globalnews.caGlobal News | Breaking, Latest News and Video for CanadaGlobalnews.ca – Watch and read Canada’s Breaking news plus Business, Health, Politics and World News 1135
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Via @djclimenhaga.bsky.social albertapolitics.ca/2026/09/as-d...albertapolitics.caAs divisive separation vote nears, UCP suddenly changes voter list rules, hampering scrutineers - Alberta PoliticsAs Alberta careens toward a chaotic and divisive vote on separation seemingly drafted to discourage the United Conservative Party’s dominant separatist faction from trying to force Premier Danielle Sm... 32117
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 19/09/2026ICYMI via @ximenaka.bsky.social Alberta's Premier Claims Immigrants Are a Burden. Where's the Proof? via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...thetyee.caAlberta’s Premier Claims Immigrants Are a Burden. Where’s the Proof? | The TyeeDanielle Smith’s referendum pitch ignores tax revenues and reliance on temporary foreign workers. 36836
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Meanwhile in Alberta. ... www.westernstandard.news/alberta/fabr...westernstandard.news'FABRICATED AND FALSE:' Media exec denies trying to bribe Rath and stop him from criticizing SmithAlberta independence advocate and lawyer Jeffrey Rath claims he was offered $4 million in legal contracts before the UCP's 2025 annual general meeting in exchange for not criticizing Premier Danielle ... 43612
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 16/09/2026www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...ctvnews.caDanielle Smith’s approval rating drops to new low: Angus ReidAlberta Premier Danielle Smith’s approval rating has dropped to its lowest level since taking office, with just two in five Albertans in favour of her leadership, new data suggests. 85212
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 16/09/2026This is how Arthur Green got his job as press secretary to Alberta Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis. Will Ellis now issue a statement similar to the one he posted when Edmonton Police encouraged the public to report hate speech? 32510
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Separatist leader Jeff Rath alleges Danielle Smith's former campaign manager offered him a $4M bribe, and offered Mitch Sylvestre, $2M. He claims Calgary mega law firm Bennett Jones is part of a communist Chinese conspiracy to go after him for $109M. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqTR... 1youtube.comTHEY TRIED TO BUY HIM: Jeff Rath Claims $4 Million Offer From AB GovernmentYouTube video by Krayden's Right News 62510
Reposted by Charles RusnellEric Columbus @ericcolumbus.bsky.social · 15/09/2026GEFILTE PHISHING 10569021211
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 15/09/2026 Every time any media outlet interviews Keith Wilson or Tanya Clemens, they must be asked to explain the Let Alberta Decide's link to this campaign. www.nationalobserver.com/2026/09/04/i... 08539
Reposted by Charles RusnellMax Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 15/09/2026You'll never guess who's behind this. (Just kidding, you'll totally guess. It's easy.) #cdnpoli #abpoli www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx0p...youtube.comWho’s behind fake sites sending Alta. separatism disinformation to AI chatbots? | Deception DecodedYouTube video by CTV News 313458
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Incredible investigative reporting via @propublica.org. Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas Wedding Was Secretly Bankrolled by Russian Oligarch Close to Putin www.propublica.org/article/dona...propublica.orgDonald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Bankrolled by Putin-Linked Russian OligarchThe oligarch, Umar Kremlev, spent hundreds of thousands on expenses like renting out a private island. He appears to have met Trump Jr. only recently, but he attended the intimate wedding with a large... 2169
Reposted by Charles RusnellSenator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 01/09/2026My rallying cry. We must reject these nine noxious questions, which are cynically designed to incite discrimination and foment distrust in our courts, our county, and our fellow Canadians. Say no to the nine. And please read snd share. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #Canada #Alberta #nototheninealbertaviews.caAlberta's Referendum Questions - The Noxious Nine - Alberta ViewsNine disingenuous, malicious referendum questions, push-polls, designed to incite social division and undermine confidence in the country. 13516306
Reposted by Charles RusnellEmathion 📯 @emathion.bsky.social · 12/09/2026The French made a short film about what could happen after all immigrants would follow the ‘white, angry old man’s’ advice to go back where they came from. 933681916
Reposted by Charles RusnellGeoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 12/09/2026POWERFUL MESSAGE To Americans & Canadians - YouTube www.youtube.com/shorts/eVBcr...youtube.comPOWERFUL MESSAGE To Americans & CanadiansYouTube video by Claus Kellerman POV 23314
Reposted by Charles RusnellDavid J. Climenhaga @djclimenhaga.bsky.social · 11/09/2026The lies Alberta separatists tell: A Top Ten List. albertapolitics.ca/2026/09/the-...albertapolitics.caThe lies Alberta separatists tell: A Top Ten List - Alberta PoliticsThere’s a substantial and growing body of economic research that separation would be a catastrophe for Alberta and Albertans, especially working people. As economist Jim Stanford observed in his Aug. ... 37643
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Bombshell story here via @drewanderson.bsky.social. Leaked internal document reveals a govt that is hellbent on developing AI centres. An astounding window into the inner workings of this UCP government. thenarwhal.ca/alberta-ai-d...thenarwhal.caLeaked doc suggests Alberta has sprawling plans to pave the way for AI data centres, more oil productionRewriting laws, creating Crown corporations that could rival TC Energy, building new natural gas pipelines and increasing prices for consumers: what a leaked document says about Alberta’s AI data centre and oil push 24127
Reposted by Charles RusnellMax Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Really good journalism here by @ximenaka.bsky.social, who took the premier's claim and put it to the test. Surprise: it didn't hold up and was filled with half-truths and deliberate blind spots. #abpoli thetyee.ca/News/2026/09...thetyee.caDoes Alberta Provide $10 in Services for Every $1 of ‘Guest Worker’ Taxes? | The TyeeAhead of a divisive referendum question, we fact checked Danielle Smith’s claims. 27346175
Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Kelvington guy. Barry Melrose, former NHL broadcaster and coach, dies at 70 www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...nytimes.comBarry Melrose, former NHL broadcaster and coach, dies at 70 (Gift Article)After coaching Wayne Gretzky and the L.A. Kings to a 1993 Stanley Cup Final appearance, Melrose became a beloved NHL studio analyst. 030