Elections Alberta Hiring Returning Officers as Political Pressure Builds
Job Openings include a Deputy Chief Electoral Officerand a number of Service Agents. The Service Agent positions may start as soon as January 18 2026, anticipated end date is March 31 2025 (sic) but may be extended.
Alberta’s New $25,000 Fee for Democracy - PSYCH!
It calls to mind a classic bit from Eddie Murphy’s Delirious. He offers an ice cream cone. “Want a lick?” The friend leans in. “PSYCH!” Murphy yanks it back.
Grassroots Anger Fuels Recall of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith
The recall effort's backbone is its volunteers, who demonstrate remarkable commitment. Weekly protests have persisted since February, with about two dozen people gathering outside the Premier’s office this past Saturday in -20°C weather. New participants join regularly.
"Accountability” But Make It Convenient: The UCP's Guide to Acceptable Anger
First, the government boldly "streamlined" citizen-led legislation with Bill 14. The old system was so clunky, requiring a neutral official to approve petitions. Boring!
Santa's Snitch: The Shelf's Silent Surveillance
The elf sits in judgement by day, a silent sentinel of compliance. But by night? By night, it unleashes chaos, demonstrating that the rules it enforces do not apply to it. This is not Christmas magic. This is a masterclass in performative governance: the powerful performing transgression for the masses they simultaneously police.