Sidney
@sidspot.bsky.social
Dad. Aging in place. Western Canada Wildfire guy. Pets and semi-retirement. Rarely skeeting (especially since things got darker). Still paying attention.
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Smith: "I wish I could direct the judges”
"She added that she recently wrote to Mark Carney proposing more provincial involvement in judicial appointments “so that we start choosing judges in Alberta that reflect the values of how we want them to operate here.”"
Ponder that for a moment. 🎁
"She added that she recently wrote to Mark Carney proposing more provincial involvement in judicial appointments “so that we start choosing judges in Alberta that reflect the values of how we want them to operate here.”"
Ponder that for a moment. 🎁
Alberta chief justices defend judicial independence after Danielle Smith’s remarks
They spoke out after Premier Danielle Smith said she wished she could ‘direct’ judges
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Smith: "I wish I could direct the judges”
"She added that she recently wrote to Mark Carney proposing more provincial involvement in judicial appointments “so that we start choosing judges in Alberta that reflect the values of how we want them to operate here.”"
Ponder that for a moment. 🎁
"She added that she recently wrote to Mark Carney proposing more provincial involvement in judicial appointments “so that we start choosing judges in Alberta that reflect the values of how we want them to operate here.”"
Ponder that for a moment. 🎁
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Two years ago, private companies were lined up to build new renewable energy powerplants in AB, w/ ZERO subsidies from the AB government. We led the country by a wide margin.
Then, oil lobbyist Danielle Smith happened.
First to last in just two years.
Thanks, Dani 😞.
#ableg #cdnpoli
Then, oil lobbyist Danielle Smith happened.
First to last in just two years.
Thanks, Dani 😞.
#ableg #cdnpoli
January 28, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Some of our Premier’s accomplishments.
January 26, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Some of our Premier’s accomplishments.
Kaya listening to some psychedelia after too many liver treats
January 11, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Kaya listening to some psychedelia after too many liver treats
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“I feel like I’m a conscientious objector,” said Cheung, an anesthesiologist for 25 years...
As a supporter of public health care, Cheung said he objects to a policy that requires him to work in one of Alberta’s private, for-profit chartered surgical facilities..."
#abpoli #ableg
As a supporter of public health care, Cheung said he objects to a policy that requires him to work in one of Alberta’s private, for-profit chartered surgical facilities..."
#abpoli #ableg
December 31, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Funny how experts of all stripes keep saying, in polite language, that the Alberta government is run by dishonest kooks
"This includes outdated references to RCMP staffing challenges and the mischaracterization of federal policy, despite this federal government recently having reaffirmed its commitment to RCMP contract policing beyond 2032,"
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
National Police Federation criticizes Alberta Next Panel’s law enforcement recommendations | CBC News
The national RCMP union is criticizing what it calls a "misleading" Alberta government panel report that urges Premier Danielle Smith's government to continue steps to ditch the Mounties.
www.cbc.ca
December 30, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Funny how experts of all stripes keep saying, in polite language, that the Alberta government is run by dishonest kooks
Outside temperature warmed significantly after a -20/-30 stint so we were rewarded during the night by the ridiculous, masturbatory drone (sorry) of the police helicopter.
December 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Outside temperature warmed significantly after a -20/-30 stint so we were rewarded during the night by the ridiculous, masturbatory drone (sorry) of the police helicopter.
Went out for Christmas Eve function after dog-proofing the Christmas gifts but overlooked one sac of candy at front door. Sigh.
December 25, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Went out for Christmas Eve function after dog-proofing the Christmas gifts but overlooked one sac of candy at front door. Sigh.
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NEWS: Alberta conservation groups file ethics complaint against minister
Alberta conservation groups file ethics complaint against minister
Alberta Wilderness Association and Exposed Wildlife Conservancy allege Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen’s decisions could benefit his family’s outfitting business and undermine science‑based wildlife management.
dlvr.it
December 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
NEWS: Alberta conservation groups file ethics complaint against minister
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I feel as though there should be a law that says if Pierre Poilievre gets defenestrated as CPC leader in January then he has to move to Battle River—Crowfoot and live there until the next election because I think this would teach everyone involved an invaluable lesson about shenanigans.
December 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I feel as though there should be a law that says if Pierre Poilievre gets defenestrated as CPC leader in January then he has to move to Battle River—Crowfoot and live there until the next election because I think this would teach everyone involved an invaluable lesson about shenanigans.
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Politically speaking, Alberta is an example of what happens when a party manufactures problems and creates enemies while choosing to ignore the actual problems people want them to address.
December 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Politically speaking, Alberta is an example of what happens when a party manufactures problems and creates enemies while choosing to ignore the actual problems people want them to address.
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The conservative governments of this province, at least since Lougheed, have been fundamentally selfish in generational terms - using resource revenues to cover operating costs, refusing to require the current generation of operators to post adequate security & ignoring the reality of climate change
Auditor General (in 2015): Can you do the analysis to see if you’re overstating asset values?
EPEA (waits ten years): No.
Auditor General today: Fine. We’ll do it ourselves. You’re overestimating assets by 2X — 3X.
EPEA (waits ten years): No.
Auditor General today: Fine. We’ll do it ourselves. You’re overestimating assets by 2X — 3X.
December 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The conservative governments of this province, at least since Lougheed, have been fundamentally selfish in generational terms - using resource revenues to cover operating costs, refusing to require the current generation of operators to post adequate security & ignoring the reality of climate change
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A national stain. www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Alberta legislature passes bill invoking Charter override for fourth time
Alberta’s governing United Conservatives stayed up into the early pre-dawn hours of Wednesday morning to pass a bill that marks the fourth time in under two months they have used the Charter’s notwith...
www.ctvnews.ca
December 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A national stain. www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
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happy stylish but illegal monkey day to all who celebrate!!!!! by the way his name is darwin and he lives a farm now
December 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
happy stylish but illegal monkey day to all who celebrate!!!!! by the way his name is darwin and he lives a farm now
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Is The Temporary Foreign Worker Program working? We asked 4 Tim Hortons franchise owners, and one slum landlord
Is The Temporary Foreign Worker Program working? We asked 4 Tim Hortons franchise owners, and one slum landlord
The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program allows Canadian employers to hire foreign workers to fill temporary jobs when qualified Canadians are not available, and that's why it is completely uncontro...
www.thebeaverton.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Is The Temporary Foreign Worker Program working? We asked 4 Tim Hortons franchise owners, and one slum landlord
Kaya looking with intensity at our pal’s bowl of popcorn.
December 8, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Kaya looking with intensity at our pal’s bowl of popcorn.
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Low expectations are underrated.
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Low expectations are underrated.
Alberta
#AbLeg Relevant
More than 2 million oil and gas wells sit unplugged in the U.S., many leaking contaminants into waterways, farmland and neighborhoods.
Time and time again, oil companies have walked away — leaving taxpayers to pay for cleanup. Here’s how.
(Published Dec. 2024)
Time and time again, oil companies have walked away — leaving taxpayers to pay for cleanup. Here’s how.
(Published Dec. 2024)
November 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Alberta
Alberta
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Alberta
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Heads up #yycbike: 5 of my family’s bikes were stolen from our garage last night 😔. Please keep your eyes open for these bikes and please repost widely.
2019 Rocky Mountain Instinct
2006 Brodie Fury
2008 Trek 1500
2019 Trek Marlin 6
2022 Trek Marlin 5
2019 Rocky Mountain Instinct
2006 Brodie Fury
2008 Trek 1500
2019 Trek Marlin 6
2022 Trek Marlin 5
October 29, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Heads up #yycbike: 5 of my family’s bikes were stolen from our garage last night 😔. Please keep your eyes open for these bikes and please repost widely.
2019 Rocky Mountain Instinct
2006 Brodie Fury
2008 Trek 1500
2019 Trek Marlin 6
2022 Trek Marlin 5
2019 Rocky Mountain Instinct
2006 Brodie Fury
2008 Trek 1500
2019 Trek Marlin 6
2022 Trek Marlin 5
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New Perspective - Canada’s landscape fires spreading into uncharted territory
Canada clearly needs to do more. More to prevent & mitigate wildfires, more to increase our initial response capacity and capability to protect communities & critical infrastructure.
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
Canada clearly needs to do more. More to prevent & mitigate wildfires, more to increase our initial response capacity and capability to protect communities & critical infrastructure.
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
October 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
New Perspective - Canada’s landscape fires spreading into uncharted territory
Canada clearly needs to do more. More to prevent & mitigate wildfires, more to increase our initial response capacity and capability to protect communities & critical infrastructure.
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
Canada clearly needs to do more. More to prevent & mitigate wildfires, more to increase our initial response capacity and capability to protect communities & critical infrastructure.
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
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While most eyes are on Jamaica and #HurricaneMelissa, central Vietnam just received over 1m of rain (>39”) in 24 hours
Vietnam's weather agency has recorded its highest level of rainfall for a 24-hour period in the historic city of Hue.
Record rains drive flooding in Vietnam, submerging ancient city
Vietnam's weather agency has recorded its highest level of rainfall for a 24-hour period in the historic city of Hue.
bit.ly
October 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
While most eyes are on Jamaica and #HurricaneMelissa, central Vietnam just received over 1m of rain (>39”) in 24 hours
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There simply aren't words to describe what's about to happen in Jamaica. Our thoughts are with our friend and neighbors to the south.
October 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
There simply aren't words to describe what's about to happen in Jamaica. Our thoughts are with our friend and neighbors to the south.
Watching 4th inning and they pan cams to how pretty and quiet Seattle is tonight. Lovely.
October 16, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Watching 4th inning and they pan cams to how pretty and quiet Seattle is tonight. Lovely.
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The last three years (so far) account for more than a quarter of all hectares burned by wildfire in Canada over the last 43 fire seasons.
September 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The last three years (so far) account for more than a quarter of all hectares burned by wildfire in Canada over the last 43 fire seasons.