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Mosaic ArkO Come, O Come, Emmanuel“O Dayspring, Brightness of the everlasting light, Sun of justice, come to give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death!”Thus sings the Church on December 21, the darkest day of the year. On this week’s Mosaic Ark, the ladies discussed the Catholic tradition of preparing for Advent by singing the “O Antiphons,” which are short sung sentences describing a specific aspect of prayerful meditation on the eternal Truth — God’s incarnation in the womb of a virgin named Mary. They are sung at sunset (Vespers) both before and after recitation of Mary’s “Mag...2024-12-201h 58

Stop Wineing About Real EstateEp. 30 - Real Talk, Real Homes, And Real Life: Rachel Sobel’s Journey To AuthenticityIn this episode of Stop Wineing About Real Estate, Sarah Biernbaum and Emmanuel St. Germain welcome Rachel Sobel, the dynamic host of Friends Without Benefits. Rachel opens up about her bold pivot from a demanding PR career to building a vibrant life centered around creativity, motherhood, and podcasting. From recording in multi-million-dollar homes to tackling the challenges of raising kids in a digital age, Rachel’s candid reflections are both inspiring and refreshingly relatable.Discover how Rachel blends humor, vulnerability, and a touch of chaos to create compelling content that resonates. Whether she’s navigating social media’s pitf...2024-12-031h 06

Stop Wineing About Real EstateEp. 27 - Cookies To Closings: Rachel Williams’ Recipe For Real Estate SuccessThis episode of Stop Wineing About Real Estate features a lively conversation with Rachel Williams, a Compass real estate agent with a unique backstory as a former cookie entrepreneur. Known as the "Cookie Bandit," Rachel shares how her passion for baking led her to the world of real estate, where she’s now recognized as a trusted expert in the luxury Palm Beach market. From her Newsmax appearances to her deep market insights, Rachel has a talent for blending credibility with a personable, relatable approach.Rachel also gives us a peek behind the scenes of her social me...2024-11-121h 03

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxUCP sets sights on NenshiToday on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel reports on the Alberta NDP’s plans to divorce from the federal party. And, Rachel has an update about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s approval ratings.Rachel has a story about new attack ads the UCP released about Naheed Nenshi, who won the Alberta NDP leadership contest last week.Also on the show, do you know who the least popular politicians in Canada is? You might be surprised to learn that she’s in Alberta.And fi...2024-06-2914 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxLiberal legislation spells bad news for Alberta businessesToday on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel explains how the Liberal government’s “anti-greenwashing” legislation is bad news for Canadian businesses, particularly Alberta’s oil and gas sector. As a last minute amendment to the government’s fall economic statement bill, C-59, the government will now require businesses to back up their environmental claims or otherwise be accused of “greenwashing.”Also on the show. Rachel has an update about a new cellphone policy in Alberta schools.Later, Rachel has an update about the Alberta NDP leadership race and she explai...2024-06-2217 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxCalgarians turn to pandemic-era snitch linesToday on the Alberta Roundup With Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel reports the latest news on the water crisis still ongoing in Calgary. Rachel has a disturbing update about the thousands of Calgarians ratting on their neighbours, and explains how the city is gaslighting Calgarians.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2024-06-2014 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxWestern Canada's immigration woesToday on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel breaks down Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and BC Premier David Eby’s frustration with the federal government for giving Quebec $750 million to deal with immigration pressures with BC and Alberta get nothing. Rachel also explains why the two premiers’ criticism is misplaced.Later on the show, Rachel has an update about the cost of the carbon tax. She also wonders whether rushing to get new homes built in Alberta is the best solution.Finally, Rachel has news about the water cris...2024-06-1517 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxCalgary is falling apartToday on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel explains what we know about the break in one of Calgary’s major water mains that’s caused a crisis across the city for over a week.Rachel also reveals how Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek’s efforts to reassure Calgarians have actually caused more concern.And finally, Rachel has news about petty tyrants who never let a good crisis go to waste.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your a...2024-06-1315 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxAlberta gears up to fight federal censorshipToday on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel explains how the Alberta government is responding to Ottawa’s proposed legislation to censor oil and gas companies from speaking about their environmental achievements.Also on the show, a water line has been punctured in Calgary and is wreaking havoc on the city.Rachel also has news about a prominent board position that’s been given to an unpopular and controversial former Alberta premier.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more...2024-06-0810 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxAlberta charter schools are boomingToday on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel interviews Caylan Ford, the founder of three classical academy charter schools in Alberta.Ford explains how her charter schools operate differently from regular public schools by prioritizing lessons that have stood the test of time. She also speaks about the damage being done to children in some public schools, and explains how concerned parents can express their interest in opening a charter school.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...2024-05-2917 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxMore human caused fires in AlbertaToday on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel explains how most of the fires started in Alberta over the long weekend were human caused. Also on the show, Rachel has an update from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith about the changes her government is making in healthcare and how it will improve things.Later on the show, Rachel has a bizarre story about a Calgary court ruling to allow depraved sex parties in one northwest neighbourhood.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about...2024-05-2511 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxThe Inside Story on Pierre PoilievreToday on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel interviews True North host and author Andrew Lawton about his upcoming political biography, “Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life.”Lawton says there’s something in the book for everyone, and even reveals that the now Conservative leader had a knack for practical jokes. Lawton also explains what kind of access he had to Poilievre during the writing process.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now!Order your copy of Andrew's book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Pierre-Poilievre-Political-Andrew-Lawton/dp/199...2024-05-2311 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxUCP pressures Smith to change Covid vax policyToday on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel interviews United Conservative Party board president Rob Smith about why the board is urging Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to change the province’s Covid-19 vaccine policy. Smith says doctors must be forthcoming with parents about all the possible impacts of the Covid-19 vaccine, and that the board has already raised their concerns with the premier.The interview comes ahead of an event warning of the dangers of the Covid-19 vaccine hosted by the Calgary-Lougheed UCP constituency association.Tune into the Al...2024-05-2116 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxCalgary’s rezoning bylaw harms the middle classToday on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel explains how Calgary city council’s decision to allow for blanket rezoning harms the middle class. Also on the show, Rachel has a story about the Alberta government following through on their plans to overhaul the healthcare system.Later, Rachel has an update on the controversy unfolding in Chesteremere. And finally, Rachel has a big story about the UCP wanting the government to change COVID-19 vaccine policy.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...2024-05-1813 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxAlberta minister slams “harm production” approach to drugsToday on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel interviews Alberta Mental Health and Addictions Minister Dan Williams about how Alberta will be impacted by BC’s recent bid to recriminalize drugs in public spaces.Rachel also asks the minister about demand for Alberta’s recovery oriented system of care, and how the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the current addictions crisis.The minister also says the province’s plan to move mental health and addictions services from Alberta Health Services to Recovery Alberta is set to take effect in July and explains why it’s a good t...2024-05-1621 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxDoes Alberta’s local election reform law go too far?Today on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel explains why proposed Bill 20 goes too far. Rachel also shows anti-Israel protesters being removed from the University of Calgary campus and has another crazy video that resulted from your tax dollars being spent on “art.”Finally, Rachel takes a look at why the Alberta government wants to change the election date.Tune into The Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2024-05-1114 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxSmith's pitch for highspeed railToday on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel interview the Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayer Federation Kris Sims about the Alberta government’s proposal for a highspeed railway to connect the province. Rachel wonder if anyone is asking for this railway plan and how useful it would be. Kris says the Taxpayers Federation is trying to find out more about the cost.The two also discuss when fuel tax relief and the government’s promised income tax reduction will be implemented.Finally, Kris reveals the big winners of t...2024-05-0820 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxCalgary wants voting for non-citizensToday on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel explains Calgary city council’s desperate attempt to hold onto power by extending voting to non citizens. The council is also taking heat for plans for city wide rezoning.Also on the show, Rachel has news about the Alberta government’s plans to study and likely build a rail network. The government is also under fire for controversial proposed Bill 20, which would allow cabinet to remove local councillors and bylaws.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Lear...2024-05-0410 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxCalgarians outraged over rezoning plansToday on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel speaks with Calgary Ward 13 City Councillor Dan McLean about the city’s plan to amend land-use bylaw in neighbourhoods to allow townhomes and row houses where currently only single-family homes are allowed. Rachel asks for clarification on what the proposal will mean for residents and how city infrastructure will support the new homes and people.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2024-05-0110 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac Lamoureux‘This is not justice’ — member of Coutts 3 respondsToday on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel speaks with Alex Van Herk, one of the Coutts Three found guilty last week of mischief over $5,000 for his role in the Coutts border blockade. Van Herk, who faces up to 10 years in prison, says sentencing is expected in September.The trial revealed that Van Herk’s name rarely showed up in RCMP’s notes, and Van Herk says he is hoping for a lesser sentence than his friends. He also says there’s more Alberta Premier Danielle Smith can do to help the Coutts Three and he’s unimpr...2024-04-2515 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxSmith responds to guilty verdict for Coutts 3Today on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel interviews Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on when the provincial fuel tax will be lowered and whether the province is recommending Covid-19 vaccines for babies beginning at six months.Rachel also asks the Premier about protecting women in jails and shelters after Smith said at the CSFN conference last week that biological men will still be allowed in these spaces.Finally, Rachel asks the Premier for her response to the guilty verdicts for the Coutts three and for an update on...2024-04-2015 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxAlberta refuses to be bribed by TrudeauToday on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel speaks with Alberta Seniors, Community and Social Services Minister Jason Nixon about the Provincial Priorities Act, which was tabled by the government last week to ensure provincial sign off on federal-municipal deals. Nixon says the province is concerned about federal interference in municipalities, which are the province’s jurisdiction, and this legislation will end that practice. He also says Alberta “won’t be bribed” to sign onto federal deals with their own money.Nixon also says the province won’t agree to new housing codes to comply...2024-04-1713 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxSmith pushes back against the fedsThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel unpacks Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s latest effort to push back the federal government which is encroaching on provincial jurisdiction by making deals directly with municipalities.Also on the show, the premier addresses her decision to keep the provincial fuel tax despite pressure to axe it as Ottawa continues to raise its federal carbon tax.Finally, Rachel has an exclusive story about an Alberta NDP MLA who apologized in the House this week after scarring a female UCP MLA. That MLA is now asking him to...2024-04-1313 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxWill there be a federal election this fall?Today on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel interviews True North host Andrew Lawton, who’s live at the Canada Strong and Free Networking Conference. Lawton gives a look ahead to his fireside chat with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Friday, where he’ll be asking the premier about parental rights and the carbon tax.Rachel also wonders whether Conservatives think there will be a federal election this fall, and whether the Axe the Tax protests ongoing in Alberta for over a week now, are making an impact across the country.2024-04-1011 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxSmith sticks it to the feds on gun rightsThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel explains Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s positive take on the federal government’s wasteful $42 million gun buyback program which has yet to confiscate a single gun.Also on the show, Rachel has an update on the axe the tax protest which has been ongoing for a week and an Alberta MLA is facing criticism from a prominent Jewish organization over her anti-Israel commentary.Finally, Smith said there’s a “worrying trend” of prescription opioids seeping into the illegal market.2024-04-0616 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxWoke musicians push child mutilationThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel has a story about Canadian musicians at the Junos attacking Alberta government policies to protect children.Also on the show, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith testifies at a House of Commons committee on the impact of the carbon tax.Finally, Rachel has an update about the Alberta NDP leadership race and what it means for Premier Smith.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...2024-03-3012 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxChestermere responds "We definitely like Mayor Colvin"This week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel interviews Chestermere residents to see how they feel about their mayor, three councillors, and three CAO’s being dismissed by Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver.McIver has said the city was being governed in an improper, irregular and improvident manner. He has ordered a financial inspection of the city’s books and the city is currently being run by an interim administrator.The dismissed mayor and councillors allege the province began investigating their council after they found irregular spending patterns in Chestermere’s books. They also s...2024-03-2706 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxLeftists wreck “Recall Gondek” signsThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel has a big update about the recall Mayor Jyoti Gondek campaign, including that two campaign signs were defaced this week.Also on the show, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith explains how the provincial fuel tax is different than the federal carbon tax as both will go up next month.Meanwhile Calgarians are bracing for even higher than expected property tax increases this year, and Gondek is blaming the province — who shot back. Rachel also explains the latest efforts to conserve water ahead of an expected drought th...2024-03-2312 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxFormer mayor alleges corruption in ChestermereThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel interviews former Chestermere Mayor Jeff Colvin and former city councillor Stephen Hanley. The two were dismissed, along with two other city councillors and three chief administrative officers, by Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver.McIver has said the city was being governed in an improper, irregular and improvident manner. He has ordered a financial inspection of the city’s books and the city is currently being run by an interim administrator.The dismissed mayor and councillor allege the province began in...2024-03-2134 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxTrudeau despises a free pressThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel has an exclusive interview with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith following her visit with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this week. Rachel also explains how the prime minister backlisted True North from his press conference in Calgary.Also on the show, Rachel reveals how rent is rising in Alberta faster than any other Canadian province and what Premier Smith plans to do about it.And finally, Rachel has an update on the Alberta NDP leadership race and responds to some of...2024-03-1612 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxNDP leadership candidates already taking aim at SmithToday on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel is joined by Rachel Notley’s former executive director of communication and planning, Cheryl Oates, to discuss the Alberta NDP leadership race.Oates says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is an “expert communicator” and the NDP need someone who can compete with her.The two also discuss Naheed Nenshi, the former Calgary mayor who joined the race this week, and is already attacking Smith.Also on the show, at least one candidate has promised to scrap the ca...2024-03-1410 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxAre chemical abortions impacting the water supply?Today on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel interviews Prolife Alberta executive director Richard Durr about a Calgary abortion clinic that’s offering chemical abortions.Durr says that unlike surgical abortions, chemical abortions are prescribed without an in-person visit increasing the risk for vulnerable and trafficked women. There’s also increased risks of complications to the mother.Rachel also wonders about the impact on the water supply.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2024-03-0709 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxOttawa denies Alberta’s drug hunt schemeThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel unveils Ottawa’s unwillingness to address the addictions and homelessness crisis. Earlier this week, the Trudeau government rejected a proposal from the Alberta government that would allow officials to track so-called safe supply drugs to see where they end up.Later, Rachel shares a study that shows how interest in child vaccinations has plummeted following the Covid-19 pandemic.Finally, Rachel gives an update on Alberta’s 2024 budget which was tabled this week and explains how Ottawa’s national pharmacare program is playing out.Tune i...2024-03-0210 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxTrudeau visits Alberta and snubs SmithThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel unpacks Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s response to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelling to Alberta without letting Smith know or extending an invitation to meet. Later, Rachel breaks down Smith’s budget lookahead.Also on the show, Rachel has news about when the federal government will reports its assessment of what portion of the Canada Pension Plan assets are Alberta’s.And finally, Rachel has news about a popular fast food chain opening new locations in Alberta.2024-02-2412 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxSuit seeks Covid compensation for businessesToday on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel interviews prominent Alberta lawyer Jeffrey Rath on his efforts to begin a class action lawsuit on behalf of businesses impacted by forced Covid-19 closures.His move follows the recent Ingram decision, where the Calgary Court of King’s Bench declared several of Alberta’s public health orders to have been unlawfully enacted, setting a precedent for potential financial redress for impacted businesses.But before the class action can move forward, a judge must determine that it is the appropriate legal avenue for the case and confirm that...2024-02-2221 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxSmith mocks Guilbeault’s bid to ban roadsThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel breaks down Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s response to the federal government’s announcement that they won’t fund new road construction. Rachel also has an exclusive video for her viewers of Smith announcing that she will end use of electronic tabulators in Alberta election.Later on the show, Rachel has an update on the Alberta NDP leadership race and Smith’s response to some candidates promising to axe the carbon tax.And finally, there’s a new class action law...2024-02-1712 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxCorrecting the record about an Alberta Pension PlanThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel interviews Nadine Wellwood, a chartered investment manager who is embarking on a campaign to educate Albertans on the benefits of an Alberta Pension Plan. Wellwood, a former federal PPC candidate, says there’s been fear mongering about the pension, which has undeniable benefits for Albertans. Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2024-02-1515 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxPoilievre stands with SmithThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre weighs in on the ongoing debate about parental rights. Also on the show, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith travels to Ottawa for meetings with federal ministers and announces a new Alberta office. Questions on her recent transgender policies dominate her visit.Later, Rachel explains how a Liberal MP snubs Smith after challenging her to testify at his committee.And finally, Rachel has details about a petition to recall Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! 2024-02-1011 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxWhat Albertans really think of Smith's gender policiesThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel takes to the streets to hear what Albertans really think about Premier Smith’s new transgender policies. Some Albertans say the Premier was right to protect children, while others say the decision should be left up to parents. There seems to be agreement that women’s sports need to be protected. Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2024-02-0809 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxTrudeau goes to war with Smith over parental rightsThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel unpacks Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s comprehensive policy announcement to protect kids, parental rights, and female athletes. She also breaks down how the left, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, have lost their collective minds about this policy.Also on the show, Rachel has an update about the province’s early efforts to mitigate the risk of severe drought this spring.And finally, the Alberta government is making moves to address the single use plastic bans in some municipalities.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now...2024-02-0314 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxCarlson and Smith trigger the leftThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses the left melting down over Tucker Carlson’s visit to Alberta. While appearing on Carlson’s show, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that she would double Alberta’s oil and gas production.Also on the show, there was an active shooter at Edmonton City Hall this week and gunshots can be heard during a recording of a city council committee meeting.And finally, CSIS is warning Alberta of foreign entities wishing to exert their influence due to the province’s economy, resources and large number o...2024-01-2711 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxNotley steps down as Alberta NDP leaderThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses Rachel Notley’s announcement that she will step down as the leader of the Alberta NDP once a new leader is elected.Also on the show, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is thanking Albertans for responding to last week’s energy emergency.Finally, Rachel has an exciting announcement.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2024-01-2012 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxCan Smith solve Alberta’s healthcare crisis?This week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses some of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s plans to continue addressing the healthcare crisis in 2024.Meanwhile, the Edmonton police are warning of gang activity in homeless encampments, and the UCP government is once again coming under fire for a deal it made last year to procure children’s medication from a Turkish manufacturer.Finally, it’s hard to believe with all this snow, but do you know Alberta is facing a possible drought this spring?Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! 2024-01-1313 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxTaxpayer group predicts another difficult yearWhile the inflation crisis continues to impact Canadians’ finances, many are looking to the government to lower the cost of living – namely tax breaks. Provinces like Manitoba and Saskatchewan have provided tax relief for their residents, but what’s the plan in Alberta?This week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel is joined by the Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Kris Sims, to discuss taxes in Alberta, the state of the province’s economy, and what Albertans can expect in 2024.Unfortunately, Sims is predicting another difficult year for Albertans.Tune int...2024-01-0615 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxStudents taught “safe crack smoking”This week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel is joined by Jeff Park, the executive director of the Alberta Parents Union.Emmanuel and Park discuss a recent incident at a Medicine Hat high school where students were given pamphlets on safe drug consumption at a wellness fair. The pamphlet included material on “safe crack smoking” and “safer crystal meth smoking.”Park says the school’s response has not done anything to repair the damage and mistrust caused.Also on the show, Rachel responds to questions from True North insiders.Tune into...2023-12-3014 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxSmith trashes Trudeau’s EV mandateThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel explains a recent controversy after pamphlets on how to use illicit drugs were found at a Medicine Hat high school wellness fair.Also on the show, the Edmonton fire chief says homeless encampments are resulting in dangerous and even fatal fires in the city.And finally, Rachel discusses Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s response to new federal regulations mandating electric vehicles.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-12-2310 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxSmith calls Guilbeault “awful” and “dangerous”This week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel has Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s latest complaints about federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. Smith called Guilbeault “awful” and “dangerous” to federation, and asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to immediately replace the Environment minister.Also on the show, the Alberta government is making changes to reporting collisions which will take effect on January 1.Finally, Rachel talks about faculty at the University of Alberta who removed Christmas trees after a student asked to display a menorah.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn...2023-12-1610 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxAlberta won’t be bullied by Ottawa: SmithThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s decision to invoke the Sovereignty Act citing a lack of progress with the Trudeau government. Plus, Smith is slamming the feds for their emissions cap on the oil and gas sector.Also on the show, a lockdown advocate and Alberta NDP supporter is back in the news — this time for blaming Canada’s poor climate performance on Smith. Rachel has some news about the COP28 conference in Dubai.Finally, she responds to some of your comments from last week.Th...2023-12-0805 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxSmith invokes Sovereignty Act to “protect Albertans” from Trudeau govThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses Premier Danielle Smith’s decision to invoke the Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act for the first time to challenge the Trudeau government’s electricity regulations. Smith says she invoked the act “to create a shield to protect Albertans from Ottawa’s dangerous and unconstitutional electricity regulations.”Plus, Rachel explains why a decision to remove photo radar from ring roads in Calgary and Edmonton doesn’t go far enough.Finally, Rachel has news about a major investment in the province.Tune into the Alberta...2023-12-0209 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxAnother disastrous visit to Alberta for TrudeauToday on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s troubled visit to the Calgary Stampede. First, Premier Danielle Smith rejected his net zero electricity grid by 2035 target, and then Trudeau decided to try cooking for the first time. A Liberal rally also went awry when protesters showed up.Finally, Rachel has an announcement to share and she addresses some of your comments from last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-07-1209 min

SuperseenRachel Emmanuel: The Intentional Eradication of Conservative Voices from Media and PoliticsThemes: Mainstream and Alt Media, Politics, Universities, Journalism Rachel Emmanuel attended Carleton University, studying political science and journalism for 4 years. She began her career in mainstream media, working at iPolitics and the Globe and Mail. But after almost 3 years, she was struggling as a journalist to write content she was proud of or even agreed with due to heavy censorship in the industry. She left mainstream and began working for True North as their Alberta Correspondent. In this episode we talk about: ☑️ Rachels struggles studying at a left...2023-07-1158 min

Return to ReasonPolitical Journalist Speaks her Mind | Rachel EmmanuelLeighton Grey speaks with True North Media's Alberta correspondent, Rachel Emmanuel to analyse and dissect recent events and ongoing headlines like the Alberta provincial election; the failures of Canada's criminal justice system, and the never-ending series of scandals from Ottawa. Emmanuel shares how she is personally inspired by Albertans and the interaction of her fans, and even offers her opinion about on climate change agenda policies, Alberta separation and the popular documentary, 'Canada is Dying' by filmmaker Aaron Gunn. Watch Aaron Gunn's Interview with David Leis: https://youtu.be/OxS4m5xaqLM 2023-07-1027 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxCBC ‘regrets’ publishing fake newsThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel analyzes what CBC News got wrong earlier this year and why their response doesn’t go far enough.Rachel also reveals the hidden cost to Canadian taxpayers in Bill C-18. Finally, Rachel reads some of your comments from last week.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-07-0811 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxC-18’s hidden cost to taxpayersToday on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel is joined by Kris Sims, the Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Rachel and Kris discuss Bill C-18 and the hidden cost to Canadian taxpayers.Also on the show, Rachel and Kris dive into the federal government’s new Clean Fuel Regulations which came into effect on Saturday. Happy Canada Day! A new tax from the Liberal government. But what exactly does it mean for Albertans?Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...2023-07-0417 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxDanielle Smith accused of ‘stalling’ clean energyThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses the Alberta government’s response to the federal government’s new Clean Fuel Regulations.Also this week, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was accused of “stalling” the transition to clean energy.Rachel also has an exclusive interview with a Canadian woman who’s seeking treatment in the US after being denied an organ transplant in Canada.You can donate to Sheila Annete Lewis’ GiveSendGo by clicking HERE.And, some Alberta doctors are upset that former provincial chief medical health officer Deena Hinshaw’s rec...2023-07-0112 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxInside AHS’ bid to rehire Deena HinshawThis week on The Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel announces that a dying unvaccinated woman has been given new hope by an American hospital, but she’ll need to fundraise over half a million dollars.Rachel also breaks down Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s meeting with federal counterparts to discuss energy policy. And, the UCP government followed through on its campaign promise to pause the fuel tax till the end of the year.Finally, Rachel has a revelation about former Alberta chief medical health officer Deena Hinshaw you won’...2023-06-2413 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxSmith teases Conservative coalitionThis week on The Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s revelation that she’s prepared to form a coalition with like-minded provinces to fight the Trudeau government’s energy policies.Rachel also breaks down Meta’s responses to Smith’s claims that she was briefly banned from Facebook.Finally, Rachel reveals that Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley is going to spend some time considering her role as party leader.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic 2023-06-1717 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxSmith announces arson investigationThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s latest pledge to hire outside arson investigators to look into the 175 wildfires that have no known cause.Rachel also takes a quick look at the new cabinet, and the official election results which includes new numbers for two recounts.Finally, Rachel has some shocking news about Calgary city council’s latest bid to restrict pro life messaging.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-06-1014 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxLibs meltdown over Smith winThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses the Alberta election results, including some of the close ridings. She also takes a look at the left melting down over Danielle Smith’s re-elected UCP government.Finally, Rachel discusses a new course being offered to student in St. Albert and responds to some of your comments.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-06-0314 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxSmith fights fires while Notley goes negativeWith week two of the 2023 Alberta provincial election campaign coming to a close, Rachel Emmanuel is joined by Canadian Taxpayers Federation Alberta Director Kris Sims, Crestview Strategies Senior Campaign Strategist Evan Menzies, and UCP Senior Campaign Advisor Erika Barootes to discuss the top campaign moments of the week.UCP leader Danielle Smith was noticeably absent this week to respond to the wildfires in the province’s north, while Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley used the crisis to launch partisan attacks at her opponent.Both Smith and Notley are appealing to voters through tax cuts announcements, pu...2023-05-1322 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxUCP comes out ahead on bungled announcementWith week one of the 2023 Alberta provincial election campaign coming to a close, Rachel Emmanuel is joined by the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation Alberta Director Kris Sims and Crestview Strategies Senior Campaign Strategist Evan Menzies to discuss the top campaign moments of the week.Rachel, Evan and Kris discuss the top themes emerging from the campaign, and how UCP leader Danielle Smith’s pledge to cut taxes compares with NDP leader Rachel Notley’s promise for free birth control.They also take a look at polling trends, and discuss how a UCP announcement spent more time in the...2023-05-0619 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxStanding up for law-abiding gun ownersThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel catches up with the Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights spokesperson Tracey Wilson for an update on their legal challenge of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s order in council which banned over 1,500 models of firearms.Wilson gives an update on the case and reveals whether she thinks the federal court will rule in favour of the CCFR.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-04-2914 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxNotley blacklists independent mediaThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel analyzes Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley’s decision to blacklist reporters she doesn’t like and the Independent Press Gallery’s response.Also on the show, Rachel discusses a new United Conservative Party government proposal which would seek involuntary treatment for drug addicts who are a harm to themselves or others. What’s your take on the idea?Finally, Rachel has an update on a dying woman’s bid to return to the top of the organ donor transplant list.Tune into the Alberta Ro...2023-04-2215 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxPeterson suggests separationThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses the Alberta government’s new memorandum of understanding with Saskatchewan and Manitoba.Later in the show, Rachel covers Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s visit to Edmonton and his thoughts on public safety and the Canadian Press. Rachel wants to know what you think of Poilievre’s media strategy.Also on the show, Rachel explains why the Ethics commissioner is investigating Premier Smith and what the premier thinks about it.Finally, Rachel ends with her we...2023-04-1513 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxSmith puts the CBC on noticeThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s legal notice to CBC News.Rachel also covers rising crime statistics in Calgary and Edmonton, and Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek’s response to a tough question about her record on defunding the police.Finally, Rachel has an important update about election tabulators being used in the upcoming provincial vote.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-04-0811 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxSmith threatens lawsuit against CBCThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s comments hinting at a possible lawsuit against CBC.Also on the show, Rachel talks how the Independence party turfed former leader Artur Pawlowski.And finally, Rachel discusses whether electronic tabulators will have a role in the upcoming provincial election.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-04-0315 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxSmith has a plan to win in big citiesThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s plans to win big cities like Edmonton and Calgary in the upcoming spring election.Also on the show, Rachel explains what provincial governments said to Canada’s top court this week as they argued against Bill C-69.Finally, an Alberta cabinet minister has announced they won’t seek reelection this spring.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-03-2511 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxArrested for protesting drag queen story hour (Ft. Pastor Derek Reimer)This week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel interviews Calgary Pastor Derek Reimer who was arrested and charged after protesting at a drag queen story hour at a public library.Rachel and Reimer discussed his case, as well as a new bylaw in Calgary which prohibits “specified” protesters from coming within 100-metres of a public building, and which expands the harassment bylaw to include intimidation.Reimer was arrested in Calgary for a second time just one day after Rachel spoke with him.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Le...2023-03-1820 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxAlberta won’t take Quebec’s asylum seekersThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel covers the Alberta government saying it has no plans to take in illegal border crosses entering at Roxham Road in Quebec. The crossers are currently straining resources in Quebec and Ontario and now some are being sent to the Maritimes.Also on the show, a new Abacus Data poll shows that the Alberta NDP are tied with the UCP ahead of May’s general election.Finally, Rachel discusses Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro’s bid to get the federal government to commit to bail reform. Foll...2023-03-1109 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxShould Notley still be on TikTok?This week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses Derek Reimer, pastor for Calgary’s Mission 7 Ministries, who was arrested and charged this week with mischief and causing a disturbance following a protest at a drag queen story hour event.Rachel also delves into the details of Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley’s TikTok account. Notley is still using TikTok, while federal counterparts have deleted it following a federal review which found it poses an “unacceptable” privacy and security risk.Finally, Rachel goes over Budget 2023’s new spending. Do you know which policy proposal w...2023-03-0512 min $We\'ll Always Have Paris$ We'll Always Have ParisEmmanuel and Brigitte MacronThree writers in Paris discuss the love story between Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron. In this episode, we start out with This Week in Love, a segment that brings you up to date on what’s current in the world of romance. Today, we’ll examine the relationship between Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly: What makes us interested in certain celebrities? We give you your regular reminder that Hitler was a nightmare to work with. And Chris learns about who Beyoncé is. Then, it’s time for The Love Story: the segment where we do a deep...2023-03-021h 06

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxWill Edmonton become Canada's first 15-minute city?This week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses a couple major announcements made at the Alberta Recovery Conference earlier this week — including Premier Danielle Smith’s revelation that Budget 2023 holds $275 million in funding for the mental health and addiction’s office.Rachel also touched on a sole-source, three-month contract worth $72,500 awarded to a marketing agency where Smith’s former leadership campaign manager is a part-owner.Finally, Rachel dove into Edmonton’s controversial 15 minute cities proposal. Is it intended to create a better quality of life for downtown residents or is there something more siniste...2023-02-2513 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxPoilievre denounces “Just Transition”Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has sided with the Alberta government in their opposition to the Trudeau government’s “Just Transition” proposal, which aims to move workers from the oil and gas sector to “greener” jobs. Meanwhile, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is following up on her meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in which she raised the province’s concerns with the feds’ controversial proposal.Plus, as cities across the country deal with a spike in crime, a 12-week partnership between the Alberta Sheriffs and Calgary Police will begin at the end of this month to deter crime by increasing...2023-02-1814 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxHandshake from hellThis week on The Alberta Roundup, Rachel discusses the awkward handshake between Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during their first encounter earlier this week. Smith also raised her concerns about the feds’ “Just Transition” proposal directly with the prime minister.Plus, Alberta is expecting to ink a 10-year healthcare funding deal with Ottawa. This comes after the prime minister pitched a $46.1 billion healthcare deal with the provinces and territories.And a new poll from Abacus Data suggests the United Conservative Party is gaining steam as election season ramps up.These...2023-02-1112 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxHinshaw hired in British ColumbiaThis week on The Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses former Alberta Chief Medical Health Office Deena Hinshaw, who’s been given a six month contract in BC.Also on the show, the Alberta government is taking new measures to improve public safety in Edmonton.And finally, Rachel has the details on the new Red Deer Recovery Community — the first of six new massive recovery facilities the Alberta government is launching in response to the addictions and homelessness crisis.Tune into The Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your...2023-02-0410 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxSmith calls out the CBCThis week on The Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses how Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling out the state broadcaster for “defamatory” reporting after the CBC alleged that staff in Smith’s office emailed Crown prosecutors challenging their assessment on Coutts border blockades cases. However, the CBC isn’t backing down and refusing to retract its story.Plus, Smith continues her opposition to the Trudeau government’s “Just Transition” proposal. This week, smith proposed a sustainable jobs alternative to the feds’ controversial policy.And Rachel talks about our newest documentary – The Freedom Occupation...2023-01-2913 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxSmith takes on the WEFAs the world’s elites gathered in Davos for the World Economic Forum, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith slammed the WEF and the Trudeau government for attempting to shut down the oil and gas industry. Smith says a new report on the federal government’s “Just Transition” proposal confirms her “worst fears.”US Senator Joe Manchin, who was in Davos for the WEF summit, says it makes “no sense” that President Joe Biden has been averse to importing Canadian oil.Plus, Rachel addresses some of your comments and questions from last week’s episode.These stories and...2023-01-2114 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxSmith says Trudeau appealing to ‘extreme base’This week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is seeking to appeal to an “extreme base” with the government’s “just transition” proposal.Also on the show, Rachel discusses the Federal Court’s move to grant Alberta intervenor status in six ongoing lawsuits against the Liberal government’s firearms ban.And an unvaccinated woman who was removed from the top of the organ transplant list is asking the Supreme Court to hear her case.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more a...2023-01-1411 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxSmith challenges Notley to stand up to TrudeauAlberta Premier Danielle Smith is pushing back against the Trudeau government’s “Just Transition” bill, which Smith claims will shut down Alberta’s energy sector. The premier is also calling on Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley to “put aside partisanship” and join the UCP government in its opposition to the federal bill.Plus, Alberta became the first province to announce a permanent tax relief program, which took effect in the new year.And Premier Smith rejects a call to reimpose a mask mandate in indoor spaces by the United Nurses of Alberta.These stories and...2023-01-0709 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxThe Top Stories in Alberta of 2022From the Coutts blockade to Jason Kenney stepping down as UCP leader and Danielle Smith taking the reins, Albertans have witnessed a tumultuous year in Alberta politics.On the final episode of The Alberta Roundup for 2022, Rachel looks back at the top stories of 2022 and explains how it impacted Albertans throughout the year.Tune into The Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2022-12-3109 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxAlberta opposes Ottawa’s firearm protocolThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses a new Alberta government protocol recommending prosecutors don’t press charges against firearms owners who purchased their guns before Justin Trudeau’s 2020 order in council banning the weapons.Rachel also explains how gun owners are safe for six more weeks as the House of Commons breaks for Christmas.Finally, Rachel talks about a Calgary City Council proposal to limit election signs, which Common Sense Calgary is calling “self serving.”Tune into the Alberta Roundup now. Learn more about your ad...2022-12-1713 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxAlberta stands up to feds, passes Sovereignty ActThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s sovereignty act legislation which passed this week, just ten days after it was tabled.Also on the show, the United Conservative Party government is leading in the polls under Smith’s leadership, the first time the UCP has been ahead of the NDP in a couple months.And finally, Smith skipped NDP leader and former Alberta premier Rachel Notley’s official portrait unveiling this week.Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about...2022-12-1010 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxAlberta tells Ottawa to fire RCMP Commissioner LuckiThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro’s call for Ottawa to remove RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki, saying the province has lost confidence in her.Also on the show, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has made good on her promise to ban mask mandates in schools. The premier also ended fully remote online learning.Finally, a Liberal Minister and Edmonton MP is calling Smith’s proposed sovereignty act “an attack on Canadian unity.”Tune into the Alberta Roundup now. Learn more about yo...2022-11-2612 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxSmith fires Hinshaw and AHS BoardThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses Premier Danielle Smith’s move to shake up Alberta Health Services (AHS) by firing Deena Hinshaw and 11 members of the AHS board.And, the premier has been banned from Russia even after critics called Smith a Putin propagandist.Rachel also covers Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley’s plans to address the health care crisis.Finally, the Alberta Parents’ Union is reigniting warnings that a proposal to relocate a program for pregnant teens is unsafe after a boy was stabbed at a school pitche...2022-11-1911 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxUnvaccinated woman denied organ transplantThis week on The Alberta Roundup, Rachel discusses how a woman is being denied an organ transplant due to her Covid-19 vaccination status and how the Alberta Health Minister is accepting the Alberta Court of Appeal’s ruling on the matter.Plus, United Conservative leader Danielle Smith will return to Alberta Legislature after voters in Brooks-Medicine Hat gave her the nod to be their next MLA.And a former NDP MLA has pleaded guilty to a charge under the Health Information Act after he was charged for illegally attempting to...2022-11-1210 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxPremier Smith attacks “extreme left” climate policiesThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses Premier Danielle Smith who said Ottawa’s hostility to Alberta’s oil and gas industry emerged from the “extreme left” policies of environmental social governance (ESG).Meanwhile, Alberta Pastor Tim Stephens was acquitted this week on charges of violating the province’s public health orders which required physical distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic.Also on the show, Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro says the federal government is withholding official communication about a recent federal-provincial meeting because Alberta requested that Ottaw...2022-11-0512 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxDanielle Smith pushes Ottawa backThis week on The Alberta Roundup, Rachel Emmanuel discusses Premier Danielle Smith’s plans to push Ottawa back. Namely, the premier announced her government will pull out of new federal programs or avoid federal consultations that aren’t in Alberta’s best interests.Smith also said her United Conservative Party government will not enforce federal laws or policies that attack Alberta’s economy and people and she denounced the World Economic Forum.Also on the show, Rachel discusses former UCP leadership candidate Leela Aheer, who placed last in the leadership contest. Aheer announced she won’t run for...2022-10-2913 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxAlberta’s APOLOGY WARSThis week on the Alberta Roundup, Rachel Emmanuel picks out the biggest winners and losers from Premier Danielle Smith’s cabinet announcement on Friday. Notable appointments include former justice minister Kaycee Madu appointed as Deputy Premier, and leadership contest rival Brian Jean appointed as Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development. Travis Toews is once again the finance minister.Also on the show, Rachel discusses the latest in the ‘apology wars’ taking over Alberta politics. Smith apologized this week for her past comments on Ukraine, and now the UCP is demanding NDP leader Rachel Notley condemn Manitoba NDP le...2022-10-2214 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxDanielle Smith triggers Rachel Notley on Day 1The rivalry between Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Rachel Notley is heating up less than one week after Smith was sworn in as Alberta's 19th premier.On this week's episode of The Alberta Roundup, Rachel Emmanuel discusses Notley's demand that Smith apologize for her comments on unvaccinated discrimination.Also on the show, Alberta government lawyers told the Emergencies Act Commission that Alberta did not need the Emergencies Act to deal with the Coutts border blockade.The divide between former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Smith was amplified this week when reports emerged that...2022-10-1511 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxDanielle Smith becomes the next Premier of AlbertaAfter winning the UCP leadership contest on Thursday, Danielle Smith becomes Alberta’s next Premier. Smith emerged victorious on Thursday after clinching the necessary votes on the sixth and final ballot with 53.8% of the final votes. Travis Toews came in second place with 46.23% of the vote and longtime Jason Kenney rival Brian Jean came in third with 14.8% of the vote.Also on the show, Rachel discusses the recent revelation from federal Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino that the feds need provincial help to carry out their gun buyback scheme.Rachel also discusses all the Canadians moving to Al...2022-10-0810 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxIs Jason Kenney campaigning against Danielle Smith? (open to suggestions)This week on The Alberta Roundup, Rachel Emmanuel discusses how a third party advertiser, which was created to promote Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, is sending out automated text messages criticizing Danielle Smith’s candidacy for the United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership. Is the sitting premier campaigning against Smith?Plus, UCP leadership candidate Todd Loewen defended Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich, saying says it was “abhorrent” that the Medicine Hat police service spent energy re-arresting her.And a citizens advocacy group has started a petition to stop Edmonton’s plastics ban. Common Sense Edmonton says the proposal...2022-09-2708 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxAlberta takes Trudeau to court over plastic banThis week on The Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses how the Alberta government has filed a notice with the Federal Court to intervene in a legal challenge of the Trudeau government’s plastic ban. Premier Jason Kenney says plastic is not toxic but is necessary to achieve Canada’s carbon reduction goals. Will common sense prevail? Plus, cancel culture impacts hockey again as Alberta’s Mount Royal University announced it plans on cancelling ice hockey intramural to be more “accessible and inclusive.” And the Sovereignty Act continues to dominate the United Conservative Party leadership...2022-09-1008 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxAlberta’s $13 billion SURPLUS pays off for AlbertansThis week on The Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses how the Alberta government is forecasting a $13.2 billion surplus in the upcoming budget and as a result, Alberta will bring personal income taxes in line with inflation for the 2022 tax year. Premier Jason Kenney’s move is being welcomed by many Albertans, including many of United Conservative Party leadership candidates looking to replace Kenney. Plus, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland gets yelled at by angry protesters while visiting Alberta. Does Freeland deserve your sympathy or are Canadians upset for good reason? And Rachel discusses the latest in the UC...2022-09-0311 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxFreedom activist released after peaceful protestThis week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses the arrest and release of freedom activist Alex Van Herk. Van Herk, who took part in the Coutts border blockade and the protest for GraceLife Pastor James Coates, was arrested on Thursday by the Alberta RCMP. However, Van Herk was released shortly after when 200 people showed up to an RCMP detachment to protest his detainment. Plus, United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership candidates sparred on taxes, Alberta’s Covid-19 response and trans athletes at the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) and Rebel News leadership forum and fundraiser in Edm...2022-08-2708 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxSmith tells Kenney to stay out of leadership raceOn this week’s episode of The Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses how Premier Jason Kenney and UCP leadership candidate Danielle Smith butt heads over the Sovereignty Act, an act that Kenney calls “premature” and “ill-informed.” The act, which Smith is in favour of, seeks to bar federal legislation deemed harmful to Alberta. Plus, in light of news that an official with Veterans Affairs Canada inappropriately brought up doctor-assisted euthanasia with a veteran seeking treatment for mental health issues, UCP leadership candidate Travis Toews says if he becomes premier, he will do everything in his power to e...2022-08-2008 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxAlberta takes aim at Trudeau’s handgun banOn this week’s Alberta Roundup, Rachel Emmanuel breaks down the news and headlines that matter to Albertans. First, Alberta’s Chief Firearms Officer Dr. Teri Bryant takes aim at Trudeau’s latest measure to punish law-abiding gun owners – a ban on the importation of handguns without the oversight of parliament. Next, Albertans may have noticed some relief at the pumps this month. Premier Jason Kenney called for an investigation into price fixing by gas companies last month as some Albertans were paying higher prices than those living in Ontario.Also, a new controversy is brewi...2022-08-1308 min

The Alberta Roundup with Isaac LamoureuxUCP Leadership candidates face-offOn the first episode of True North's Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel takes us inside the United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership race and breaks down the winners and losers of last week's debate. Danielle Smith - the perceived frontrunner to become the next leader of the UCP and Premier of Alberta -- fielded most of the heat on Wednesday night as the rest of the pack took advantage of their opportunity to square off with the highest profile candidate in the race.Also, an Alberta Court of Appeals judge ruled in Pastor Artur Pawlowski's favour this...2022-07-3014 min

The Canadian Story114. Rachel Emmanuel - Tell The TruthRachel Emmanuel is the Edmonton Bureau Chief of the Western Standard & the Alberta Report. She has a journalism degree from Carleton University, where she was awarded the Goldblatt scholarship in political journalism. She has byelines with the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, and iPolitics. Rachel left the mainstream media to work in independent media due to editorial censorship. Links: https://twitter.com/Emmanuel_Rach Find us online: https://www.thecanadianstory.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com...2022-06-2157 min

Ufahamu AfricaEp. 134: A conversation with Emmanuel Balogun about how to fight coupsHow can ECOWAS and the African Union combat ongoing coups in Mali and Burkina Faso? We spoke with international relations scholar Emmanuel Balogun about the tools that ECOWAS and the AU have at their disposal to fight coups and about the obstacles the intergovernmental agencies will face in trying to use them.Books, Links, & ArticlesEmmanuel BalogunWorldmaking after Empire: The Rise and Fall of Self-Determination by Adom GetachewBorn in Blackness: Africa, Africans, and the Making of the Modern World, 1471 to the Second World War by Howard W French Neither Settler nor Native: The Making a...2022-02-1245 min

Ufahamu AfricaEp. 80: A conversation with Emmanuel Katongole on a political theology for AfricaThis week's episode begins with congratulations to co-host Rachel Beatty Riedl and her co-author Gwyneth McClendon on the publication of their book, From Pews to Politics: Religious Sermons and Political Participation in Africa. What perfect timing, given this week's episode features a conversation with Father Emmanuel Katongole, Professor of Theology and Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame. The news wrap also covers events in Burkina Faso and Gambia, Ugandan opposition parliamentarian Bobi Wine's visit to the US, and a shoutout to TJ Tallie for his book being published this week, too!This week's episode includes...2019-11-161h 06