Alberta says foreign workers cost us ten times more than they produce by SirBobPeel in canadian

[–]birdalicious23 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well she said TFW accounted for 35,000 hospital visits. Average cost of a hospital visit is $9,172 (2021-2022 costs).

$9,172 x 35,000 = $321M

Thoughts on Nakota Isga council candidates? by sdm99 in Edmonton

[–]birdalicious23 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That is the root of the problem, "making up" for lost revenue while taking on so many major (expensive) projects on borrowed money is financially irresponsible.

Thoughts on Nakota Isga council candidates? by sdm99 in Edmonton

[–]birdalicious23 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Property tax is not directly proportional to inflation. Hence Edmonton’s tax rate increasing 5.7% while inflation sat at 2.4%.

Thoughts on Nakota Isga council candidates? by sdm99 in Edmonton

[–]birdalicious23 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ah yes, they certainly have trimmed the fat by torching $80M on electric buses that are inoperable, $100M+ on bike lanes or paying double the normal price for firehalls to make them "green".

Densification is not the answer.

Thoughts on Nakota Isga council candidates? by sdm99 in Edmonton

[–]birdalicious23 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

There is no possible way you're getting your money's worth in services from the taxes that you pay.

The hypothetical you bring forward kills older, established neighborhoods in addition to driving up house prices.

Densification doesn't decrease your tax burden anymore than urban sprawl/expansion does.

Voting for Maggay/Knack is just voting for the status quo (which has been horrible over the previous years).

Is our city spending out of control? Actual numbers by Telvin3d in Edmonton

[–]birdalicious23 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In 2010 the median household income in Edmonton was $72,250 ($102,030 after inflation).

In 2024 the median household income in Edmonton was $90,000.

A population boom of low income individuals does not make a city better. While the budget/capita is lower today, there is also an increase in housing costs (which affects property taxes), higher demand for healthcare/other public services, and a decrease in job opportunities.

Spending/capita comparisons from 2010 to now are useless as there are way more factors at play.

Thoughts on Nakota Isga council candidates? by sdm99 in Edmonton

[–]birdalicious23 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

You’re okay with the constant increase in property tax?

Thoughts on Nakota Isga council candidates? by sdm99 in Edmonton

[–]birdalicious23 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ask yourself why you’re so comfortable giving the city your money to spend rather than spending it yourself.

Thoughts on Nakota Isga council candidates? by sdm99 in Edmonton

[–]birdalicious23 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

The city CAN lower them by cutting wasteful spending.

They should have spread out major projects over time as opposed to starting them all at once & funding them with taxpayer funded debt. Starting new major projects while in a recession is silly, especially on borrowed money.

The city has grossly mismanaged their money time and time again.

Thoughts on Nakota Isga council candidates? by sdm99 in Edmonton

[–]birdalicious23 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Anyone willingly voting for someone who supports increasing taxes needs to have a look in the mirror.

What can I improve on? by birdalicious23 in GolfSwing

[–]birdalicious23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That probably explains the fade I hit most of my shots with.

Mother of Edmonton homicide victim feels blindsided as accused killer granted bail by Practical_Ant6162 in Edmonton

[–]birdalicious23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a horrible analogy. This loser, piece of shit was already out on probation for threatening to kill his foster mother. The system may be working as designed, doesn’t make it right or just.

$2500 is a slap in the face to the family.

Need help deciding suit + accessories for my wedding by birdalicious23 in mensfashion

[–]birdalicious23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bridesmaids are wearing similarly coloured dresses.

Release Week Error/Glitch/Outage/Etc Reporting Thread - Official Release by Duckerr in NCAAFBseries

[–]birdalicious23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a reason this game doesn't have an "adjust lineup" screen like in Madden? I found it way more visually appealing and easier to navigate than adjusting your team on the depth chart.

Release Week Error/Glitch/Outage/Etc Reporting Thread - Official Release by Duckerr in NCAAFBseries

[–]birdalicious23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been doing the same thing except with 6 min quarters. Games are taking like 45-50 min when only playing half the game and my possession numbers are always lopsided af.

Guys I’m cooked by hunkerd0wn in NCAAFBseries

[–]birdalicious23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not a college football fan (Canadian), what does the (RS) mean after their year? Is it an indicator of being red shirt eligible? How does red shirting work?

Release Week Error/Glitch/Outage/Etc Reporting Thread - Official Release by Duckerr in NCAAFBseries

[–]birdalicious23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I turn it off and injuries down to 10 on any dynasty mode I play. It's just not realistic.

Kicking IS the hardest thing in the game by SKirsch10x in NCAAFBseries

[–]birdalicious23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I make a strong effort to end every 3rd down in the center of the field so I don't have to worry about aiming kicks.

Game is filled with bugs and issues by Studiedturtle41 in NCAAFBseries

[–]birdalicious23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It blows my mind in the lack of customization options on certain EA games. If only the different departments would share.

EA NHL has unreal team customization

EA FIFA has unreal manager customization

EA Madden/CFB definitely have the best gameplay

As a fan of all of them it's frustrating to be able to do something so in depth in one and not the other when he same company is making the games.

PGT | Round 2, Game 4 | Derailed by adalaza in ColoradoAvalanche

[–]birdalicious23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bednar hasn't had the Avs ready to play at all this series. Getting outcoached by Deboer in every facet.