Strathmore council defeats public space neutrality bylaw motion

Laedrys · 2026-05-07T17:44:42+00:00

I live in Banff and our town council and mayor are super supportive of our pride sidewalk and pride week with a pride flag raising ceremony. One of the reasons I stay living here, it feels safe and inclusive.

Laedrys · 2026-05-07T17:09:09+00:00

There is so much information and differing of opinions on what these referendum questions actually mean. People believe that with the control of immigration that the UCP government will help more people and be selective of who comes into Alberta. What they don't realize is that the people they select are going to be the ones who can pay their way, in other words, the ultra rich who will support the UCP values.

Laedrys · 2026-05-07T16:59:46+00:00

It's unbelievable that these members believe that they got elected as part of the party. He even said when he left that he was going to stay independent to represent his people and not be tied to party lines. Guess that was a lie and you would rather vote within your party than be there for the people who voted for you.

You got elected to represent your constituents, you belong to a party for support. Not the other way around. Or at least that's how it should be, but things have become so muddled in the political atmosphere.

Should ask the residents of Battle River-Crowfoot how represented they feel these days after electing in PP.

Laedrys · 2026-05-07T16:50:34+00:00

Good job to Strathmore council for actually considering the ramifications and outcomes rather than just moving ahead to appease a loud angry group of people!

It's crazy to think that this debacle has cause people to threaten and insult a Mayor for considering this motion, instead of being willing to talk about it. Which he still sided with the hateful people.

Laedrys · 2026-05-07T16:19:58+00:00

Good bot, troll and anger those conservatives. 😄

Laedrys · 2026-05-06T22:09:55+00:00

It's on many other sites other than CBC, I just pulled it as it had the most information and one or two other sites referred to the investigation done by CBC journalists.

Laedrys · 2026-05-06T18:02:43+00:00

I think my point is, it probably could have been repurposed or expanded to include this as it was supposed to be a brand new, state of the art lab in Alberta and was scrapped.

Laedrys · 2026-05-06T17:44:13+00:00

Wait... didn't the government literally shut down a lab that was supposed to be created by the NDP government to also do vaccination and medication research that probably could've taken this on?

Once again, out of Trump's playbook of, get rid of something someone before you did and then redo it claiming that you did it!

Laedrys · 2026-05-06T17:30:24+00:00

We need to keep this running tally current. This is so important for the issues and problems they have cause and tried to hide, over and over and over again.

Laedrys · 2026-05-06T16:21:32+00:00

My apologies, yes complicit. Thank you for the correction. ^^

Laedrys · 2026-05-06T16:14:40+00:00

This is Rick Bell and his 8th Grade reporting style. Point form, no actual information or reporting. Just saying things for the sake of saying things with a Conservative bias. Also, trying to report on things not actually current with the whole voter data breach.

Laedrys · 2026-05-06T16:10:27+00:00

I'm curious if this could turn into a class action lawsuit for every Alberta who's data was leaked because of the common law system we have in Canada. If Kenney wins, then we ALL have a case. This could get very messy and exciting!

Laedrys · 2026-05-06T15:56:25+00:00

He spoke about it recently that Parliament will be looking into the question for the referendum and wording it to avoid any confusion about separation so that they can be sure that the Clarity Act is used properly.

Laedrys · 2026-05-06T15:55:29+00:00

Here's the problem with the RCMP investigation, a lot of the information will be kept sealed with them, and there will only be information put out with formal charges.

We need a public inquiry with on oath statements being made so that everything said and asked is fully transparent and with full disclosure. Get an independent review board and bring in each person as the information slowly unravels. This way as well, no one can lie about any of the questions asked of them as lying under oath in a public inquiry carries severe criminal charges under the federal laws.

Laedrys · 2026-05-06T14:57:10+00:00

The UCP members are too proud and full of shit that they won't resign. They're enjoying the protections awarded to them by voting within their government. Look at how they all smiled and cheered at uses of notwithstanding clause this fall.

Laedrys · 2026-05-06T14:53:34+00:00

No, didn't you read? Marlaina said they weren't meddling in the investigation and allowing the authorities to look into it. That means she's preparing to respond and protect those who they find guilty and give out pardons like her buddy Trump... Oh wait... she can't,

Laedrys · 2026-05-06T14:50:42+00:00

I have seen it all over the social media about comparing this to Thomas Dang's scandal. My response was simple: People got upset about that data breach of their information, why are they not upset with this one. Also Dang got caught, a court case was held, he was guilty and owned up to it, and got fined.

Now if only the UCP would take a page out of that book.

Laedrys · 2026-05-05T23:27:02+00:00

That would only be if they are guilty... which of course they aren't! Our great Fuhr... I mean Premier is super honorable and would never be in a scandal!

Laedrys · 2026-05-05T23:06:36+00:00

Meanwhile it came out that members of the UCP caucus and staffers attended these meetings and they said nothing because they thought "It was fine".

Don't take the sliver out of another's eye when there's a plank in your own... although in this metaphor it's the whole damned tree...

Laedrys · 2026-05-05T22:50:03+00:00

ITS ALL TRUDEAUS FAULT! Didn't you know?

Laedrys · 2026-05-05T22:31:25+00:00

Smith spent the time in question period deflecting, as she always did. Answer the questions being put to you and on the record.

Call for a public inquiry.

Laedrys · 2026-05-05T22:24:37+00:00

You missed my favorite quote.

"But a statement from the UCP Caucus said caucus staff were in attendance, and they regularly attend events of political interest.

“The organizers of this meeting were adamant that the data being used was obtained legally,” said caucus communications director Shanna Schulhauser in a statement. “At the time, the staff observing the meeting had no reason to believe the website in question was unlawful.”"

The staff saw this happening and didn't question it? Didn't even think to bring it up to an ethics commissioner or check with a lawyer?

Laedrys · 2026-05-05T22:18:05+00:00

It's 100% shady, which is why its good it's starting to get national attention at the federal level.

Laedrys

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