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Last week the Western Standard published an article on the "Corrupt Care" scandal that was...

A bit hard to read.

We break down the really important parts that we took away from it on our substack!

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open.substack.com/pub/thebreak...
Decoding The Western Standard...
Or more accurately, their whole article on the "Corrupt Care" scandal
open.substack.com
Danielle Smith’s right hand man is calling for respectful dialogue, persuasion and the avoidance of hyperbole.

So uh…

Yeah.

Write your own caption for this one?

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February 14, 2026 at 3:07 AM
“The head of Enbridge Inc says the company is unwilling to take on the financial risk of developing a new oil pipeline from Alberta to Canada’s west coast.”

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www.theglobeandmail.com/business/ind...
Enbridge says it’s not willing to take on development risk of Alberta pipeline project
CEO Greg Ebel says his company has enough other opportunities
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Reposted by The Breakdown AB
The Alberta government appears to be secretly building drug jails beyond the two announced in Calgary and Edmonton.
drugdatadecoded.ca/alberta-gove...
Alberta government hiding additional drug jail plans
Newly obtained documents reveal a hidden plan to build a drug jail in Grande Prairie, raising questions about how many additional facilities are in the works.
drugdatadecoded.ca
February 10, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Self admitted "racists" who supports the idea of ICE in Canada...

"I have become racists! Typing is very hard!"

Western Standard - "You don't need spellcheck, you need a show! We are very serious journalists here!"

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February 13, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Sorry what?

Did separatist leader Jeffery Rath ever serve in the actual military?

Because otherwise this looks a whole lot like an attempt at stolen valour.

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February 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM
From the DM's...

As the separatists insist that "nonono guys, this isn't about us wanting to be American..."

Here's a "permanent" signing location in #YEG.

Notice anything?

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February 13, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Nicolaides today - “As you can see, class sizes are entirely reasonable on average!”

Recommended class averages - “Wait, 30% above our own maximum numbers for K-3 is reasonable now? Boy this just got a lot easier!

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February 13, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Today’s presser in a nutshell…

- similar promises to ER docs in waiting rooms but with teachers and EA’s…

- Neither Smith nor Nicolaides have signed the separatist petition (that’s three “no”’s!)

- The Sens(N)ationalist Post truly has no dignity.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
February 12, 2026 at 10:06 PM
“Smith may say that she’s not a separatist, but she has gone out of her way many times to make it easier for a separatist referendum to be held.”

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www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
Alberta separatists step up efforts to leave Canada after meeting with Trump officials
Separatists in Alberta are ramping up a petition campaign aimed at triggering an independence vote in the western province that has long complained its economy is being held back by the rest of Canada...
www.ctvnews.ca
February 12, 2026 at 5:41 PM
“Nearly a month after Alberta’s hospitals minister said emergency room doctors would “immediately” be working in a new role to triage patients in overcrowded waiting rooms, the province & its health agencies will not say if any triage liaison physicians are on the job.”

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta government won't say if promised new triage emergency doctors are on the job | CBC News
Nearly a month after Alberta’s hospitals minister said emergency room doctors would “immediately” be working to triage patients in overcrowded waiting rooms, the province and its health agencies will ...
www.cbc.ca
February 12, 2026 at 5:39 PM
“Despite internal emails indicating miscarriages, stillbirths, and at least one infant death, the province released no clear, timely data to clinicians or the public.”

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thewalrus.ca/alberta-knew...
Alberta Knew Measles Was Harming Pregnant Patients—But Stayed Silent | The Walrus
Internal documents reveal health officials withheld data about the people most at risk
thewalrus.ca
February 12, 2026 at 5:29 AM
“The Alberta government says it is pausing a policy change that cut access to provincial health coverage for some temporary foreign workers earlier this year.”

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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta reconsiders cutting health coverage for some temporary foreign workers after concerns raised | CBC News
Alberta is reviewing a health coverage change that left some temporary foreign workers without provincial care earlier this year. Meanwhile, the government confirms Type 58 visa holders can apply once...
www.cbc.ca
February 10, 2026 at 9:51 PM
For someone who utilized the notwithstanding clause to rob teachers of their Charter rights, outrage over "cancel culture" is quite the stance...

But calling Brandt one of "Canada's greatest musicians"?

He used to be good, but "greatest"?

That's a reach.

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February 10, 2026 at 1:55 AM
“The Alberta government has not complied with a court order to hand over complete records relating to a problematic rural intersection, causing further delays in a fatal dangerous driving trial”

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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta government 'did not comply' with court order to hand over documents about rural intersection: lawyer | CBC News
The Alberta government has not complied with a court order to hand over complete records relating to the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 564, causing further delay in a fatal dangerous driving t...
www.cbc.ca
February 10, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Sacrificial lamb Boitchenko tried to have a presser today.

He supports...

- "Alberta independent within United Canada"
- "Independent province within United Canada"
- "United Alberta within United Canada"

(Talking points are hard)

And he has not signed the separatist petition.

#abpoli
February 9, 2026 at 8:31 PM
From the DM's...

(Via the FB)

This appears to be the "Second Sons", a white nationalist group organized by Jeremy McKenzie of Diagolon fame on a bridge in Alberta.

And it should be condemned universally.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
February 9, 2026 at 7:41 PM
A 19 year old from the Camrose area recently became a symbol for the short-sightedness of the Separatists.

But he's more than a meme.

He's also a warning that loyal Canadians should be paying close attention to.

And a clear reason why we need to talk to people.

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February 9, 2026 at 6:56 PM
So...

After 7 years, the former of premier of Alberta Jason Kenney finally blocked us.

Totes worth it for how it went down tho.

Get the full story on our newest episode!

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February 9, 2026 at 6:54 PM
New episode!

It's another Alberta Politics Roundup as well as deep dives on separatism and Smith's continued assault on the rule of law!

Listen everywhere you get your pods!

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podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
Episode 8.08 - February 8th, 2026 Alberta Politics Roundup!
Podcast Episode · The Breakdown With Nate Pike · 2026-02-09 · 2h 14m
podcasts.apple.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:28 AM
New episode!

It's another Alberta Politics Roundup as well as deep dives on separatism and Smith's continued assault on the rule of law!

Listen everywhere you get your pods!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

youtu.be/9IJfe2MNMTM
Episode 8.08 - February 8th, 2026 Alberta Politics Update!
YouTube video by The Breakdown AB
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February 9, 2026 at 8:26 AM
New episode!

It's another Alberta Politics Roundup as well as deep dives on separatism and Smith's continued assault on the rule of law!

Listen everywhere you get your pods!

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February 9, 2026 at 8:23 AM
When asked about cost of living and affordability...

Smith responded by acknowledging that "everyone is going broke" and then proceeded to blame...

Wait for it...

Immigrants.

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February 8, 2026 at 7:58 PM
With rumors swirling about Smith lowering the standards for what it takes to become a teacher...

When asked about teachers and EA's, SMith made the stunning claim she used the notwithstanding clause to SAVE teachers.

Listen to the clip.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed
February 8, 2026 at 7:46 PM
On a question on Daylight Savings Time, Smith showed a bit of her hand.

With multiple referendum questions expected in October, Smith will be adding her own questions, not brought by citizen referendum but apparently by the Ministry of "but I just want to".

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
February 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Smith her change to allow parents to see medical records of their kids until age 18...

"Well look, kids can't understand all of this stuff on lab results so parents need to be able to explain it"

As if there wasn't a medical professional who ordered the tests?

#abpoli #ableg
February 8, 2026 at 6:50 PM