Dave Martin
@albertandave.bsky.social
I love my family, follow the Riders, Habs, Dolphins, and don't understand illogical CONServatives who vote against their interests. 🇨🇦
#NeverVoteConservative.
#NeverVoteConservative.
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An Alberta regulator is supposed to block struggling companies from obtaining oil and gas wells. Tax data obtained by The Narwhal suggests the regulator ignored the rules when it allowed a company with unpaid taxes to obtain 170 wells. @drewanderson.bsky.social reports: thenarwhal.ca/alberta-ener...
Alberta Energy Regulator ignored its own rules, data suggests | The Narwhal
New evidence suggests the Alberta Energy Regulator ignored a ministerial order — and critics say that’s just the tip of the iceberg
thenarwhal.ca
December 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
An Alberta regulator is supposed to block struggling companies from obtaining oil and gas wells. Tax data obtained by The Narwhal suggests the regulator ignored the rules when it allowed a company with unpaid taxes to obtain 170 wells. @drewanderson.bsky.social reports: thenarwhal.ca/alberta-ener...
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“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
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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 5:36 AM
“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
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So, DEI, but for stupid people. Got it.
"Some of the courses challenge the widely accepted science of climate change and vaccines."
#cdnpoli #Ableg #abpoli
"Some of the courses challenge the widely accepted science of climate change and vaccines."
#cdnpoli #Ableg #abpoli
Exclusive - Danielle Smith and Rob Anderson intervened on behalf of Jordan Peterson's online school in a concerted attempt to grant it accreditation in Alberta.
Jordan Peterson's School Isn't Accredited. Smith Offered Alberta's Help via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
Jordan Peterson's School Isn't Accredited. Smith Offered Alberta's Help via @thetyee.ca 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 2:44 PM
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The UCP is pushing through a coal mining project that no one wants.
We'd like to know: who is this project serving? Because it sure isn't serving Albertans.
We'd like to know: who is this project serving? Because it sure isn't serving Albertans.
The UCP would rather protect coal companies than our pristine Rocky Mountains.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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December 10, 2025 at 12:36 AM
The UCP is pushing through a coal mining project that no one wants.
We'd like to know: who is this project serving? Because it sure isn't serving Albertans.
We'd like to know: who is this project serving? Because it sure isn't serving Albertans.
Most heard statement in Edmonton each year....
We’re not making the playoffs with these goalies.
December 10, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Most heard statement in Edmonton each year....
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This is among the most democratically dangerous things Danielle Smith has said.
She wants to remove all checks and balances on her power and projects herself as the embodiment of "the people."
We have left the realm of liberal democracy in this province.
She wants to remove all checks and balances on her power and projects herself as the embodiment of "the people."
We have left the realm of liberal democracy in this province.
December 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
This is among the most democratically dangerous things Danielle Smith has said.
She wants to remove all checks and balances on her power and projects herself as the embodiment of "the people."
We have left the realm of liberal democracy in this province.
She wants to remove all checks and balances on her power and projects herself as the embodiment of "the people."
We have left the realm of liberal democracy in this province.
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Today, we remember the fourteen young women whose lives were stolen at Polytechnique Montréal 36 years ago.
Their names are a solemn reminder of the devastating toll of gender-based violence — and the responsibility that comes with our remembrance.
Their names are a solemn reminder of the devastating toll of gender-based violence — and the responsibility that comes with our remembrance.
December 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Today, we remember the fourteen young women whose lives were stolen at Polytechnique Montréal 36 years ago.
Their names are a solemn reminder of the devastating toll of gender-based violence — and the responsibility that comes with our remembrance.
Their names are a solemn reminder of the devastating toll of gender-based violence — and the responsibility that comes with our remembrance.
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WOW! AN HONOR! — GCN
December 6, 2025 at 4:16 AM
WOW! AN HONOR! — GCN
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WOW!!!
Not only have the courts ruled that the separatists referendum is unconstitutional and that separatism would require the consent of First Nations...
A SCATHING epilogue directly called out Alberta trying to legislate away the courts ability to issue a decision!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
Not only have the courts ruled that the separatists referendum is unconstitutional and that separatism would require the consent of First Nations...
A SCATHING epilogue directly called out Alberta trying to legislate away the courts ability to issue a decision!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
December 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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TODAY, Court of King’s Bench, after hearing submissions from First Nations, ruled that the separatists’ (Alberta Prosperity Project) proposed referendum question is unconstitutional. It violates all Albertans Charter and First Nations’ treaty rights.
Premier, what now?
#ableg
Premier, what now?
#ableg
December 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
TODAY, Court of King’s Bench, after hearing submissions from First Nations, ruled that the separatists’ (Alberta Prosperity Project) proposed referendum question is unconstitutional. It violates all Albertans Charter and First Nations’ treaty rights.
Premier, what now?
#ableg
Premier, what now?
#ableg
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.@AbDanielleSmith and UCP finally unequivocal admitted what Albertans suspected. They are separatists.
Bill 14 overrides an active Court case, First Nations’ treaties, and fast tracks separatists’ referendum petition.
#ForeverCanadian won’t stand down.
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Bill 14 overrides an active Court case, First Nations’ treaties, and fast tracks separatists’ referendum petition.
#ForeverCanadian won’t stand down.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:47 AM
.@AbDanielleSmith and UCP finally unequivocal admitted what Albertans suspected. They are separatists.
Bill 14 overrides an active Court case, First Nations’ treaties, and fast tracks separatists’ referendum petition.
#ForeverCanadian won’t stand down.
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Bill 14 overrides an active Court case, First Nations’ treaties, and fast tracks separatists’ referendum petition.
#ForeverCanadian won’t stand down.
www.facebook.com/share/r/17kV...
December 4, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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We’re in a hell of a lot of trouble.
December 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
We’re in a hell of a lot of trouble.
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Okay. I just got a call from a local acquaintance that has discovered the recall petition in Lethbridge East is a sham. The man sent to meet with them was from Neudorf's office.
#Lethbridge #UCPcorruption
#Lethbridge #UCPcorruption
December 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Okay. I just got a call from a local acquaintance that has discovered the recall petition in Lethbridge East is a sham. The man sent to meet with them was from Neudorf's office.
#Lethbridge #UCPcorruption
#Lethbridge #UCPcorruption
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November 30, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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Tour de force of investigative journalism here. Globe obtained evidence and made connections that Judge Wyant did not. Also, Globe confirmed former Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee was guest of Sam Mraiche at Oilers game. EPS failed to be forthright with me when I raised this in a previous story. 1
On Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Sam Mraiche
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy
A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Tour de force of investigative journalism here. Globe obtained evidence and made connections that Judge Wyant did not. Also, Globe confirmed former Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee was guest of Sam Mraiche at Oilers game. EPS failed to be forthright with me when I raised this in a previous story. 1
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Absolutely disgusting snipe by Cole Caufield, big shout out to Alexandre Carrier for keeping that puck alive in the OZ
2-0 Habs!
2-0 Habs!
November 28, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Absolutely disgusting snipe by Cole Caufield, big shout out to Alexandre Carrier for keeping that puck alive in the OZ
2-0 Habs!
2-0 Habs!
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The petitioner behind the Dale Nally recall is calling out his MLA, saying he will use the Elections Alberta complaint process to see if Nally breached the Elections Act, while also looking into Premier Smith's comments about his voting record.
November 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The petitioner behind the Dale Nally recall is calling out his MLA, saying he will use the Elections Alberta complaint process to see if Nally breached the Elections Act, while also looking into Premier Smith's comments about his voting record.
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Alberta’s $109 Million Privatization Failure: What the Auditor General Actually Found
The Auditor General documented what went wrong with Alberta's failed lab outsourcing contract—and what actually happens to the government now?
#abpoli #ableg #YEG #YYC
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The Auditor General documented what went wrong with Alberta's failed lab outsourcing contract—and what actually happens to the government now?
#abpoli #ableg #YEG #YYC
open.substack.com/pub/factsmtr...
Alberta’s $109 Million Privatization Failure: What the Auditor General Actually Found
The Auditor General documented what went wrong with Alberta's failed lab outsourcing contract—and what actually happens to the government now?
open.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Alberta’s $109 Million Privatization Failure: What the Auditor General Actually Found
The Auditor General documented what went wrong with Alberta's failed lab outsourcing contract—and what actually happens to the government now?
#abpoli #ableg #YEG #YYC
open.substack.com/pub/factsmtr...
The Auditor General documented what went wrong with Alberta's failed lab outsourcing contract—and what actually happens to the government now?
#abpoli #ableg #YEG #YYC
open.substack.com/pub/factsmtr...
Saskatoon 1996
Tragically Hip
AC/DC
Tragically Hip
AC/DC
U2
Pink Floyd
That’s it. I don’t go to concerts.
Pink Floyd
That’s it. I don’t go to concerts.
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen:
David Bowie
Peter Gabriel
Devo
Tom Waits
Cab Calloway
David Bowie
Peter Gabriel
Devo
Tom Waits
Cab Calloway
November 28, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Saskatoon 1996
Tragically Hip
AC/DC
Tragically Hip
AC/DC
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“Imperial Oil has announced it will eliminate 20% of its workforce by the end of 2027, with most of the positions based in Calgary.”
Remember, we are extracting and exporting more oil than ever before.
www.hcamag.com/ca/news/gene...
Remember, we are extracting and exporting more oil than ever before.
www.hcamag.com/ca/news/gene...
Imperial Oil, ExxonMobil announce major layoffs for Canada amid global restructuring
Experts says layoffs part of broader global trend in oil and gas sector
www.hcamag.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
“Imperial Oil has announced it will eliminate 20% of its workforce by the end of 2027, with most of the positions based in Calgary.”
Remember, we are extracting and exporting more oil than ever before.
www.hcamag.com/ca/news/gene...
Remember, we are extracting and exporting more oil than ever before.
www.hcamag.com/ca/news/gene...
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“Rather than reinvesting those profits in the Canadian economy, the four companies paid out $79.7 billion in dividends and share buybacks, nearly ¾ of which went to foreign shareholders, including 62% to American shareholders.”
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
U.S.-Owned Oil Sands Giants Send Profits Out of Canada Despite Public Support for Resource Sovereignty
Canada’s biggest oil sands producers are sending a large share of their profits out of the country to their shareholders in the United States, the CEO of the Trottier Family Foundation warns in an opi...
www.theenergymix.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
“Rather than reinvesting those profits in the Canadian economy, the four companies paid out $79.7 billion in dividends and share buybacks, nearly ¾ of which went to foreign shareholders, including 62% to American shareholders.”
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
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UCP WASTES $125 MILLION on DynaLife lab services.
UCP lost $1.3 BILLION by buying Keystone XL pipeline.
AIMCo lost $2 BILLION in pension funds after UCP replaced management.
But don't worry, Alberta. You can trust us with your CPP!
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
#abpoli #ableg
UCP lost $1.3 BILLION by buying Keystone XL pipeline.
AIMCo lost $2 BILLION in pension funds after UCP replaced management.
But don't worry, Alberta. You can trust us with your CPP!
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
#abpoli #ableg
Alberta tables legislation aimed at blocking $1.3 billion claim against AIMCo
Alberta has tabled a new bill that would shield the province from a $1.3 billion claim launched against AIMCo.
edmontonjournal.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:09 PM
UCP WASTES $125 MILLION on DynaLife lab services.
UCP lost $1.3 BILLION by buying Keystone XL pipeline.
AIMCo lost $2 BILLION in pension funds after UCP replaced management.
But don't worry, Alberta. You can trust us with your CPP!
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
#abpoli #ableg
UCP lost $1.3 BILLION by buying Keystone XL pipeline.
AIMCo lost $2 BILLION in pension funds after UCP replaced management.
But don't worry, Alberta. You can trust us with your CPP!
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
#abpoli #ableg