Alberta Politics & Government Thread 3.0

[Duruss]

Well I returned the 14 stolen election signs. In my conversation with the volunteer it turns out it's a big problem for anyone not Jason Nixon

[Torture]

This ad is pretty brilliant.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1657084066892763137

Also, didn't realize the UCP had promised this in 2019 but then didn't "because covid". Promise made, promise broken...

https://twitter.com/user/status/1657085328937693184

[Bring_Back_Shantz]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1657089438344974336


Bah!, I'm bad at embedding tweets

[Looch City]

In before - why is Notley worrying about useless CARDS when there's HOMELESS AND POVERTY AND VIOLENCE our on the streets???

[craigwd]

Originally Posted by Cappy

Farkas' verified Reddit account posted this in the comment section:

More like Jeromy Woke-ass. Did I do that right, right-wing keyboard warriors?

[Ozy_Flame]

Getting my OHIP card in proper, sturdy plastic was like a god-send when it arrived. Can't believe it's still paper in Alberta. Did anyone else laminate their card? I did it years ago and not sure how it would have survived if I didn't.

[Barnes]

Originally Posted by craigwd

More like Jeromy Woke-ass. Did I do that right, right-wing keyboard warriors?

Your choice of lime green text on a white BG instead of just green or sea green is not great but other than that, all good.

[looooob]

Originally Posted by AFireInside

Residents are paid like garbage but Alberta does pay the highest, so that's a bad sign.

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yeah its not a decision I've had to ponder for quite a while but I think rarely would someone factor residency pay into their choice of training location (not that money doesn't matter of course especially for those with young families and with huge debts ) but really the difference in pay between provinces (when factored into the bigger picture of cost of living in said provinces etc) seemed marginal enough that you were mostly likely to choose based on - quality of program (and of course match of specialty), where you want to live for 2-5 years , and where you might want to live 'forever' (recognizing that some people intentionally pick somewhere a bit different for residency to experience something new, but many/most realize that once life gets settled if you are happy where you are- personally or professionally- its an easy choice to stay)


again I'm meaning to agree with you, not disagree with. Alberta Family med fared horribly in the match- despite the fact that pay for residency is 'fine' when compared across the country-that's not the reason Alberta is being avoided- would be an easier fix if it was

[Ashartus]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

Getting my OHIP card in proper, sturdy plastic was like a god-send when it arrived. Can't believe it's still paper in Alberta. Did anyone else laminate their card? I did it years ago and not sure how it would have survived if I didn't.

Yeah, at one point I'd heard you weren't supposed to laminate them, but after my original disintegrated I did some research and found that wasn't true so I laminated my replacement.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Ashartus

Yeah, at one point I'd heard you weren't supposed to laminate them, but after my original disintegrated I did some research and found that wasn't true so I laminated my replacement.

I had heard that, but don't know how true it was. I had a procedure at the High River hospital years ago, and they made me a plastic card that had my healthcare number on it. I thought it was great, and I'd just use that one instead of the "real" one. Of course...the first time I tried, I was told I couldn't use it and had to have that paper card. It's just so non-sensical.

[iggy_oi]

Originally Posted by Slava

I had heard that, but don't know how true it was. I had a procedure at the High River hospital years ago, and they made me a plastic card that had my healthcare number on it. I thought it was great, and I'd just use that one instead of the "real" one. Of course...the first time I tried, I was told I couldn't use it and had to have that paper card. It's just so non-sensical.

I have a photo of mine on my phone and I’ve never had any issues using that.

[craigwd]

Originally Posted by Barnes

Your choice of lime green text on a white BG instead of just green or sea green is not great but other than that, all good.

damn phone

[Muta]

I have my AB Health Card laminated and in my wallet right now, did it years ago. If you don't laminate it.... godspeed and good luck.

[Lubicon]

Originally Posted by Slava

I had heard that, but don't know how true it was. I had a procedure at the High River hospital years ago, and they made me a plastic card that had my healthcare number on it. I thought it was great, and I'd just use that one instead of the "real" one. Of course...the first time I tried, I was told I couldn't use it and had to have that paper card. It's just so non-sensical.

Originally Posted by iggy_oi

I have a photo of mine on my phone and I’ve never had any issues using that.

Same, picture on my phone works anywhere I've tried it. But I do recall years ago getting that plastic card from this hospital (Foothills in this case) but IIRC that was specifically for your record at that hospital (or maybe any Calgary hospital), it was not a replacement for your AHC card.

That said, why do we even need a physical card (or need to show one at least). Anywhere you go in Alberta for health services should be able to pull your records based on ID you show. If we can do it for vehicle registration then we can do it for healthcare cards.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Lubicon

Same, picture on my phone works anywhere I've tried it. But I do recall years ago getting that plastic card from this hospital (Foothills in this case) but IIRC that was specifically for your record at that hospital (or maybe any Calgary hospital), it was not a replacement for your AHC card.

That said, why do we even need a physical card (or need to show one at least). Anywhere you go in Alberta for health services should be able to pull your records based on ID you show. If we can do it for vehicle registration then we can do it for healthcare cards.

Yeah, mine wasn’t a replacement either and probably the same as yours. I just thought because it had the same information anyway, that I’d rather carry that one.

[Julio]

Originally Posted by Lubicon

Same, picture on my phone works anywhere I've tried it. But I do recall years ago getting that plastic card from this hospital (Foothills in this case) but IIRC that was specifically for your record at that hospital (or maybe any Calgary hospital), it was not a replacement for your AHC card.

That said, why do we even need a physical card (or need to show one at least). Anywhere you go in Alberta for health services should be able to pull your records based on ID you show. If we can do it for vehicle registration then we can do it for healthcare cards.

Provincial health care cards are also good out of province, so that might be a consideration?

[Ashartus]

Catholic school board sending around a voting guide that tells you to vote based on prayer and the teachings of the church, and right up at the top of their list of key issues is party positions on abortion and MAID (i.e. mainly federal issues).
https://catholicconscience.org/canad.../election2023/

[surferguy]

Originally Posted by Yoho

https://twitter.com/user/status/1656319239173869570

This should appeal to a lot of Albertans.

And now for todays edition of which UCP buddy does this help out:

https://twitter.com/user/status/1657148901001134080

Still loving this one Yoho?

[Monahammer]

Originally Posted by Ashartus

Catholic school board sending around a voting guide that tells you to vote based on prayer and the teachings of the church, and right up at the top of their list of key issues is party positions on abortion and MAID (i.e. mainly federal issues).
https://catholicconscience.org/canad.../election2023/

Was it actually sent out through the school board? Please explain.
That Must be some sort of violation of policy? I'm offended as #### if this is true.

[GGG]

Originally Posted by Monahammer

Was it actually sent out through the school board? Please explain.
That Must be some sort of violation of policy? I'm offended as #### if this is true.

Yep sure was, a link to a simplified pdf of that link was included in the district update. It was one of about 10 things in the email from wildfires to school fees.

Provincial Election - May 29
We are sharing the following information on behalf of the Roman Catholic Diocese. “It is the moral duty of every Catholic to vote. We pray that you make a prayerful decision in light of the gospel message and choose representatives who uphold justice, religious freedom, the common good and moral values. Check out:
"Voting Like a Catholic" guide (PDF)
Alberta Provincial Platform Comparisons.”

Excerpt from email send from the superintendent .