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Breaking News - COMH People Services Director Gone
Breaking News - COMH People Services Director Gone

The Owl has obtained information that shows that Karla Kochan, Director of People Services who was hired by fired former city manager Ann Mitchell in 2023 is “no longer with the organization”, “effectively immediately”.

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In-Custody Death at City Jail
In-Custody Death at City Jail

Alberta Public Safety confirms death at city jail.

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Recall Petition For Smith Falls Short
Recall Petition For Smith Falls Short

One local petition is down but there’s a few more to go as Smith easily sidesteps recall effort. MLA Wright’s recall, Alberta Independence and coal mining citizen initiatives yet to wrap.

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City Cop Accused of Witness Tampering Charges Pushed Over 3 Weeks
City Cop Accused of Witness Tampering Charges Pushed Over 3 Weeks

City cops criminal allegations adjourned to end of month.

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APP’s Jeff Rath: Reprehensible, Scandalous, Outrageous.
APP’s Jeff Rath: Reprehensible, Scandalous, Outrageous.

Rath presents himself as a champion of freedom and a key player in Alberta's future as a representative of the APP. His personal professional record - the cases where he was the one in charge - tells a very different story. Critics say before people think about supporting the APP, they should know who they're getting into bed with.

Grape Fantasy Cops: Former Chief’s Lawsuit, Stiere’s reply, Darr’s case
Grape Fantasy Cops: Former Chief’s Lawsuit, Stiere’s reply, Darr’s case

The misuse of MW's position of authority to gain the trust of unsuspecting females, and the deliberate mannerisms and grooming techniques of MW's communications are akin to an instruction manual for sexual predators. MW initiates contact with previously unknown young females as MW peruses social media accounts, before deploying an intentional ruse…

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Breaking News - COMH People Services Director Gone
Kelly Allard
Breaking News - COMH People Services Director Gone
Kelly Allard

The Owl has obtained information that shows that Karla Kochan, Director of People Services who was hired by fired former city manager Ann Mitchell in 2023 is “no longer with the organization”, “effectively immediately”.

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Kelly Allard
In-Custody Death at City Jail
Alex McCuaig
In-Custody Death at City Jail
Alex McCuaig

Alberta Public Safety confirms death at city jail.

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Alex McCuaig
Recall Petition For Smith Falls Short
Alex McCuaig
Recall Petition For Smith Falls Short
Alex McCuaig

One local petition is down but there’s a few more to go as Smith easily sidesteps recall effort. MLA Wright’s recall, Alberta Independence and coal mining citizen initiatives yet to wrap.

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Alex McCuaig
City Cop Accused of Witness Tampering Charges Pushed Over 3 Weeks
Alex McCuaig
City Cop Accused of Witness Tampering Charges Pushed Over 3 Weeks
Alex McCuaig

City cops criminal allegations adjourned to end of month.

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Alex McCuaig
Court Finds Separatist Leader did Elder Abuse, owes over $1 million
Tom Fougere
Court Finds Separatist Leader did Elder Abuse, owes over $1 million
Tom Fougere

A B.C. Supreme Court judge ordered Modry to repay $1,283,441.31 to the estate of Mary Laurette Bodnar, his aunt, after finding that he misappropriated funds while acting as her Power of Attorney.

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Tom Fougere
Flowers in February: A story, a panic, and what it says about us
The Trash Panda
Flowers in February: A story, a panic, and what it says about us
The Trash Panda

Here's a simple way to remember what to check before you share. We call it FLOWER - because if people had noticed the flowers in February, none of this would have happened.

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The Trash Panda

Code Orange: Medicare Editorial

Code Orange: Alberta
Code Orange: UCP Can't Attack the Facts, So They Attack the Messenger
Kelly Allard
Code Orange: UCP Can't Attack the Facts, So They Attack the Messenger
Kelly Allard

Recently, the UCP government publicly attacked the credibility of Friends of Medicare, accusing them of spreading misinformation…all of a sudden, they've noticed the organization exists…the government has acknowledged Friends of Medicare - not to engage, not to answer questions, but to discredit them. Talk about picking a fight from the sidelines.

Kelly Allard

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No one wants this, but she’s doing it anyway.
No one wants this, but she’s doing it anyway.

Except for Separatism. Danielle’s one success has been to hand over her party, the UCP, to Separatists. Do you wonder why we aren’t having a provincial election in which there’s a big-tent conservative party and a big-tent progressive party and a handful of fringe parties (greens, separatists, communists, etc.)?

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ICE trucks roll up in front of Crestwood School
ICE trucks roll up in front of Crestwood School

Sandy is out front planting flowers when four ICE trucks roll up in front of Crestwood School and a dozen agents spill out into the courtyard. She stares in shock for a moment before dropping the spade and running for her front door. She grabs the whistle off its hook, spins around, and begins blowing with all her might.

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The Election You Thought You Were Voting In
The Election You Thought You Were Voting In

In next year’s election, you’ll have a choice. You’ll be able to vote RIGHT. When the Election comes in 2026, vote Progressive Conservative*, and show the UCP the door.

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Last Week in Alberta
Last Week in Alberta

Last week in Alberta - an editorial cartoon about the Alberta Prosperity Project.

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​​Update on the Recall of Danielle Smith
​​Update on the Recall of Danielle Smith

This opinion piece is written by McBride’s Bakery. While The Owl does not contribute to this column, The Owl did adjust the formatting. This was originally published on social media.

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Cut & Paste:
Cut & Paste:

The first time McGrogan came to the Bakery he was nice enough. All man-to-man, you know? The sanctions had just been imposed, and I had responded with targeted criticism of him, which led him to visit the Bakery.

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