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KyleK

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Just a Canadian residing in Alberta. Enjoy a good AB microbrew but am so tired of AB whine.

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Erica Ifill @wickdchiq.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I wrote about the whitelash years ago and this is what it looks like. Rez school denialism, anti-woke, anti-immigrant, anti-trans, anti-vaxx, pro-convoy, are all part of the same far right circles. @readtheorchard.org and I talked about it on @badandbitchy.com www.badandbitchy.com/p/wild-rose-...
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Wild Rose Country
How the separatists played themselves
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Sherry Lee @bella-andme.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
This one by Canada’s @deadder.bsky.social hit the spot this morning. Canadians working together in a grassroots movement. #cdnpoli #BuyCanadian #grassrootsmovement
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Sherry Lee @bella-andme.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
And we will live on long after that man is gone. #cdnpoli
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 25/08/2026
“I liken a lot of these separatist organisers to alpha males driving down the highway with a mattress strapped to the roof of their car,” Wesley said. “They’ve got one arm out of the window telling everybody, ‘I’ve got it.’ Maybe they have. But are you willing to trust that? Most Albertans aren’t.”
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Will Alberta separatists’ referendum be Canada’s Brexit moment?
Mark Carney faces a familiar political problem as anger over oil pipelines and propping up other provinces threatens to shatter stability
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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
It was already obvious to most of us, but maybe some of the Calgary Herald's readers will finally realize the whole citizens initiative ballot process is just an exercise in manufacturing consent for the policies and priorities the government already has. #abpoli calgaryherald.com/news/braid-c...
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Braid: Corb Lund says government was 'crooked' with anti-coal petition, as new poll backs his stance
Country Crooner Corb Lund is onside with public, poll says, but his anti-coal petition got "crooked" treatment from UCP
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Gary Rogers 🇺🇲🇨🇦🇺🇦⚛️🎨🖌️ @garyrogersartist.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
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Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 22/06/2026
New inflation data out today and wow what can you say about these Alberta car insurance rates other than ... wow. 😳
Car insurance prices in Alberta have far outpaced every other province

Alberta is now at an index value of more than 400. No other province is above 250.

An index value of 100 is equal to the average price for insurance in Canada over all 12 months of 2002.

Source: Statistics Canada Table 18-10-0004-01
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KyleK @kramer60.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Our provincial govt and their donkey leader have made Alberta the laughing stock of the world. "Echoes of Brexit as Alberta blunders towards vote on separation from Canada" www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...
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Echoes of Brexit as Alberta blunders towards vote on separation from Canada
Like David Cameron in 2016, premier Danielle Smith is facing a mutinous party and has called a referendum about a referendum while vowing a ‘no’ vote
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 23/05/2026
"Danielle Smith's latest move — a referendum on whether to have another referendum — amounts to less of a detour than a reduced speed zone. It doesn't stop or change the direction of traffic. If anything, it gives separatists another set of advantages." My latest. open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
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This is Danielle Smith's referendum.
It's her vote to lose. And ours to win.
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Orlagh O’Kelly @orlaghokelly.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Shannon Proudfoot has the best analogy for the disingenuous position of Danielle Smith www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/opi...
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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
It's a strange world when the Premier of the Province thinks that it's more important to give voice to maybe 20% of voters rather than the 80% who are satisfied with the status quo. The Premier may or may not be a separatist but she is certainly a deliberate enabler of separatism. #abpoli #cdnpoli
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Duane Bratt🇨🇦 @duanebratt.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
The Albertans who are/were so concerned about election integrity that they got rid of vote tabulators and are having a referendum on voter photo ID, seem much less concerned about the breach of the voters list.
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Theo Moudakis @theomoudakis.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star
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Duane Bratt🇨🇦 @duanebratt.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
You can still find it here. But if you do not use the direct link, it is hard to find. www.elections.ab.ca/uploads/abeb...
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Random Man James @jamesds.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
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David Hamer @davidhamer1951.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Hungary proves to the world that all those neofascists in the 🇺🇸USA who’ve been predicting the death of European civilization had it dead wrong. It’s the death of 🇺🇸USA hegemony they should be talking about instead. Everything Trump touches dies. 🤷🏼🤭🤷🏼 www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
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Viktor Orbán concedes defeat as opposition wins Hungarian election
Win for Tisza party ends rightwing populist’s 16-year grip on power and will likely reshape country’s relationship with EU
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Diane Marie 🇨🇦 @dianemarie.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Both the Orange Menace and AB’s Premier have formed kakistocracies. From the Greek for rule of the worst. The least skilled, most unqualified, most corrupt/unscrupulous, most venal. How does this happen? A segment of the electorate has motives other than good government. Ignorance, grievance…
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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
This descriptive, thoroughly reported and very troubling essay about the separatist movement in Alberta by @marcellodicintio.bsky.social is critical reading for Albertans. Great journalism in the public interest. Among the Separatists via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
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Among the Separatists | The Tyee
I wanted to learn the true target of their angry dreams. What I heard made me tremble for the Alberta I love.
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💙🦋 Ms.Yvonne 🦋💙 @curatednews.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
It was about upholding white supremacy and power.
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Jason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
This oil price shock will obscure what’s increasingly become Alberta’s shaky advantage over everyone else. My latest: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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ANALYSIS | How good is Alberta 'tax advantage' when it requires deficit borrowing? | CBC News
Alberta has a revenue problem, a spending problem and 'budget amnesia,' says a former senior UCP advisor and Finance official.
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Chris Green SEO @chris-green.net · 23/02/2026
We love tools, and awesome tools are even better 👏 Suganthan has done a great job with this list, with contributions from across the industry. Curating and maintaining this is a huge effort, so I suggest you follow it on GitHub for future reference. Thanks, Suganthan
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GitHub - Suganthan-Mohanadasan/awesome-seo-tools: A curated list of 208+ awesome SEO tools from an SEO Professional
A curated list of 208+ awesome SEO tools from an SEO Professional - Suganthan-Mohanadasan/awesome-seo-tools
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Daniel MacPhee 🇨🇦 @d-macphee.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
A horror story of greed, corporate deception and corruption, as well as failure of governments to hold the company to account for the toxins. 🧪 #PFAS #Pollution #3M #Environment #Toxicology www.propublica.org/article/3m-f...
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Toxic Gaslighting: How 3M Executives Convinced a Scientist the Forever Chemicals She Found in Human Blood Were Safe
Decades ago, Kris Hansen showed 3M that its PFAS chemicals were in people’s bodies. Her bosses halted her work. As the EPA now forces the removal of the chemicals from drinking water, she wrestles wit...
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SimonCox @simoncox.com · 13/02/2026
New from me: www.simoncox.com/post/2026-02...
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Measuring the effectiveness of your redirects
Do people actually follow old URLs to your site? Set up UTM tracking on your 301 redirects to find out. Here's how I did it with Fathom and GA4.
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 04/02/2026
No clue who she thinks she's hurting with this threat, but it amounts to a direct attack on Albertans' access to justice. If Premier Smith wants to choose senior judges, she should run for prime minister. globalnews.ca/news/1165081...
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Danielle Smith says Alberta will withhold funding for judges without more input on selection | Globalnews.ca
Premier Danielle Smith said her government will withhold funds for new judicial appointments in Alberta if the federal government doesn't give the province a say on who is picked.
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
friend of mine is an undocumented immigrant and has been hiding in Melania theaters bc he knows people assume no one is in there
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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 23/01/2026
Carney uninvited to join Trump’s ‘Board Of Peace’ alongside Putin, Netanyahu, Lex Luthor, Megatron
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Carney uninvited to join Trump’s ‘Board Of Peace’ alongside Putin, Netanyahu, Lex Luthor, Megatron
WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. President Donald Trump disinvited Prime Minister Mark Carney from his newly-established "Board of Peace", comprised of Trump, various war criminals, authoritarian strongmen, and...
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Markham Hislop @markhamhislop.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Last Week Was All About Venezuela, Oil, and Pipelines...Again Think you're sick of hearing about Trump, Venezuela, and oil? Well, I'm sick of reporting about it. But this is important, folks. And not just for the oil. For Canadian democracy. #cdnpoli youtu.be/2QjZU6k92zc
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Last Week Was All About Venezuela, Oil, and Pipelines...Again
YouTube video by Energi Media
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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 10/01/2026
Alberta organizes banned book buyback to keep streets safe
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Alberta organizes banned book buyback to keep streets safe
Critics have argued that, while the buyback may get some books off the streets, serious readers could simply swap covers, file off ISBN numbers, or even 2D print books at home.
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WIRED @wired.com · 08/01/2026
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
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The Energy Mix @theenergymix.com · 08/01/2026
2026 is shaping up as the year when the risks of a volatile, glutted global market for liquefied natural gas (LNG) may be fully felt, with severe impacts for those looking to cash in on what was once touted as a “bridge” to a renewable energy future. Read more: www.theenergymix.com/lng-exporter...
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LNG Exporters Face ‘Sinkhole’ as Global Glut Takes Hold
2026 is shaping up as the year when the risks of a volatile, glutted global market for liquefied natural gas (LNG) may be fully felt, with severe impacts for fossil producers, investors, governments, ...
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Jacob Loo Dawang @jacobdawang.com · 05/01/2026
NEW POST While cities across North America struggle with housing shortages, Edmonton is proving that zoning reform works. In 2025, for the first time in history, the number of homes permitted in 5-8 unit rowhomes surpassed detached homes. 🧵 #yeg #yegcc #yimby www.jacobdawang.com/blog/2026/zb...
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2025: The year Edmonton built the missing middle – Jacob Dawang
Edmonton’s zoning reform is working. In 2025, newly legalized eight-home rowhomes drove a record increase in homebuilding, achieved by redeveloping only 0.39% of properties in mature neighbourhoods.
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Matt Oliver @sameo416.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
particularly in younger age groups. Potential contributing factors include indirect Covid effects, exacerbation of pre-pandemic trends, and healthcare resource and access issues." This is all-cause reporting, but the conclusion suggests at least a portion is "indirect Covid effects".
Figure 3 From the article linked at the end.
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
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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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 28/11/2025
Danielle Smith uses notwithstanding clause to declare herself premier of B.C.
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Danielle Smith uses notwithstanding clause to declare herself premier of B.C.
Prime Minister Mark Carney disagrees with the concept of a premier of one province unilaterally taking over a different province but his hands are tied by his unwillingness to do anything about it.
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Ghouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Elections have consequences.
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killerwhaletank 🍁 @shaner38.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Gee, most people would have the self awareness to reflect on their actions when the church publicly calls them out on their bullshit. Danielle Smith is not one of those people. #ABPoli #ABleg
November 20, 2025

Premier Danielle Smith
premier@gov.ab.ca
Legislature Building
Unit 307-10800 97"h Avenue NW
Edmonton AB T5K 2B6

Dear Premier Smith,

Ne write to you today as the Bishops of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton and the Lutherar
Synod of Alberta and the Territories and as the Moderator of the United Church of Canada. We
are spiritual leaders entrusted with the care of congregations, communities, and---most
importantly--people. Many of those in our care are transgender Albertans, their families, and
those who love and support them.

We write this letter on the Trans Day of Remembrance, a day when we remember the lives of
transgender people who have been lost to violence, hatred, and neglect. It is a day when
communities recommit to the sacred work of protecting those most vulnerable among us. We are
compelled by faith, conscience, and pastoral 1responsibility to speak against your government's
lecision to invoke the notwithstanding clause to restrict the rights and freedoms of transgende
people in Alberta

`hristians believe every person is created in the image of God. This belief is lived out throug,
ustice, compassion, and the unwavering affirmation of human dignity. Policies that diminish the
ives or limit the rights of transgender people stand in direct opposition to this calling

As bishops, we also hold a particular responsibility to stand with those who are vulnerable
Transgender people specially youth- already face disproportionate levels of discrimination.,
exclusion, and violence. They need allies, not additional barriers. They need care, not political
maneuvers that place their safety and identity up for debate. Invoking the notwithstanding clause
in this context disregards the very protections that allow marginalized people to live freely and
without fear, It undermines the integrity of our social fabric and the moral commitments we
share as Albertans

lesus consistently called his followers to protect and uplift those at risk. The Gospel co…and the organizations who sunport them. We ask vou to lead in a way that reflects the best of our
rovince's values: respect for human dignity, commitment to justice, and the conviction that
every person deserves to live in safety and hone

We remain committed to walking alongside transgender people and advocating for policies that
protect their rights, afirm their dignity, and support their flourishing. We pray that your
government will choose a path that upholds these same principles.

Respectfully,

B saep Tichysshmumund

The Rev. Bishop Trish Schmermund
Svnod of Alberta and the Territories
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

TERRITORIES

Stacer Soude

The Right Reverend Stephen London
Bishop of the Diocese of Edmonton
Anglican Church of Canada

The Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath
Moderator of the United Church of Canada

Rev. Leigh Sinclair, Chair
Northern Spirit Regional Council
The United Church of Canada
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 19/11/2025
"Whether it’s lies about the safety of puberty blockers or the competitive impact of allowing trans women to compete in women’s sports, the stances and statements Smith is repeatedly trotting out.... are at their best misleading and at their worst outright lies." xtramagazine.com/power/politi...
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The lies Danielle Smith is telling to overturn trans kids’ rights | Xtra Magazine
The Alberta government is invoking the Notwithstanding Clause to protect its three anti-trans laws from being challenged in the courts
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Barney Panofsky's Best Intentions @mynamesnotgordy.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Hello, 911? Yes, I'd like to report a murder.
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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
AI is arriving in a fragile moment. It will intensify job insecurity, misinformation, and distrust if leaders do not get ahead of the transition. I wrote about what this means for teams, companies, and governments. abacusdata.ca/leading-in-...
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Kikki Planet @kikkiplanet.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Oh hi there, Canadian Poligeeks! There will be no election from this budget. Have a fantastic Saturday. #cdnpoli
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Tiny Beaches @tinybeaches.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Great video about 132 Ave street scape project in Edmonton #yegbike youtu.be/0OdyYLA78PQ?...
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Edmonton's 132 Ave Renewal: Great Bike Lanes, BIG Government Opposition
YouTube video by Urban Motion
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Conrad Nobert @conradnobert.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
The @thewaroncars.bsky.social podcast eviscerated him once too. John Forester was a world-class jerk responsible for many bad things!
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RichardJR @electricbluesfan.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
1/14 🇨🇦 ALBERTA'S EMBARRASSING ROLE IN LOSING MEASLES ELIMINATION STATUS 🇨🇦 Dr. James Talbot, Alberta's former CMO of health, says the #UCP should be "embarrassed" by its role in Canada losing its #measles elimination status. "My gut reaction is sadness," he told CBC News. #AbLeg #AbHealth #AbPoli
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Marie Haynes @mariehaynes.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Dana DiTomaso confirms that ChatGPT's new browser Atlas appears as Chrome in GA4. And, all visits appear as new visitors even if returning because Atlas doesn't use cookies. What a mess. kpplaybook.com/resources/go...
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KyleK @kramer60.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
@aliciataylor.bsky.social You are amazing Alicia! Thanks for filing your question with Elections Alberta. I can't wait to sign that referendum!
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Jeremy Appel 🍉 @readtheorchard.org · 05/10/2025
I don’t think I’ve ever teared up writing a story like I did this one. open.substack.com/pub/theorcha...
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Family remembers Samuel Bird as a loved son as police confirm missing Indigenous teen is a suspected homicide victim
“He had a beaming light, an abundance of love. He was full of spirit, promise and love, a child with dreams, laughter and a soul rooted in the strength of our ancestors."
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Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Macron remarks are notable- some quotes: "We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks that are controlled either by large American entrepreneurs or large Chinese companies, whose interests are not at all the survival or proper functioning of our democracies."
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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Good column. Overdue, and filled with conclusions a lot of people arrived at many, many months ago, but hey, credit where it's due. www.readtheline.ca/p/jen-gerson...
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Jen Gerson: Maybe this angry panel will fix it!
Alberta tries for Round 3 of the Fair Deal panel.
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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 01/10/2025
A significant portion of ticket proceeds from the Edmonton Oilers’ 50/50 charity raffle goes to a private company owned by the Oilers Entertainment Group, according to audited financial statements obtained by the Investigative Journalism Foundation. thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
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Oilers 50/50 Draw Paid Millions To Associated Company | The Tyee
The proportion of money going to charity has declined as revenues rise.
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