Last summer, I learned that Alberta’s “public square” was for sale. As a canvasser for Forever Canadian, I was forced onto the scorching sidewalks because local Legions, seniors’ centers, and businesses used “neutrality” as an excuse to keep us out. I thought that was the low point for our democratic process. I was wrong. It […]
Democracy on Ice: The Pay-to-Play Winter of 2026 Read Post »
For months, Lisa Osbeck’s Rational Intuition has been my shield against AI anxiety. Her work proves that AI will never possess the “Internal Light” of human intuition—that direct, embodied grasp of truth. But recently, I’ve realized that my lack of fear toward the machine has been replaced by a deep concern for the human behind
The Broligarch’s Mirror: Why AI “Slop” is a Distraction from the Moral Vacuum Read Post »
Canadians rely on the promise of universal healthcare: access to medically necessary services without financial barrier. But in Alberta, this sacred contract is being deliberately fractured by a new, abhorrent vaccine policy that replaces care with coercion. The recent experience of a friend, who is eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine under the high-risk Phase
The Cost of Fear: When Universal Healthcare Becomes Intimidation Read Post »
October 31 – St. AlbertMP Michael Cooper had a few visitors outside his constituency office today — community members dressed in red cloaks, standing in quiet witness. Their peaceful presence reminded us all that Canada’s strength lies in respecting every migrant and newcomer, and in rejecting the language and actions that sow division or fear.
A Reminder to Honour Every Migrant and Reject Hate Read Post »
To: Morinville.StAlbert@assembly.ab.ca; service.alberta@gov.ab.caCC: info@albertandp.ca; newsedmonton@cbc.ca (add more if you like) From: [Your Email Address] Subject: URGENT: Formal Complaint and Demand to Withdraw Mandatory ‘CAN’ Citizenship Marker Policy Dear Minister Nally, I am writing to you today to express my formal and profound opposition to the Ministry of Service Alberta’s decision to implement a mandatory ‘CAN’
Premier Danielle Smith’s government is attempting to solve a problem that doesn’t exist by creating a new one. The plan to add a mandatory ‘Citizenship Marker’ to Alberta driver’s licenses and ID cards, though packaged by Minister Dale Nally and the government as a measure for “streamlining services” and “election integrity”, is no simple bureaucratic
These actions are about showing up and making your presence impossible to ignore.
What can I do? Collective Power: Organizing, Action, and Visibility Read Post »
Now that you’ve mastered the daily habits, it’s time to build your capacity for deeper, more challenging civic engagement. This means formalizing your community connections and honing your skills for public advocacy. Here’s how to transition to a higher level of civic engagement:
What can I do? From Conversation to Commitment: Leveling Up Your Advocacy Read Post »
The most fundamental political action is to vote in every election—Federal, Provincial, and especially Municipal. This is your power. Normalize this behaviour by dropping reminders to vote and registration deadlines in every group chat you’re in, and always post about voting, especially local candidates. Your voice must also be heard between elections: commit to send
What can I do ? Your Civic Foundation, Culture, and Advocacy Read Post »
You don’t need to quit your job or spend a weekend protesting to start building a stronger, more informed community. Begin with simple, consistent actions. First, commit to being informed by reading and learning about one local or provincial issue each week. This means actively seeking out reliable sources; find and follow a Local Expert
What can I do? – Eight Small Ways to Start Your Civic Life Today Read Post »
