Will Ratliffe
@ratliw.bsky.social
Semi-retired enviro liability nerd, favourite season is whichever one I am biking in, passionate restoration volunteer.
The City has waved a giant red flag regarding the Glenmore Reservoir. This is water levels over the last week. A quick projection says without Bearspaw it would be at dead pool (no longer useable) in March. No water.
January 14, 2026 at 8:20 PM
The City has waved a giant red flag regarding the Glenmore Reservoir. This is water levels over the last week. A quick projection says without Bearspaw it would be at dead pool (no longer useable) in March. No water.
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As they say, *ahem*, some personal news:
After 20 years in journalism, including a decade at CBC News, I'm moving on to something different.
I’m launching my own independent practice as a Data & Storytelling Strategist.
Yes, I'm giving up a stable job in order to hang up my own shingle.
Why?
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After 20 years in journalism, including a decade at CBC News, I'm moving on to something different.
I’m launching my own independent practice as a Data & Storytelling Strategist.
Yes, I'm giving up a stable job in order to hang up my own shingle.
Why?
🧵👇
January 14, 2026 at 5:17 PM
As they say, *ahem*, some personal news:
After 20 years in journalism, including a decade at CBC News, I'm moving on to something different.
I’m launching my own independent practice as a Data & Storytelling Strategist.
Yes, I'm giving up a stable job in order to hang up my own shingle.
Why?
🧵👇
After 20 years in journalism, including a decade at CBC News, I'm moving on to something different.
I’m launching my own independent practice as a Data & Storytelling Strategist.
Yes, I'm giving up a stable job in order to hang up my own shingle.
Why?
🧵👇
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Remember kids! The big melt also means big mess.
Show your bike some love and make a plan to clean it soon! #midwinter #yycbike
Show your bike some love and make a plan to clean it soon! #midwinter #yycbike
January 14, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Remember kids! The big melt also means big mess.
Show your bike some love and make a plan to clean it soon! #midwinter #yycbike
Show your bike some love and make a plan to clean it soon! #midwinter #yycbike
Anyone still paying a Postmedia subscription should be ashamed. Any (theoretical) journalist working there is actively supporting US fascists.
The American owned Sun media chain are doing the propaganda work of quislings.
January 14, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Anyone still paying a Postmedia subscription should be ashamed. Any (theoretical) journalist working there is actively supporting US fascists.
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Toronto Sun editor-in-chief says Passifiume now "removed from active duty" and will not be permitted to wear official Toronto Sun news fedora to Pierre Poilievre fundraising events for remainder of month.
January 13, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Toronto Sun editor-in-chief says Passifiume now "removed from active duty" and will not be permitted to wear official Toronto Sun news fedora to Pierre Poilievre fundraising events for remainder of month.
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Calgary's pipe problems are a prime example of "strategic amnesia" inside city hall. Knowledge was fragmented. Responsibility was murky. And the pressures of growth eclipsed all else. #yyccc
How ‘strategic amnesia’ led to Calgary’s water pipe disasters | The Sprawl
A costly example of a common pattern.
www.sprawlcalgary.com
January 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Calgary's pipe problems are a prime example of "strategic amnesia" inside city hall. Knowledge was fragmented. Responsibility was murky. And the pressures of growth eclipsed all else. #yyccc
As this proceeds it will be interesting to see which councilors start fighting against implementing any recommendations that would limit sprawl (i.e., could impact their developer donors and supporters).
Calgary's pipe problems are a prime example of "strategic amnesia" inside city hall. Knowledge was fragmented. Responsibility was murky. And the pressures of growth eclipsed all else. #yyccc
How ‘strategic amnesia’ led to Calgary’s water pipe disasters | The Sprawl
A costly example of a common pattern.
www.sprawlcalgary.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:45 PM
As this proceeds it will be interesting to see which councilors start fighting against implementing any recommendations that would limit sprawl (i.e., could impact their developer donors and supporters).
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Glad we met.
“This is reckless governance and contrary to the collective interests of all peoples in Alberta and Canada … these are unconscionable political acts that laid bare the Alberta Government’s true view of its obligations to First Nations and our peoples.”
calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
“This is reckless governance and contrary to the collective interests of all peoples in Alberta and Canada … these are unconscionable political acts that laid bare the Alberta Government’s true view of its obligations to First Nations and our peoples.”
calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
'Unconscionable:' Blood Tribe vows legal action against Alberta independence petition
The Blood tribe has joined other First Nations in vowing legal action against Alberta's decision to allow an independence petition.
calgaryherald.com
January 11, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Glad we met.
“This is reckless governance and contrary to the collective interests of all peoples in Alberta and Canada … these are unconscionable political acts that laid bare the Alberta Government’s true view of its obligations to First Nations and our peoples.”
calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
“This is reckless governance and contrary to the collective interests of all peoples in Alberta and Canada … these are unconscionable political acts that laid bare the Alberta Government’s true view of its obligations to First Nations and our peoples.”
calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
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January 10, 2026 at 3:56 AM
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Albertans, this no longer is fun and games. It never was. What seemed unreal, with separatists’ aid, is now reality.
”In this context, Canadians must acknowledge the real risk that Mr. Trump will use military coercion against our country.”
Support Forever-Canadian.ca in any way you can.
#ableg
”In this context, Canadians must acknowledge the real risk that Mr. Trump will use military coercion against our country.”
Support Forever-Canadian.ca in any way you can.
#ableg
January 6, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Albertans, this no longer is fun and games. It never was. What seemed unreal, with separatists’ aid, is now reality.
”In this context, Canadians must acknowledge the real risk that Mr. Trump will use military coercion against our country.”
Support Forever-Canadian.ca in any way you can.
#ableg
”In this context, Canadians must acknowledge the real risk that Mr. Trump will use military coercion against our country.”
Support Forever-Canadian.ca in any way you can.
#ableg
Every NATO member should publicly issue these explicit orders to their military.
Danish soldiers ordered to fight back if US invades Greenland, Denmark confirms
Danish soldiers ordered to fight back if US invades Greenland, Denmark confirms
A 1952 law orders Danish forces to engage immediately against an attack, even if there was no formal declaration of war
dlvr.it
January 7, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Every NATO member should publicly issue these explicit orders to their military.
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Canada knows that if Greenland falls we are next. You can bet that Canada will be putting troops on the ground if Denmark issues Article IV of the NATO charter.
January 7, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Canada knows that if Greenland falls we are next. You can bet that Canada will be putting troops on the ground if Denmark issues Article IV of the NATO charter.
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I get flushing is needed, but if they are telling us to save every drop, why isn't this water being g flushed into trucks that can take it to our outdoor drinks or simply back into the Glenmore Reservoir.
➡️ Flushing starts tomorrow, January 6th and will continue for a few days.
➡️ This means, even though we are still asking everyone to save water, you may see crews releasing water from fire hydrants in this area.
➡️ This means, even though we are still asking everyone to save water, you may see crews releasing water from fire hydrants in this area.
January 6, 2026 at 8:11 PM
I get flushing is needed, but if they are telling us to save every drop, why isn't this water being g flushed into trucks that can take it to our outdoor drinks or simply back into the Glenmore Reservoir.
This is utterly corrupt.
NEW: A podcaster accused of harassing a former AHS director said he was hired by an Edmonton lawyer, court docs show. That lawyer has ties to Sam Mraiche, who owns companies at the centre of Alberta's procurement controversy.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... By @tuthanhha.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... By @tuthanhha.bsky.social
Podcaster accused of harassing former AHS board member says he was hired by Edmonton lawyer, court records show
Legal documents identify Bryan Ward, who has acted for Sam Mraiche on multiple occasions, as the lawyer
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:37 PM
This is utterly corrupt.
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Fellow Albertans, this no longer is fun and games. It never was. What seemed unreal, with separatists’ aid, is now our new reality.
Fellow Canadians, please support Forever-Canadian.ca in any way you can.
We’re stronger together.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
#ableg #Cdnpoli
Fellow Canadians, please support Forever-Canadian.ca in any way you can.
We’re stronger together.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
#ableg #Cdnpoli
Opinion: We need to prepare for the possibility that the U.S. uses military coercion against Canada
After the capture of Venezuela’s president and Trump’s musing about Greenland, Canada must consider the worst-case scenario
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Fellow Albertans, this no longer is fun and games. It never was. What seemed unreal, with separatists’ aid, is now our new reality.
Fellow Canadians, please support Forever-Canadian.ca in any way you can.
We’re stronger together.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
#ableg #Cdnpoli
Fellow Canadians, please support Forever-Canadian.ca in any way you can.
We’re stronger together.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
#ableg #Cdnpoli
Our household of 3 adults uses less than 10m/3 month total on average . We cut to around 7 when the pipe first blew and should be there again. WTF is wrong with people?
Update #21 7am Jan 6
Calgary we're still in the water red zone. We need your URGENT help to buy a little more time for the repair. Please do everything you can to conserve. The City has asked employees who can to work from home. Employers, please do the same to help reduce strain on our system.
Calgary we're still in the water red zone. We need your URGENT help to buy a little more time for the repair. Please do everything you can to conserve. The City has asked employees who can to work from home. Employers, please do the same to help reduce strain on our system.
January 6, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Our household of 3 adults uses less than 10m/3 month total on average . We cut to around 7 when the pipe first blew and should be there again. WTF is wrong with people?
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Donald Trump just drove a stake through Alberta's pipeline dreams. How long will it take for the Canadian oil and gas executives who supported him to realize they got Trumped?
#cdnpoli #abpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/06/o...
#cdnpoli #abpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/06/o...
Donald Trump just killed Alberta's pipeline dreams
Albertans love to accuse Justin Trudeau of trying to cripple their oil and gas industry. Now, Donald Trump might actually end up doing it — by accident.
www.nationalobserver.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Donald Trump just drove a stake through Alberta's pipeline dreams. How long will it take for the Canadian oil and gas executives who supported him to realize they got Trumped?
#cdnpoli #abpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/06/o...
#cdnpoli #abpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/06/o...
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Ex-NATO General Michel Yakovleff: “If Trump moves on Greenland, Europeans must be ready to fight the US to defend sovereignty.” "We must be ready to fight the US if they threaten European interests."
January 6, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Ex-NATO General Michel Yakovleff: “If Trump moves on Greenland, Europeans must be ready to fight the US to defend sovereignty.” "We must be ready to fight the US if they threaten European interests."
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Hello from Calgary’s Emergency Operations Centre where city officials are holding a press conference in a few minutes to discuss the feeder main break and water usage.
January 5, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Hello from Calgary’s Emergency Operations Centre where city officials are holding a press conference in a few minutes to discuss the feeder main break and water usage.
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Update #18 6am Jan 5
Overnight, our water use slipped further into the redzone. Without changes, we'll enter loss-of-life territory, where firefighting and emergency response may be compromised. This is serious. Reducing use now protects lives and keeps essential services running. Please conserve.
Overnight, our water use slipped further into the redzone. Without changes, we'll enter loss-of-life territory, where firefighting and emergency response may be compromised. This is serious. Reducing use now protects lives and keeps essential services running. Please conserve.
January 5, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Update #18 6am Jan 5
Overnight, our water use slipped further into the redzone. Without changes, we'll enter loss-of-life territory, where firefighting and emergency response may be compromised. This is serious. Reducing use now protects lives and keeps essential services running. Please conserve.
Overnight, our water use slipped further into the redzone. Without changes, we'll enter loss-of-life territory, where firefighting and emergency response may be compromised. This is serious. Reducing use now protects lives and keeps essential services running. Please conserve.
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Vivian, do not despair.
With volunteers like you, we will also win the referendum.
It is imperative that Albertans sign up as supporters on our website, so that we can communicate with you.
Also, all Canadians and businesses across Canada can donate to our campaign online.
Forever-Canadian.ca
With volunteers like you, we will also win the referendum.
It is imperative that Albertans sign up as supporters on our website, so that we can communicate with you.
Also, all Canadians and businesses across Canada can donate to our campaign online.
Forever-Canadian.ca
I worked hard as a Forever Canadian volunteer.We got 356000 signatures in 3 months. According to ElectionsAB &our courts, our ref. question should be the one used. Smith&UCP changed law, rules, & overode courts to make it easy for separatists, like changing rules as you go to make your team win.
“I believe she (premier) will do everything in her power, or what she perceives is her power, to do everything for her advantage and the UCP’s advantage and the separatists’ advantage.”
#ForeverCanadian #ableg #cdnpoli
www.thealbertan.com/innisfail-ne...
#ForeverCanadian #ableg #cdnpoli
www.thealbertan.com/innisfail-ne...
January 5, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Vivian, do not despair.
With volunteers like you, we will also win the referendum.
It is imperative that Albertans sign up as supporters on our website, so that we can communicate with you.
Also, all Canadians and businesses across Canada can donate to our campaign online.
Forever-Canadian.ca
With volunteers like you, we will also win the referendum.
It is imperative that Albertans sign up as supporters on our website, so that we can communicate with you.
Also, all Canadians and businesses across Canada can donate to our campaign online.
Forever-Canadian.ca
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A List of Predictions Made in 1926 About 2026
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January 1, 2026 at 5:13 PM
A List of Predictions Made in 1926 About 2026
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Enknitification
huh so Google is kicking off the new year by pissing off knitters that’s fun
January 2, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Enknitification
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Here's our latest update on the newest Bearspaw water feeder main break, as workers have already begun unearthing the rupture point. #yyc #calgary
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December 31, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Here's our latest update on the newest Bearspaw water feeder main break, as workers have already begun unearthing the rupture point. #yyc #calgary
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”Take your life as it exists today. Now imagine no Canadian passport. Imagine border checks to visit family in B.C. or Manitoba. Imagine your pension, healthcare, trade agreements, currency, and mobility all thrown into uncertainty, overnight.”
open.substack.com/pub/colenotc...
#ableg
open.substack.com/pub/colenotc...
#ableg
Alberta Separatists Are About to Flood the Internet With Propaganda. Here’s What to Watch For.
In four days, the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) will begin collecting signatures for a citizen-led initiative they hope will trigger the process for Alberta to leave Canada.
open.substack.com
December 31, 2025 at 4:55 PM
”Take your life as it exists today. Now imagine no Canadian passport. Imagine border checks to visit family in B.C. or Manitoba. Imagine your pension, healthcare, trade agreements, currency, and mobility all thrown into uncertainty, overnight.”
open.substack.com/pub/colenotc...
#ableg
open.substack.com/pub/colenotc...
#ableg