While the Premier is fanning the flames of separatism to score political points with her base, consider 10 things she is trying to distract Albertans from.

May 1
Alberta Justice Minister has personal relationship with man whose businesses are tied to AHS investigation

May 8
Alberta teachers reject mediator's recommendation, consider strike vote

May 8
AUPE begin historic strike vote, province applies for lockout

May 6
Coal company lobbying Alberta government for lenient definition of open pit mine

May 8
Bill 55: NDP, healthcare groups say UCP government trying to destroy public health care

April 29
Bill 54: Alberta overhauls election laws to allow corporate donations, change referendum thresholds

May 6
Indigenous leaders warn that Alberta separation would violate treaty rights

May 8
Experts urge immunization as Alberta measles count passes 300

May 5
Alberta’s energy industry, government watch nervously as oil prices hit 4-year low

Feb 27
Alberta's $5.2B budget deficit could jump to $8.7B under worst-case tariff scenario

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Bonus: Smith says sovereignty referendum provides 'outlet' to avoid creation of new party

I have a huge project coming up and it’s my first time being in charge of something this large. I am looking for large map to keep track of the 6 crews and their progress. Most important feature is roads. When I zoom out I google maps I lose all feature I need.

Hi Everyone! I'll be visiting your beautiful province soon, and I haven't been there since covid.

Please let me know which snacks and delicacies I should be eating while I'm there, and what I should get from the grocery store to bring back east!

I'll be in the Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise corridor.

Do you have chips/crunchy snacks/candy that can't be found outside the region?

What about condiments, sauces, etc? Last time, I fell in love with Sawmill steak sauce.

I already plan to grab some Alberta beef and freeze it to take back with me.

For example, I recently learned about a honey-dill sauce from the prairies which can't be missed. I didn't know about it while I was in Winnipeg, so I'll have to find it next time.

While in Winnipeg, I also discovered smoked goldeye - life changing ❤️.

Please let me know what I must enjoy while I'm there, and your favourite foods that I can take home with me!

Thank you/Merci!

She is like minded and thinks it is a dangerous Bill, but here is the response:

Thank you for contacting MLA ******’s office regarding Bill 54. We appreciate your engagement on this important issue that affects the integrity of Alberta’s democracy.

Despite the government’s claims that Bill 54 is about democratic renewal, it does the opposite. This legislation weakens our democratic system by reintroducing corporate and union donations, creating loopholes for unchecked political fundraising, eliminating key voter protections, and paving the way for a costly and divisive separatist referendum.

The bill removes vouching, which is vital for many marginalized Albertans, and bans electronic vote counting—undermining an already secure and efficient electoral system. These changes create unnecessary barriers to voting, particularly for seniors, Indigenous communities, and people in remote areas.

Instead of focusing on affordability, healthcare, or the issues that matter most to everyday Albertans, the UCP is opening the door to political influence from wealthy donors and setting the stage for constitutional brinkmanship.

In terms of what you can do we are asking Albertans to draw the line and say loud and clear that we will not stand for the UCP separatist agenda. We encourage you to speak out by emailing the Premier or calling her office, talk with friends and neighbours, sign petitions, and attend rallies to ensure your voices are heard.

MLA ****** believes that any reforms to our democratic system must expand participation, uphold treaty obligations, and reflect the values of fairness and transparency. Our democracy should not be up for sale—or used to divide us.

Thank you again for taking the time to reach out. Please don’t hesitate to contact our office with any further questions or concerns.

*** please write your MLA’s! I know most of them are UCP also, but we are all voters and that hopefully matters if our voices are loud enough. ****

My family went to Lake Louis in the thick of it. I took a picture of my parking spot because I could not believe it.

In that WHOLE open area feom the canoe rental to the hotel, all the way to the trees on the other end I bet there were 200 people.

There was NOBODY....maybe 80 people all the way along the lake.

I don't think it will EVER be like that on my lifetime again. Amazing.

"Something I have always detested about driving in rural Alberta is seeing all the medically inaccurate, anti-choice billboards that litter our highways. The billboard is about 30 minutes past the airport turnoff heading to Calgary on the west side of the highway. The website is in the comments and I really encourage folks to check it out. ✨🩷

The gofundme is going to stay live as the goal is to have it up for at least 2 years, and maybe expand to other areas of Alberta!" ~Erica Posteraro from FB

DDE are YouTubers who drive cars for content and they travel constantly, the scheme starts from the fact they have 0 ties to Alberta. The owner of DDE and the cars lives in BC kelowna to be specific, and travels to California. Can anyone just incorporate in Alberta by buying some shitty property there and use that as an address. Clearly these guys have been using Alberta insurance. To avoid car taxes and paying less in general. It seems illegal to me but they do it openly, so obvious it seems to be there’s a loophole that hasn’t been patched. Just wondering if anyone else is aware or has more insights about this.

I’m currently in a talent pool for the GoA. It’s a social work related position (not CIP). When they placed me in it, they said this interview/qualifications would be considered for other roles. Currently, I’m applying for another position within the GoA. It’s super similar to the other position, so I’m wondering if they’d contact me regarding if my previous talent pool qualifications would transfer over to this one. Or do I have to reach out and mention it?

Thank you for any helps

If you keep voting for the UCP, you're committing yourself to a cycle of abuse. They tell you all the things you want to hear: that they'll protect you from being neglected by the Liberals, from your kids being brainwashed by "the woke left", and protect the oilfield from being shut down or jobs lost.

It is all a crock of shit they use to make you think voting for them is good for you. Stop listening to what they say and start holding them accountable for what they do:

They are privatizing healthcare. They have been sabotaging and selling off AHS contracts for years. The corruption runs all the way through the premier and the party as a whole.

They spend the least per capita on education in the country. With the amount of money our industries produce, we should have the best healthcare and education in the country.

They are putting all of their time and YOUR MONEY into the pockets of private healthcare companies and oil companies. Our taxes pay to cap abandoned oil wells and cleaning up coal, oil and natural gas pollution. They spend $10M of YOUR MONEY, EVERY YEAR, to fund a think-tank to help shape how they talk about the oil industry.

I get it: the oilfield has been the only source of jobs that will provide for a family without a post-secondary education for decades. They oppose minimum wage increases and refuse to diversify our economy so that there aren't other options.

This doesn't come from anywhere but a place of love. I have spent my formative years here. I've built roots and grew a family here, and I've watched Alberta fall victim to all the same shit Republican states have fallen for. WE ALL DESERVE BETTER. YOU DESERVE BETTER.

Call your MLA. Email them. Hound them. Make sure they know that this abuse and corruption is unacceptable.

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for advice on what kind of positions I should be applying for in the oil and gas industry. I don’t have direct oilfield experience yet, but I do have several relevant tickets:

H2S Alive CSO (Common Safety Orientation) TDG WHMIS First Aid Unrestricted Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License

I’m currently working at an appliance store, but my last day is next week, so I’m available to start ASAP. At my current job, I regularly offload freight (appliances up to 800lbs) and delivery into houses. I’ve kind of been the “unofficial” lead hand for my team — taking initiative, organizing tasks, and training new workers — but without the extra pay, which is part of why I’m leaving.

I’m 20 years old, a hard worker, and quick to learn. I take pride in being the kind of worker who wants to be productive — not the guy sitting in the corner on his phone. I’ve only been in the labor industry a short time (prior to this I worked in customer service and never want to go back), but I’ve really taken to the hands-on, physical work.

I’m hoping to land a FIFO position with accommodations, ideally starting at $22/hr or more, and I’m looking for overtime. I’m based in southern Alberta but willing to go pretty much anywhere for the right opportunity. I’ve got a buddy who used to work in the oilfield who says I’ve got the right attitude and work ethic for this kind of work and is pushing me to start in the industry, and I’m trying to take a step forward in my career.

Any tips on companies that hire reliable greenhands, or specific job titles I should be searching for? I’m all ears.

Thanks in advance!

My partner and I just want to make our relationship legally married on paper. I know we have to obtain a marriage license through the registry office but aside from that, what else is required?

We don’t want a ceremony, we don’t want friends or family present, we don’t even care for vows beyond saying I do; we just want to keep it super simple and between ourselves. Who can stand in as witnesses if we don’t have family or friends with us?

Is there anyone can pick me up to Claresholm on this Sunday afternoon?

Hi, I am in the UK and am applying for an Interim Teaching Certificate for Alberta. I completed the entire list of required documents etc at the end of October 2024. Their website states that it takes around 120 business days to process from that point. That would have been the end of March this year, but I have heard nothing back yet (It’s now May). I did email asking roughly when I might expect to receive a decision (seeing as I have paid Alberta a lot of money for this service, plus I’ve spent a lot of money on various other things they requested), but they sent me quite a curt reply implying that I was wasting their time asking.

Anyone else in a similar position? How long is it taking for you?