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Jeremy Klaszus @klaszus.bsky.social · 1d

Here is Ward 1 forum vid with crystal clear audio! youtu.be/c2qXDgl5Ofw?...

CLEAR AUDIO - Calgary Ward 1 Candidate Forum at Varsity

YouTube video by The Sprawl

youtu.be

Jeremy Klaszus @klaszus.bsky.social · 1d

That room has a terrible PA system. Was having flashbacks... have tried livestreaming there before with the same result. We made a high-quality recording that we'll be putting overtop the video - should have it on YouTube later tonight or early tomorrow.

Jeremy Klaszus @klaszus.bsky.social · 2d

Working on something about Calgary's three municipal parties and finding it easy to describe the two conservative parties. But when it comes to The Calgary Party, I still can't tell you concisely, without looking, what they are about. That's a problem. #yyccc

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Jeremy Klaszus @klaszus.bsky.social · 2d

There have been a some already and more coming this week - check out The Sprrawl's debate tracker! www.sprawlcalgary.com/calgary-elec...

Candidate debates for Calgary’s 2025 municipal election | The Sprawl

Watch recent forums—and see what's coming up.

www.sprawlcalgary.com

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Jeremy Klaszus @klaszus.bsky.social · 2d

The Sprawl's Ward 14 vid has already already been viewed 1.8K times. Credit where it's due: Landon Johnston initiated this forum b/c there wasn't one happening. When I arrived, Erin Averbukh was setting out chairs. Candidates were all invited nearly two weeks in advance, 3 opted not to go. #yyccc

FULL VIDEO: Calgary Ward 14 debate at Midnapore | The Sprawl

With four out of seven candidates.

www.sprawlcalgary.com

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Len Dueck @silentg3125.bsky.social · 2d

Watching this now to prepare for early voting this week. I'm stunned that this is the only place I can see such thorough coverage of the candidates. Thanks @klaszus.bsky.social! youtube.com/watch?v=_k5t...

CLEAR AUDIO - Calgary Mayoral Forum at Central Library

YouTube video by The Sprawl

youtube.com

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Jeremy Klaszus @klaszus.bsky.social · 2d

Three hours!!!

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Jeremy Klaszus @klaszus.bsky.social · 2d

Am being held hostage in Ward 14 as this candidate forum approaches the three hour mark, send help (or better still: support The Sprawl!) #yyccc

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The Sprawl @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social · 4d

You asked for it—and we heard you! The Sprawl is making all our Calgary election zines available digitally so you can print them out at home. Share them in your neighbourhood, your workplace, wherever you can think of! #yyccc

Print The Sprawl’s Calgary election zines at home! | The Sprawl

And share them with your neighbours.

www.sprawlcalgary.com

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Jeremy Klaszus @klaszus.bsky.social · 4d

My work day is ending at 1:30 a.m. Lot of late nights these days. And early mornings too. Support @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social folks, we are going flat out to bring Calgarians the best election coverage we possibly can! sprawlcalgary.fundjournalism.org/donate/ #yyccc

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Sina @signeyyc.bsky.social · 6d

Huge shoutout to @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social for providing this valuable service. Check out their existing recorded forums on YouTube!

Jeremy Klaszus @klaszus.bsky.social · 7d

Calgary election PSA. We haven't heard of a single candidate forum in Wards 2, 3, 12, 13 or 14. And three of those have no incumbents. What gives?? WAKEY WAKEY, FOLKS! There's an election in 20 days! Get a candidate debate going already! The Sprawl will even livestream it for you! #yyccc

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Sam Hester @calgaryhester.bsky.social · 6d

The #yyc municipal election is coming up soon! I've been working with @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social on some new #comics, to get you thinking about how much your vote counts. Tune in for a new panel every day!

The Sprawl @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social · 7d

Today we're kicking off a new Calgary election comics series by @calgaryhester.bsky.social! Every day from now until Oct 20, we'll be posting a new panel. Think of it as a local election Advent calendar—with a new surprise each day about Calgary's political history! #yyccc

A cartoon of Calgary's first mayor, George Murdoch, elected in 1884

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Jeremy Klaszus @klaszus.bsky.social · 7d

Calgary election PSA. We haven't heard of a single candidate forum in Wards 2, 3, 12, 13 or 14. And three of those have no incumbents. What gives?? WAKEY WAKEY, FOLKS! There's an election in 20 days! Get a candidate debate going already! The Sprawl will even livestream it for you! #yyccc

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Jeremy Klaszus @klaszus.bsky.social · 7d

Morning til night, all day every day. We are going flat out at @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social to cover Calgary's election. I live for this. #yyccc

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Jeremy Klaszus @klaszus.bsky.social · 8d

Where should Calgary bike lanes be built? "Maybe in the fields," said Ward 9 candidate Tony Dinh at yesterday's Ward 9 debate. Check out what every candidate had to say on the future of cycling infrastructure! #yycbike #yyccc

On bike lanes: Ward 9 candidates discuss cycling infrastructure

YouTube video by The Sprawl

youtu.be

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Jeremy Klaszus @klaszus.bsky.social · 9d

Good to see you Heather!

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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 10d

I moved to a better seat at the break. Ward 9 debate is a good one. Thank you Cold Garden, @klaszus.bsky.social and @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social.

www.sprawlcalgary.com/calgary-ward...

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Jeremy Klaszus @klaszus.bsky.social · 10d

And fun too! Speaking of public service journalism, congrats on your @albertamags.bsky.social win this week Euan!

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Jeremy Klaszus @klaszus.bsky.social · 10d

Ha! 100%.

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Deb SCARE-ium @debmerriam.bsky.social · 10d

Okay #yeg anybody here doing something remotely this cool with municipal election coverage?

Jeremy Klaszus @klaszus.bsky.social · 11d

We've taken The Sprawl's election candidate tracker and made zines for all 14 wards in Calgary! Let us know if you're interested in passing 'em around. #yyccc

A new zine series for Calgary’s 2025 election | The Sprawl

One for each of the city's 14 wards.

www.sprawlcalgary.com

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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 11d

If you live in Calgary, look at what @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social is doing for the upcoming municipal election and consider subscribing. Jeremy and his team are producing amazing original explanatory journalism in the public interest.
mailchi.mp/sprawlcalgar...

A new zine series for Calgary's election.

mailchi.mp

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Jeremy Klaszus @klaszus.bsky.social · 11d

We've taken The Sprawl's election candidate tracker and made zines for all 14 wards in Calgary! Let us know if you're interested in passing 'em around. #yyccc

A new zine series for Calgary’s 2025 election | The Sprawl

One for each of the city's 14 wards.

www.sprawlcalgary.com

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Jeremy Klaszus @klaszus.bsky.social · 11d

This is beautiful. Well done, Edmonton. edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

Hundreds gather to remember Darren Markland: Beloved doctor, cyclist and health advocate

About 200 family and friends got together at Constable Ezio Farone Park in Downtown Edmonton Friday to remember the Royal Alexandra doctor.

edmontonjournal.com

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Jeremy Klaszus @klaszus.bsky.social · 11d

Good call Jen. Had a nap, now gonna take the dog on a good walk!

Jeremy Klaszus @klaszus.bsky.social · 12d

Should probably! But don't know how to. Have to write tomorrow's newsletter etc. (But could always do it in the morning...)

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