https://damoclesedge.com/feed.html Political and policy news from Alberta and western Canada. en-ca Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:03:33 +0000 https://www.stalbertgazette.com/alberta-decides/carney-calls-for-people-to-vote-and-for-unity-at-raucous-edmonton-rally-12905096 2026-10-16T22:49-06:00|https://www.stalbertgazette.com/alberta-decides/carney-calls-for-people-to-vote-and-for-unity-at-raucous-edmonton-rally-12905096 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:49:00 -0600 articlenewsAB Prime Minister Mark Carney tapped into his Edmonton roots and encouraged people to vote ahead of general voting on the Alberta referendum on Oct. 19 (St. Albert Gazette) https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/carney-preaches-cooperation-as-albertas-independence-referendum-approaches/77950 2026-10-16T22:28-06:00|https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/carney-preaches-cooperation-as-albertas-independence-referendum-approaches/77950 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:28:00 -0600 articlenewsAB Prime Minister Mark Carney leaned into his Edmonton roots on Friday in his final plea to Albertans before Alberta's independence referendum, promoting cooperation as a way to address Albertans' grievances. (Western Standard) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kelowna-kamloops-prince-george-interior-north-election-races-to-watch-9.7385059 2026-10-16T21:27-06:00|https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kelowna-kamloops-prince-george-interior-north-election-races-to-watch-9.7385059 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:27:00 -0600 articlenewsBC Incumbents are squaring off against experienced city councillors and new faces in some of the key municipal election races happening in northern B.C. and the Interior. (CBC British Columbia) https://edmontonjournal.com/news/carney-alberta-referendum-edmonton-forever-canadian 2026-10-16T21:18-06:00|https://edmontonjournal.com/news/carney-alberta-referendum-edmonton-forever-canadian Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:18:00 -0600 articlenewsAB Andrew Knack, Kevin Lowe and Thomas Lukaszuk warmed up the crowd for the PM, who made earlier stops in Red Deer Friday and Calgary Thursday (Edmonton Journal) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uT5kbYSsd4 2026-10-16T21:03-06:00|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uT5kbYSsd4 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:03:00 -0600 videovideoFED PM Carney, Premier Smith urge voters to stay in Canada | CTV National News at 5:30 for Oct. 16, 2026 (CTV News) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUwLSeSeXfk 2026-10-16T20:03-06:00|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUwLSeSeXfk Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:03:00 -0600 videovideoAB Global National: Oct. 16, 2026 | Carney, Poilievre pitch unity as countdown on to Alberta referendum (Global News) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/granite-curling-club-judicial-review-injunction-winnipeg-housing-9.7384863 2026-10-16T19:37-06:00|https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/granite-curling-club-judicial-review-injunction-winnipeg-housing-9.7384863 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:37:00 -0600 articlenewsMB Winnipeg's Granite Curling Club has launched another legal challenge aiming to stop a 111-unit affordable housing development it says threatens parking space critical for its survival. (CBC Manitoba) https://www.stalbertgazette.com/alberta-news/cp-newsalert-carney-wraps-up-pro-canada-barnstorming-tour-in-hometown-of-edmonton-12899926 2026-10-16T19:33-06:00|https://www.stalbertgazette.com/alberta-news/cp-newsalert-carney-wraps-up-pro-canada-barnstorming-tour-in-hometown-of-edmonton-12899926 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:33:00 -0600 articlenewsAB Prime Minister Mark Carney wrapped up his two-day, pro-Canada barnstorming tour of Alberta by rallying with thousands of supporters in his hometown. (St. Albert Gazette) https://www.stalbertgazette.com/national-news/a-yes-for-greens-lowan-because-someone-has-to-save-the-trees-voter-says-12901467 2026-10-16T19:00-06:00|https://www.stalbertgazette.com/national-news/a-yes-for-greens-lowan-because-someone-has-to-save-the-trees-voter-says-12901467 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -0600 articlenewsBC Jim Leard had just cast his ballot for Emily Lowan on Friday when he ran into the British Columbia Green Party leader outside a high school in Greater Victoria. (St. Albert Gazette) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-races-watch-municipal-civic-election-2026-9.7384923 2026-10-16T18:59-06:00|https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-races-watch-municipal-civic-election-2026-9.7384923 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:59:00 -0600 articlenewsBC Over the past two months, CBC conducted seven mayoral debates for different Metro Vancouver municipalities, and profiled mayoral candidates in two other cities. (CBC British Columbia) https://x.com/DonBraid/status/2111258248909332917 2026-10-16T18:49-06:00|https://x.com/DonBraid/status/2111258248909332917 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:49:00 -0600 xxAB Politicians of all stripes are piling on to vote for Canada, and much of the fervor comes from conservatives. Column. https://t.co/CzmUqBdUK8 (Don Braid) https://globalnews.ca/news/12106134/edmonton-infill-special-city-council-meeting/ 2026-10-16T18:41-06:00|https://globalnews.ca/news/12106134/edmonton-infill-special-city-council-meeting/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:41:00 -0600 articlenewsAB A special city council meeting was held Friday in response to the province's order for Edmonton to change its residential infill zoning bylaw. (Global News Edmonton) https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2026/10/16/Our-Parasocial-Relationship-Politicians/ 2026-10-16T18:40-06:00|https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2026/10/16/Our-Parasocial-Relationship-Politicians/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:40:00 -0600 articlenewsBC Candidates in B.C.'s snap election are leaning on jokes, music and reels to connect with voters. (The Tyee) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/douglas-college-capilano-university-mens-soccer-suspended-9.7384844 2026-10-16T18:33-06:00|https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/douglas-college-capilano-university-mens-soccer-suspended-9.7384844 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:33:00 -0600 articlenewsBC Douglas College suspended its men's soccer program for the rest of the 2026-27 season after a brawl broke out at a game earlier this month. (CBC British Columbia) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/thompson-nickel-mine-vale-exiro-9.7384748 2026-10-16T18:21-06:00|https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/thompson-nickel-mine-vale-exiro-9.7384748 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:21:00 -0600 articlenewsMB A nickel producer has sealed a deal the federal government says will keep one of Canada's most significant mining operations for the critical mineral open. (CBC Manitoba) https://calgaryherald.com/news/kenney-says-ucp-must-lay-down-the-law-with-separatist-members-smith-skirts-question-on-enforcement 2026-10-16T18:18-06:00|https://calgaryherald.com/news/kenney-says-ucp-must-lay-down-the-law-with-separatist-members-smith-skirts-question-on-enforcement Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:18:00 -0600 articlenewsAB During a Canada Strong and Free Network event Danielle Smith said she will address how to handle separatists in her party after the referendum results are in (Calgary Herald) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-health-meetings-wrap-9.7384914 2026-10-16T18:08-06:00|https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-health-meetings-wrap-9.7384914 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:08:00 -0600 articlenewsMB The federal government confirmed at a meeting of Canadian health ministers that it is extending a funding deal on rare disease research, while wider questions on health-care funding remain unanswered. (CBC Manitoba) https://www.stalbertgazette.com/national-news/ottawa-adding-new-express-entry-points-for-immigrants-in-high-wage-jobs-12901179 2026-10-16T18:05-06:00|https://www.stalbertgazette.com/national-news/ottawa-adding-new-express-entry-points-for-immigrants-in-high-wage-jobs-12901179 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:05:00 -0600 articlenewsAB Ottawa is adding new express entry points for some permanent residency applicants in "high-wage" jobs, Immigration Minister Lena Diab said Friday. (St. Albert Gazette) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5LPLZeX1hg 2026-10-16T18:03-06:00|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5LPLZeX1hg Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:00 -0600 videovideoFED Political Pulse: Carney makes an appeal for a 'decisive' referendum vote | Power & Politics (CBC News) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/with-change-looming-steinbach-voters-hear-from-all-10-candidates-at-forum-9.7384680 2026-10-16T17:59-06:00|https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/with-change-looming-steinbach-voters-hear-from-all-10-candidates-at-forum-9.7384680 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:59:00 -0600 articlenewsMB Steinbach voters had a chance to hear from all 10 city council candidates for the first time at a public forum Thursday night. (CBC Manitoba) https://ryanjespersen.podbean.com/e/exclusive-prime-minister-mark-carney-1792193638/ 2026-10-16T17:33-06:00|https://ryanjespersen.podbean.com/e/exclusive-prime-minister-mark-carney-1792193638/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:33:00 -0600 podcastpodcastAB Prime Minister Mark Carney talks to Ryan Jespersen about the looming Alberta referendum, Western alienation, foreign interference, the Pacific Link pipeline, trade talks with the U.S., and Canada's future with the EU. (Real Talk Ryan Jespersen) https://www.westernstandard.news/news/will-independence-supporters-be-kicked-out-of-the-ucp-smith-wont-say/77949 2026-10-16T17:28-06:00|https://www.westernstandard.news/news/will-independence-supporters-be-kicked-out-of-the-ucp-smith-wont-say/77949 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:28:00 -0600 articlenewsAB Premier Danielle Smith declined to say whether independence supporters will be forced out of the UCP if Albertans vote to remain in Canada. (Western Standard) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-infill-directive-impact-9.7384556 2026-10-16T17:15-06:00|https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-infill-directive-impact-9.7384556 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:15:00 -0600 articlenewsAB Edmonton city councillors are learning more about how the provincial government’s infill directive could slow the growth of some types of housing and delay work on other infill-related initiatives, but they won’t know the order’s full effects until the province provides specifics in writing. (CBC Edmonton) https://x.com/ABDanielleSmith/status/2111233565761671312 2026-10-16T17:11-06:00|https://x.com/ABDanielleSmith/status/2111233565761671312 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:11:00 -0600 xxAB It cannot be understated: our broken immigration system has caused high unemployment, high home prices and high inflation. It must be fixed and provincial rights strengthened. Today, the Prime Minister got a copy of our referendum questions including the 9 on immigration and (Danielle Smith) https://www.readtheline.ca/p/the-line-podcast-will-the-west-vote 2026-10-16T15:30-06:00|https://www.readtheline.ca/p/the-line-podcast-will-the-west-vote Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0600 notenoteAB Carney heads to Alberta. Ambassador Pete warns Canada. (The Line) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-FO0xw1FYw 2026-10-16T15:03-06:00|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-FO0xw1FYw Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:03:00 -0600 videovideoAB WE WON: Elections Alberta confirms it investigated Forever Canadian (Rebel News) https://x.com/policy_school/status/2111196247696805919 2026-10-16T14:43-06:00|https://x.com/policy_school/status/2111196247696805919 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:43:00 -0600 xxAB Considering a career in public policy or public service? Join us Oct. 22 for a virtual MPP Information Session. Explore the program, meet faculty and alumni, learn about career opportunities, and get your questions answered. Whether you’re exploring your next academic step or (School of Public Policy) https://x.com/albertaNDP/status/2111192588825121069 2026-10-16T14:28-06:00|https://x.com/albertaNDP/status/2111192588825121069 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:28:00 -0600 xxAB Red Deer deserves MLAs who proudly stand up for Canada and put our country first! 🇨🇦 Angela Sommers and Michelle Baer are exactly the kind of leaders Red Deer deserves. Head to https://t.co/iGNANbOKjX to make your plan to vote in the referendum today! (Alberta NDP) https://mgln.ai/e/12/cbc.mc.tritondigital.com/CBC_WESTOFCENTRE_P/media/westofcentre/westofcentre-wsqzDoyE-20261016.mp3?ttag=season:8,episode:304 2026-10-16T14:10-06:00|https://mgln.ai/e/12/cbc.mc.tritondigital.com/CBC_WESTOFCENTRE_P/media/westofcentre/westofcentre-wsqzDoyE-20261016.mp3?ttag=season:8,episode:304 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:10:00 -0600 podcastpodcastAB Premier Danielle Smith says she’s heard plenty from pundits, commentators and political actors ahead of this referendum. (West of Centre (CBC)) https://x.com/ryanjespersen/status/2111182493710004572 2026-10-16T13:48-06:00|https://x.com/ryanjespersen/status/2111182493710004572 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:48:00 -0600 xxAB Nenshi all fired up on #RealTalkRJ. Do you agree with him? (Ryan Jespersen) https://x.com/DuaneBratt/status/2111182194383495614 2026-10-16T13:47-06:00|https://x.com/DuaneBratt/status/2111182194383495614 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:47:00 -0600 xxAB I remain surprised that despite Bessent/Lutnick's comments, and meetings between separatists and like-minded allies in US, that Trump has remained silent on Alberta separatism. Given his desire to break Canada and access to oil, Trump's silence is surprising. (Duane Bratt🇨🇦) https://shows.acast.com/hub-podcasts/episodes/is-albertas-referendum-shifting-canadas-political-ground 2026-10-16T12:18-06:00|https://shows.acast.com/hub-podcasts/episodes/is-albertas-referendum-shifting-canadas-political-ground Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:18:00 -0600 podcastpodcastAB In this paid subscriber-only edition of The Roundtable , Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer analyze Alberta's upcoming referendum on separation, arguing that Prime Minister Mark Carney's surprisingly warm reception in the province signals a fundamental political shift. (Hub Podcasts) https://x.com/Conservative_BC/status/2111155533814305173 2026-10-16T12:01-06:00|https://x.com/Conservative_BC/status/2111155533814305173 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:01:00 -0600 xxBC In the last 24 hours, secret documents revealed David Eby’s plan to end forestry tenures, a move that could leave BC taxpayers facing billions in lawsuits. None of it is in his budget or platform. This is the same Premier who hid $4 billion in Massey tunnel overruns for six (Conservative Party of BC) https://x.com/Dave_Eby/status/2111150461021765783 2026-10-16T11:41-06:00|https://x.com/Dave_Eby/status/2111150461021765783 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:41:00 -0600 xxBC Today in Coquitlam, at the site of the new Burke Mountain High School, I talked about what’s at stake in this election. The Conservative leader’s promises blow a $5 billion hole in the budget, and he still won’t say how he’d pay for it. BC Conservatives have admitted education (David Eby) https://x.com/PremierScottMoe/status/2111150043067789474 2026-10-16T11:39-06:00|https://x.com/PremierScottMoe/status/2111150043067789474 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:39:00 -0600 xxSK Great conversation with students at the University of Saskatchewan yesterday about agricultural policy and the future of our province. Saskatchewan's young people continue to impress with their ideas and enthusiasm. Thanks for having me! (Scott Moe) https://x.com/RobBreakenridge/status/2111145481023959199 2026-10-16T11:21-06:00|https://x.com/RobBreakenridge/status/2111145481023959199 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:21:00 -0600 xxAB NEW: Veteran political columnist @sunlornegunter argues that the Alberta referendum was a major gamble for Danielle Smith - and it hasn't worked out for her (Rob Breakenridge) https://x.com/nenshi/status/2111144047884853671 2026-10-16T11:15-06:00|https://x.com/nenshi/status/2111144047884853671 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:15:00 -0600 xxAB Danielle Smith's Separatist Team Watch Live: (Naheed Nenshi) https://x.com/Dfildebrandt/status/2111140909391990859 2026-10-16T11:03-06:00|https://x.com/Dfildebrandt/status/2111140909391990859 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:03:00 -0600 xxAB @PierrePoilievre speaking on the eve of Alberta’s independence referendum at the @canstrongfree right now. (Derek Fildebrandt) https://rss.com/podcasts/bc-war-room/3240543 2026-10-16T10:47-06:00|https://rss.com/podcasts/bc-war-room/3240543 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:47:00 -0600 podcastpodcastBC Day 25 of the BC War Room from Sitka Media. (BC War Room) https://x.com/ElectionsAB/status/2111133884880433263 2026-10-16T10:35-06:00|https://x.com/ElectionsAB/status/2111133884880433263 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:35:00 -0600 xxAB False information about voting rule changes is spreading on social media originating from the Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre area. Electors voting in person must vote in their electoral division for advance voting. Report disinformation to social platforms and Elections AB. (Elections Alberta) https://robbreakenridge.substack.com/p/podcast-after-the-ballot-albertas 2026-10-16T10:34-06:00|https://robbreakenridge.substack.com/p/podcast-after-the-ballot-albertas Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:34:00 -0600 notenoteAB Listen now (40 mins) | A closer look at the closing days of the referendum campaign - and what awaits us on October 20th. (Rob Breakenridge (Substack)) https://x.com/CoryBMorgan/status/2111133470638711002 2026-10-16T10:33-06:00|https://x.com/CoryBMorgan/status/2111133470638711002 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:33:00 -0600 xxAB I wonder if Carney's predecessor will offer him advice on Indian relations? https://t.co/SaDDCvry5S (Cory Morgan) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hODTi6OuCes 2026-10-16T08:03-06:00|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hODTi6OuCes Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:03:00 -0600 videovideoAB Early voting EXPLODES in Alberta’s separation referendum (Juno News (True North)) https://mgln.ai/e/12/cbc.mc.tritondigital.com/CBC_ATISSUE_P/media/atissue/atissue-b3NRv3dE-20261016.mp3 2026-10-16T02:10-06:00|https://mgln.ai/e/12/cbc.mc.tritondigital.com/CBC_ATISSUE_P/media/atissue/atissue-b3NRv3dE-20261016.mp3 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:10:00 -0600 podcastpodcastAB Prime Minister Mark Carney urges Albertans to choose Canada in the province's upcoming referendum, but will his message change minds? (At Issue (CBC)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_ky9-HL3Vo 2026-10-16T02:03-06:00|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_ky9-HL3Vo Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:03:00 -0600 videovideoAB CBC News: The National | Carney's pro-Canada appeal to Albertans (CBC News: The National) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebreakdownab/episodes/Episode-8-56---Fighting-Back-Against-The-UCPs-Stripmining-of-Albertas-Healthcare-e3qjao3 2026-10-16T00:58-06:00|https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebreakdownab/episodes/Episode-8-56---Fighting-Back-Against-The-UCPs-Stripmining-of-Albertas-Healthcare-e3qjao3 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:58:00 -0600 podcastpodcastAB Welcome to Episode 8.56, a conversation on the UCP’s strip mining of Alberta’s healthcare via dual practice billing and private diagnostic tests! (The Breakdown with Nate Pike) https://x.com/djclimenhaga/status/2110961066171855244 2026-10-15T23:08-06:00|https://x.com/djclimenhaga/status/2110961066171855244 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:08:00 -0600 xxAB ‘On Treason’ – an essential quick guide to the plots and politics of Alberta’s separation referendum. https://t.co/a6T8nvYR7w (David Climenhaga) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyDHVxOkL6o 2026-10-15T23:03-06:00|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyDHVxOkL6o Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:03:00 -0600 videovideoAB At Issue | Carney urges Albertans to choose Canada (CBC News: The National) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOCW3FG3Xnk 2026-10-15T23:03-06:00|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOCW3FG3Xnk Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:03:00 -0600 videovideoAB Exclusive: Mark Carney talks Alberta referendum on Global News Morning (Global News) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj4ONlW--aE 2026-10-15T23:03-06:00|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj4ONlW--aE Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:03:00 -0600 videovideoAB Reporter Roundtable: Will Carney's pitch for unity land in Alberta? | Power & Politics (CBC News) https://bsky.app/profile/duanebratt.bsky.social/post/3mxxnrwtnuk2e 2026-10-15T21:41-06:00|https://bsky.app/profile/duanebratt.bsky.social/post/3mxxnrwtnuk2e Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:41:00 -0600 notenoteAB Rewatching the Forever Canada rally in Calgary on CPAC. I know Carney was the headliner, but what a speech by Jeromy Farkas. An absolute tearjerker! (Duane Bratt) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T30EBgQZbr8 2026-10-15T21:09-06:00|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T30EBgQZbr8 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:09:00 -0600 videovideoBC 2026 BC election leaders debate: David Eby, Lorne Doerkson and Emily Lowan square off | FULL (Global BC) https://bsky.app/profile/jack-farrell.bsky.social/post/3mxxavxotxs2r 2026-10-15T17:50-06:00|https://bsky.app/profile/jack-farrell.bsky.social/post/3mxxavxotxs2r Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:50:00 -0600 notenoteAB NEWS: Alberta's former top election official is criticizing his successor for not pulling trigger on a power he argues is available to allow in-person mail-in ballot delivery ahead of Friday deadline. And over 185K advance voters cast ballots yesterday. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/... (Jack Farrell (Canadian Press)) https://ryanjespersen.podbean.com/e/separation-and-the-economy-naheed-nenshi-and-deborah-yedlin/ 2026-10-15T12:54-06:00|https://ryanjespersen.podbean.com/e/separation-and-the-economy-naheed-nenshi-and-deborah-yedlin/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:54:00 -0600 podcastpodcastAB Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi (5:30) says the first nine questions on Alberta's referendum ballot are more dangerous than the tenth question on national unity. (Real Talk Ryan Jespersen) https://bsky.app/profile/daveberta.bsky.social/post/3mxwc6f45ec2x 2026-10-15T08:40-06:00|https://bsky.app/profile/daveberta.bsky.social/post/3mxwc6f45ec2x Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:40:00 -0600 notenoteAB Premier Danielle Smith will not be sharing the stage with Mark Carney or Jeromy Farkas at the big Calgary rally for Alberta to remain in Canada tonight. Instead, Smith will be across town tonight speaking at a $500-per ticket United Conservative Party fundraiser at the trendy Alvin’s Jazz Club. (Dave Cournoyer) https://daveberta.substack.com/p/nenshis-ndp-delivers-final-pre-referendum 2026-10-15T08:13-06:00|https://daveberta.substack.com/p/nenshis-ndp-delivers-final-pre-referendum Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:13:00 -0600 notenoteAB 4-days until Referendum Day in Alberta (Daveberta) https://shows.acast.com/hub-podcasts/episodes/could-a-vote-to-consider-alberta-separation-actually-strengt 2026-10-15T06:00-06:00|https://shows.acast.com/hub-podcasts/episodes/could-a-vote-to-consider-alberta-separation-actually-strengt Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0600 podcastpodcastAB Ted Morton, former Alberta cabinet minister and one of the architects of the famous Firewall Letter, isn't a separatist—but he doesn't think voting to stay in Canada is much of an answer either. (Hub Podcasts) https://bsky.app/profile/charlesrusnell.bsky.social/post/3mxu7qgs6cc2q 2026-10-14T12:51-06:00|https://bsky.app/profile/charlesrusnell.bsky.social/post/3mxu7qgs6cc2q Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:51:00 -0600 notenoteAB This Sept. 4 story by @rorywhite deserves reposting. Keith Wilson and Tanya Clemens need to explain their connection to disinfo websites run by a Florida Trump supporter. A US-linked network of fake websites is promoting Alberta separatism to AI chatbots www.nationalobserver.com/2026/09/04/i... (Charles Rusnell) https://albertapolitics.substack.com/p/mark-carney-expected-in-calgary-and 2026-10-14T10:59-06:00|https://albertapolitics.substack.com/p/mark-carney-expected-in-calgary-and Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:59:00 -0600 notenoteAB Hats off to Thomas Lukaszuk’s Forever Canadian campaign for getting the PM join their events in Calgary and Edmonton tomorrow and Friday – it should help (David Climenhaga) https://bsky.app/profile/markusoff.bsky.social/post/3mxtr32he4s2z 2026-10-14T08:29-06:00|https://bsky.app/profile/markusoff.bsky.social/post/3mxtr32he4s2z Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:29:00 -0600 notenoteAB Danielle Smith crafted her nine questions as easy winners on her referendum ballot. She surely expected the wall of opposition, esp. on cutting services for some immigrants — but what about the pushback and indifference on her own side? By me: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... (Jason Markusoff (CBC))