Alberta legislature reporter for @CdnPressNews in Edmonton | Frmr. city hall reporter for @stalbertgazette | byline(s) elsewhere too | (he/him)
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Sometimes supportive boyfriend duties call. But you know who Iโm rooting for to take the Cup ๐จ๐ฆ
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From @TheAthleticFC: On a day that Canada and the United States both opened their campaigns at the World Cup, Justin Trudeau opted to watch Team USA, where his girlfriend Katy Perry was performing in the opening ceremony. nyti.ms/3QkNi1V
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Alberta picks university to cost out separation, panel to assess ahead of referendum
Up to $1.5 million budget for the report and a Jack Mintz' led panel review of it -- cost represents importance, Premier Smith's gov says.
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thecanadianpressnews.ca/poliโฆ via @CdnPressNews
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Alberta files appeal on court decision to throw out separatist referendum petition
We knew it was coming โ but now we know the govโs planned position.
First Nations โ to be expected โ are disappointed Premier Smith went ahead with it.
From me today:
ca.news.yahoo.com/alberta-fiโฆ
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Alberta files appeal on court decision to throw out separatist referendum petition
Updates to come:
ca.news.yahoo.com/alberta-fiโฆ via @@YahooCanada
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Alberta government orders stop to rebranding of paramedic service provider
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thecanadianpressnews.ca/busiโฆ via @CdnPressNews
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Jack Farrell ๐ retweeted
Wild story. โAccording to an affidavit from lead Det. Matt White which was read out in court by Taylor, Gondek has been linked to a criminal investigation of a municipal campaign contributor.โ
This is a blockbuster on the council phone seizures from @kmartincourts.
calgaryherald.com/news/policโฆ
#ableg #abpoli #yyc #yyccc
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With Corb Lund's petition now submitted, and recalls against the NDP's Marie Renaud and Tory Party leader Peter Guthrie withdrawn/not submitted, there are now ZERO active petitions under Alberta law for 1st time since October.
thecanadianpressnews.ca/praiโฆ via @CdnPressNews
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Alberta politicians exploring option to put taxpayers on hook for MLA e-scooter rides
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thecanadianpressnews.ca/busiโฆ via @CdnPressNews
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Calgaryโs downtown Legion has to be one of the most versatile spaces in Alberta โ Poilievre this week; then next week? Sled Island venue for punk, pop, rap, rock, country and I think even a jazz band on a bill.
Hello from the Royal Canadian Legion in downtown Calgary where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to address a room full of party members in a few minutes.
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Jack Farrell ๐ retweeted
๐จ The @nytimes seeks an Express (breaking news) reporter based in Vancouver or Calgary. This is separate to the Western Canada correspondent we are hiring for. [the Express role is not in my dept, but I can point you to the right direction] #journojobs
nytco.com/careers/job-listinโฆ
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Ottawa planning social media ban for children under 16 /via @globeandmail theglobeandmail.com/politicsโฆ
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Alternative headline: The City of Toronto says scalping can really pay off
Jun 5
NEW: The City of Toronto says only a fraction of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets it bought as an investment remain unsold, with the soccer gamble looking set to pay off a week before the games begin. #ToPoli
globalnews.ca/news/11891194/โฆ
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Albertaโs got big high-speed rail dreams โ and needs three decades to follow through on em.
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cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/aโฆ
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Albertaโs premier strutted her French, talked Habs heartbreak and pitched a โQue-Bertaโ economic (and seemingly political alliance) between her province and @CFrechetteโs Quebec today.
By me and @3rikamorris:
cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/โฆ
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Jack Farrell ๐ retweeted
Alberta premier speaks in French in Quebec, commiserates on Habs' playoff demise nationalnewswatch.com/2026/0โฆ #nationlnewswatch via @natnewswatch
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Former judge โ and UCP donor โ tapped to chair new Alberta panel redrawing electoral boundaries
UCP backbenchers claim the past donations doesnโt mean the former justice will bring partisanship to the job.
By @reportrix:
ca.news.yahoo.com/former-albโฆ
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Jack Farrell ๐ retweeted
Indigenous language speakers and political leaders say they were disappointed to learn a landmark Indigenous languages office is under investigation after the federal government received anonymous complaints.
#cdnpoli with @bhobs22
ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/inโฆ
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Some Alberta hospitals are now being financially incentivized to increase day procedures for hip/knee/cataract surgeries and avoid longer-term stays.
The premier and health officials claim quality of care wonโt be at risk.
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thecanadianpressnews.ca/poliโฆ via @CdnPressNews
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Separatism and energy: Alberta's Smith to meet with counterpart in Quebec this week
Smith gave a hard no when asked if sheโd be meeting with Plamondon while in Quebec City.
By @DaynePatterson_ :
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Jack Farrell ๐ retweeted
A guide to the (many) groups running Alberta's separatist and remain camps
Excellent overview by @markusoff
cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/gโฆ
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