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Join Cory Morgan, Nigel Hannaford & Dave Naylor on this episode discussions; ▪️One more chance to get it right, says Smith about Heritage Fund ▪️ArriveScam... The Liberals circle the waggons ▪️Why pay for hospital parking at all? ▪️A drop to 'just' 2.9% inflation is nothing to celebrate ▪️How is Robert Pickton eligible for parole?

Cory talks about the efforts of public sector unions to shut down citizen discourse. Guest: Nadine Wellwood on the formation of an Alberta pension plan.

“Medical first responders are important partners that co-respond with EMS to many 911 emergencies, often providing care to patients. Having the opportunity to expand our support beyond small rural agencies helps us achieve our goal of providing the best emergency care to Albertans, regardless of where they live.” ~ Blaine Barody, manager for medical first response and public access to defibrillation, Alberta Health Services #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #skpoli #bcpoli #westernstandard

Conservatives propose a party motion to summon GC Strategies to testify before the committee as it investigates the ArriveCan app. The firm is said to have secured approximately $258 million in federal contracts since 2015 for the development and management of the ArriveCan app... READ MORE: https://westernstandard.news/news/crown-stays-ticket-on-arrivecan-app-giving-13k-relief-to-young-parents/52524 #ArriveScam #ArriveCan

Vaccine-injured Scot confronts British PM at televised town hall... Another vaccine-injured man spoke up and said, "Silence in the press because my story in the press — I had to go to the government for comment, and they made them take all that stuff out." READ MORE: https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-vaccine-injured-scot-confronts-british-pm-at-televised-town-hall/52340

Guilbeault wants municipalities to stop building roads; urges people to walk... "Our government has made the decision to stop investing in new road infrastructure. Of course we will continue to be there for cities, provinces and territories to maintain the existing network, but there will be no more envelopes from the federal government to enlarge the road network,” ~ Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault READ MORE: https://westernstandard.news/alberta/guilbeault-wants-municipalities-to-stop-building-roads-urges-people-to-walk/52366

Adapt or Perish. Cory discusses impact of subsidies on media evolution...

Join Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford & Cory Morgan on this episode discussions; ▪️ ArriveScam corruption report ▪️ Trudeau says Canada will *not* be great again ▪️ Poilievre promises to kill media subsidies

Cory talks about how subsidies are slowing natural media evolution. Guest: Transgender columnist Julia Malott.

A soccer player was struck and killed by a lightning bolt during a game in Indonesia on Saturday. Septain Raharja, 34, suffered severe burns after the lightning struck him but he was still breathing, according to local reports. He was immediately taken to the hospital, where he died... READ MORE: https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-soccer-player-struck-and-killed-by-lightning-in-indonesia/52325

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc admitted, “we recognize with hindsight things should have clearly been done differently.” When asked about what responsibilities the Trudeau Liberals would take, LeBlanc said “the Trudeau government accepts that taxpayers’ money needs to be treated with the utmost respect.” READ MORE: https://www.westernstandard.news/news/trudeau-liberals-to-be-subpoenaed-on-arrivecan-investigation/52344 #ArriveCan #ArriveScam

A majestic moose gracefully gallops 'over the flowing waters'...

SINGH: 'March 1 Deadline Or Face The Consequences' The New Democratic Party (NDP) Jagmeet Singh indicated that there will be consequences if the Liberals fail to comply on the pharmacare legislation... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #skpoli #bcpoli #westernstandard

“We are proud to support opportunities that celebrate the achievements of our young athletes, offering them a platform to compete and realize their athletic potential. With Bonnyville and Cold Lake’s previous success of hosting the Winter Games, I am confident that they will make the 2026 Winter Games one for the memories.” ~ Joseph Schow, Minister of Tourism and Sport

‘Canada Will Be Great Again’ READ MORE HERE: https://westernstandard.news/author/nigel-hannaford

"And what he (Pierre Poilievre) is proposing to do is to make Canada great again. That is not what Canadians want." ~ Trudeau told the House of Commons... The clip, already viewed more than 100,000 times prompted wry responses in the 'Twitterverse'. "Maybe he doesn't but I do. This statement he made should live in infamy. What a blunder," wrote Mike Scholz, starting with a clown emoji. "He is certainly living proof of his theory," said Grey Matter Podcast. "I cannot believe he said that. Oh wait it's Justin, yes I can," said Ms. Jacquie. READ MORE HERE: https://westernstandard.news/news/watch-trudeau-says-canadians-dont-want-to-be-great-again/52257

RUBENSTEIN: Shameful removal of a BC provincial cabinet minister... “I want to apologize for my disrespectful comment referring to the origins of Israel on a ‘crappy piece of land.’ I was referring to the fact that the land has limited natural resources. I understand that this flippant comment has caused pain and that it diminishes the connection Palestinians also have to the land,” Former BC Minister of Post-Secondary Education Selina Robinson... READ MORE: https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/rubenstein-shameful-removal-of-a-bc-provincial-cabinet-minister/52209 #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #skpoli #bcpoli #westernstandard

Recall Legislation Created By The Kenney Government Is Unworkable. "The creation of the Recall Act was the final straw for me when it came to supporting former Premier Jason Kenney. It was a cynical nod to those who voted for him based on his campaign of accountability and citizen empowerment. Kenney promised recall and referendum legislation to Albertans, then purposely crafted it to make it useless and impossible to invoke. He misled people when he promised the legislation. He had no interest in letting citizens hold their elected officials to account but didn’t hesitate to promise as much to win their votes." MORE HERE: https://www.westernstandard.news/triggered #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #skpoli #bcpoli #westernstandard

Join Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford & Cory Morgan on this episode discussions; ▪️ ‘Recall Gondek’ campaign kicks off ▪️ Nenshi for NDP leader? ▪️ ‘Coutts Four’ case update

Cory talks about how the recall legislation created by the Kenney government is unworkable. Guest: Dan McTeague of Canadians for Affordable Energy

Tucker Carlson confirms interview with Putin Carlson travelled to Russia over the weekend and has interviewed several locals, but thus far has not said more than “we’ll see” on the topic of interviewing the controversial president. READ MORE: https://www.westernstandard.news/news/tucker-carlson-confirms-interview-with-putin/52189

Pierre Poilievre called Justin Ling out and accused him of spreading disinformation: Canadian freelance journalist Justin Ling started off by saying Poilievre has supported medical freedom and is opposed to the state imposing choices on Canadians. READ MORE NEWS: https://westernstandard.news #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #skpoli #bcpoli #westernstandard

“...the notwithstanding clause was never designed to be used as casually.” ~ Rachel Notley Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley called Premier Danielle Smith’s rationale for her gender identity policies “incredibly disingenuous and also the substance of what she’s doing very cruel.” during a Sunday interview on CBC News. READ MORE: https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/watch-notley-says-smith-being-insincere-with-gender-identity-policies/52152 #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #skpoli #bcpoli #westernstandard

“A strong Alberta means a strong Canada, but this federal government is enacting policies that hurt both.” ~ Premier Danielle Smith... READ MORE: https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-government-opens-new-office-in-ottawa/52135 #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli

“His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments — during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties,” said Buckingham Palace in a Monday statement... READ MORE: https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/breaking-king-charles-diagnosed-with-cancer/52147