Tap the breaks or full speed ahead on data centres? Private care bolsters public system- or is it just two-tiered? And what should be on the table in trade talks with Trump? No holds barred on the spiciest political panel on radio. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

The Spiciest Political Panel in Canada Jul 31, 2026🌶️

Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · July 31 · 25m

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Alberta MLAs are Canada's third highest paid provincial politicians and seventh highest if you include the United States... and that doesn't account for the benefit of a lower income tax rate and no GST. www.taxpayer.com/media/Subnat...

'Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta' changes name to 'Treaty 8 Sovereign Nations' in response to what they call "unprecedented political climate being fostered by the current Alberta government.”

What's the harm in holding Ottawa's feet to the fire by voting to hold a separation referendum if we aren't actually leaving? Plenty, says @jaredwesley.ca - who says it would stretch uncertainty into years and reverse tangible progress on Alberta's grievances. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

The many hazards of Alberta's Option B

Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · July 30 · 11m

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"The Gov has been duplicitous & underhanded."— @corblund.bsky.social says Premier Smith should put his petition question on the referendum ballot despite falling short of required signatures. He's filing a judicial review challenging Elections Alberta's decision. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/w...

"The Gov has been duplicitous & underhanded."— @corblund.bsky.social says Premier Smith should put his petition question on the referendum ballot despite falling short of required signatures. He's filing a judicial review challenging Elections Alberta's decision. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/w...

NEW: Corb Lund officially files a judicial review challenging the Chief Electoral Officer’s decision to deem the Water Not Coal Citizens’ Initiative unsuccessful. The reasons? He argues the decision was unreasonable, procedurally unfair, and inconsistent with purpose of Citizen Initiative Act.

The separatists aren't happy that their signature count got knocked down hard by Elections Alberta... 'Mitch Sylvestre Calls for Legislative Review of Elections Alberta's Flawed Citizen Initiative Verification Process' www.prnewswire.com/news-release...

Edmonton has not only set a record for its wettest summer on record, the city's 2026 rainfall has surpassed the records for Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto and Montreal... ... And there's still a month to go! globalnews.ca/news/1199717...

2026 is the wettest summer on record in Edmonton — with more storms expected | Globalnews.ca

Since the beginning of 2026, the Edmonton region has recorded 655.7 mm of precipitation  — both heavy snowfalls in the winter and rain now — and the year is far from over.

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Alberta paces the country in both vehicle and property insurance increases. insurance-portal.ca/article/albe...

Alberta records highest increases in property and auto premiums

Overall personal auto premium rate change increases 21.8 per cent, year-over-year.

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NEW: Elections Alberta says the Stay Free Alberta petition reached the required signature threshold, with 222,597 verified signatures. That tally comes after removal of invalid signatures and random statistical sampling. elections.ab.ca/resources/medi…

"In its latest earnings call, the company's CEO Avik Dey... couldn't rule out prices of "$80 or $90" per megawatt hour of electricity by early 2028. By 2029, rival company TransAlta is predicting an average of $100 — more than 3X average price this year..." www.nationalobserver.com/2026/07/20/a...

Alberta electricity industry expects tripling of power prices from data centres

In Capital Power's latest earnings call, the company's CEO, Avik Dey, told analysts that he couldn't rule out prices of "$80 or $90" per megawatt hour of electricity by early 2028. By 2029, rival comp...

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The much, much, much, much, much better team won

Congrats to you all for personally finishing tied with Argentina for shots on target in the World Cup final.

Are the UCP stepping out of their lane on municipal bike lanes? Is their new hotline about empowering people- or stoking a war on bikes? Chatted with Minister Dreeshen about that and upcoming legislation, along with if any changes might come to photo radar. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/m...

Are the UCP stepping out of their lane on municipal bike lanes? Is their new hotline about empowering people- or stoking a war on bikes? Chatted with Minister Dreeshen about that and upcoming legislation, along with if any changes might come to photo radar. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/m...

More allegations vs Rath 'Sturgeon Lake CN has now raised concerns about $12M in withdrawals from the SLCN Trust, including more than $11M paid to Rath & Company as administrative fees and another $575k tied to legal expenses, according to an affidavit...' globalnews.ca/news/1196773...

‘Pattern of behaviour’: Rath faces mounting questions over First Nation trusts | Globalnews.ca

Another First Nation is questioning millions in alleged withdrawals from a trust overseen by Alberta separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath and his corporation, court documents reveal.

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A judge extended a special court order on Wednesday freezing Jeffrey Rath's assets. One legal expert says it's a rare move in this type of case. He adds Rath's fee in the original case was "fundamentally unreasonable" leading to Rath being ordered to return the money.

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"$12.5 million for a few months of part-time work is just fundamentally unreasonable." Lawyer Gerard Kennedy says a judicial freeze of $8.5M of Jeffrey Rath's assets show severity of allegations He adds other claims involving First Nations also suggest a pattern podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/j...

Alberta government creates bike lane complaint line ahead of fall legislation www.brandonsun.com/national/202...

Alberta government creates bike lane complaint line ahead of fall legislation

EDMONTON - Alberta

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"$12.5 million for a few months of part-time work is just fundamentally unreasonable." Lawyer Gerard Kennedy says a judicial freeze of $8.5M of Jeffrey Rath's assets show severity of allegations He adds other claims involving First Nations also suggest a pattern podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/j...

'Court and disciplinary records reviewed by Global News show that at least 10 First Nations have been involved in court or Law Society proceedings against Rath. One issued him a banishment notice, citing “concerns for [members’] physical safety.” ' globalnews.ca/news/1196445...

Jeffrey Rath fought for First Nations. Now former clients are fighting him | Globalnews.ca

Jeffrey Rath built a career winning settlements for First Nations. But court records show former clients are challenging the lawyer's fees, conduct and control of settlement funds.

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Hamilton poised to become first Canadian city to put a pause on new data centres as it votes on a moratorium ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/hamilto...

Hamilton is on the verge of a data centre moratorium vote. Others are taking notice.

Danielle Sheahan, a Hamilton psychotherapist, helps her clients find hope. She didn't expect to find her own during a meeting of a little-known city committee.

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"Online gambling is more addictive than traditional casino gambling." Renze Nauta with think tank Cardus says Ontario saw a spike in problem gambling after opening its online market. He adds Alberta has taken steps to reduce the risks but more needs to be done. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...

Judge freezes $8.5M of Alberta separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath's assets amid First Nation trust fight globalnews.ca/news/1196454...

Judge freezes $8.5M of Alberta separatist lawyer’s assets amid First Nation trust fight | Globalnews.ca

A judge has temporarily frozen up to $8.5 million in assets belonging to Jeffrey Rath and his professional corporation in an escalating court fight with Tallcree First Nation.

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Council voted unanimously to declare that Edmonton and Alberta are a vital part of Canada and that Alberta should remain a province of Canada. The motion put forward by Mayor Knack comes as a debate in Calgary on how council can engage in the sovereignty campaign.

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Should municipal leaders weigh in on the separation debate? Chatted with Edmonton mayor Andrew Knack on his motion to support Alberta staying in Canada. He believes its incumbent on leaders to speak up pn such a vital issue. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/m...

So what is this 95% random sampling Elections Alberta applies to petitions? Chatted with Jeffski.bsky.social who explained the concept. He also crunched the numbers for Corb Lund’s petition and argues it should have been successful. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/w...

Is Alberta a leader on AI or just a landlord? Will those data centre jobs go to Albertans? And was does it mean for Edmonton's upstart AI hub? Chatted with Sam Jenkins with Punchard about what META's $13B data centre means from an industry and jobs perspective. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/i...

Is Alberta becoming an AI leader, or an AI farm for foreign giants?

Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · July 9 · 8m

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How confident are you in Alberta's upcoming no-fault insurance plans? We have Canada's second highest premiums, so there's ample skepticism that industry will deliver an average $260 in annual savings. But industry insists you'll have more $ in your pocket. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...

Campaign Highlights What Alberta Drivers Stand to Lose if Auto Insurance Reforms Are Reversed

Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · July 9 · 11m

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Should municipal leaders weigh in on the separation debate? Chatted with Edmonton mayor Andrew Knack on his motion to support Alberta staying in Canada. He believes its incumbent on leaders to speak up pn such a vital issue. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/m...

"The power demand they're asking for is equivalent to more than the power demand of the whole province." @albertawilderness.bsky.social says Meta's proposed AI data centers need far more due diligence over potential environmental and health impacts. Thoughts? podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...