"Briefly based"
Another much more accurate way of saying this is that the Continental Army invaded and captured Montreal in 1775.
The disastrous attempt to take Quebec City, a smallpox outbreak, dwindling supplies and no support from locals sent them back south by 1776.
Canadian History Ehx
If the purpose of Danielle Smith's year of anti immigrant rhetoric, embodied in her noxious nine referendum questions, to scare immigrants away, it appears to be working. And without immigrant talent, investment and skills, Alberta's economy and culture will suffer.
This week, Alberta released new migration numbers. And far from being overwhelmed by immigrants - we are actually losing international newcomers. In Q1 2026, there were -648 net migrants to Alberta of international origins, a drop of -105.8% from Q1 2025. Check out these graphs. #ableg #abpoli
This will require some deft speech writing.
Sunday, June 21
10:00 a.m., Minister of Indigenous Relations Rajan Sawhney Speaking at National Indigenous Peoples Day event, Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
Simple fix. Push back the date of the referendum. Elections Alberta will likely need more time to hire 60K workers anyway. Also, this referendum question actually means something.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Smith's Power Plays Depend on These Hand-Picked Appointees via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Really interesting read about the many benefits of using beavers to rewild London. The first pair were called Justin Beaver and Sigourney Beaver. www.cbc.ca/news/world/l...
Good news! The Sprawl is nominated for 7 Alberta Magazine Awards. For our municipal election coverage, our tree canopy coverage (ha!) and our Pop-Up Press. www.sprawlcalgary.com/alberta-maga...
Strong reporting and writing here. A must read via @jonnywakefield.bsky.social.
edmontonjournal.com/feature/edmo...
Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦
Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦
Great photo here of a totally unsafe work practice that could result in serous injury or death.
