Saxophone player, former CKUA radio host, jazz festival producer,&columnist. Doodler. Avenue #Top40Yeg class of 2013. Loves YEG.
Edmonton, Alberta
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Don Berner retweeted
Check out our plan below 👇🏼
WATCH LIVE: ALBERTA NDP RELEASES PLAN TO TRANSFORM THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE IN ALBERTA
From cutting emergency room wait times to guaranteeing access to care when and where you need it, we have a plan to transform the system and deliver the health care you deserve.
youtube.com/live/3fM8qJnaoSs…
Don Berner retweeted
Hungary 2026 proved it.
High turnout can end 16 years of entrenched power.
Alberta 2027 starts NOW.
Show up. Flip the script on the UCP.
High turnout beats cronyism. #Alberta #UCP #Alberta2027 #FlipTheScript
Don Berner retweeted
Danielle Smith's words in 2023:
"It means that a UCP government, under my leadership, will not de-list any medical services or prescriptions now covered by Alberta Health Insurance. No exceptions."
She lied, of course.
#ableg #cdnpolitics #canada #news
Don Berner retweeted
The Smith government has agreed to let Meta, a foreign tech giant, draw as much power from Alberta's grid as the ENTIRE city of Edmonton uses, for at least two years before Meta's own power plant is even built.
There was no public consultation.
Don Berner retweeted
"Jeffrey Rosenthal, a professor of statistics at the University of Toronto, ran an analysis for CBC News using figures provided by Elections Alberta. He said his findings suggest to him that the petition exceeded the signature number threshold."
#abpoli
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Don Berner retweeted
Smith is making a big deal of the fact that the Meta center is supposed to be using closed loop cooling...
But the power plant, Project Greenlight says in its application it's going to be pulling the water for the plant from Sturgeon County's municipal water...
How much?
Don Berner retweeted
@ABDanielleSmith care to provide an update? Healthcare was ranked amongst the top 5 in the world when the NDP were in govt!
Don Berner retweeted
Pierre, if you want to run for Calgary city council you should know there's a six-month residency requirement.
City Hall gatekeepers are making a big mistake killing jobs, smothering country music culture, and cutting back performances at the world-famous Cowboys celebration during the Calgary Stampede.
Millions flock to the Stampede because IT IS FUN to stay up late and listen to loud music. That brings nearly a billion dollars in tourism and excitement for the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.
Hopefully, City Hall will let this 30-year-old music event continue as it has in years past and grow.
Don Berner retweeted
Looks like the fun police have struck again in Alberta, this time targeting people trying to enjoy a pint.
This last-minute hike before Stampede will raise the minimum price of a beer from $3.20 to $5, a 60% increase. The provincial government will negatively affect thousands of workers and create additional problems for bars and restaurants already facing higher costs.
Many major provinces successfully support thriving brewing and hospitality industries without raising minimum drink prices by this much. Alberta’s brewing industry is one of our signature success stories. It supports local jobs, attracts visitors, and gives communities something to be proud of.
The Premier and AGLC should reconsider these changes and work with operators to find a solution that balances responsible service with the economic and cultural benefits these businesses bring to our province.
Looks like the fun police have struck again in Calgary, this time targeting the Calgary Stampede music scene.
By reducing allowable noise levels and shutting shows down early on weeknights, the city will negatively affect hundreds of workers and create additional public safety and crowd-management problems due to guests leaving in a shorter timeframe.
Many major festivals and entertainment districts across North America successfully operate without these types of restrictions.
Stampede is one of Calgary's signature events, attracting hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors who come to enjoy the attractions, live music, and the unique energy of our city.
The Mayor and Council should work with bylaw to reconsider these restrictions and work with festival operators to find a solution that balances community concerns with the economic and cultural benefits these events bring to Calgary.
Read article here: calgaryherald.com/opinion/co…
Don Berner retweeted
🧵As the Mayors of Alberta’s largest cities, we are standing up against the referendum for a referendum and encouraging Albertans to vote this October.
Don Berner retweeted
Apparently, the mayor of Taber and their city council approved this billboard.
I will be buying my corn from British Columbia’s venders this summer instead.
#UpYourCornholeProkop
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
The Town of Taber did not approve, endorse, or control the billboard advertisement, which is privately owned and operated on leased land. taber.ca/Home/Component…
Don Berner retweeted
This week, the residents of Westlock overwhelmingly rejected TBA candidate Benita Peterson at the polls.
If Westlock can rise up against TBA’s dangerous ideological agenda, so can the rest of Alberta
I have a lot of hope we can prevent his hate from spreading.
Don Berner retweeted
Arlene Dickinson on Danielle Smith: "I find it difficult to believe that she is not trying to push a separatist agenda and if she isn't then she's doing a really poor job of governing and showing people what she really cares about."
Don Berner retweeted
Oh—and before I forget.
Always worth reminding you @UCPCaucus geniuses that you’ve probably conflicted every single AB lawyer out of being able to act fo you, since we’ve all been implicated as victims.
So to paraphrase your hero @PierrePoilievre: how’d you like them apples?
Don Berner retweeted
🇨🇦 Arlene Dickinson laying out the Danielle Smith UCP problem. 👇
"Sorry but this isn’t western alienation. This isn’t a protest vote. This sure appears to be a deliberate step-by-step attempt to dismantle Canadian democracy and Albertans deserve SO much better."
Don Berner retweeted
Enough is enough. With the separatists essentially “doxxing” nearly 3 million Albertans and the UCP continuing with their campaign to turn our province into a Trump/MAGA outpost, it’s time for mass protest. May 29 is the day. Put it in your calendar. afl.org/release-separatist-d…
Don Berner retweeted
There’s a federal petition right now E7340, and every Canadian should be paying attention and signing.
This isn’t partisan.
This is about foreign interference.
It calls to:
• Refer Alberta’s Justice Statutes Amendment Act to the Supreme Court
• Investigate reported meetings between the Alberta Prosperity Project and U.S. officials
And let’s be honest
we’ve already seen unofficial trips to Washington.
Why are Canadian political actors meeting U.S. officials while pushing Alberta separation?
That’s deeply concerning.
We’ve spent years warning about foreign interference in elections,
what about interference in breaking up Canada itself?
Foreign influence in our sovereignty is a red line.
Google: Petition E7340 sign it.
If you care about transparency and protecting Canada sign it.
Because if foreign interests are shaping our future, that’s not politics. That’s a national threat.
