Courtney Theriault
@ctheriault.bsky.social
Host, The Courtney Theriault show on 880 CHED and professional Sega Genesis player since 1993. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-courtney-theriault-show/id1740408038
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Singer Corb Lund says coal isn't partisan- it's an environmental one for those who love Alberta's natural bounty- including ranchers and hunters
That's why he's launched a citizen driving initiative aimed at ending Alberta's new coal projects
Thoughts?
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That's why he's launched a citizen driving initiative aimed at ending Alberta's new coal projects
Thoughts?
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December 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Singer Corb Lund says coal isn't partisan- it's an environmental one for those who love Alberta's natural bounty- including ranchers and hunters
That's why he's launched a citizen driving initiative aimed at ending Alberta's new coal projects
Thoughts?
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That's why he's launched a citizen driving initiative aimed at ending Alberta's new coal projects
Thoughts?
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Singer Corb Lund says coal isn't partisan- it's an environmental one for those who love Alberta's natural bounty- including ranchers and hunters
That's why he's launched a citizen driving initiative aimed at ending Alberta's new coal projects
Thoughts?
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...
That's why he's launched a citizen driving initiative aimed at ending Alberta's new coal projects
Thoughts?
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...
December 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Singer Corb Lund says coal isn't partisan- it's an environmental one for those who love Alberta's natural bounty- including ranchers and hunters
That's why he's launched a citizen driving initiative aimed at ending Alberta's new coal projects
Thoughts?
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...
That's why he's launched a citizen driving initiative aimed at ending Alberta's new coal projects
Thoughts?
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...
The UCP wants Schmidt to say sorry for suggesting in questions last week that Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides would be OK abetting sexual predators if he doesn't make changes to how serious incidents are reported at daycares.
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Alberta government refusing questions from NDP MLA over question period remark
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government and a member of the Opposition NDP are in a standoff over questions in the legislature.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The UCP wants Schmidt to say sorry for suggesting in questions last week that Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides would be OK abetting sexual predators if he doesn't make changes to how serious incidents are reported at daycares.
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The feds could soon end hybrid work for public sector employees, arguing it would boost productivity and collaboration in the office
But @andiewinnipeg.bsky.social argues there's no room for workers, flu rates are way up and it will force women from the workforce
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But @andiewinnipeg.bsky.social argues there's no room for workers, flu rates are way up and it will force women from the workforce
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Federal public servants to face ‘different levels’ of return-to-office rules
Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · 12/08/2025 · 7m
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December 8, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The feds could soon end hybrid work for public sector employees, arguing it would boost productivity and collaboration in the office
But @andiewinnipeg.bsky.social argues there's no room for workers, flu rates are way up and it will force women from the workforce
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But @andiewinnipeg.bsky.social argues there's no room for workers, flu rates are way up and it will force women from the workforce
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NEW:
Elections Alberta has approved musician Corb Lund's Citizen Driven Initiative application to ban coal activity within the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
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Elections Alberta has approved musician Corb Lund's Citizen Driven Initiative application to ban coal activity within the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
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Citizen Initiative Application Approved, Notice of Initiative Petition Issued - Elections Alberta
EDMONTON – Today, Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, issued a Notice of Initiative Petition. This confirms a citizen initiative petition application has been received and the Chief Ele...
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December 8, 2025 at 11:03 PM
NEW:
Elections Alberta has approved musician Corb Lund's Citizen Driven Initiative application to ban coal activity within the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
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Elections Alberta has approved musician Corb Lund's Citizen Driven Initiative application to ban coal activity within the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
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Dreams do come true.
December 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Dreams do come true.
"Last Friday, the Alberta government cancelled negotiations with two companies, owned in part by Mr. Mraiche...That move deepened the mystery surrounding the government’s actions, and leaves fundamental questions unanswered."
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Globe editorial: The questions unanswered in Alberta’s health care procurement controversy
The province has called off negotiations for two private surgical facilities, but the mystery surrounding the government’s actions remains
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December 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
"Last Friday, the Alberta government cancelled negotiations with two companies, owned in part by Mr. Mraiche...That move deepened the mystery surrounding the government’s actions, and leaves fundamental questions unanswered."
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"The Herald attempted to contact Tanner through the recall email, as well as by calling Aztec Steel Fabricators where a Ryan Tanner is listed as co-owner, but received no response."
Stalled recall? Recall campaign on Nathan Neudorf goes radio silent
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Stalled recall? Recall campaign on Nathan Neudorf goes radio silent
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Stalled recall?
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A lot of local residents are expressing frustration over not being able to get
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December 6, 2025 at 10:42 PM
"The Herald attempted to contact Tanner through the recall email, as well as by calling Aztec Steel Fabricators where a Ryan Tanner is listed as co-owner, but received no response."
Stalled recall? Recall campaign on Nathan Neudorf goes radio silent
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Stalled recall? Recall campaign on Nathan Neudorf goes radio silent
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Alberta’s Smith says courts should not be gatekeepers on constitutional questions, adds giving Justice Minister Mickey Amery the power over referendum questions upholds democracy
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Alberta’s Smith says courts should not be gatekeepers on constitutional questions | Globalnews.ca
Premier Danielle Smith says courts shouldn’t be “gatekeepers” to an independence referendum, defending legislation stopping a court case after a judge called it undemocratic.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Alberta’s Smith says courts should not be gatekeepers on constitutional questions, adds giving Justice Minister Mickey Amery the power over referendum questions upholds democracy
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Is the UCP a separatist party?
Former PC cabinet minister Mark Norris admits there are reasons to think that but instead argues they're a party of "half-wits" given how many mistakes they've made, and how often they have to fix their own legislation.
Thoughts?
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Former PC cabinet minister Mark Norris admits there are reasons to think that but instead argues they're a party of "half-wits" given how many mistakes they've made, and how often they have to fix their own legislation.
Thoughts?
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December 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Is the UCP a separatist party?
Former PC cabinet minister Mark Norris admits there are reasons to think that but instead argues they're a party of "half-wits" given how many mistakes they've made, and how often they have to fix their own legislation.
Thoughts?
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Former PC cabinet minister Mark Norris admits there are reasons to think that but instead argues they're a party of "half-wits" given how many mistakes they've made, and how often they have to fix their own legislation.
Thoughts?
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At least 580 women have been killed by men since 2020.
Would adding femicide to the criminal code and declaring a provincial DV epidemic help save lives?
Chatted with Cat Champagne from AB Council of Women's Shelters on violence against women.
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Would adding femicide to the criminal code and declaring a provincial DV epidemic help save lives?
Chatted with Cat Champagne from AB Council of Women's Shelters on violence against women.
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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · 2025-12-05 · 10m
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December 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
At least 580 women have been killed by men since 2020.
Would adding femicide to the criminal code and declaring a provincial DV epidemic help save lives?
Chatted with Cat Champagne from AB Council of Women's Shelters on violence against women.
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Would adding femicide to the criminal code and declaring a provincial DV epidemic help save lives?
Chatted with Cat Champagne from AB Council of Women's Shelters on violence against women.
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/n...
Judge says proposed referendum on Alberta independence would be unconstitutional, calls proposed UCP legislation to override decision antithetical to the rule of law and democracy.
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Judge says proposed referendum on Alberta independence would be unconstitutional | CBC News
An Alberta judge has determined a proposed referendum question on Alberta separating from Canada is unconstitutional, less than 24 hours after the provincial government introduced legislation that wou...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Judge says proposed referendum on Alberta independence would be unconstitutional, calls proposed UCP legislation to override decision antithetical to the rule of law and democracy.
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Alberta auditor general seeks funding for new health care audits, staff wage increases and to replace outdated software; UCP MLA accused AG's office of failing to live up to its core responsibilities.
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Alberta auditor general seeks funding for health care audits, staff wage increases
Doug Wylie is seeking $3 million for audits of 8 new health care organizations, to cover staff pay increases, and replace outdated software.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Alberta auditor general seeks funding for new health care audits, staff wage increases and to replace outdated software; UCP MLA accused AG's office of failing to live up to its core responsibilities.
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And then there were 19.
Recall petitions have been approved for UCP MLAs Peter Singh, Tanya Fir and Adriana LaGrance, along with NDP MLA Amanda Chapman.
Recall petitions have been approved for UCP MLAs Peter Singh, Tanya Fir and Adriana LaGrance, along with NDP MLA Amanda Chapman.
December 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM
And then there were 19.
Recall petitions have been approved for UCP MLAs Peter Singh, Tanya Fir and Adriana LaGrance, along with NDP MLA Amanda Chapman.
Recall petitions have been approved for UCP MLAs Peter Singh, Tanya Fir and Adriana LaGrance, along with NDP MLA Amanda Chapman.
As the feds reportedly discuss axing the religious 'good faith' exemption from its hate speech bill, could you go to jail for just reading the bible outloud as some critics suggest?
No, says one free speech expert, who says the bar for a hate crime remains high.
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No, says one free speech expert, who says the bar for a hate crime remains high.
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Should religion be exempt from Canada’s hate speech laws?
Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · 2025-12-04 · 7m
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December 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
As the feds reportedly discuss axing the religious 'good faith' exemption from its hate speech bill, could you go to jail for just reading the bible outloud as some critics suggest?
No, says one free speech expert, who says the bar for a hate crime remains high.
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No, says one free speech expert, who says the bar for a hate crime remains high.
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Danielle Smith slips to her lowest support in two years in latest Angus Reid poll.
Smith finds herself in the middle of the pack among all premiers, with Wab Kinew and Susan Holt pacing the pack.
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Smith finds herself in the middle of the pack among all premiers, with Wab Kinew and Susan Holt pacing the pack.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Danielle Smith slips to her lowest support in two years in latest Angus Reid poll.
Smith finds herself in the middle of the pack among all premiers, with Wab Kinew and Susan Holt pacing the pack.
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Smith finds herself in the middle of the pack among all premiers, with Wab Kinew and Susan Holt pacing the pack.
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“Mr. Mraiche is alleged to have given funds to other people for the purpose of having those people make contributions to a registered party."
Sam Mraiche was investigated by Elections Alberta over alleged illegal political donations
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Sam Mraiche was investigated by Elections Alberta over alleged illegal political donations
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Sam Mraiche was investigated by Elections Alberta over alleged illegal political donations
Regulator says Mraiche was being investigated this year in connection to an alleged straw donor scheme
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December 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM
“Mr. Mraiche is alleged to have given funds to other people for the purpose of having those people make contributions to a registered party."
Sam Mraiche was investigated by Elections Alberta over alleged illegal political donations
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Sam Mraiche was investigated by Elections Alberta over alleged illegal political donations
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New Alberta bill would end court case on APP sovereignty question, limit new party names and end longest ballot.
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Alberta bill aims to clear further obstacles to citizen-driven referendum questions
EDMONTON — The Alberta government is clearing more legal hurdles faced by citizens aiming to put referendum questions on a ballot, including the prospect of leaving Confederation.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
New Alberta bill would end court case on APP sovereignty question, limit new party names and end longest ballot.
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"I’m just a member of the community who feels like we need to take our power back."
Brittany, behind the recall petition for Premier Smith, says she has no ties to the NDP or AFL and argues Smith doesn’t represent her constituents.
Thoughts?
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Brittany, behind the recall petition for Premier Smith, says she has no ties to the NDP or AFL and argues Smith doesn’t represent her constituents.
Thoughts?
LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/r...
December 4, 2025 at 12:29 AM
"I’m just a member of the community who feels like we need to take our power back."
Brittany, behind the recall petition for Premier Smith, says she has no ties to the NDP or AFL and argues Smith doesn’t represent her constituents.
Thoughts?
LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/r...
Brittany, behind the recall petition for Premier Smith, says she has no ties to the NDP or AFL and argues Smith doesn’t represent her constituents.
Thoughts?
LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/r...
Alberta government awarded PR firm sole-source $200K contract to run education campaign to sway public opinion during teachers' battle
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Alberta government hires PR firm during teacher strike! 🤯
Read the full story and comment on TownAndCountryToday.com
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December 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Alberta government awarded PR firm sole-source $200K contract to run education campaign to sway public opinion during teachers' battle
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"I’m just a member of the community who feels like we need to take our power back."
Brittany, behind the recall petition for Premier Smith, says she has no ties to the NDP or AFL and argues Smith doesn’t represent her constituents.
Thoughts?
LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/r...
Brittany, behind the recall petition for Premier Smith, says she has no ties to the NDP or AFL and argues Smith doesn’t represent her constituents.
Thoughts?
LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/r...
December 4, 2025 at 12:29 AM
"I’m just a member of the community who feels like we need to take our power back."
Brittany, behind the recall petition for Premier Smith, says she has no ties to the NDP or AFL and argues Smith doesn’t represent her constituents.
Thoughts?
LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/r...
Brittany, behind the recall petition for Premier Smith, says she has no ties to the NDP or AFL and argues Smith doesn’t represent her constituents.
Thoughts?
LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/r...
Alberta used notwithstanding clause to avoid costly arbitration with teachers, infrastructure minister confirms
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Alberta used notwithstanding clause to avoid costly arbitration with teachers, infrastructure minister says
Alberta infrastructure minister says the province invoked the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back was due to cost.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Alberta used notwithstanding clause to avoid costly arbitration with teachers, infrastructure minister confirms
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"Andre Tremblay is currently on a leave of absence from his role at Alberta Health Services. As this is an internal AHS HR matter, we cannot comment further."
Here's confirmation about a change of leadership at AHS.
Here's confirmation about a change of leadership at AHS.
December 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM
"Andre Tremblay is currently on a leave of absence from his role at Alberta Health Services. As this is an internal AHS HR matter, we cannot comment further."
Here's confirmation about a change of leadership at AHS.
Here's confirmation about a change of leadership at AHS.
There is no shortage of causes to highlight on this Giving Tuesday, but I'll give a nudge to the Bissell Centre.
Chatted with @scarletbjornson.bsky.social about their work and fundraising as affordability remains a top issue for people.
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Chatted with @scarletbjornson.bsky.social about their work and fundraising as affordability remains a top issue for people.
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Giving Tuesday: Edmonton youth and family charities see surging demand
Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · 2025-12-02 · 7m
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December 3, 2025 at 4:03 AM
There is no shortage of causes to highlight on this Giving Tuesday, but I'll give a nudge to the Bissell Centre.
Chatted with @scarletbjornson.bsky.social about their work and fundraising as affordability remains a top issue for people.
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Chatted with @scarletbjornson.bsky.social about their work and fundraising as affordability remains a top issue for people.
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"I am pleased to share that the procurements for the central and south zone surgical facilities have been cancelled.”
Alberta ends negotiations with two firms tied to Sam Mraiche, the businessman at centre of health care controversy
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Alberta ends negotiations with two firms tied to Sam Mraiche, the businessman at centre of health care controversy
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Alberta ends procurement talks with two firms tied to businessman at centre of health care controversy
The two companies owned in part by Sam Mraiche were in negotiations to build private surgical facilities
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December 3, 2025 at 4:01 AM
"I am pleased to share that the procurements for the central and south zone surgical facilities have been cancelled.”
Alberta ends negotiations with two firms tied to Sam Mraiche, the businessman at centre of health care controversy
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Alberta ends negotiations with two firms tied to Sam Mraiche, the businessman at centre of health care controversy
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