Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government stepped in on Edmonton's infill bylaw because city council wasn't listening to residents. Mayor Andrew Knack says Smith's comments are "blatantly untrue".

Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel and wherever you get your podcasts. #yeg #yyc

Mayors @andrewknack.bsky.social and @jeromyyyc.bsky.social accuse Premier Danielle Smith of "sharing blatantly untrue information" and "setting us up to fail" in explosive interviews on #RealTalkRJ.

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Edmonton's population is exploding, but is the city planning for what comes next? BILD Edmonton Metro is calling for a long-term strategy to accommodate a region that could reach TWO MILLION residents, and says Future Growth Area planning south of 41st Avenue needs to start now. #YEG #RealTalkRJ

The UCP is pulling rank on Edmonton council, forcing a roll back of #yeg's infill bylaw. It's the latest in a series of moves by the province, taking power away from municipalities. What do you think of the move?

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"Helping people change their lives." Canada is struggling with addiction, and #yeg is trying something different. People in crisis are getting immediate health supports and a pathway toward treatment...

👀 FULL: rtrj.info/100626DRC

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DRC: yegdowntown.ca #yegdt #RealTalkRJ

"I owe Donald Trump a big debt of gratitude for waking me up." Carol Off explains how POTUS shook Canadians out of our status quo, forcing a conversation about patriotism, sovereignty & what it actually means to love Canada.

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What Would Peter Lougheed Do? Alberta separatists should heed the words of the former Progressive Conservative premier, says former Liberal deputy PM Anne McLellan. Agree or disagree?

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Unelected separatists allegedly offered up Alberta's oil royalties and fresh water in exchange for American support, per an explosive report in @theglobeandmail.com. Are you surprised?

👀 FULL: rtrj.info/100526Supriya @supriya.bsky.social

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"It's sad to see what's happened to our city." Stephen Mandel ignited a firestorm when he described downtown Edmonton as a "shithole" during a recent forum featuring five former #yeg mayors. He tells #RealTalkRJ what prompted his comment, and what he'd do differently...

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"We're going to be masters of our own house." Canada's Energy Minister Tim Hodgson on sending a message to Donald Trump via the Pacific Link pipeline...

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Will the Pacific Link pipeline kill Alberta separation for good?

Shauna Feth, James Keirstead, and Debora Rice-Salomons say it will provide stability amongst chaos. How do you feel about it?

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🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/100126 @albertachambers.bsky.social #RealTalkRJ

Thank you @nativecalgarian.bsky.social for contributing to such an important conversation: Conciliation vs. Reconciliation.

ICYMI: rtrj.info/093026RTRT #RealTalkRJ

"Reconciliation is the wrong word." Where was your focus during National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? Podcasters Jessica Vandenberghe, @nativecalgarian.bsky.social, and George Lee talk action on #RealTalkRJ...

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"Supriya's #1 rule of politics: if you're AI-grabbin' your dick, you'll never be Prime Minister." 😆

@vancolour.bsky.social and @supriya.bsky.social aren't fans of the Poilievres' AI dance video. What do you think about it?

👀 FULL: rtrj.info/092926Supriy...

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David Eby's NDP is polling nearly ten points behind the Conservatives just a week after the premier's snap election call. @vancolour.bsky.social explains how interim Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson could pull off an upset...

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