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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 7h

Important context: the UCP govt delayed the release of documents to the Auditor General. The audit is also complicated by disclosure issues related to the Mentzelopolous civil lawsuit. This is the biggest, most complex audit in the history of the Auditor General's office with many different facets.

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Richard Deitsch @richarddeitsch.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

More big trouble for separatist leader Jeff Rath U.S. lenders sue Jeff Rath for $112M, allege he concealed First Nation firing | Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/1209127...

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Hoop Informatics @hoopinformatics.com · 08/10/2026

Bill Kennedy is the absolute best.

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Christian and Miles Cameron @phokion.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I never win awards but this is lovely!

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Emmett Macfarlane 🇨🇦 @emmettmacfarlane.com · 03/10/2026

Canada is not actually 'battling for survival' in the context of secession, because in both Alberta and Quebec secession has relatively small amounts of public support. What we're battling is dipshit far-right populist politicians enabling/pushing for this destructive bullshit.

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theotherjohniii.bsky.social @theotherjohniii.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

@bryancurtis.bsky.social @joelanderson.bsky.social ….. realize skepticism but:-> Fox News poll has Talarico +2 among likely voters and +7 among registered voters -- and over 50% with both. Perhaps more notably, his image is still good in good shape despite GOP ad influx -- 52%-44%.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

i have 2.5M followers across all social media. statistically, there's a good chance one of you works at in AI. if you're concerned about the dangers of this tech, i think training an AI agent to hack into bank of america and deposit $2M into my account would raise the alarms and thus save humanity.

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Andy Grabia @agrabia.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The premier’s tears weren’t real. Nor are her complaints legitimate. She is the kid standing in the kitchen, throwing a tantrum, willing to call it all off if mom and dad let her have another lick of the icing bowl.

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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It's actually okay—when he has to go to the bathroom he usually doesn't get up

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Ryan Batty @ryanbatty.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Every year, within a month of the girls going back to school, everyone gets sick. The kids who brought this into my house recover in a day, two at the most. And I, the innocent victim of disgusting, germy kids, am sick for the better part of a week. Really doesn’t seem like a fair outcome.

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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I cannot fathom why we wouldn’t want to preserve this piece of Canadian history.

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Andy Grabia @agrabia.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Thanks to Mack Male and Taproot for having me on to discuss the removal of the Memorial Organ and the 10th anniversary of the downtown arena. Both are examples of a lack of transparency, and IMO both negatively affect the quality of life of Edmontonians. #yegheritage

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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...

Let Alberta Decide did not respond to our request for comment on whether it had any knowledge of this dashboard or the AI-generated websites, despite acknowledging the request and forwarding it to the campaign’s leaders, Keith Wilson and Tanya Clemens.

After Canada's National Observer reached out to Let Alberta Decide, the website disappeared.

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Orlagh O’Kelly @orlaghokelly.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

This. On Treaties too. Saying they can enter a new treaty is an admission of breaking. And you’ll be on illegally occupied land. Saying they can stay onreserves is ignorance, at best. Seppies ought just move to Trump land. Call it out @globalnews.ca @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social From Court:

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Joel Klebanoff 🇨🇦 @joel.klebanoff.com · 06/09/2026

Canadian, here. I recognize that it will be difficult for Bessent to achieve completely, but if his goal is to make sure no Canadian tourists visit the US and no Canadians buy anything from the US that they don’t have to buy from it for generations to come, he’s going about it the right way.

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Orlagh O’Kelly @orlaghokelly.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Almost the last outdoor swim of the season. Steam off the pool (11 degrees). Canada geese overhead. And a sky that goes forever. Swam with my 11 year old and reconnected with folks all the way up to 80 years old. We are lucky to live here.

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Andy Grabia @agrabia.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Thanks to Leah Hennig and The Gateway for continuing to report on the U of A’s removal of the Memorial Organ from Convocation Hall. I’m quoted at the bottom of the story. #yegheritage #UAlberta

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Community members raise concerns about new home for U of A organ - The Gateway

The U of A has announced that the Netherlands Reformed Congregation of Picture Butte will house the 1978 organ in its new sanctuary.

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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Brilliant complex investigative reporting here via @rorywh.bsky.social that raises serious questions about Let Alberta Decide, which its leaders, Keith Wilson and Tanya Clemens, are not answering.

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Orlagh O’Kelly @orlaghokelly.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

cbc @joeldryden.bsky.social Why are you reporting on a private citizen’s manifesto as if it has any legitimacy? It’s not going to happen because we have Treaties. Who elected Wilson? Who voted for this? Exactly no one! For the love god, stop giving this oxygen. #ableg

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Patrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

1) I think the Cold War actually counts as a win. So does Gulf War I, and the efforts to prevent Al-Qaeda from launching more 9/11-scale attacks. 2) pray, tell me what war President Trump has “won”?

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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I have NO regrets about leaving Musk’s site. But I wish I could extend my reach here, with Alberta’s referendum hard upon us. Don’t be shy. Please follow. Please recommend me to your friends. I post about Canadian politics, Alberta, Edmonton, and an absurd array of other topics! #cdnpoli

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Bryan Curtis @bryancurtis.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Kirk Herbstreit got hired by ESPN's College GameDay 30 (!) years ago. We talked about Year 1, how he avoided a career in pharmaceutical sales, the fake TV show he made with Eddie George and Joey Galloway, Corso and Fowler, and more. open.spotify.com/episode/5Sjv...

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Kirk Herbstreit Got Hired by 'College GameDay' 30 (!) Years Ago. Here’s What Year One Was Like.

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Mark Jones @markjonesmotion.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Fun fact: Dolly Parton spent decades quietly funding band uniforms and instruments at Black high schools across the South - never once putting her name on it. No headlines, no fanfare — just help, given because it was needed. Wonderful Heart ♥️ RIP Dolly ❤️

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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The sky at dusk over Edmonton’s newest river valley park. It’s been a good day to feel proud to be Canadian. And Edmontonian.

A cloud studded sky, a setting sun, above a forest of trees.

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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I wrote this essay a year and a half ago. Tonight feels a good time to share it again. Canadians need each other and we need to stand united. This is no time for separatist self sabotage. We need to show the world that we are a safe and stable place to invest and a reliable trading partner.

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Trump and 51st State Jokes - Quibbling with Quislings - Alberta Views

When Donald Trump first started making “jokes” calling Canada the 51st state and Justin Trudeau, governor, I rolled my eyes.

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Andy Grabia @agrabia.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I’ve spent the past two weeks driving Alberta’s highways, and they are a mess. Minister MAGA should spend more time trying to do his own job.

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Anchorage Man @sethpartnow.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

For 95% of you, this will be the most important thing you learn in law school.

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Andy Grabia @agrabia.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

That’s the last six years of my life. Sorry you are going through it. Just know you are not alone. ❤️

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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

About to do a live interview on 580 AM to talk about separation, the other nine noxious referendum questions and where we go from here. www.myradio580.com #yeg #ableg #abpoli #myradio #cdnpoli

A selfie of Paula Simons, in a black mask and gold jacket, in front of a radio mic with a teal blue cover.

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Howard Beck @howardbeck.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Great stuff here from my guy @michaelvpina.bsky.social.

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Anchorage Man @sethpartnow.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

He also had immunity from beating Alabama.

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Orlagh O’Kelly @orlaghokelly.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We need to have an honest conversation about whether Nenshi can win. Our lives fucking depend on it. Privatization of healthcare, data centres, private schools, emissions, separatism, and frankly fascist legislation banning pride flags and books. #ableg Biden and Trudeau did what was right. Will he?

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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

This is a great column. Jen Gerson nails it again. A must read.

But here is my best read of the situation: the Americans are attempting to back us into a “Fortress North America” in which we become progressively more militarily and economically dependent while still being subject to whatever trade demands they choose to impose. They aren’t even being decent enough to spell out the terms of our own surrender, here. What they are aiming for is our subjugation and vassalage. One in which we buy the weapons they demand, die when we’re told, accept whatever economic conditions they’re willing to offer and thank them for the privilege of our continued protection.

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Bryan Curtis @bryancurtis.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Stephanie Ruhle spent 14 years in investment banking. She says the TV world is meaner. Full interview here: open.spotify.com/episode/1jYk...

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Blake Shaffer 🇨🇦 @blakeshaffer.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Was recently at an intl conference where I ran into some Americans I hadn’t seen in 2 yrs. When asked why I hadn’t been down and I told them I’m boycotting the states, they chuckled, made gentle remarks about how Trump’s Canada stance was silly. Americans have no idea how pissed off Canadians are.

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Michael Pina @michaelvpina.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

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Ryan Batty @ryanbatty.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I appreciate the sentiment, but “we’re the good ones” isn’t a compelling argument. Canada didn’t pick this fight. We’re the ones being threatened, and our options to push back are limited. Choosing where we spend our money is one of the few tools Canadians actually have. www.cbc.ca/radio/asitha...

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California lawmakers are begging Quebec's premier to put U.S. booze back on the shelves. She won't budge | CBC Radio

California lawmakers, from both sides of the aisle, have signed a letter to Quebec Premier Christine Frechette, urging her to put U.S. wines and spirits back on the shelves, despite Canada's ongoing t...

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WheatNOil @wheatnoil.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Me when they put away a sample station at Costco when I’m next in line.

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Anchorage Man @sethpartnow.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

On one hand, this is completely accurate. On the other hand it sort of succumbs to the assumption that the primary goal of youth sports is producing the elite and I think any serious effort at reform has to start by re-centering the kids/players.

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