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"An Open Drug Market": Sean Strickland Puts Edmonton's Failures on Blast
UFC champion Sean Strickland called downtown Edmonton a "trash can" and an "open drug market with zero police." Crude? Yes. But the numbers behind Edmonton's homelessness and overdose crisis are worse, and politicians and agencies owe Albertans answers.
4 days ago5 min read
Alberta Eyes $5M to Bring Flights Back to the Regions
Smith floats up to $5M over two years to restore scheduled flights to Medicine Hat, Lethbridge and other regional airports after WestJet cuts.
Oct 43 min read
Ottawa's $18B Notes: Alberta Is the Country's Cash Machine
Finance Canada notes model an $18B fiscal shock if Alberta leaves, about what Albertans send Ottawa each year. They also call the CPP exit formula flawed.
Oct 42 min read
Alberta Gas Prices: Sunday Wait Signal (Oct 4, 2026)
Sunday Alberta gas: Calgary ~154.4c and Edmonton ~153.0c averages; floors near 135-138c. Costco avg ~149.2c; wait-until-Tuesday signal after the 13c tax pause.
Oct 43 min read
Alberta Gas Prices: Tax Pause vs Reality (Oct 3, 2026)
Province-wide Alberta gas snapshot Oct 3: Calgary ~154.6c and Edmonton ~153.0c averages, cheapest opens near 135-141c, Costco map after the 13c tax pause.
Oct 32 min read
Analyzing the Governor General's Spending: A Conservative Perspective on Parliament's 94th Day of Suspension
With Parliament suspended for 94 days, the Governor General approved $403 million in spending, $178 million of it for the CBC. A conservative look at the cost.
Apr 10, 20253 min read
Taxpayers Foot the Bill: Village Media’s Government-Funded Lifeline and Ethical Quagmire
Village Media and Sudbury.com took $533,750 in federal grants for website and AI upgrades. A look at the taxpayer lifeline and misconduct allegations.
Mar 14, 20252 min read
Government Social Media Spending
Ottawa's 2020-21 advertising report shows about $32 million in out-of-home and display ads, including $12 million on YouTube. Where your tax dollars are going.
Nov 10, 20223 min read
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