What happens after Oct. 19? When/if the federalist side wins the Alberta referendum, will the separatist sentiment simmer? Or will they feel more emboldened to boot the premier out of the UCP's leadership and appoint an even more separatist leader? And will all UCP supporters be good with that?

Breakenridge: Brinksmanship is not an effective — or honourable — negotiating tactic

The cost of a rupture in Confederation is becoming more apparent, which further undermines the notion that we should gamble with this risk.

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🎧 What have I been up to lately? Oh you know … Just going to Vancouver for the Canadian Futures Showcase to write a bunch of stories and do daily editions of @abdugoutstories.bsky.social: The Podcast. Hope you enjoy all the extra content! ⚾️ podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...

Alberta Dugout Stories: The Podcast

Baseball Podcast · Updated Weekly · Celebrating Alberta’s past, present and future in baseball. Hear from the players, coaches, officials and others involved in the game, as well as the latest news an...

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"CBC News' request for comment from the premier's office was directed to the Ministry of Justice. A spokesperson for the justice minister directed questions about Elections Alberta to the agency." They're alleging a boondoggle and you're dodging comment? #ABleg www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Former Elections Alberta staff raise ‘mismanagement’ concerns about 'Water Not Coal' petition verification | CBC News

Five former Elections Alberta employees are raising “mismanagement” concerns about how Corb Lund's citizen initiative petition was validated, alleging procedures changed and that there was a lack of t...

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Political hot take: Conservative parties in Canada need to understand that we're not the USA. The majority of Canadians are, in essence, Progressive Conservatives. Spend money wisely and don't be abrasive. Most voters are turned off by skullduggery and negativity. The byelections/elections show it.

Given the massive data breach that is still under investigation + all the mail-in ballot issues + the obvious foreign interference we’re seeing + worker shortages, how are Albertans (both separatist and federalists) going to trust the results of this referendum? #ABleg

Imagine having this thin of skin. And you’re the president of the good ol’ U.S. of A. My goodness. America sure is great, eh? 🇨🇦 nationalpost.com/news/trump-s...

Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America

The U.S. president on Thursday signed an executive order that he said will 'immediately' change the name of the great lake

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I remember hosting my old radio show when this story broke and I said, “We need to find ways to stop being so reliant on a country whose relationship hinges on one guy.” I was called a tonne of names and how I knew nothing about trade. Fast-forward six years… globalnews.ca/news/6772979...

Coronavirus: Trump asks medical supply firm 3M to stop selling N95 respirators to Canada - National | Globalnews.ca

Trump invoked the Defence Production Act in an effort to speed up the distribution of desperately needed hospital masks amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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It promises to be a busy offseason around the @wcblbaseball.bsky.social with several big storylines to be discussed, ranging from the length of the schedule and roster makeups to the stadium situation in Spruce Grove. @joemcfarland.bsky.social sets the stage for each of the conversations. ⚾

OPINION: Five WCBL Offseason Thoughts

The Western Canadian Baseball League enters the offseason on another high thanks to the quality of play in 2026. So what's on their "to do" list heading to 2027?

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It’s quite amazing how many people can now be international trade experts thanks to having an internet connection and a social media account. Same goes for scientists. And teachers. And sports coaches. And, and, and… 🤡

Man Says 'I'm an expert!'

ALT: Man Says 'I'm an expert!'

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Conservatives on Tuesday: “He caved. So much for being a strong leader.” Conservatives today: “how dare he stand up to the US. He’s sending us down the path of death and destruction.” Never thought in a million years we’d be in this place in US-Canada relations. 🇨🇦 www.ctvnews.ca/world/trumps...

Carney rejects trade deal, vows ‘dollar for dollar’ retaliation on new tariffs

After weeks of intense talks, Canada and the U.S. have failed to strike a last-minute trade deal, meaning new 50 per cent tariffs on $28 billion-worth of Canadian goods are now in effect.

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It’s a battle of the @wcblbaseball.bsky.social’s two newest teams. The Sylvan Lake Gulls and Saskatoon Berries are looking for their first championship in franchise history. Who will come out on top? We’ll find out starting tonight. ⚾️🇨🇦 albertadugoutstories.com/2026/08/13/w...

WCBL Championship Preview

The Sylvan Lake Gulls and Saskatoon Berries are the last two teams standing, looking for an opportunity to win their first WCBL championship in franchise history.

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What’s up BlueSky world? It’s been a minute, hasn’t it? Time to get back on this train a bit I think. Been up to a LOT of baseball in the last couple months. So let’s share the latest on Kalem Haney’s final home game with the Lethbridge Bulls. ⚾️🇨🇦 albertadugoutstories.com/2026/08/07/a...

Around the Horn

With his collegiate career winding down, Kalem Haney received a standing ovation from the Lethbridge Bulls' faithful as he played all nine positions.

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The abject failure of these companies to care for communities by continually cutting journalists and, in some cases, newsrooms, is abhorrent. But a question I’ve been asking for years: where is the CRTC to hold these CEOs and presidents accountable? broadcastdialogue.com/corus-undert...

Corus undertakes new round of layoffs - Broadcast Dialogue

Corus Entertainment is undertaking another round of layoffs that will see the company part ways with an unknown number of Global News and Corus Radio personalities.

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⭐️ NEW STORY: “It’s surreal – it doesn’t feel real at the moment. I can’t believe this is all happening." Less than a day after hitting for the cycle with the Chicago White Sox, Dawgs Academy and Okotoks Dawgs alum Tristan Peters was told he's an All-Star. ⚾️ albertadugoutstories.com/2026/07/11/d...

Dawg Gone Good Day

Less than 24 hours after hitting a cycle with the Chicago White Sox, former Okotoks Dawgs star Tristan Peters has been named to the MLB All-Star Game.

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🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day everyone! 🇨🇦

This is quite the read, #ABleg. And no one should be surprised by the show host’s reaction. His job is similar to Bruce’s with the video questions. It’s to lob softies. Bravo to Cam Tait for saying what needs to be said. edmontonsun.com/opinion/colu...

TAIT: Premier Smith apparently unbothered by fears of people with severe handicaps

Albertans with handicaps were terrified because they don't know what happens to them next week.

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While others spill millions of litres of ink on noise bylaws and cancelled music festivals, quick reminder that this story deserves a lot more attention than it’s received. Same could be said for health care mismanagement, the procurement scandal and more. #ABleg #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Court documents show new details on Elections Alberta probe into voter information breach | CBC News

Documents filed in the Court of King’s Bench shed new light into Elections Alberta’s investigation into how a separatist group exposed the personal information of millions of Alberta voters online.

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While everyone on the “other app” focuses on noise during Stampede (which might be the most ridiculous thing I’ve seen in that #ABleg and #cdnpoli are focused on it now), it feels like this (and a bunch of other stories) deserve much more attention. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

Veteran Ontario prosecutor brought in on Alberta health procurement probe

Tom Andreopoulos has prosecuted the Hells Angels and mafiosos, and was involved in the criminal investigation of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford

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⚾️ NEW STORY: “It was probably the most fun I’ve ever had playing baseball. I’m just really thankful that everything worked out the way it did.” What a season it was at Cloud County for Webber Wildcats and Sylvan Lake Gulls alum Simon Baker ... even with a major injury.

Terrific T-Bird

Cochrane's Simon Baker needs a new trophy case after cleaning up with several major awards and recognitions at Cloud County Community College.

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It sounds like tonight's meeting will be a late one, so not sure we'll be getting confirmation one way or another until right after the meeting or in the early morning. Either way, WCBL governors looking for short-term and long-term answers from the Cactus Rats. ⚾ www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Baseball league has ‘lost patience' with Cactus Rats ballpark plan after years of delays | CBC News

The Energy City Metro Ballpark — previously known as the Spruce Grove Metro Ballpark — has been under construction since 2022 at an estimated cost of $50 million, according to Major Projects Alberta.

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“We want to know what the plan is moving forward so our other 11 teams aren’t impacted by constant moving parts.” Pretty important day for the @wcblbaseball.bsky.social tomorrow as they try getting to the bottom of the ongoing construction in Spruce Grove. ⚾️🇨🇦 www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

Baseball league asks Cactus Rats for ballpark update, sets Tuesday night deadline

Spruce Grove’s Energy City Cactus Rats are expected to give an update to the WCBL on its new ballpark that has been in a state of limbo.

ctvnews.ca

Lots of numbers here and lots of hair being lit on fire over how the UCP still has more support than NDP. Keep in mind: UCP is really strong in rural. NDP is really strong in Edmonton. Any future election is essentially going to depend on one "swing state": Calgary. #ABleg #cdnpoli

Fewer than half of Albertans say they would stay in a newly independent province: poll

The Postmedia-Leger survey also found that Canadians think Alberta’s separation would have a greater economic impact than Quebec's.

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I know a lot of people are talking about the economic implications of this Alberta separation debate. Here's one aspect that NO ONE is talking about: water rights. We have agreements with the U.S. that would need to be re-worked plus we'd have to negotiate a TON with Canada. #ABleg #cdnpoli

Time for a little baseball content. It's been a crazy couple of weeks for @abdugoutstories.bsky.social with CCBC championships, the start of the @wcblbaseball.bsky.social season and much more. We have LOADS of content still to come in the next few weeks. Hope you enjoy it all! ⚾

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Oh hi there! We apologize for leaving you hanging for the past month or so. Time to get back on the BlueSky train here, so let's get you all caught up on what we've been up to, particularly this week, starting with a wrap of the CCBC championship. ⚾ albertadugoutstories.com/2026/05/25/t...

Random #ABleg thought: How long can the UCP remain united when one of its core values is being questioned? This isn’t a matter of a slight difference of opinion. This is a major pillar for a party to stake its claim. They’re either pro-Canada or pro-separation. The tent doesn’t fit both, does it?

Hazar Ergüçlü: Choose A Side

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Albertans (and Canadians) aren't really interested in the uber-partisan politics we see down south. We don't identify ourselves by who we vote for. We identify ourselves by who we are. We want our politicians to spend money wisely and be models of human decency. #ABleg #cdnpoli

Pudgy Penguin Holds Canada Flag

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I look forward to voting for Alberta to remain a province in Canada and I hope you all do the same.

Waving Canadian Flag

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Can someone explain how the federal government doesn't say that this project is now officially on hold until the referendum on separation issue is concluded? How do you keep negotiating with a province flirting with breaking up the country? #ABleg #cdnpoli www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/pol...

Mixed reaction in Alberta after Carney, Smith sign pipeline agreement

A proposed new oil pipeline to Canada’s West Coast is drawing mixed reaction in Alberta, where some see the agreement between Ottawa and Alberta as a long-awaited economic boost while others remain sk...

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Is there even a point to tomorrow's committee meeting? It's pretty clear it's all theatre at this point. The #ABleg government is set on having a referendum. The only real question is: what will the question be? And then it's five(ish) months of Albertans being pitted against each other. #cdnpoli

I hate being right. I also hate quote-posting myself. But here we are. #ABleg #cdnpoli

Joe McFarland@joemcfarland.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Anyone get this feeling that this week is going to be one of the most consequential in recent #ABleg history? My old reporter/journalist spidey senses are tingling. Something big is coming, isn't it? #cdnpoli