Tony Charron
@manaboutcowtown.bsky.social
Calgarian, flaneur and gadabout. If you followed manaboutcowtown on other channels in the past, yep same dude. He/Him 🇨🇦
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The story of my avatar. My family and I oft play Mario Kart. My fav. character is Donkey Kong. And I jokingly call myself Big Daddy Kong because my wife hates it. Has become a bit. Then this summer we went on the pipe coaster in Revelstoke and the photos made us all laugh. Am I wrong? Ha.
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As someone who has experienced both Peterson Academy (one week) and an accredited Alberta university (5 years, oops) it is striking to me that Albertan officials were discussing "transferability." The most rigorous testing PA did is an AI-generated multiple choice quiz. thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
Jordan Peterson’s School Isn’t Accredited. Smith Offered Alberta’s Help | The Tyee
The premier met with the controversial psychologist and tried to help his business, finds a Tyee investigation.
thetyee.ca
December 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
As someone who has experienced both Peterson Academy (one week) and an accredited Alberta university (5 years, oops) it is striking to me that Albertan officials were discussing "transferability." The most rigorous testing PA did is an AI-generated multiple choice quiz. thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
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Do we really have guaranteed rights and freedoms in this country if rouge premiers can suspend them at will, multiple times a month even, with, apparently, zero repercussions? www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
Alberta legislature passes bill invoking Charter override for fourth time
Members of Premier Danielle Smith's caucus used their majority to pass on third and final reading a bill affecting transgender citizens.
www.thestar.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Do we really have guaranteed rights and freedoms in this country if rouge premiers can suspend them at will, multiple times a month even, with, apparently, zero repercussions? www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
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“I am so bored by AI. One of the things I love about the theatre is AI can’t do it.”
Ethan Hawke is a dude 👌🏻
Ethan Hawke is a dude 👌🏻
December 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
“I am so bored by AI. One of the things I love about the theatre is AI can’t do it.”
Ethan Hawke is a dude 👌🏻
Ethan Hawke is a dude 👌🏻
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Instant all-timer here:
December 10, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Instant all-timer here:
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On this day in 1999, Rick Danko died.
Born in Blayney, Ontario in 1943, he was the bassist for The Band. He recorded one solo album in 1977, the first member of The Band to do so. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Born in Blayney, Ontario in 1943, he was the bassist for The Band. He recorded one solo album in 1977, the first member of The Band to do so. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
December 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
On this day in 1999, Rick Danko died.
Born in Blayney, Ontario in 1943, he was the bassist for The Band. He recorded one solo album in 1977, the first member of The Band to do so. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Born in Blayney, Ontario in 1943, he was the bassist for The Band. He recorded one solo album in 1977, the first member of The Band to do so. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Everyday I think more and more that this quote from “All the Presidents Men” applies to Alberta’s UCP Government. "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand" Guys and Gals though.
The UCP has frozen U of Alberta's operating grant for years, crippling the budget of those studying cancer and other problems
Meanwhile Danielle Smith directly intervened in the Advanced Ministry of Education, pressuring them to get Jordan Petersen's school accredited in Alberta
Meanwhile Danielle Smith directly intervened in the Advanced Ministry of Education, pressuring them to get Jordan Petersen's school accredited in Alberta
Jordan Peterson’s School Isn’t Accredited. Smith Offered Alberta’s Help | The Tyee
The premier met with the controversial psychologist and tried to help his business, finds a Tyee investigation.
thetyee.ca
December 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Everyday I think more and more that this quote from “All the Presidents Men” applies to Alberta’s UCP Government. "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand" Guys and Gals though.
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This is a hell of a scoop from @charlesrusnell.bsky.social and if Alberta accredits Peterson’s ridiculous ‘academy’, it will instantly devalue degrees from real universities in this province. Albertans often wonder why the rest of the country treats us with disdain. This is a Masterclass in why.
“Smith, and her chief of staff, Rob Anderson, directly intervened with Alberta’s Advanced Education Ministry in an attempt to help Peterson’s higher-education business venture.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
Jordan Peterson’s School Isn’t Accredited. Smith Offered Alberta’s Help | The Tyee
The premier met with the controversial psychologist and tried to help his business, finds a Tyee investigation.
thetyee.ca
December 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
This is a hell of a scoop from @charlesrusnell.bsky.social and if Alberta accredits Peterson’s ridiculous ‘academy’, it will instantly devalue degrees from real universities in this province. Albertans often wonder why the rest of the country treats us with disdain. This is a Masterclass in why.
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"My animals drink the water, my mother drinks the water. So I'm not a guy flying in from L.A. on a private jet. I am a sixth generation rural Albertan, and I'm just trying to keep the water clean."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Country singer Corb Lund gets OK to launch anti-coal petition drive in Alberta | CBC News
Alberta singer Corb Lund has been given the go-ahead to start collecting signatures for a petition to ask the province to pass a law banning new coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain...
www.cbc.ca
December 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"My animals drink the water, my mother drinks the water. So I'm not a guy flying in from L.A. on a private jet. I am a sixth generation rural Albertan, and I'm just trying to keep the water clean."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Me, who was already seriously mulling whether to put Tyler Warren on the bench with the Colts QB situation looking pretty grim, reading the latest news on Phillip Rivers.
a brown dog is sitting on a blanket and looking at the camera with the words `` wait what ? ''
Alt: a brown dog is sitting on a blanket and looking at the camera with the words `` wait what ? ''
media.tenor.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Me, who was already seriously mulling whether to put Tyler Warren on the bench with the Colts QB situation looking pretty grim, reading the latest news on Phillip Rivers.
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Albertans deserve to know the cumulative total of severance costs AHS had to pay out when the government continually dismissed those with knowledge of CorruptCare. How much was wasted covering up this scandal?
#abpoli #ableg #CorruptCare
#abpoli #ableg #CorruptCare
December 9, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Albertans deserve to know the cumulative total of severance costs AHS had to pay out when the government continually dismissed those with knowledge of CorruptCare. How much was wasted covering up this scandal?
#abpoli #ableg #CorruptCare
#abpoli #ableg #CorruptCare
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The anxiety is eating me alive…
December 10, 2025 at 12:43 AM
The anxiety is eating me alive…
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I’ve found it’s more visually appealing to just paste in his head at the inflection points
April 29, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I’ve found it’s more visually appealing to just paste in his head at the inflection points
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Alberta has had justice ministers since 1905 yet the “political activism” Mickey Amery is seeking to shield himself from seems to have only been an issue since the UCP formed government six years ago. 🤔
Justice Minister defends his bill to shield Alberta justice ministers from Law Society complaints. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... by @joeldryden.bsky.social
Immunity for Alberta attorney general necessary to ward off ‘political activism,’ attorney general says | CBC News
Alberta’s justice minister, who is also the attorney general, says new rules that would grant anyone who’s in his job general immunity from law society sanctions are necessary to ward off “political a...
www.cbc.ca
December 9, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Alberta has had justice ministers since 1905 yet the “political activism” Mickey Amery is seeking to shield himself from seems to have only been an issue since the UCP formed government six years ago. 🤔
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Some people in Lethbridge who want to recall their MLA are now worried the petition against him is actually designed to *protect* the MLA from being recalled.
Alberta's recall rules say that once a petition is launched and fails, no subsequent petitions can be launched.
Via @markusoff.bsky.social:
Alberta's recall rules say that once a petition is launched and fails, no subsequent petitions can be launched.
Via @markusoff.bsky.social:
Lethbridgians worried MLA recall drive is a 'sham' that's ignoring volunteers | CBC News
Locals can't sign up to canvass for petitions against United Conservative MLA Nathan Neudorf or find out where to sign forms.
www.cbc.ca
December 9, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Some people in Lethbridge who want to recall their MLA are now worried the petition against him is actually designed to *protect* the MLA from being recalled.
Alberta's recall rules say that once a petition is launched and fails, no subsequent petitions can be launched.
Via @markusoff.bsky.social:
Alberta's recall rules say that once a petition is launched and fails, no subsequent petitions can be launched.
Via @markusoff.bsky.social:
Would “official duties” include any legal advice they provided to the Government on say healthcare contracts? Because the MHCare scandal isn’t going away and I think down the road the corruption of the entire UCP term will come to light. I think they are covering their ass in advance.
Justice Minister defends his bill to shield Alberta justice ministers from Law Society complaints. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... by @joeldryden.bsky.social
Immunity for Alberta attorney general necessary to ward off ‘political activism,’ attorney general says | CBC News
Alberta’s justice minister, who is also the attorney general, says new rules that would grant anyone who’s in his job general immunity from law society sanctions are necessary to ward off “political a...
www.cbc.ca
December 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Would “official duties” include any legal advice they provided to the Government on say healthcare contracts? Because the MHCare scandal isn’t going away and I think down the road the corruption of the entire UCP term will come to light. I think they are covering their ass in advance.
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This is the most Starship Troopers coded shit. Paul Verhoeven is like, "shit I should have gone further"
jesus christ
December 9, 2025 at 8:17 PM
This is the most Starship Troopers coded shit. Paul Verhoeven is like, "shit I should have gone further"
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This is worth watching if you're interested in the politics of political speech and the constraints of civility, professionalism, and parliamentarism on debate.
Would take some sensitivity, but could make a useful teaching exercise - what did you hear? What did the member actually say? Etc.
Would take some sensitivity, but could make a useful teaching exercise - what did you hear? What did the member actually say? Etc.
Last night, in debate on a bill the UCP say is meant to protect free, even offensive, speech…
…the UCP tried to censor my speech because they found it…offensive.
But it’s true. Bill 13 will make life worse for African, Caribbean & Black professionals in Alberta.
youtu.be/jWLbFp2yN68?... #abpoli
…the UCP tried to censor my speech because they found it…offensive.
But it’s true. Bill 13 will make life worse for African, Caribbean & Black professionals in Alberta.
youtu.be/jWLbFp2yN68?... #abpoli
The UCP Didn’t Want You To Hear This - How Bill 13 Will Hurt African, Caribbean & Black Albertans
YouTube video by David Shepherd
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
This is worth watching if you're interested in the politics of political speech and the constraints of civility, professionalism, and parliamentarism on debate.
Would take some sensitivity, but could make a useful teaching exercise - what did you hear? What did the member actually say? Etc.
Would take some sensitivity, but could make a useful teaching exercise - what did you hear? What did the member actually say? Etc.
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#FluVaccine #GetVaccinated
Confirmed flu cases jump nearly 61%: federal data #Canada
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
Confirmed flu cases jump nearly 61%: federal data #Canada
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
Confirmed flu cases jump nearly 61%: federal data
Laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza have jumped by almost 61 per cent, according to recent data released Friday.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
#FluVaccine #GetVaccinated
Confirmed flu cases jump nearly 61%: federal data #Canada
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
Confirmed flu cases jump nearly 61%: federal data #Canada
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
Woke up to my 9 y.o. daughter singing Flo Rida’s Low to our dog. “Apple bottoms jeans, boots with the fur, the whole club was lookin’ at her.” Made me smile.
December 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Woke up to my 9 y.o. daughter singing Flo Rida’s Low to our dog. “Apple bottoms jeans, boots with the fur, the whole club was lookin’ at her.” Made me smile.
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China hit 25% electric trucking for haulage… rapidly.
That’s a huge deal & essentially tells you what’s in store for everyone else. This will force a change in large trucking manufacturers around the world & impact the price of diesel.
We live in interesting times.
@everythingelectric.bsky.social
That’s a huge deal & essentially tells you what’s in store for everyone else. This will force a change in large trucking manufacturers around the world & impact the price of diesel.
We live in interesting times.
@everythingelectric.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 5:48 AM
China hit 25% electric trucking for haulage… rapidly.
That’s a huge deal & essentially tells you what’s in store for everyone else. This will force a change in large trucking manufacturers around the world & impact the price of diesel.
We live in interesting times.
@everythingelectric.bsky.social
That’s a huge deal & essentially tells you what’s in store for everyone else. This will force a change in large trucking manufacturers around the world & impact the price of diesel.
We live in interesting times.
@everythingelectric.bsky.social
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Take a read of what is happening to Access for our children in AB:
canadahealthwatch.ca...
"Families are being asked to pay twice. Once through taxes, and again through out-of-pocket fees, premiums, and the brutal math of what they can and cannot afford."
canadahealthwatch.ca...
"Families are being asked to pay twice. Once through taxes, and again through out-of-pocket fees, premiums, and the brutal math of what they can and cannot afford."
Alberta isn’t fixing healthcare. It’s abandoning it.
“Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets.”
canadahealthwatch.ca
December 9, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Take a read of what is happening to Access for our children in AB:
canadahealthwatch.ca...
"Families are being asked to pay twice. Once through taxes, and again through out-of-pocket fees, premiums, and the brutal math of what they can and cannot afford."
canadahealthwatch.ca...
"Families are being asked to pay twice. Once through taxes, and again through out-of-pocket fees, premiums, and the brutal math of what they can and cannot afford."
Both of these teams are 8-4? Hard to tell. (I’ll give Herbert a bit of a pass what with the broken hand and all.)
December 9, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Both of these teams are 8-4? Hard to tell. (I’ll give Herbert a bit of a pass what with the broken hand and all.)
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This is compelling. The UCP is manipulating procedural rules in the Legislature to shut down legitimate inquiries. This time it was about settlement expenses in the health area. Next time it could be about settlement expenses in relation to coal.
#ableg #abpoli
#ableg #abpoli
This UCP government continues to find all manner of ways to limit debate. Today they just simply shut it down before it could even begin. It's a new low, even for them.
December 9, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Did Hurts just take an INT and a fumble on the same play? I only ask so I can tease my brother in law in our fantasy league.
December 9, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Did Hurts just take an INT and a fumble on the same play? I only ask so I can tease my brother in law in our fantasy league.
