Michael Franklin

Senior Digital Producer at husband, father and board game enthusiast.

[Michael Franklin @CTVMFranklin]

"When we started work on this project, we never imagined Jason Kenney wouldn't be there at the end of it," MRU political scientist @DuaneBratt said of the Kenney book. #yyc #yeg

[CTV News Calgary @CTVCalgary]

A new book about Jason Kenney's time as Alberta premier is now out, highlighting many challenges and surprises during his three-year tenure. #yyc #yeg #abpoli https://t.co/lfRvJCXZEz

[Michael Franklin @CTVMFranklin]

The incentives, earned through the @Optiwatt app, will be paid $50 on sign up and $100 upon completion of the pilot on Dec. 31. #yyc #yeg

[CTV News Calgary @CTVCalgary]

.@FortisAlberta customers who own EVs can participate in a pilot program and earn $150 for their time.

The company says they will collect valuable data on the province's electricity system. #yyc #yeg https://t.co/hnWoQ3rovl

[Michael Franklin @CTVMFranklin]

It's alleged the pair assaulted and sexually assaulted the baby multiple times over a six-week period. #yyc #yql #lethbridge

[CTV News Lethbridge @CTVLethbridge]

BREAKING: Assault and sexual assault charges have been laid against two Lethbridge parents in connection with incidents involving their six-week-old baby girl #yyc https://t.co/CwATbQr7Wc

[Michael Franklin @CTVMFranklin]

Braving a very cold winter night, it's a great show by the George McDougall junior and senior bands for their Christmas concert! @rvsed #MerryChristmasToAll

[Michael Franklin @CTVMFranklin]

Police say the suspects also attempted - unsuccessfully - to break into the Carbon Bottle Depot.

However, they did get into the Carbon Farmers Exchange. #yyc

[CTV News Calgary @CTVCalgary]

Two Calgarians have been charged after they broke into Canada Post offices in Cremona, Carbon and Sundre and stole a "large quantity of mail." #yyc https://t.co/WMvy7VIC7H

[Michael Franklin @CTVMFranklin]

The book is a collection of short stories that developed the village of Avonlea and led to the TV series Road to Avonlea, starring Sarah Polley. #yyc

[CTV News Calgary @CTVCalgary]

An Irricana, Alta. museum found a rare first edition of The Chronicles of Avonlea, written by Lucy Maude Montgomery in 1912. #yyc https://t.co/VBcFKx4cSh

[Michael Franklin @CTVMFranklin]

Kenney also said if he's learned one thing from 25 years in politics, it's that people aren't interested in internal party problems - they want a competent government. #yyc

[CTV News Calgary @CTVCalgary]

Jason Kenney, a day ahead of the UCP leadership vote, says he will stay on as MLA but is not sure about anything after that. #yyc #yeg #abpoli https://t.co/R03kV5uDMR

[Michael Franklin @CTVMFranklin]

UPDATE: @environmentca says its single-use plastic regulations include reference to science that suggests biodegradable bags won't break down "in the natural environment." #yyc

[Michael Franklin @CTVMFranklin]

The bags, which have been in use since 2019, are completely plastic free, @CalgaryCoop says. #yyc

[Michael Franklin @CTVMFranklin]

The bags, which have been in use since 2019, are completely plastic free, @CalgaryCoop says. #yyc

[CTV News Calgary @CTVCalgary]

Calgary Co-op says the federal government has said it can't hand out its compostable bags to customers anymore. #yyc https://t.co/ag8bmkJRiJ

[Michael Franklin @CTVMFranklin]

The province says it will release the first quarter update next week. #yyc #yeg

[CTV News Calgary @CTVCalgary]

The Alberta government says the province did enjoy high resource revenues, but hasn't said anything about any rebate cheques #yyc #yeg https://t.co/ObOkMKlqyC

[Michael Franklin @CTVMFranklin]

If @ASIRT_AB had been in place when the sexual assault allegations were made against Sean Chu, it would have been different, the Calgary Police Commission said. #yyc

[CTV News Calgary @CTVCalgary]

The Calgary Police Commission says several errors were made in the handling of a complaint against Sean Chu when he was a Calgary police officer. #yyc https://t.co/178oO3zhha

[Michael Franklin @CTVMFranklin]

If given the maximum suggested by the Crown, Breitkreutz's sentence would match that given to Gary Sorenson and Milowe Brost in 2015. #yyc #yeg

[CTV News Calgary @CTVCalgary]

Sentencing submissions were delivered in court today for Arnold Breitkreutz, the man convicted in one of Alberta's "worst frauds." #yyc #yeg https://t.co/RM2BjwX9MY

[Michael Franklin @CTVMFranklin]

Starting May 1, Health Canada will enforce the rules on window blinds it changed a year ago.

Companies that deal in window coverings say customers are unaware of what's changed. #yyc #yeg #yql https://t.co/7fTaeP24LM

[Michael Franklin @CTVMFranklin]

The tours run on Sundays and Mondays between July 10 and Aug. 29 and weekends from Sept. 3 to Sept. 25. #yyc

[CTV News Calgary @CTVCalgary]

Visitors to @BanffNP are now able to register for a guided hike to Hidden Lake, the site of some critical conservation work by Parks Canada #yyc https://t.co/e7rlmTihOA

[Michael Franklin @CTVMFranklin]

The Alberta government says the new wildlife overpass east of Canmore will save lives - for both humans and wildlife.

In 2019, seven elk were struck and killed by a transport truck in the area. #yyc https://t.co/HWzED6vFoV

[Michael Franklin @CTVMFranklin]

Some of the #yyc businesses already signed up with @CanToogoodtogo are Chunk'd Cookies, Lena's Italian Market, Al Forno and Holy Cow #yycfood https://t.co/zZ2RKggtQo

[Michael Franklin @CTVMFranklin]

Friday's injunction means protesters who block roads or sidewalks, make excessive noise or conduct commercial business without a permit could be charged.

@CalgaryPolice say they are already speaking with car owners in Central Memorial Park. #yyc https://t.co/76bEOiDmFh

[Arnold Schwarzenegger @Schwarzenegger]

War has a way of breaking the winners along with the losers.

[Michael Franklin @CTVMFranklin]

Mounties don't have much information at this time, but say there is no risk to the public.

Residents are advised to stay clear of the scene, however. #yyc

[CTV News Calgary @CTVCalgary]

RCMP investigating incident on pathway in northwest Airdrie #yyc https://t.co/V1GrRemZde