this is what we're up against

the utter lack of self-awareness is palatable

something... something... we'll keep pursuing bad policies in the hope that they start working

our Premier continues to harbour delusions of importance; now she's advising NS on developing its NG reserves. she just can't stay in her lane. it's embarrassing

and i guess they really don't want much feedback

the new site is cleaner looking but the daily forecast tab uses a single icon to display the weather for each 6-18-24 hour block for the next days??? clicking on the "Expand all" option show the detailed forecast, but...

Duane Bratt: Gerrymandering electoral map will erode Alberta democracy Thursday was a bad day for democracy, and possibly setting up an even worse day for democracy.

“It is not an exaggeration to say that the minority report was gerrymandered to benefit the UCP by significantly diluting urban voters.”

Duane Bratt: Gerrymandering electoral map will erode Alberta democracy

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...

don't get distracted by Premier Smith's announcement about AB staying on MT; we need to focus on her dismantling of democracy norms

Yep and note that we've been doing it for decades for precipitation as the probability of precipitation expresses uncertainty and a range of possibilities

can we have a "Celebrate Selenium Water Day"?

Strange spokesman for a party. Are there any cons that are better?

it could have been worse.... Premier Smith could have held panels across the prov before making a unilateral decision

this is wonderful

i don't plan to run for Mayor of Toronto either. can i have a shout-out?

Alberta Poli-Sci 113 Exam: please put these activities in the correct order
--think up policy idea
--send policy idea to a referendum
--get referendum results
--ignore referendum results
--make the decision
--take policy concept to the legislature for debate
--implement what-ever

yup, Patel got the message that Biondi didn't

if ya gonna be grifting, go big!

i hope that that CPC keeps using Scheer as the face of the party

interesting use of "earn"

WOW: A stunning new report in the WSJ reveals that military advisers intentionally excluded Donald Trump from the command room during the recent high-stakes operation to extract a downed U.S. airman in Iran, because they feared his erratic behavior could jeopardize the mission. 1/

he says this as if it's something to be proud of

i guess that the job of Mayor includes being cordial to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, no matter how bad the current one is

yes, many newer smartphones can use satellites.

perhaps Weatheradio transmitters could be maintained only where there isn't good cell coverage?

but that would only help for weather warnings. seems to me that people travelling in those areas also need to be able to call for help?

what do you think, Dave?

for me, it's about priorities; surely, ECCC can't be expected to maintain old systems forever. how many people use it, and don't have another way to get warnings??

how does it compare to The Ill-Tempered Clavier?

note @drjaydrno.bsky.social

Alberta Prosperity Project Faces Court Date over Separation Referendum Role | The Tyee Election commissioner alleges the organization has stonewalled investigations into potential referendum petition spending.

SCOOP - Elections Alberta has been investigating the Alberta Prosperity Project since Jan. for failing to register as a third-party advertiser.

Alberta Prosperity Project Faces Court Date over Separation Referendum Role via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/04...