Reposted by Matthew BlackEdmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 20hProvince wants fines from $10,000 to $1 million for illegal dumping edmontonjournal.com/news/alberta... 011
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 20hWith ~43% uptake, Alberta extends $100 energy rebate deadline until Halloween. So far: 1.45M signed up/3.4M eligible Cabinet briefing note warned future rebates could be taxable CRA agrees, depending on how program was structured & frequency/amount of future payments #ableg #abpoliedmontonjournal.comAlberta extends $100 rebate period as uptake lags below 50 per centAround 43 per cent of eligible Albertans have signed up for the energy rebate, an increase of around 250,000 since mid-August 113
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 30/09/2026New West Coast pipeline expected to be designated project of national interest by Thursday via @theglobeandmail.comtheglobeandmail.comNew West Coast pipeline expected to be designated project of national interest by ThursdayPipeline is key part of Carney’s suite of policy changes that aim to reset federal relations with Alberta and diversify exports away from U.S. 000
Reposted by Matthew BlackEdmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 30/09/2026Wednesday's letters: UCP steamrolling ahead on data centres edmontonjournal.com/opinion/lett...edmontonjournal.comWednesday's letters: UCP steamrolling ahead on data centresEdmonton Journal readers have their say on data centres and proposed immigration limits. 011
Reposted by Matthew BlackCalgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 28/09/2026Braid: A social media bombardment will tell the world the referendum is rigged calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... 1148
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 26/09/2026"This is not on the radar of a lot of seniors,' said Larry Mathieson, president and CEO of Unison at Kerby Centre. 'They probably don't need an extra cost at this point'" #ableg #abpoli 32013
Reposted by Matthew BlackEdmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 25/09/2026Alberta referendum: Here are the latest third-party advertiser figures ahead of Oct. 19 vote edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...edmontonjournal.comAlberta referendum: Here are the latest third-party advertiser figures ahead of Oct. 19 voteCheck this page on Fridays to see the latest figures and analysis on advertiser fundraising from each side of the Alberta separation vote. 012
Reposted by Matthew BlackAlberta NDP @albertandp.ca · 25/09/2026Thank you to @nagwanyyc.bsky.social and @sweetmla.bsky.social , who have both announced that they will not be seeking re-election at the end of their current terms. Their dedication to public service is making a lasting difference in the lives of Albertans, and we are deeply grateful for their work. 0217
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 25/09/2026This is also true! The reports do not specify exactly when the $ was contributed 011
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 25/09/2026Worth noting that Forever Canadian's first non-$0 disclosure spans from March 31 to yesterday efpublic.elections.ab.ca/efOFSRTPAWee... #ableg #abpoli 241
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 25/09/2026Weekly referendum advertiser update: *Federalists: $506,483 (+113,550.85) *Separatists: $999,607 (+$42,862.38) *Margin: $488K (-$76K, lowest since mid-July) *Federalists are 4 of the 5 highest increases this week *Forever Canadian logs $48,345, most of all advertisers this week #ableg #abpoliedmontonjournal.comAlberta referendum: Here are the latest third-party advertiser figures ahead of Oct. 19 voteCheck this page on Fridays to see the latest figures and analysis on advertiser fundraising from each side of the Alberta separation vote. 151
Reposted by Matthew BlackJason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · 25/09/2026UCP support has plunged in Calgary and outside major cities www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... and the independence movement is now below 25% support. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... It’s Janet Brown/CBC poll time, folks!cbc.caDanielle Smith’s popularity dips as her party now tied with NDP in support: poll | CBC NewsThe Janet Brown Opinion Research Poll for CBC News suggests 41 per cent of respondents would vote for the UCP if an election were held today, while 41 per cent would vote for the NDP. 98929
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 25/09/2026The Alberta government granted the chair of the Alberta Energy Regulator a 14% pay raise, bringing the role's compensation to 2 1/2 times what it was 6 years ago AER $ comes from the industry. Govt says top pay is needed to retain top staff. NDP says AER is a "captured regulator" #ableg #abpoliedmontonjournal.comAlberta gives energy regulator board chair a 14 per cent pay raiseDuncan Au was appointed board chair in late 2024 and was given a more than $24,000 pay hike this week via an order in council. 51618
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 25/09/2026From court yesterday: A judge has largely sided with the govt/AHS in ordering former AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos to surrender dozens of documents she had planned to rely on in her wrongful dismissal lawsuit, ruling them to be either legally privileged or confidential #ableg #abpoliedmontonjournal.comJudge orders former AHS CEO to return dozens of documentsAthana Mentzelopoulos is suing the government for wrongful dismissal, while the province says she was fired from AHS for incompetence 043
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 22/09/2026Rebel News has lost its bid to have a complaint it filed vs Forever Canadian expedited to be heard & decided before Oct. 19 referendum A judge ruled its litigation timeline was unworkable and wouldn't have produced any tangible result before voting day #ableg #abpoliedmontonjournal.comJudge rejects Rebel News bid to expedite ad finance complaint versus Forever CanadianThe far-right outlet sought to have a complaint it filed against elections officials heard before the Oct. 19 referendum 3118
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 18/09/2026Weekly referendum advertiser round-up: *Federalist Alberta's Voice tops contribution for 2nd week in a row (+$59K) *Separatist $ lead cut to <$600K *Former Lib candidate from Red Deer leads latest new advertiser More 📊s here ⬇️ edmontonjournal.com/news/politic... #ableg #abpoli 030
Reposted by Matthew Blacktrevorrobb.bsky.social @trevorrobb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026From @matthewblack.ca — The Alberta government is poised to introduce legislation this fall that is expected to include new regulations governing the use of e-scooters and other personal micromobility devices. #ableg #abpoli edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...edmontonjournal.comAlberta poised to bring in legislation governing e-scooters, e-bikesAlberta is considering a provincial framework to support the safe and consistent use of personal micromobility devices, the province said 001
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 13/09/2026I got a batch of early responses to the province's "Report Concerns About Bike Lanes" portal *Nearly 50/50 split pro v anti bike lane *Opponents cite issues with parking, traffic, and access *Proponents challenged those, questioned the survey and why the province was involved at all #ableg #abpoliedmontonjournal.comAlbertans flood new complaint portal with concerns about bike lanes, UCP interferenceEarly responses to Alberta's bike lane concern portal were split, with opponents citing issues with traffic while advocates pointed to benefits 051
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 11/09/2026Weekly referendum advertiser round-up: *Federalist advertiser tops weekly fundraising (Alberta's Voice) for 1st time *Separatists continue to lead overall (~$600K margin) *U of A faculty union registers as (federalist) advertiser More words and 📊s here: #ableg #abpoliedmontonjournal.comAlberta referendum: Here are the latest third-party advertiser figures ahead of Oct. 19 voteCheck this page on Fridays to see the latest figures and analysis on advertiser fundraising from each side of the Alberta separation vote. 097
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 21/08/2026Keith Wilson's separatist Let Alberta Decide continues to lead all advertisers in fundraising and was again the top contributor-getter this week. Federalists Vote to Say, and, Alberta's Voice were the 2nd/3rd highest fundraisers in the past week #ableg #abpoli 010
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 21/08/2026Separatists advertisers have raised more than $550K than their federalist rivals to date, though the past week was also the first that the margin between the two sides shrank ( #ableg #abpoli 110
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 21/08/2026Both sides raised around $32K this week, with federalists receiving ~$700 more in contributions than separatist advertisers #ableg #abpoli 100
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 21/08/2026Also new: The most recent week-long reporting period was the 1st that federalist referendum advertisers outfundraised their separatist opponents who still enjoy a $550K advantage since the start of July Story and interactives 🔽 #abpoli #ablegedmontonjournal.comFederalist referendum advertisers outraise Alberta separatists for first time: DataFederalist advertisers have outraised their Alberta separatist rivals less than two months away from the Oct. 19 referendum. 183
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 21/08/2026New: Alberta cabinet ministers were cautioned that further $100 rebates cannot be guaranteed "Subsequent payments would risk the rebate being classified by the CRA as reportable or taxable income" Govt says future rebates remain on the table as do other relief options #abpoli #ablegedmontonjournal.comFurther automatic Alberta energy rebates could draw CRA tax concerns: leaked documentAlberta government will not offer a second $100 energy rebate because the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) could classify it as taxable income. 111
Reposted by Matthew BlackEdmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 31/07/2026Keith Gerein: Does KDays have a future once Edmonton's wrecking ball comes for the old Northlands racetrack and coliseum? edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...edmontonjournal.comKeith Gerein: Does KDays have a future once Edmonton's wrecking ball comes for the old Northlands racetrack and coliseum?Does KDays have a future once Edmonton's wrecking ball comes for the old Northlands racetrack and coliseum? 012
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 31/07/2026*Separatist contributions made up 70 per cent of all contributions this week See this week's roundup here: edmontonjournal.com/news/politic... #ableg #abpoli 000
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 31/07/2026*Let Alberta Decide (sep) continue to have the most contributions of all 3PAs at $378K *Largest change this week was $21K to Alberta Land Consortium Inc *Alberta’s Voice and Vote to Stay had the two largest federalist contribution gains this week with each raising around $11K #ableg #abpoli 100
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 31/07/2026Elections Alberta has updated its referendum advertising contributions Some notes: *$80K in new contributions this week, 2nd highest on record, but also $136K less than last week *Separatist advertisers continue to lead and extended their margin for a 5th straight week, up to $537K #ableg #abpoli 210
Reposted by Matthew BlackJonny Wakefield @jonnywakefield.bsky.social · 30/06/2026From the inbox: there's now a proposed class action in the Alberta voter data breach. Alberta gov, chief electoral officer, David Parker, Centurion Project and Alberta Republican Party named as defendants. 35123
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 14/06/2026🏆Proud that our restaurant inspections series was recognized last night by the CAJ Months of digging into inspection records revealed serious violations and raised questions about transparency in Alberta's food safety system Grateful to the students, sources, & editors who made the stories possible 033
Reposted by Matthew BlackDave Breakenridge @davebreakenridge.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Well this is wonderful news! Congrats to @lillebuen.bsky.social and his students, as well as @matthewblack.ca @keithgerein.bsky.social for their strong work 033
Reposted by Matthew BlackDave Lee @davelee.me · 13/06/2026Scotland fans found the Boston cop slide 0174
Reposted by Matthew BlackEdmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 05/06/2026Alberta unveils 30-year passenger rail master plan after nearly a year-long delay edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...edmontonjournal.comAlberta unveils 30-year passenger rail master plan after nearly a year-long delayDreeshen said Alberta is investing $15 million over three years to advance the planning phase of the passenger rail system. 001
Reposted by Matthew BlackJason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Rather than say he supports remaining in Canada like other Danielle Smith ministers have, Transportation Min. Devin Dreeshen said the onus is on Ottawa to fight to keep Canada together. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caAlberta cabinet minister won't say if he supports keeping province in Canada | CBC NewsWhile other cabinet members have backed Smith's pledge to vote to stay in Canada, Devin Dreeshen avoided answering the question. 5710141
Reposted by Matthew BlackJason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Danielle Smith's senior Calgary aide vends in several disproven 2020 US election conspiracy theories here, including noncitizen voter fraud and rigged vote machines. As part of argument for putting Canadian citizenship markers on Alberta drivers' licences. 2913472
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 05/06/2026Rath does have a future sanctions hearing on a 3rd citation after conceding he used language that was "discourteous, offensive or otherwise inconsistent with the proper tone of professional communication from a lawyer" #ableg #abpoli 143
Reposted by Matthew BlackThe Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 04/06/2026Nation's sports franchises mark Pride Month with the annual closing of the comment section www.thebeaverton.com/2026/06/nati...thebeaverton.comNation's sports franchises mark Pride Month with the annual closing of the comment sectionTORONTO - In what has become an annual tradition in community outreach, sports teams across Canada are marking June as Pride Month by adding rainbow logos to their profile pictures, releasing an offic... 8694204
Reposted by Matthew BlackCatherine Lévesque @calevesque7.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Former Alberta finance minister Travis Toews says it is important for federal Conservatives in Alberta to publicly state their position about remaining a part of Canada, but acknowledged there are “various levels of comfort in entering the debate” in caucus. nationalpost.com/news/politic...nationalpost.comConservative MPs are being asked to speak up on separatism. Some are louder than othersA former Alberta finance minister says it is important for federal Conservatives in Alberta to publicly state their position. 021
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 03/06/2026One of 400+ messages received by OIPC re: voter list leak: "Knowing that personal information tied to our household could now potentially be accessed, shared, or misused is honestly terrifying” Info commish is calling for tougher rules for political parties #ableg #abpoliedmontonjournal.com'Worst breach in Canadian history': Privacy watchdog cites Alberta voter list leak concerns in renewed call for oversightOffice received over 400 emails and calls from Albertans expressing fears about their safety after the list provided to the Republican Party. 01917
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 29/05/20262 podcasters have been cited for contempt of court for what a judge described as a campaign targeting ex-AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos Justice Michael Lema wrote commentary by David Wallace & James Di Fiore had "no apparent purpose other than sapping her will to continue with her case” #abpoliedmontonjournal.com'Baseless humiliation': Podcasters cited for criminal contempt for targeting former Alberta Health Services CEOAn Alberta judge is citing two podcasters for criminal contempt after targeting former Alberta Health Services CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos. 0137
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 29/05/2026Infrastructure says "unanticipated water loss" has kept the reflecting pool at the Alberta legislature building closed after its typical May long weekend opening date. It reopened in 2024 after being closed since 2020 following a $20M overhaul of the ledge grounds' 3 water features #ableg #abpoliedmontonjournal.comAlberta legislature pool remains closed, under repair 2 years after reopeningAlberta Infrastructure said unanticipated water loss was identified as the pool readied for its traditional May long weekend opening date. 251
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 29/05/2026I asked all 47 UCP MLAs how they'll vote in the separation referendum. Non-ministers (21): *0 replies, deferred to caucus statement Ministers (26): *4 sent original replies supporting pro-🇨🇦 *2 caucus statement verbatim *19 sent part of caucus statement *1 deferred to prior comments #ableg #abpoliedmontonjournal.comWe asked all 47 Alberta UCP MLAs how they will vote in the fall referendum. Here is what they said (and didn't say)Alberta UCP ministers said they support the pro-Canada side in the coming referendum but backbench MLAs deferred to a caucus statement. 1107
Reposted by Matthew BlackDon Braid @donbraid.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Smith's struggle to wrest the UCP away from separatists has finally begun. Ministers, MLAs, firing off messages urging people to join up and oust the intruders. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #canpoli #yyc #yegcalgaryherald.comBraid: Smith finally begins the struggle to win UCP back from the separatistsPremier Danielle Smith finally makes her call. She won't bow to the separatists claiming control of her party. 9199
Reposted by Matthew BlackEric Bowling @ericbowling.bsky.social · 28/05/2026My latest for @edmontonjournal.com 'If #Alberta can secede from #Canada, can #Edmonton secede from Alberta?' #YegCC #AlbertaPolitics #AlbertaSeparation #Autonomy edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...edmontonjournal.comCouncillor wants Edmonton to rejoin Canada if Alberta separates'If Alberta can secede from Canada, can Edmonton secede from Alberta?' 031
Reposted by Matthew BlackCharles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Alberta Is Spending $5 Million to Win BC Indigenous Pipeline Support via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/05...thetyee.caAlberta Is Spending $5 Million to Win BC Indigenous Pipeline Support | The TyeeWell-connected lobbyists and consultants have been given contracts to smooth the way. 31210
Matthew Black @matthewblack.ca · 28/05/2026From @jonnywakefield.bsky.social : Alberta separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath is facing yet another Law Society hearing over 3 allegations, inc that he used “abusive” and “offensive” communications He was reprimanded 2x in 2025 and is awaiting a ruling from another hearing in January #ableg #abpoliedmontonjournal.comAlberta separatist lawyer facing hearing over allegations of 'abusive, offensive' communication in legal caseAlberta separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath is facing citations from Alberta's legal regulator over dealings with a Saskatchewan First Nation. 11811
Reposted by Matthew BlackDon Braid @donbraid.bsky.social · 26/05/2026The Prime Minister waves the Clarity Act over Smith's 'dangerous bluff', Could yet another question be ruled out of order? Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yegcalgaryherald.comBraid: Prime Minister Carney waves the Clarity Act over Smith's 'dangerous bluff'Prime Minister Mark Carney unloaded on Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's "dangerous bluff" and threatens Clarity Act review. 4114