Calamity Jayne

Women at work Pt 2

COVID19 is setting women in Alberta back decades. In April, women’s participation in the workforce fell to its lowest level since the 80s. SINCE THE 80’s! I am both horrified and not surprised. Women, especially women of colour, are disproportionately affected by the COVID 19 pandemic overall but when you take into consideration the fieldsContinue reading “Women at work Pt 2”

Mother’s Day

Hey, hi, hello! I’m happy to be back today, even if it’s only to state the obvious again so we don’t all forget. Jason Kenney and the UCP don’t respect women. This mother’s day, when they tweet out banalities about how much they love their own moms, don’t forget that the UCP waited until theContinue reading “Mother’s Day”

If It Walks Like A Duck…

Hey, Hi, Hello! It’s been a while, hasn’t it? I apologize for being away so long, I really can’t say much other than that living in this province the last few moths has been an endless barrage of horrible policy and gaslighting and I just lost the will to write articles that all basically screamContinue reading “If It Walks Like A Duck…”

So many choices!

Hey, Hi, Hello! The Government of Alberta recently introduced Bill 15 the “Choice in Education act” which they claim is intended to offer parents in Alberta more “choice” in how their children are educated. According to the Government of Alberta the Act is intended to “strengthen Alberta’s successful history of educational choice, including public andContinue reading “So many choices!”

Is it time for Canadian Mincome?

Hey, Hi, Hello! With millions of Canadians facing the challenges presented due to the COVID19 pandemic and economic crash, the idea of a Universal Basic Income is gaining popularity. More than a million Canadians have lost their jobs since March, prompting the Government to roll out benefits to support people in the meantime. Prof. EvelynContinue reading “Is it time for Canadian Mincome?”

Rise of the cretins

Hey, Hi, Hello! Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer has found herself to be a target after Jason Kenney accused Canada’s CPHO of repeating messages from the People’s Republic of China. Recently a far right political and social commentary website known for their inflammatory content and seemingly endless controversies, has started a petitionContinue reading “Rise of the cretins”

Trouble on the front lines Part 3

The UCP attack on healthcare continues with physicians being forced to limit their services, give up their hospital privileges and close their offices due to financial challenges caused by recent cuts and changes to physician compensation. There are reports of doctors reducing their services or leaving their regions in Rimbey, Settler, Sundre, Lac la Biche,Continue reading “Trouble on the front lines Part 3”

Thoughts on Prayers

Hey, Hi, Hello! I’ve noticed recently that there are a surprising number of people who didn’t know that Legislative Sessions begin with prayers in Alberta and are shocked by this reality, so I thought I’d briefly cover the subject. 8 of 10 provincial legislatures begin their day with prayer, as well as all 3 territories.Continue reading “Thoughts on Prayers”

Cease and Desist!

Hey, Hi, Hello! I’m sure you’ve seen that the UCP is struggling financially. They claim that because they spent so much on “political messaging” leading up to the 2019 election that they now don’t have enough credit to maintain their basic operations without fundraising revenues and may have to “cease operations”. With $7.37 million raisedContinue reading “Cease and Desist!”

Tell me lies

Hey, Hi, Hello! As people have been self isolating and trying to manage all the effects of this pandemic, one of the things we’ve all been hoping for is that some lessons will come out of this that will make life better for people after this is over. There’ve been a lot of people sayingContinue reading “Tell me lies”