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Recall Petition Against MLA Wright Fails
Recall Petition Against MLA Wright Fails

The recall petition against a local MLA has failed to garner enough support.

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Still No Plea For City Cop Facing Witness Tampering Allegations
Still No Plea For City Cop Facing Witness Tampering Allegations

Still no plea for city cop charged with attempting to obstruct justice.

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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.

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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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“Cult Queen of Canada” Case Collapses, Questions Linger in Rural Saskatchewan
“Cult Queen of Canada” Case Collapses, Questions Linger in Rural Saskatchewan

The long-running saga surrounding Romana Didulo has taken another turn, as a charge tied to her group’s occupation of a former school in Richmound, Saskatchewan, has been officially stayed.

For Mayor Brad Miller and residents, the decision marks the end of a more than two-year ordeal that brought national scrutiny to the tiny village, but not closure.

Rush to Gather Signatures as “Stay Free Alberta” Faces Potential Legal Challenge
Rush to Gather Signatures as “Stay Free Alberta” Faces Potential Legal Challenge

“Some Indian Chiefs are trying to stop the signature gathering and have a court date on April 7th,” she wrote in a follow up message. “If the judge sides with them we will have to stop collecting signatures.”

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Recall Petition Against MLA Wright Fails
Alex McCuaig
Recall Petition Against MLA Wright Fails
Alex McCuaig

The recall petition against a local MLA has failed to garner enough support.

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Alex McCuaig
Still No Plea For City Cop Facing Witness Tampering Allegations
Alex McCuaig
Still No Plea For City Cop Facing Witness Tampering Allegations
Alex McCuaig

Still no plea for city cop charged with attempting to obstruct justice.

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Alex McCuaig
APP’s Jeff Rath: Reprehensible, Scandalous, Outrageous.
Editorial Content
APP’s Jeff Rath: Reprehensible, Scandalous, Outrageous.
Editorial Content

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.

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

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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Tom Fougere
Series: The Alberta Referendum - What They're Not Telling You Pt 1
Editorial Content
Series: The Alberta Referendum - What They're Not Telling You Pt 1
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Question 1…It talks about lowering immigration and giving "Albertans first priority" on jobs…. Sounds reasonable, right? Who doesn't want Albertans to get first crack at jobs? But here's what they're NOT telling you.

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Ok, I’ll be “Tampon Tommy”
Tom Fougere
Ok, I’ll be “Tampon Tommy”
Tom Fougere

Period poverty remains an under-discussed issue, but its impacts are significant. Limited access to menstrual products can lead to missed school days, lost work opportunities, and added financial stress. These are not isolated challenges, and they affect members of the community in ways that are often invisible to those not experiencing them.

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Tom Fougere

Code Orange: Medicare Editorial

Code Orange: Alberta
My Boobs Had Their Close-Up (And So Should Yours)
Kelly Allard
My Boobs Had Their Close-Up (And So Should Yours)
Kelly Allard

A special thank you to BGSA Radiology for graciously allowing me to document my mammogram experience. I'm especially grateful to the technician who was such a good sport about having her work photographed - she handled it with professionalism, patience, and a great sense of humor.

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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