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Petition to stop government crackdown on legal gun owners reaches 76,000 signatures

An anti-gun control petition, e-2341, on the Canadian Parliament website has garnered, since December 17th, an incredible number of signatures from both concerned citizens, both owning and not owning firearms.

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Enoch Cree Nation Chief Billy Morin committed on “a unified vision of Indigenous self-determination,” as Grand Chief for Treaty Six

Enoch Cree Nation Chief Billy Morin believes, “A strong, self-determined First Nations peoples benefits all Albertans and Canadians, socially and economically.” Now, as the Grande Chief of Treaty 6, he strives to uplift his peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

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Free Speech on Alberta campuses, officially a reality

In mid-July, Keyano College was the first to adopt the “gold standard” consistent with the Chicago Principles. Its Board of Governors mandated free speech on campus, as of July 11th, highlighting the role of the individual in determining which ideas remain pertinent to an ongoing debate. Critics retort the move as a dog whistle or trojan horse for harmful expression on campus.

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The Future of Alberta is separatism, according to Sam Bell of Wexit

The National Telegraph interviewed Wexit Communications Director on what advocating for an Independent Alberta means for him, as a millennial. As a proud Albertan, Bell attributes his Alberta-First messaging to the exploitive nature of the Federation, and of federalism, which he states will not change regardless of who forms the government.

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Alberta pipeline advocate highlights how provinces are key to resource development

Clark: “The Alberta indigenous opportunities Corporation, which is just grants and loan guarantees, have come forward for private enterprise. This is just expanding it to the indigenous community. That is not an obligation of our provincial government, and the fact that [Premier Kenney] doing it is scaring the crap out of the people in Ottawa right now.”

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Former oilfield worker helps abused families move to safe homes

In his 17 years in the oil and gas industry, Chris states, “owned a lot of stuff,” but he never felt fulfilled, and helping victims of abuse gave him a purpose. According to a Stats Canada report, 621 of every 100,000 women in Alberta, aged 15 and older, experienced intimate partner violence between 2006-2017. That’s above the national average of 487 per 100,000 women. For men, the trend is also concerning, at 174 of every 100,000 persons, also above the national average of 134 per 100,000.

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Fort McMurray MP talks Grizzly Oil-sands approval for May River project

In a TNT Exclusive with local MP David Yurdiga, we discussed the effects the project would have on residents and what it means for Canada’s energy sector, moving forward.

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A half-built $200 Million wind farm in Ontario cancelled by environmentalists

The halt will cause a loss of 230 jobs involved in the wind farm’s construction, and $45 million was forgone in yearly municipal taxes, community contributions, and landowner fees.

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Fort McMurray MP Weighs In On Wexit

The National Telegraph spoke to Mr. Yurdiga on western alienation and the Wexit movement, to better understand, as an elected official in Alberta serving in a federal capacity, what his feelings on the issue are. 

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MD of Bonnyville plans to depart from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Sawchuck: “If you just look at the agenda for the meeting, the study tours that are available usually go out and they look at infrastructure for that city. Does it provide relevance or is it worthwhile to again to our municipality, and do we get some benefit from that? And overwhelmingly our council said no.” 

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