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TS Howell

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Writer/researcher | Former journalist (Torstar, Calgary Herald, FFWD) | Love/Hate relationship with FOIP, ATI, and FOIA | Check out my political donation transparency project: trevorscotthowell.com/calgary-munic…

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Methinks that AB's electoral mess just got a whole lot worse today with the promulgation of the [non] Lists of Electors Regulation to cover the next 4 months. Any new list will be devoid of useful information. #ableg #abpoli @reportrix.bsky.social 1/ kings-printer.alberta.ca/Documents/Or...
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Ron Kneebone @ronkneebone.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The other day an "influencer" suggested immigrants be sent away b/c what they pay in income tax does not cover the cost of Alberta govt expenditures. Here's a graph of provincial program spending versus income tax revenue. No Albertan pays in income tax anywhere near the cost of public services.
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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Danielle Smith didn't mention that her wholesome "backyard gathering" was a $500-a-ticket UCP fundraiser open to corporate buyers. Apparently "speaking directly with neighbours" now means speaking with whoever can afford admission.
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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Rest easy, Canada. Premier Smith is jetting off to defend our sovereignty with high-stakes meetings alongside... checks notes... the head of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce and the CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. Statecraft at its finest.
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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
BREAKING: Elections Alberta has ruled the Eastern Slopes coal mining citizen initiative unsuccessful. Following statistical verification, the petition was estimated to have 172,088 verified signatures, falling short of the 177,732 required to advance. #abpoli #ableg
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Kyle Campbell @kylecampbellyyc.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Three years ago, at 33, a doctor told me I had stage four cancer. I beat it, but I saw how broken our health care has become under the UCP. We deserve better. That's why I'm running in Calgary-Shaw. Watch my story 🔽 Join the fight: albertandp.ca/kylecampbell
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We Deserve Better | Kyle Campbell for Calgary-Shaw
YouTube video by Alberta NDP
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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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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
UCP getting routed in Edmonton and slipping in Calgary... and suddenly they want to mash rural and urban ridings together. Totally normal. Nothing to see here. www.pollara.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Alberta_Spotlight-Apr-2026-media-v2.pdf
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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Smith weakened Alberta’s ethics rules & now we’re seeing the result: a private, undisclosed flight from a foreign government that wouldn’t pass the federal standard. www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/alberta-legislature/article/albertas-smith-says-she-took-private-flight-on-behalf-of-saudi-government/
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Alberta's Smith says she took private flight on behalf of Saudi government
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she travelled on a private plane on behalf of the Saudi government last fall.
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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Follow the money. www.readtheline.ca/p/jen-gerson-who-gave-the-alberta-prosperity
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Jen Gerson: Who gave the Alberta Prosperity Society $1 million?
Alberta separatists say we're "not entitled" to know who gave them cash.
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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Danielle Smith is "risking the economic and psychological well-being of the province... on a gamble to keep her own fractious party together." www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-has-no-business-holding-a-referendum/article_77bfcc08-fd2e-4f47-8897-e26c245d19b0.html
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has no business holding a referendum
Danielle Smith is risking the economic and psychological well-being of the province and potentially the unity and sovereignty of the entire nation on a gamble to keep her own fractious
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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
The UCP was elected as a federalist conservative party. Its president has now outlined how it could officially become a separatist party and committed to let party members vote on it if the numbers line up. Normal stuff. #abpoli #cdnpoli calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
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Braid: Is the UCP still a pro-Canada party? They might take a vote on it
At the top level of the UCP they're pondering whether to hold a vote on the party turning separatist
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23/01/2026
Bessent pushes Albertan independence from Canada: "Albertans are very independent people. There's a rumor they may have a referendum on whether they want to stay in Canada or not. People are talking. People want sovereignty. They want what the US has got."
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Ryan Jespersen @ryanjespersen.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Premier Danielle Smith is shirking responsibility for Alberta's health care woes, says Athana Mentzelopoulos. Link below to our full interview with the former Alberta Health Services CEO. 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/010826Athana 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/010826 #abhealth #ableg #RealTalkRJ youtu.be/PEfEdv4yXUU?...
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Former AHS CEO Calls Out Premier Danielle Smith
YouTube video by Real Talk Ryan Jespersen
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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Four months after senior government officials toured the building, Sam Mraiche bought it through a numbered company and now leases it to the Métis Nation of Alberta. Hard not to notice the timing. #ableg #abpoli thetyee.ca/News/2026/01...
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Another Building Purchase by Sam Mraiche Raises Questions | The Tyee
Not long after Addiction Ministry representatives toured the property, Mraiche bought it. Now it’s a detox centre leased to Métis Nation of Alberta.
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Real Mike - Fake Ezzie 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🌻 @fakeezzie.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
This Numpty taking a victory lap on anything #yyccc does is hilarious. He didn't mention his stupid idea he proposed to the committee for eliminating all of the software licences that #YYC has with various software vendors. Reply to the idea: "um... that would effective shut down the city" #ableg
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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
A banger of a Saturday morning read from @carrietait.bsky.social on the man central to the ongoing health care scandal plaguing the Smith government. I'm dying to know who in the premier's inner circle is leaking info (personal calendars!). #abpoli #ableg www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy
A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny
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disordered @disorderedyyc.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Remember when Danielle Smith condemned the "arrogance" of a government for passing laws in a matter of days? Now she's rammed through a law stripping teachers' charter rights in a single day. Seems the "democratic process" no longer matters to her now that she's in power. #ableg #abpoli
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Alberta’s New Democrats urge Danielle Smith to call off this back-to-work legislation, denounce any potential use of the notwithstanding clause, and actually do the hard work to make classrooms better for teachers and students. Read my full statement here: www.albertandpcaucus.ca/news/post/ne...
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Ghouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Straight (progressive) talk about municipal parties:
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Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 12/06/2025
June 1976: Alberta 'Coal Development Policy' adopted June 2020: UCP government rescinds it Feb. 2021: UCP reinstates it June 2021: AER rejects Grassy Mountain project March 2022: UCP orders "no new applications" for coal Sept. 2023: AER accepts new applications for Grassy Mtn June 2025:
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces raucous, angry town hall on province's coal policy | CBC News
About 500 people, dressed in cowboy hats, belt buckles, and jeans, packed a community hall in Fort Macleod, Alta., for an event marked by heckling, competing applause and placards.
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
On June 23rd, we can choose better for our province. I'm proud to run as your Alberta NDP candidate to fight for the strong, competent, and ethical leadership that we deserve. Together, let's build a province where #BetterIsPossible. For Edmonton-Strathcona. For Alberta. For all of us.
naheednenshi.albertandp.ca
Naheed Nenshi
Your Alberta NDP candidate in Edmonton-Strathcona
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warnkekim.bsky.social @warnkekim.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
#alberta just passed bill 54 The Chiefs told the #UCP they needed to amend it to address risk to Treaty The UCP proposed an amendment; Chiefs advised the words were legally empty & offered a version that would stand up. Chiefs were ignored. Bill passed with words not legally binding. Neat
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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
“...when confronted with legitimate questions about clear conflicts of interest, (the UCP) respond with hostility and threats," Independent MLA Peter Guthrie told the Tyee. #ableg #abpoli thetyee.ca/News/2025/05/14/Ousted-UCP-MLA-Alleges-Secret-Rail-Lobbying-David-Moretta/
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Ousted UCP MLA Accuses Premier’s Husband of Secret Lobbying | The Tyee
A fiery exchange in the legislature raises questions about David Moretta’s role in rail project discussions.
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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
They suggested… residents of a breakaway Alberta republic would still keep their Canadian passports and Canada Pension Plan entitlements. Hahahaha. OK. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Separatists release potential Alberta referendum question, expect Danielle Smith to join cause | CBC News
An Alberta separatist group released a referendum question on independence from Canada that it will petition to get in front of provincial voters later in 2025.
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Bruce Cullen 🇨🇦🫡 @bacullenyyc.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
“Hundreds” out of 5 million. 🙄 There’s just as many flat-earthers in Alberta too. In fact the Venn diagram of both groups is a perfect circle. Stop giving oxygen to this blaze of stupidity. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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Hundreds rally at Alberta legislature to support separation from Canada
Premier Smith earlier this week proposed legislation that would lower the bar for holding a referendum
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
WATCH LIVE: Leader Naheed Nenshi's speech from #ANDPCon2025 as he delivers his vision for building a strong Alberta economy with good jobs, great public services, and unifying our country: youtube.com/live/qmzAZBx... #BetterisPossible #BetterStartsNOW
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Better Starts Now
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Quote: "Spanish grid operator Red Eléctrica has said that it still does not know the exact cause of the outage. Chief executive Beatriz Corredor denied that renewables “made the system more vulnerable” in an interview with El País on Wednesday." Alberta Premier Smith should read the full article.1/
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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Meanwhile, dog bites man.
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Janet French @jantafrench.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Alberta MLA Peter Guthrie, representing Airdrie-Cochrane, has been removed from the United Conservative Party caucus by those MLAs. This is days after he voted in favour of an NDP motion in the legislature supporting a public inquiry into procurement and contracting allegations. #AbLeg
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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Disappointingly, Alberta's municipal campaign finance laws, again, allow donors to hide their contributions behind numbered companies. Dan McLean's 2025 disclosures reveal he received $5K from 1144365 Alberta Ltd. A $20 registry search reveals... #yyccc #ableg
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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Hi @gregmcleanyyc.bsky.social, on September 25, 2024 you voted against a private member's bill to reduce food insecurity. (M-110 (National strategy to reduce food waste and combat food insecurity)). www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/a... The bill passed but would you please explain your disagreement?🗳
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M-110 National strategy to reduce food waste and combat food insecurity 44th Parliament, 1st Session - Members of Parliament - House of Commons of Canada
M-110 National strategy to reduce food waste and combat food insecurity 44th Parliament, 1st Session - Members of Parliament - House of Commons of Canada
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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Worst kept secret in Calgary municipal politics? #yyccc
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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Coun. Sonya Sharp, who chaired city council's event centre committee and is expected to announce her mayoral campaign today, says "the narrative could have been explained a little bit better." Patrons of new downtown arena will help pay CSEC's obligations, via CBC www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Interesting. Donations to Calgary municipal political party Communities First can be made to... the same address as local polling firm ThinkHQ. #yyccc #yyc
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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
In other news, Postmedia scoops up former Alberta premier and budding media savior (drumroll) Jason Kenney. “He has a deep and genuine interest in seeing the (media) sector not just stabilize but also hopefully thrive in the future.” financialpost.com/news/jason-k...
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Jason Kenney, Terrie O'Leary appointed to Postmedia board of directors
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney and executive Terrie O’Leary join the board of directors of Postmedia Network Canada Corp. Read on
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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Take note Canadian media.
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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
So mainstream Alberta media: @calgaryherald.com @edmontonjournal.bsky.social and CBC (so far as I can see not yet on this site - really? but @joeldryden.bsky.social) @carrietait.bsky.social Have you covered this yet? If not why not? #ableg #abpoli
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Sam El-Legend @sambou.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Remember the true reasons for the season (family day) today, cocaine arrests. #abpoli
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mweinstock.bsky.social @mweinstock.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Portuguese editorial cartoonist Zez Vaz reaches back to Tiananmen Square to call on American defiance.
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Danielle Smith and the UCP have reversed the 1976 Coal Development Policy again, opening some of Alberta’s most beautiful lands to coal exploration and open-pit mining. While the UCP continues to ignore thousands of Albertans, we believe your voice matters: www.albertasfuture.ca/events/coal-...
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Druh Farrell @druhfarrell.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Ottawa should enforce the law limiting foreign ownership of newspapers
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Carrie Tait @carrietait.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
SCOOP: John Conly, a Calgary physician, said he was not on the task force that advised govt to halt COVID vaccines, even though the report listed him as a contributor. Doctors across the country are calling the report bunk. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... W @alannasmith.bsky.social
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Alberta physician listed on provincial COVID report says he doesn’t agree with findings, demands his name be removed
The Canadian Medical Association and the Alberta Medical Association have issued separate statements dismissing the $2-million project as ‘misinformation’
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
How problematic is the Alberta report on COVID? Very. Recommendations embrace misinformation & run counter to a vast & diverse body of evidence. Policy analysis is nonsensical & displays a lack of knowledge about law or ethics. This is science in Alberta? Dark Age 2.0.
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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Justice Gord Wong concluded Councillor Sean Chu’s testimony couldn’t be believed due to its contradictions, defensiveness and evasions. “I did not find him to be a credible witness, in fact I find him the polar opposite,” said Wong. Hahaha. No shit. calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
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Ex-city councillor Magliocca found guilty of expense fraud, acquitted of breach of trust
Ex-Calgary city councillor Joe Magliocca has been found guilty of fraud over expenses claimed during conferences.
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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Did you ask Murray Edwards this question, councillor?
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The Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Can a headline alone be eligible for a Pulitzer?
I knew one day I’d have to watch powerful men burn the world down – I just didn’t expect them to be such losers
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Romy @romygarrido.ca · 17/01/2025
The false equivalencies between left and right partisan rhetoric need to stop. There are actual culprits, and it's not both sides:
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TS Howell @tshowell.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
How much would it cost to plaster Mar-a-Lago area billboards with this image?
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