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Jul 26, 2020 4 tweets 4 min read Read on X
“If you think the harm reduction obsession is really successful when it comes to preserving human lives, than I invite you to take a stroll down East Hastings on the downtown east side of Vancouver."

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It’s fascinating that @jkenney chooses to use East Hastings as an example of failed programs.

It is.

But not for the reasons that Kenney makes it seem.

East Hastings was used as a human dumping ground when BC made brutal cuts to healthcare and mental health.

#abpoli

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Were it not for the #scs in East Hastings, the loss of life of people who were abandoned would have been even more catastrophic than it has been.

#SCS save lives.

@jkenney’s continued failure to acknowledge that betrays his complete lack of understanding of addiction.

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The evidence is clear.

In a time where opiates can kill with one dose, #SCS save lives, and recent studies have shown they save taxpayers money.

@jkenney’s crusade against SCS is ideologically driven only, and it will kill Albertans.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Jul 21
It is a sad state in Alberta politics.

Just over a week ago, we asked our audience to ignore an account that was set up clearly to troll us and harass a journalist and private citizen.

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Since that time there have been multiple coincidences that suggest some connection between an individual known to “fix” in politics, that account and another individual.

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We have since been provided a court ruling that clearly spells out that one of these individuals has a history of criminal harassment and severe untreated mental health issues (as of May 2025).

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Jul 20
So remember the lawsuit launched by Danielle Smith's former chief of staff Marshall Smith?

Where's he's suing both former AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopolous and the Globe and Mail?

The statements of defense have been filed!

Let's take a look!

Thread!

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It's worth remembering that the defamation claims against Mentzelopoulos seem to hinge entirely on what was included in her statement of claim against the government in her wrongful dismissal case...

Which a few legal beagles have already said can't be ruled as defamatory.

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In his statement of claim, Marshall Smith claims that he indeed did speak to the CEO about Nate Pike and alleges that he had a lawsuit he was looking to launch against Pike.

Also apparently for defamation.

Legit have no idea what he's talking about there...

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Jul 19
The Jasper report has 9 key themes and 23 recommendations.

But Danielle Smith has taken issue with one of those themes, claiming the town of Jasper owes her an apology.

But again, the Streisand effect strikes and Dani has trouble truthing!

Let’s take a look!

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First, let’s establish some timelines!

Fortunately, the report does that very early on.

The report clearly demonstrates that the first fires inside the town of Jasper were reported on July 24th at roughly 6 PM.

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Ok!

With that out of the way, let’s take a look at what Smith is taking issue with!

It’s predominantly these two sections.

The report states that “the Province of Alberta, though not jurisdictionally responsible to lead the incident, regularly requested information and sought to exercise decision-making authority.”

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Read 10 tweets
Jul 4
The Alberta Prosperity Project (who Danielle Smith called her "Plan B") has released their "fully costed" (it's not) fiscal plan for a nation of Alberta.

There's a lot to unpack in this numerical train wreck, but today let's focus on just 1 piece...

Their immigration policy

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Because in the country of Alberta, individual value would be determined by points.

Want to move to Alberta?

You have to meet the prescribed number of points.

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But a closer look really highlights the darker elements at play...

Despite Alberta having a significant francophone population, points are only awarded for English.

Too old? Too young?

Too bad.

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Read 9 tweets
Jul 4
Danielle Smith claimed on June 24th, 2025 that she hadn’t seen Sam Mraiche of MHCare in “over a year”.

Strap in for a special Stampede Sneak a peak of “Danielle Smith can’t truth on demand!”

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Last year, Last Door Recovery who have played an integral role in bringing Marshall Smith’s vision for “The Alberta Model” held a Sober Stampede!

Trooper was there!

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Who else was there?

Glad you asked!

Jason Nixon! Dan Williams! Danielle Smith! Last Door Director of Community Development Giuseppe Ganci!

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Read 8 tweets
Jun 24
Smith was confronted on the lack of lobbyist status for Sam Mraiche and MHCare at today's presser.

She seemed to claim that because he didn't have direct contracts with government that it was not a problem.

Let's go down that rabbit hole, shall we?

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While neither Mraiche or MHCare are registered as lobbyists...

Alberta Surgical Group not only is, but they're using the finance ministers relative to lobby the finance minister and Smith among others...

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As our own corporate records searches demonstrated, Mraiche was also in business with owners of ASG in four companies (at least).

These companies were later identified by the globe as the expansion companies for more chartered surgical facilities...

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