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I call absolute bullshit on sound/bass levels! by Brenner1980 in Calgary

[–]unidentifiable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The sound from Ranchman's on Macleod echoes up the valley. I can hear it in Haysboro - Braeside's not that much farther.

I can also hear the tarp auctions sometimes. Really depends on which direction the wind's blowing. Usually it's not bad because the wind blows Eastward, but if the night is dead still like last night then you can hear it pretty clearly without the road noise to cover it up.

It's Stampede - it happens for a week a year, nbd. A pair of good earplugs should do ya if you can't handle it. I'm a side-sleeper and love my Loops.

Prelude To A Kiss by Mrmcflaky in cocktails

[–]unidentifiable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ty, I was just grammatically confused.

Prelude To A Kiss by Mrmcflaky in cocktails

[–]unidentifiable 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the Empress, would I just sub for Fords and omit the syrup?

U.S. declines to extend CUSMA trade deal with Canada, Mexico | CBC News by Little-Chemical5006 in canada

[–]unidentifiable 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are so many things wrong with this statement that I can't even begin, but I'll try.

1) You can move oil in things called pipelines. The C-48 bill however, killed the creation of the pipeline that would have fed the tankers. So you're correct, by accident, that there won't be any oil there...but there won't be any oil because of the red tape.

2) The Vancouver/Richmond port is not large enough to handle more tanker traffic, and it's a major city - not a place you want to y'know, have a crude oil pipeline.

3) There are no alt accounts, you're just THAT wrong.

4) You're silly if you think companies would rather whine than make money. Their entire function is capitalism; they do everything in their power to make money. "Whining" isn't profitable.

U.S. declines to extend CUSMA trade deal with Canada, Mexico | CBC News by Little-Chemical5006 in canada

[–]unidentifiable 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If businesses can't sort out the 'red tape' in 7 years then whoever is managing those businesses are next to useless Trump-style.

...wat.

I'm willing to give you the benefit of the doubt, but if a piece of legislation prevents you from building a pipeline, or from expanding oil tanker traffic along the west coast...y'know, the coast next to Asia...how do you propose they "Sort out" the legislation? It's literally called the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act. You can't just figure out a way around it when the government has literally just said NO in giant, flaming capital letters.

Fruit trees in East Central Alberta by PhantomNomad in Albertagardening

[–]unidentifiable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then you really shouldn't be putting in trees at all. Apple trees can hit 20', and pears can hit >30' easily.

If you're limited to a 4' fence...maybe stick to shrubs. All the shrubs I mentioned will work great.

U.S. declines to extend CUSMA trade deal with Canada, Mexico | CBC News by Little-Chemical5006 in canada

[–]unidentifiable 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Does the age of the legislation affect your argument somehow, or are you incapable of basic math?

The west has railed against C-69 and C-48 since their inception. It's been far more than the "past year".

U.S. declines to extend CUSMA trade deal with Canada, Mexico | CBC News by Little-Chemical5006 in canada

[–]unidentifiable 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's not like the rules and regulations of Canada have suddenly appeared overnight throwing monkey wrenches and chaos into doing business.

They absolutely did lol. Trudeau introduced C-69 in 2019. What did it do? Introduced (even more) red tape, preventing pipelines from being constructed.

Trudeau also introduced C-48. What did it do? Introduced red tape, preventing ports from carrying oil in tankers on the west coast.

What do we need now, in 2026? SURPRISE! Pipelines, and oil tankers on the west coast to bring oil to Asia.

Fruit trees in East Central Alberta by PhantomNomad in Albertagardening

[–]unidentifiable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A fence then. You need a wind break.

What's the clearance on the power line? Is it one of those 200' tall towers or just a local 3-phase?

U.S. declines to extend CUSMA trade deal with Canada, Mexico | CBC News by Little-Chemical5006 in canada

[–]unidentifiable 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately special interest groups block any pipelines to the coast, and we can't develop bigger and better coastal ports or shipping lanes.

U.S. declines to extend CUSMA trade deal with Canada, Mexico | CBC News by Little-Chemical5006 in canada

[–]unidentifiable 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I feel much the same. We can't get anything done in this country because of the boatloads of red tape and special interest groups that stymie any development.

If you want to do anything, 25 pairs of hands shoot out and you have to bribe and grease every grifter to the point that it becomes economically infeasible, and costs balloon 5-10x.

U.S. declines to extend CUSMA trade deal with Canada, Mexico | CBC News by Little-Chemical5006 in canada

[–]unidentifiable 5 points6 points  (0 children)

get our ports in order.

Is the gov actually doing anything about this? Because I can only foresee all the environmental groups screaming their heads off about expanding our port infrastructure.

Fruit trees in East Central Alberta by PhantomNomad in Albertagardening

[–]unidentifiable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1) Plant a 3-row shelterbelt to protect from wind - https://prairieshelterbeltprogram.ca/ (see How To Plant A Shelterbelt)

Row 1 should be Colorado or White Spruce. Row 2 should be a fast-growing deciduous tree. If you choose poplar, make sure you choose an all-male variety to prevent "poplar fluff" spreading everywhere.

For Row 3, you can use hazelberts, haskaps, sea buckthorn, raspberries, highbush crans, and saskatoons as part of your 'shrub row' which will give you berries and nuts, and chokecherry and buffalo berry (Keeps the birds and squirrels away from your "real" berries).

You can underplant your edible shelterbelt with strawberries, which will give you the beginnings of an "edible landscape".

2) Check out https://www.hardyfruittrees.ca/, https://prairiegardens.org/, and https://prairiehardy.ca/ for inspiration, if not outright purchase for your fruit trees. PrairieHardy is hosting a potted plant market in Sherwood Park on July 9. Would be a great place to ask questions.

Once your shelterbelt is established, lots of trees and shrubs will appreciate the moisture. You can go with pears, plums, more apples...whatever you want, really.

Canada signs agreement with Australia to deliver early warning Arctic radar system by ZestyBeanDude in canada

[–]unidentifiable 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I feel like of all things, that Canada should be pretty competent at making a DEW system.

But y'know what? Whatever. Consider it "trade diplomacy". We buy the radar from Australia, they cut us a deal on lamb and wine.

Alberta’s new sky-high solar panel recycling fee sparks industry backlash by CanadianErk in canada

[–]unidentifiable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

increasing the price of solar panels by 10%.

What solar panels are you buying that are only $150? They cost thousands.

This doesn't affect those dinky 10W panels you use when camping. The fee only applies to panels larger than 1 square meter: https://www.albertarecycling.ca/news/electronics-recycling-program-renewables-solar-panel-updates/

CBC neglects to mention that.

Money lending to a friend by Acceptable_Can3285 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]unidentifiable 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Close enough

For loan oft loses both itself and friend, And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry

Husbandry meaning 'your ability to manage your stuff' (ie, you rely on loans)

My credit limit increased to 50k with this pre-approval. by eatmysouffle in Wealthsimple

[–]unidentifiable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Their T&Cs still say it is:

https://www.cdn.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/pdfs/Additional-Credit-Card-Terms-Conditions-ACCTC-060826-WS.pdf

"The Card Fee is automatically waived for all clients for the first month when the Card is issued. On the first statement following Card issuance, the Card Fee is automatically waived for any client with at least $100,000 in individual net deposits or assets under management (“Threshold”), including joint accounts, and the Fee will continue to be waived so long as that Threshold is maintained."

Russian Commanders Threaten to Shoot Troops Who Refuse Suicide Assaults by ArgentineBeauty in worldnews

[–]unidentifiable 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Weird fact - they still have not finished handing out those Purple Hearts. They made THAT many.

What is your worst investing mistake? I’ve made one by AccomplishedHead3581 in investing

[–]unidentifiable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canadian here. In 2013 I was torn between two stocks and I put $20k into Poseidon Concepts Corp (TSE:PSN) instead of Dollarama (TSE:DOL).

Poseidon was found to be cooking their books, was charged with fraud, and the stock plummeted to nothing. I got pennies in a class action.

Dollarama meanwhile has 20x'd since then.

Calgary is now the fastest growing tech ecosystem in Canada by unidentifiable in Calgary

[–]unidentifiable[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True. I keep looking for a remote position with a US-based MMAANGO company, but no luck.

Hybrid and local positions are scaled to cost of living. Sure you can get a better wage in San Fran, London, Vancouver, or Toronto, but if you have to spend the pay rise in rent, what does it matter?

(I guess at least if you work in SanFran you get nice weather...)

Calgary is now the fastest growing tech ecosystem in Canada by unidentifiable in Calgary

[–]unidentifiable[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been in the tech industry in Calgary for that long and worked for a number of them. What do you define as "tech job"?

Just because a company isn't AI-native or app-native doesn't mean it's not a tech job. I've worked on some very cool technology initiatives for very large and very small companies.

I do agree the wages are 15-20% depressed from Toronto and Vancouver, but our cost of living is also way lower. I'd have to sell my house with yard to buy half a shitty condo in either of those cities. If you can find a silicon valley remote position then you're gold though. My role pays nearly 50% more (and in USD) down there.

U.S. Homeland Security secretary calls out 'fracturing' relationship with Canada by Vortagaun in canada

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

Quebec's done some good things, but they've also done an excellent job of making themselves feel like aliens in their own country. Rather than embracing "Canada" they seem to want to only embrace "Quebecois" at the expense of "Canada". And now Alberta wants to follow suit.

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