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Helen Pike

Helen Pike

@helenipike.bsky.social

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Video Journalist CBC Calgary, she/her — explains things on YouTube and enjoys telling stories about municipal issues, science, nature and life 🏔 [email protected] https://linktr.ee/Helenipike

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Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · 2d

So, the video aired without this information, sadly, but this is a reversal. And the press release confirms it here:

Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · 2d

Elections Calgary didn’t respond to my queries Wednesday or again earlier today — but tonight a press release:

Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · 2d

Calgary’s returning officer was clear: a recount would only involve polls that fell within a close-race threshold. But the province said that a recount should involve votes cast in the mayoral race city-wide

Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · 2d

There was a confusing element here: how a recount of the mayor’s race might play out under new legislation that allows close-race candidates to request a recount. be done for all mayor votes.

Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · 2d

This week I learned a lot about recounts.

📖 read some legislation
🗣️ called some people
🤔found out stuff I didn’t need — like how to deal with a tie

Here’s the story: What to expect in Calgary as a recount request is underway: youtu.be/cL5F4nY73V0?...

Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · 5d

My 2017 GIF …a Farkas “signature dance move” from election profile archives — who would’ve thought these would continue to be relevant? Not that blonde Metro reporter

Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · 5d

My partner’s top complaint this election — he wants a ranked vote!

Reposted by Helen Pike

Janet French @jantafrench.bsky.social · 6d

Municipal election day crowdsource: what municipality did you vote in today and how long did you wait to vote?

I’m in SE Edmonton and have now waited one hour. The front of the line is close, though ….

Don’t forget to vote for school trustee(s).

Brussels sprouts for attention only. #yegvote

Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · 6d

I just finished and yup took way longer to process electors than actually cast ballot. Sometimes the voting booths only had 1 person casting at a time 🫠

Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · 6d

Thoughts waiting to vote:
- Am I going to be late for work?
- That lady is knitting while waiting
- That’s the third dog in here
- about 50 people fit in the gym

Annnnnd phew that’s done ✅
Took me at least 1 hr to cast my ballot

Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · 8d

Just looking at the CBC Debate’s live-stream numbers climb and wondering: have you decided? www.youtube.com/live/Ily1ilP...

Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · 16d

Unironically asked my partner who is stressed about this game and he says there is no such thing — and then said good joke — I had to give you the props tho

Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · 16d

I keep hearing this claim: Political parties are new to municipal politics in Alberta.

But guess what? They actually have a long history in Calgary and Edmonton. Here’s what I found youtu.be/Fn9pqFBy8Is?...

This isn't the first time parties have entered municipal politics in Alberta

YouTube video by CBC News Alberta

Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · 19d

New from me: Remember the last time Calgary hand-counted an election? I sure do: youtu.be/M_v5cAlbLR4

Here’s what happened the last time Calgary hand-counted a municipal election

YouTube video by CBC News Alberta

Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · Sep 23

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Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · Sep 18

Public safety is a top election issue. But Calgary Police commission memo highlights a struggle to bring on new hires — something to keep in mind as voters track campaign promises
youtu.be/aP5PzCGiWUg

Safety a focus for Calgary municipal election, but police struggle to bring on new hires

YouTube video by CBC News Alberta

Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · Aug 26

Sometimes the star of the story doesn’t quite translate in the final news segment. So, here’s a moment for the horse I met last week:

Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · Aug 26

There’s a smell lingering around Canmore, it really stinks, and getting to the bottom of it is costing the mountain town millions:
youtu.be/nU_n2n-s4AI

Canmore's $2.6M battle over stinky wastewater

YouTube video by CBC News Alberta

Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · Aug 21

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Police warn against vigilante justice after alleged child sex luring and assaults | CBC News

Calgary investigators allege four people used a dating app to contact men while posing as teenagers.

Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · Aug 21

Also tho a similar thing happened this summer too in Calgary? Not with the kidnapping but the catch a predator

Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · Aug 14

Public safety rebrand!

Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · Aug 11

Keep your eyes peeled!

Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · Aug 11

But unless the rat multiplies (miraculous conception?) I can’t see it being a huge worry — what’s there to stress about?

Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · Aug 11

Rat reports increase in the summer. For this one they assume this rat hitched a ride from BC (someone vacationing) typically when this happens the rats are dead on arrival (assumed dehydration, hunger). Maybe the rain meant more water to survive?

Helen Pike @helenipike.bsky.social · Jul 31

Ahem, Banff and Canmore at one time did! www.rmoutlook.com/canmore/popu...

Popular Canmore e-bike rebate program aims to return for 2025, 2026

“It helps people who don’t have cars, but still need transportation. This is an affordable way for them to access that.”

www.rmoutlook.com