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[Jamie Bonkiewicz @JamieBonkiewicz]

BREAKING: Spirit Halloween has officially taken over Trump’s Great American State Fair.

[SSS @sss_foster]

@ByronMBader Byron, they have had three picks.

[SSS @sss_foster]

@ankylussy @ByronMBader The ol'Babcock pep talk

[SSS @sss_foster]

@ByronMBader Where's that friend and family discount!

[disordered @disorderedyyc]

During the election, Danielle Smith called the NDP liars and assured Albertans that:

"no one can jump the queue"
"no one can pay out of pocket"
"no one will ever pay out of pocket"

Premier Smith's election campaign was all lies.

#ableg #abpoli

[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 And just like when we repealed blanket rezoning, the city chose to listen to the people rather than answer to the money.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.

[Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas @JeromyYYC]

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

This last-minute hike before Stampede will raise 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.

[NFL Memes @NFLMemes]

The wheels on a shopping cart be like

[Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas @JeromyYYC]

Albertans deserve to know exactly what some of the leading voices behind separation are advocating: mandatory military service, citizenship based on birthplace, and a vision of society that belongs in the past.

At a time when Calgary is attracting talent, investment, and opportunity from across Canada and around the world, the provincial referendum decision is giving oxygen to a movement that creates uncertainty, division, and risk.

Our city needs more homes, more jobs, more infrastructure, and stronger ties with the rest of Canada and the world. Instead, we're being dragged into a debate that threatens investment, undermines confidence, and distracts from the real challenges facing Albertans.

Calgary's future is as a growing, confident Canadian city. We must be focused on building that future, not legitimizing a movement that puts it at risk.

[Goodable @Goodable]

Good News Update: Metallica is asking fans to give blood or plasma before their UK shows.

They're hoping the donations will help trauma victims, cancer patients and new mothers.

It’s the most metal way to be a real-life hero. 🩸

[Allison Jade @da95824]

I am baffled that my MLA posted this.

This government has zero self awareness.

[Jason Scott 🇨🇦 @JasonOnTheDrums]

#ableg

Danielle Smith just promoted Jason Nixon to Finance Minister today….replacing Nate Horner who resigned in disgust over the separation referendum

Let’s talk about who Jason Nixon ACTUALLY is.. and it’s NOT good

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[AB against UCP @AB_AgainstUCP]

Meet Jason Nixon - another confirmed UCP liar, pretends to care about the environment, and terrible MLA and Minister.
A thread on why @JasonNixonAB is unfit as an elected official, and an absolute disgrace to this province and country
#ableg #ResignNixon #FireTheUCP

[YAC News @YACnews]

US political operatives built a surveillance app for Alberta separatists, a coordinated attack to destabilise Canada. https://t.co/6laqKR3HeJ

[Andrew Leach 🇨🇦 @andrew_leach]

Who is going to tell him that the list is available for use by political parties.

If you want to use the list, form a political party and play by the rules.

Shouldn't be that hard for a lawyer to figure out.

[Lyn Alden @LynAldenContact]

For context, their safeguards are 1) no using their AI for fully autonomous weapons and 2) no using their AI for mass surveillance on US citizens.

[Ryan Jespersen @ryanjespersen]

Alberta’s ER docs are sounding the alarm. The healthcare system is in crisis. Dr. @PfParks pulls no punches here. 👇🏼

[Kathleen Ganley @KathleenGanley]

Power prices have quadrupled under the UCP, so they took out adds to try and blame someone else.

Albertans oppose leaving CPP, but the UCP wants to do it, so they took out adds with fake numbers.

The UCP is spending your money to try and tell you what to think. #AbLeg

[Gil McGowan @gilmcgowan]

Danielle Smith played Albertans for suckers. She knew the UCP’s plan to pull Alberta out of CPP was unpopular, so she said it “would not be part of the UCP campaign.” Slippery, deceitful language. She never said she wouldn’t do it; just that she wouldn’t campaign on it. #abpoli