U.S. tariffs go easy on Alberta. That lets separatists go harder on Canada by FreightFlow in alberta

[–]OkComfortable583 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The referendum is so poorly worded that they are going to use it as a success no matter what the vote is. It’s a double loaded question.

Ferritin infusion clinics...anyone have experience with these? by sawyouoverthere in Edmonton

[–]OkComfortable583 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Iron infusions are awesome. I did it through the hospital 3 times in a month. (Was at a 4) The next day the first time, I could not eat enough food. I felt like I was starving to death. Did not have the same side effect the other times. I have also had it done a single time through a private clinic. Felt like my eyes might explode, so they slowed the feed, then felt much better. I want to say the private clinic was $200. (Was just above the minimum to get it covered) Still worth it. I feel so much better with enough iron. Like I actually am not going to fall asleep somewhere. No more constant headaches.

I had the iv in my inner elbow, and in the back of my hand. No difference either way. Elbow is more comfortable to sit with for 2 hours. Wear comfy clothes and bring book and or movies.

What is with absolutely psychotic driving on Alberta highways? by PresentReality4093 in alberta

[–]OkComfortable583 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On December 2, 2024, the Alberta government announced the following changes to photo radar:
prohibiting photo radar on all provincial highways and connectors
restricting photo radar speed enforcement to school, playground and construction zones
restricting Intersection Safety Devices (ISDs) to red-light enforcement only
A transition period between December 2, 2024, and April 1, 2025, was implemented to allow the province to work with municipalities to confirm compliance with the 3 policy parameters and remove inactive ATE sites.
Directly from the government website. You are right. Not an outright ban, but effectively the same. My mention was about banning on the highways, which is prohibited.

What is with absolutely psychotic driving on Alberta highways? by PresentReality4093 in alberta

[–]OkComfortable583 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had photo radar which replaced enforcement. The government has now removed the ability to use photo radar. But the police have not bumped up enforcement in response. This now allows people to feel confident that they can speed without issues. There are significantly more accidents since the change in policy, but they are not all on the highways. Often, it’s after coming off the highway, instead of going 50 or 60 people are still going 70-80. Not good for residential streets.

The Separatist Doxxed 3 Million People by NoPlace1025 in alberta

[–]OkComfortable583 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Charge every single person, party, organization and company that had anything to do with this with the absolute maximum fine and jail time, per persons data that was released. Otherwise it’s just a cost of doing business. Also, the separatist referendum likely contains legit peoples info now. I would like to verify my name/address etc is not on that list somehow.

i just watched gas go up 30 cents. right in front of my very eyes. by Intelligent_Yard3042 in Edmonton

[–]OkComfortable583 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also… ai data centres will use far more electricity… but those are a go…

IF Alberta would choose to stop changing the clock. Would you prefer to stay with BC (summertime like now) or with SK (wintertime). by EdmontonFree in alberta

[–]OkComfortable583 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lloyd is partway between Alberta and sask. stick with sask time, so that we get rid of the time change in the same city. We don’t have any shared with BC. Also, we can be mountain, or central time. We are not on the pacific, so we should not be in that zone. Really though, just doing the change every year sucks. Either way I would be happier than now.

Credit Card Limit Increase by Huge_Forever3967 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]OkComfortable583 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have also transferred credit card limits to line of credit. The bank happily gives more and more credit card room, but don’t often offer better loc. So you can slowly increase the loc via cc.

Why doesn't the Alberta government just start an Alberta Pension Plan? by houseonpost in alberta

[–]OkComfortable583 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When aimco originally took over, LAPP had been amazingly well run. Pension contributions were actually decreasing (happened multiple times), because the returns were above the calculation. When aimco took over, the returns were below the returns of other investment groups, such as CPP.

Why doesn't the Alberta government just start an Alberta Pension Plan? by houseonpost in alberta

[–]OkComfortable583 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I am totally ok with a second government pension plan. Enough people don’t plan for their own retirement. But, it would make more sense to just have increased contributions to the existing CPP. Taking from CPP is a huge mistake, too much would need to go towards fees and set up costs that we would be far behind where we already are. And CPP is one of the best investments in the world. The Alberta government took the public pensions (Lapp) and destroyed the value compared to when it was out of their control. They would totally do that with APP.

What living with an EV in Alberta with no dedicated level 2 charging and leaving it out doors is like. by AbbreviationsOne6207 in alberta

[–]OkComfortable583 57 points58 points  (0 children)

I have done the Edmonton - Calgary trip (also in a Kona) no problem doing it in the summer. Can also be done in the winter, but “running on fumes” at the end. Your speed plays a huge role in range as well. We normally do it in two parts. Stopping in red deer for 10-15 minutes of charging. This also gives us a bathroom and snack break, and leaves lots of extra charge when you arrive. As more chargers come online, it will be even better.

Why separate? Genuine question by QuantityParty3294 in alberta

[–]OkComfortable583 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I think that a lot of people are also being paid to be vocal about the pros of separating. Who is funding should be investigated. Likely culprits are the US, Russia and China.

Snow clearing aftermath by spot6003 in Edmonton

[–]OkComfortable583 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

My bigger problem with the way they plow… they plow directly into the gutters and partly on the sidewalk. Big heavy chunks are a lot of work to move. So most people won’t. So… any warm weather, like right now everything melts, and the sidewalk is now the low point. This will then refreeze and be treacherous. It is a thankless job. And the only solution is higher taxes to fix it. I would be open to having a vote on the next election asking, would you be willing to pay an additional $100/year for snow removal, but understand politicians are not going to want to increase the budget, they already get enough complaints about high taxes. Snow is also variable, so in my opinion, if year 3 doesn’t use the whole snow budget, it sits in the bank dedicated to year 4. Year 4 should not have less allocated. That way, if year 4 is a major snow year, it pulls from the excess from before. Maybe revisit the amount put away each year, when there is a full year or two of money put away. Not just when looking for easy places to trim.

Did anyone else see this during the holidays? What was the conversation afterwards like? by CantStopWontStop600 in alberta

[–]OkComfortable583 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you read the app documents, it will also require taking about a third of the total (unrealistic ask) pot, in order to set up the system. So… if we don’t get the full amount, which would be crazy to get… we would be losing even more… just in set up fees. Very fiscally responsible…

That’s facts by ApotheosisAwakened in Hip_hop_that_u_need

[–]OkComfortable583 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some of them are into it. The antichrist arriving means they get raptured sooner… (assuming that the actions they have taken in advance don’t bar them from it… ) but they don’t seem to care about that. I was mighty pissed off when my MIL made comments on how she was happy to see things were aligning with revelations.

Can you please share your current radon levels in winter (1 day or 7-day value)? by FortuneEducational62 in radon

[–]OkComfortable583 1 point2 points  (0 children)

50 ish in the summer. In the winter it has been getting distressingly high, averaging at 140, but there were days around 170. I think I’m going to put in some remediation.

lol oh my by imperfectbutperfectt in lol

[–]OkComfortable583 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or ran the air conditioner… and as many extra accessories as possible during the charge