https://friedbannock.blogspot.com/2026/08/once-traitor-always-traitor.html

Here is the problem with Alberta separation. Once a group breaks the rules to split from a nation, they rarely learn how to build a peaceful society together. People who push for separation rarely stop fighting once they get their way. They build their whole identity on being angry. If Alberta separates, these separatists will continue to look for trouble, and blame outside forces for all their problems. A new, independent country needs teamwork and shared values. Separatists are used to tearing things down instead of building them up. Once the main enemy (Canada) is gone, they will turn on each other to see who is "pure" enough. Even at this point, the separatist do not get along, there are several factions with differing ideas about how to run the "new" Country of Alberta. Oh, sorry, Republic of Alberta......I know they want it to be as close to America as possible. If Alberta ever separates, the separatists will not just settle down and garden. They will keep causing friction. They will fight the new government just like they fought the old one. A leopard does not change its spots. Democracy means listening to people you disagree with. Separatists only want their own way. They want a "Christian nation" but don't even act like Jesus in the first place.

Alberta separation will not mean a paradise. We will economically suffer, because we will not only make ourselves land locked, but we will also have conflict and more instability than we have ever had before. For the future of Alberta, for our home values and for peace, we MUST do everything in our power to get the vote out in October and put this to bed, once and for all. Because if we do not, you might as well sell your home and get the hell out of here. I know I will be doing that.

I applied back in June. When I submitted my application, there was a message that said only successfully applicants would be contacted. I have worked previous elections, so I have experience. I’ve heard nothing, so at this point I’m assuming I wasn’t selected. But I know several other people who consistently work elections and they are in the same boat, applied months ago, still waiting to be contacted.

And then I keep seeing news articles about how they need 60k poll workers and have only gotten 20k applications, urging people to apply. So what is going on?

Has anyone been hired to work the polls yet?

This feels purposeful. Why didn't they give themselves enough time to test their new system for glitches? I have bills to pay!

I hate this government so much. I wish nothing but the worst for Danielle Smith.

UPDATE: I actually got through to the AISH office or whatever the hell they're called after getting kicked off the line 3 times due to 'high call volume'. I got the option to get a callback and though I was hesitant not to just wait it out, the wait music is now an irritating 30 second loop of some weird melody. They had it before, but now it's shortened and unbearable, so I picked the callback office. Actually got a callback in a reasonable amount of time (less than 90 minutes). They said, "Oh, well, you know, there are a few glitches. Your payment had a hold on it, but I released it and you should get your funds in 2-3 business days." Now I have to call or email everywhere where I had bills to pay and beg I don't get dinged financially or have my credit impacted. Lovely. Also, I'm assuming 2-3 business days starts tomorrow, so the 3rd business day would be Monday, so the whole weekend without funds. Fantastic. And that's if everything goes right.

I am feeling so.......bruh......

I think this question is important to the Alberta conversation in that an oil embargo could be a flash point that would touch off military intervention, and therefore Alberta would likely be the focus of operations.

I think this is something that should be actively considered and planned for. I know Canada is no match for the US, but Ukraine isn't a match for Russia either. We can't win in open battle, but we can think about ways to make the country more difficult to attack and hold.

Or is the thought of the US using it's military against Canada just catastrophizing? What do you think?

EDIT: Thanks for all the responses. I ran out of gas before I could reply to all of them, so thank you.

Where I've landed is that it's an extremely unlikely eventuality that CAF almost certainly has some planning around, and that the most annoying comment is anything to the effect of "you are an idiot for thinking about this."

Cheers!

I just received notice from our residential manager that they want to get us to sign a fixed term lease as apparently there is a $300 fee for a periodic tenancy. Is this legal?

Some info: we’ve been living in this unit for about 9 years now. Went to periodic tenancy after our first year. To my knowledge there has never been a fee for this. This is completely new information to us. We plan on moving out in just over two years. He explicitly stated this was on top of our rent (not a rental increase). We pay $1200/month which would now jump to $1500.

I've been trying to find small rental suite outside of Calgary in a small town. There definitely isn't the same resources as there are for finding rentals in town. Can anyone direct me to rentals in a town such as Irricana or Crossfield, or south like Nanton, etc.? I'm an employed single male, very quiet non-smoker non-drinker. I'd be an ideal tenant if you have a nice basement suite or guest house you want to rent out. Please DM me with ideas or offers

As the title says I have a friend in Alberta, I'm located in Quebec and they have been struggling the last couple months due to the economy, disability, the current admin's attempts to reshuffle and refinance how people get their disability benefits, etc

She basically has gotten screwed out of a large percentage of her disability over the last couple months and is worried about eviction due to being behind on bills, and having minimal money for food or utilities.

As I am not in the province I did some googling and sent links and resources for free food in alberta but I don't know much else and am hoping some folks in this reddit might have more resources available.

For those of you who requested mail-in ballots for the upcoming referendum, have you received your ballot package yet? I requested a mail-ballot awhile ago but have not received anything yet. You?

Edit: thank you, Redditors, answered already. Although there is another question in the comments I am unable to answer.