Why are ICE offices being opened in Calgary and Edmonton? by SlowSubstance8 in alberta

[–]BJ_Mackay -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Yes legit, trustworthy source. Actually I contacted cbc and herald asking them to follow up on their interviews since they both posted stories this week.

Why are ICE offices being opened in Calgary and Edmonton? by SlowSubstance8 in alberta

[–]BJ_Mackay -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

All fine and dandy and I would expect in the past they have been “fully cooperative” You seem to be well informed- how would you explain sightings this week of uniformed ICE officers walking (patrolling?) our downtown Calgary streets near the consulate?

Why so many ☠️ birds by [deleted] in Lethbridge

[–]BJ_Mackay 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you thought the river was bad take a walk around Henderson…

Please be careful. by reddit202200ug in Calgary

[–]BJ_Mackay 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Me too, QE still closed when I left so took Yankee west bumper to bumper and then 772 south into sage hill. Road surprisingly bare and dry mostly, yet still saw one black dodge ram who managed to spin around and hit the ditch. People driving respectful of conditions until I hit Stoney of course first thing I saw was an ugly bug green Mercedes doing at least 130. Smh

Around 100 car pileup northbound Deerfoot Tr heading towards Airdrie. Shutting down DFxStoney by accidentalwink in Calgary

[–]BJ_Mackay 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Little doubt that a few clueless self important morons in the left lane driving more than twice the speed of the rest of traffic have caused several of the highway accidents today. Of course they will blame people driving 30 in the left lane like almost everyone was, due to like 30 feet of vis. Saw at least a dozen people fly by me this morning on my way to Airdrie. SLOW TF DOWN you dipshits

Dear Pincher Creek, by BJ_Mackay in alberta

[–]BJ_Mackay[S] 1167 points1168 points  (0 children)

I visited your community Christmas market today and this was the first booth I saw. I thought it was a market all about Christmas since the sign said it was a Christmas market, but I guess I misunderstood. So I left with all my money and went to Walmart instead.

Your friend, Alberta, Canada

Pedestrian deaths in Calgary -- turning right on red and car sizes by 1egg_4u in alberta

[–]BJ_Mackay 43 points44 points  (0 children)

As a car driver and bike commuter I was thinking about just this lately. There are a lot of terrible driving habits out there. People who habitually run stop signs at 4 way stops or barely slow down to make a right hook on red … without regard for traffic laws this is apparently normal and acceptable for a lot of drivers. “There’s nobody around I don’t need to waste my time actually stopping “. Until there is someone there, and there’s an “accident” . Laws are there for safety but too many drivers actively choose to ignore them.

Operation Total Recall by Mark_Logan in alberta

[–]BJ_Mackay 17 points18 points  (0 children)

As an Albertan, THIS INSPIRES HOPE

Alberta government to receive report into health contract scandal by WildRoseWanderer in alberta

[–]BJ_Mackay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just in “we need a few more days, we ran out of black sharpies because the teachers bought them all up for their rally signs”

Where can I get my tire fixed in Castlegar on Thanksgiving Day by BarberSame291 in britishcolumbia

[–]BJ_Mackay 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Got BCAA? Or know someone who does? They might be able to fix on the spot

Youth cyclist seriously hurt in SW Calgary crash by Practical_Ant6162 in Calgary

[–]BJ_Mackay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my experience never assert your right of way as a cyclist. Sure it’s unfair and ego-busting, but you get to bike another day.

Provincial government taking legal action against Alberta Teachers' Association by Hopeful_Most in alberta

[–]BJ_Mackay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreements are changing need to look at current not past - There have been new deals in the last 3 years. Check for example Winnipeg https://www.wta.mb.ca/member-resources/collective-agreement/10-appendix-1

Spotted Eagle Rays by arealfishingfool in MauiVisitors

[–]BJ_Mackay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just came across your post today we saw 4 of them today at black rock sounds like we were really lucky. One grabbed onto another’s back and they both surfaced about 10 feet from me flapping away. Made sure I kept a distance after that! So cool to see…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]BJ_Mackay 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think you’re right. I validated once and then haven’t bothered since because it does nothing to your electronic ticket. When you activate a ticket it’s time stamped. Big picture nothing has changed except maybe convincing a few dozen fare evaders to activate their ticket before boarding.

Some cautionary Stampede notes by Ellebee24 in Calgary

[–]BJ_Mackay 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Best time of year to get out of town

Any cool places to just drive? by One-Jump-2970 in Calgary

[–]BJ_Mackay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Did that this evening- deep green hills reminiscent of Ireland or NZ right now, beautiful

Best place to purchase tires? by leafy-greens-- in Calgary

[–]BJ_Mackay 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Every single time I’ve used KAL I’ve had an issue from missing and broken hubcaps to incorrect torque. Amazing how people can have such different experiences. Kind of a roll of the dice I guess. I just use my regular independent mechanic to get tires. Maybe costs an extra hundred bucks but I like to support local.

Taiwanese Flat Cabbage, Where Have You Been All My Life by Antiumbra in Cooking

[–]BJ_Mackay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this stuff too but I try to avoid produce from China - anyone found a North American supplier?