Carrie Tait

Reporter in The Globe and Mail's Calgary bureau. Loves: The Riders, the Oilers, the farm, mountains, snow. Dislikes: Daylight Saving(s) Time, raccoons, gophers.

[Carrie Tait @CarrieTait]

Fun! Women represent about 55% of the people in my stories in the last three months. Exclude officials - think premiers, chief medical officers, mayors, spokespeople - and women make up 75% of the voices. It can be done. Big thanks to @InformedOps! #partylikeajournalist

[Carrie Tait @CarrieTait]

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[rick bell @RickBellwrites]

NEW COLUMN. Farkas vs Smith. On this one Farkas is right. This is not about Stampede. Not the Stampede. We are talking about two tents in high density neighbourhoods who appear to have no respect for their neighbours. https://t.co/xBXb61M5Io #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yyccc

[Carrie Tait @CarrieTait]

If you're wondering about the anti-Alberta, woke mob leader complaining about the late-night, loud music during the Calgary Stampede, I have just the thread for ya!

Bell: Calgary city hall doesn't listen to Calgarians — go figure https://t.co/E9I5oZcj9d

[Carrie Tait @CarrieTait]

Bell: Calgary City Hall, where the headbangers rule the land https://t.co/cSaabfXL4C

[Carrie Tait @CarrieTait]

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[Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas @JeromyYYC]

It's time to cut through the bullshit about the Cowboys tent. Stampede succeeds because Calgarians welcome millions of people into our city. That goodwill matters. A few operators do not get to treat neighbours like garbage and damage the reputation of an event that belongs to all of us.

By now you've seen the coordinated smear campaign from out-of-town politicians. They think you're stupid and want you to believe that we're somehow cancelling Stampede by asking the big tents to use the same rules in place at Coachella, Lollapooloza and all the other world class festivals.

That's the first piece of bullshit. We're not talking about Stampede at all. We're talking about a few off-site tents that have been treating their neighbors like garbage.

Here's the truth. In the last few years, the tents were given a special exemption way above and beyond what was in place up until about 2019. People living near these tents were told to call 311 and wait. Their windows shook and broke. Their shelves rattled. Music ran on weeknights until 2 or 3 a.m. They dealt with property damage, public disorder, and excessive intoxication outside their homes.

Thousands of Calgarians raised their concerns. And just like when we repealed blanket rezoning, the city chose to listen to the people rather than answer to the money.

The second piece of bullshit is that Calgary's rules suck compared to everywhere else. In fact, the changes are modest. There's no change on weekends. But on weeknights, concerts now need to wrap up by 1230am. Even with this change, it means that Calgary still allows outdoor music later than anywhere else in North America.

The third piece of bullshit is that this was done last minute. This wasn't a last minute change. The big tents knew in February that their exemption was under review. Cowboys was told again in May. Their exemption depended on managing noise, safety, and impacts on nearby residents. They did not meet that standard.

But what isn't bullshit is that as your mayor I'm fighting for you. I want you to know that a permit is not a licence to bully a neighbourhood. It is not a profit guarantee. I was elected to stand up for Calgarians, not to take orders from wealthy donors, lobbyists, or politicians protecting their friends.

I am more than happy to seek compromise and work with operators who respect Calgarians. But I answer to the nurse on an early shift, the parent getting kids ready for school, and the worker who needs sleep.

So no. We are not cancelling Stampede. We are protecting it. Stampede succeeds because Calgarians welcome millions of people into our city. That goodwill matters. A few operators do not get to damage the reputation of an event that belongs to all of us.

If you want to do business in Calgary, respect the people who live next door.

[Alberta Emergency Alert @AB_EmergAlert]

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Parkland County has issued a flood alert for the Hamlet of Wabamun.

In effect for the entire Hamlet of Wabamun.

Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has pushed the wastewater system to capacity. The Hamlet has received reports of sewer backups affecting individual homes and businesses. Continued excessive water use may increase the risk of additional sewer backups and flooding.

Everyone in Wabamun must reduce all non-essential water use. Avoid washing dishes, laundry, showering, and other unnecessary water consumption. Limit toilet flushing to essential use only. Businesses must reduce water usage and wastewater discharge where possible. Stay away from creeks, stormwater ponds, and areas affected by high water. All roads, sidewalks, and pathways remain open. For updates, visit https://t.co/pnXBIaGCpZ or follow Parkland County’s official Facebook page.

https://t.co/3N2DIjbPQU #ABemerg #ABflood

[Alberta Emergency Alert @AB_EmergAlert]

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The City of Edmonton is issuing a water supply alert.

This alert is in effect for the entire City of Edmonton.

Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has pushed the region's stormwater system to capacity, with localized flooding and backups being reported in neighbouring communities. If the stormwater system continues to operate over-capacity, flooding and sewer backups will continue to increase.

Avoid unnecessary indoor water use. Limit showers and baths. Delay laundry and dishwasher use. Ensure sump pumps and downspouts are functioning properly to direct water away from homes. For more information, check https://t.co/K8qEsFjXIT

https://t.co/OzP9LzTUMT #ABemerg #ABflood

[Alberta Emergency Alert @AB_EmergAlert]

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Beaver Emergency Services Commission has issued a flood alert.: https://t.co/VEpGwjhPyw #ABemerg #ABflood

[Alberta Emergency Alert @AB_EmergAlert]

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Town of Stony Plain has issued a flood alert.

In effect for the entire Town of Stony Plain.

Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has pushed the wastewater system to capacity. The Town has received reports of sewer backups affecting individual homes and businesses. Continued excessive water use may increase the risk of additional sewer backups and flooding.

Everyone in Stony Plain must reduce all non-essential water use. Avoid washing dishes, doing laundry, showering, and other unnecessary water consumption. Limit toilet flushing to essential use only. Businesses must reduce water usage and wastewater discharge where possible. Stay away from creeks, stormwater ponds, and areas affected by high water. All roads, sidewalks, and pathways remain open. For updates, visit https://t.co/Xa4UxP2erK or follow the Town of Stony Plain's official Facebook page.

https://t.co/aLWMdSNoug #ABemerg #ABflood

[Alberta Emergency Alert @AB_EmergAlert]

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Beaver Emergency Services Commission has issued a flood alert.

In effect for the Town of Tofield and Beaver County from RR 171 to the west borders of Beaver County.

Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has pushed the Town's wastewater system over capacity. Roads currently closed are 51st street between 51 and 52 ave and at 55 ave between 47 and 48 street. Municipal emergency services are at risk of flooding and becoming inoperable. No evacuation is necessary at this time.

Everyone in Tofield must cease all non-essential water use. Refrain from showering, flushing toilets, using laundry machines and dishwashers. Prepare for a potential evacuation. If you need help call 780.662.3269. If you are displaced go to the Tofield Community hall at 5309 50 st. Updates will be posted on https://t.co/1uBHkfqkid, https://t.co/ZmjzHx9tqB, and the Town of Tofield, BESC and AEA Facebook pages.

https://t.co/WQOF3QrRj9 #ABemerg #ABflood

[Alberta Emergency Alert @AB_EmergAlert]

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Lac Ste. Anne County has issued an overland flood alert.

This alert is in effect for all of Lac Ste. Anne County.

Heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours has resulted in areas of overland flooding and compromised roadways in localized areas. The following roadways are closed at this time: Twp Rd 564, from Hwy 33 east to Rge Rd 25, Twp Rd 540, between Rge Rds 31 & 32, and Twp Rd 574A, between corporate limits of the town of Mayerthorpe and Hwy 43.

Everyone in Lac Ste. Anne County should avoid travel where possible. If travel is necessary, obey posted signage and watch for road closures. Call 911 for emergencies. Call the County Office at 1-866-880-5722 for flood assistance. Updated information will be available on the County website at https://t.co/s5Ttx5ojkN and social media.

https://t.co/o9zcpLjV9N #ABemerg #ABflood

[Alberta Emergency Alert @AB_EmergAlert]

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The City of St. Albert has issued a water supply alert.

Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has pushed the City's wastewater system to capacity, with localized flooding and backups being reported. If the wastewater system continues to operate over-capacity, flooding and sewer backups will continue to increase.

All residents must immediately cease all non-essential water use. Refrain from showering, flushing toilets, using laundry machines and dishwashers. Updates will be posted on https://t.co/KqlZ82DnLD when more information is available.

https://t.co/0sfJQ7BFj3 #ABemerg

[Alberta Emergency Alert @AB_EmergAlert]

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The City of Beaumont has issued a water supply alert.

This alert is in effect for the entire City of Beaumont.

Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has pushed the City's wastewater system to capacity, with localized flooding and backups being reported. If the wastewater system continues to operate over-capacity, flooding and sewer backups will continue to increase.

All residents must immediately cease all non-essential water use. Refrain from showering, flushing toilets, using laundry machines and dishwashers. For more information please see https://t.co/px7X7MrqkK

https://t.co/YrXII4nF9c... #ABemerg

[Carrie Tait @CarrieTait]

Quite the jurisdictional cat fight unfolding on the cat fighting machine -->

[Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas @JeromyYYC]

Looks like the fun police have struck again in Alberta, this time targeting people trying to enjoy a pint.

By raising the minimum price of a beer from $3.20 to $5 (a 60% increase) the provincial government will negatively affect thousands of workers and create additional problems for bars and restaurants already facing higher costs.

Many major provinces successfully support thriving brewing and hospitality industries without raising minimum drink prices by this much. Alberta’s brewing industry is one of our signature success stories. It supports local jobs, attracts visitors, and gives communities something to be proud of.

The Premier and AGLC should reconsider these changes and work with operators to find a solution that balances responsible service with the economic and cultural benefits these businesses bring to our province.

[Carrie Tait @CarrieTait]

@nspector4 @CBCRadioCanada https://t.co/G42BYZj5N0

[Carrie Tait @CarrieTait]

@yield2yetis I think we covered that.

[Carrie Tait @CarrieTait]

Not a reporter from The Globe and Mail.

[Darin Clou @DarinClou64537]

Went to Keith Wilson and Tanya Clement’s press release this morning very well done. But this globe and male reporter displayed absolutely unprofessional distain for the independence movement and especially leash as he said she had stained the microphone by speaking into it.

[Carrie Tait @CarrieTait]

Correction: The 2025 Michener Award.

[Carrie Tait @CarrieTait]

Big congrats to Radio-Canada, which won the 2026 Michener Award for its investigation into the damaging effects of dubious medical claims about chronic Lyme disease. https://t.co/G42BYZixXs

[Allan Thompson @ProfAllan]

"I belong to a generation that still reads the news directly through traditional media...My grandchildren probably think this is another sign of my technical incompetence, I insist that it is instead a very deliberate act of quiet resistance."