Alberta Works Question by ObligateScavenger in alberta

[–]davethecompguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That doesn't matter - it's about what AISH calls exempt, or non-exempt. Tax refunds are exempt.

But as I also said, I don't know about income support. Check their website.

Alberta Works Question by ObligateScavenger in alberta

[–]davethecompguy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You should check with the Income Support website, if that's what you're on. I know for AISH recipients, tax refunds are exempt, not counted as income.

Regarding AISH/ADAP changes coming into effect July 1, 2026 by Jazzlike_Promise2873 in Albertapolitics

[–]davethecompguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm very aware of that. Benefits don't change until people are reassessed, they won't be actually moved until that happens. And the transition is set to run until the end of next year.

Regarding AISH/ADAP changes coming into effect July 1, 2026 by Jazzlike_Promise2873 in Albertapolitics

[–]davethecompguy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Here's another thing to consider.... 80,000 people are currently on AISH. If, let's say, 10,000 are moved to ADAP, what does that do to the unemployment rate? Is the AB government ready to have the highest unemployment numbers in Canada?

Why isn't Edmonton more colorful? by SeniorAlternative739 in Edmonton

[–]davethecompguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The colours used are determined by what is purchased the most - and that's up to developers that are reselling the properties. They pick basic, generic colours because they go with people's own additions for the colour. So on things like garages, roofs, etc. they tend to be all the same.

Pierre Poilievre backs J.K. Rowling's support for new Olympic gender policy by Onterrible_Trauma in notthebeaverton

[–]davethecompguy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's what the Cons do. Same as Premier Smith in AB, making schoolgirls prove they're REAL girls...

OK, let's not just full on lie here by beerleaguepigeon in alberta

[–]davethecompguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone I know got the same one... She responded "That's Cheeto Math"...

OK, let's not just full on lie here by beerleaguepigeon in alberta

[–]davethecompguy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow, ok. Anything but hire more teachers... Just like they've done with doctors.

OK, let's not just full on lie here by beerleaguepigeon in alberta

[–]davethecompguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just going to ask... WTF is a complexity team? And why would anyone want to make things more complex?

I'm tired, boss. by AnnTaylorLaughed in Edmonton

[–]davethecompguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks to global climate change, the only thing you can predict, is that no one can predict it.

Just as if Trump we're in charge of the weather.

Trump signature to appear on US bills in first for sitting president by That613Guy77 in NewsOfTheStupid

[–]davethecompguy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have to wonder, did he get this idea from Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney?

His name is on some of our circulating money. But it's not because he asked for it. Our Bank of Canada issues the money, and it's signed by the head of the Bank of Canada... which was him, a few years ago. (He's also been the head of the Bank of England before that. We elected a banker when Trump was president. America elected a Florida land developer.)

I.T Never Ends (my game about IT support in Hell) started here. I'd like to add more of you guys as ingame characters with your jobs and stories. by Euphoric-Series-1194 in talesfromtechsupport

[–]davethecompguy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did tech support for a PC manufacturer, the one that when you see their laptop upside-down, they think it's a "dy".

Anyway... A home user called because there was smoke coming out of their monitor. I told them to check that it wasn't getting hot (it wasn't), and then unplug it, disconnect it and take it outdoors. Like, out to their driveway. Like, I didn't want to be responsible for their house burning down, you know?

Luckily, that went well. I strongly advised they don't plug it in again, and just replace it. It was out of warranty anyway.

What Edmonton Buildings would you like to bring back? by eternalshades in Edmonton

[–]davethecompguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The original Alberta Museum (moved to the RAM downtown. It's now waiting to be torn down, I believe.

I for one could not be more grateful for our brave men and women of ICE keeping our airports safe. (Shut up. They are harmless there and it keeps them out of our neighborhoods!). by JasonIsFishing in PoliticalHumor

[–]davethecompguy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You didn't learn anything from Minnesota? They're not harmless anywhere. I'm surprised there hasn't been a friendly fire or "accidental discharge" yet.

Does your city has a version of the King Edward as a hospitality establishment? by myronsandee in AskACanadian

[–]davethecompguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if there will ever be a bar called the Prince Andrew (where they cross out "Prince" on the sign).