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Your vote shouldn't count for less because you live in Calgary. Under the proposed election map, 26 of our 28 seats would have far more people than the average, meaning we're 2 MLAs short of our fair share. We want fair representation for Alberta in Ottawa. Calgary deserves the same from Edmonton.

Your vote shouldn't count for less because you live in Calgary. Under the proposed election map, 26 of our 28 seats would have far more people than the average, meaning we're 2 MLAs short of our fair share. We want fair representation for Alberta in Ottawa. Calgary deserves the same from Edmonton.

Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas

53,228 views • 4 days ago

Calgary has a major sewer problem, and we need to get this crap fixed. After ten years of frozen water bills, we've got $1.6 billion in aging sewer infrastructure in poor or very poor condition. We need to fix this now -- or pay a much bigger price when it breaks.

Calgary has a major sewer problem, and we need to get this crap fixed. After ten years of frozen water bills, we've got $1.6 billion in aging sewer infrastructure in poor or very poor condition. We need to fix this now -- or pay a much bigger price when it breaks.

Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas

39,235 views • 5 days ago

With the latest provincial overreach, Danielle Smith is now ordering me how to vote at Calgary City Council. If I refuse, I risk losing my job. I want to work constructively with the province, even when we disagree. But we must be free to listen to residents and make fair decisions.

With the latest provincial overreach, Danielle Smith is now ordering me how to vote at Calgary City Council. If I refuse, I risk losing my job. I want to work constructively with the province, even when we disagree. But we must be free to listen to residents and make fair decisions.

Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas

165,972 views • 1 month ago

I’m not going to lie to you, Calgary. Our water pipes are in piss poor condition. And after a 10-year freeze, we have to increase our water rates to make the system safe.

I’m not going to lie to you, Calgary. Our water pipes are in piss poor condition. And after a 10-year freeze, we have to increase our water rates to make the system safe.

Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas

100,332 views • 1 month ago

We need to talk about the separatists selling out our city and province. MAGA political operatives came to Calgary to help carve up our country. Meanwhile, separatist leaders went to Washington promising our water, our oil, and our land. If you want to live in the United States, move to the United States.

We need to talk about the separatists selling out our city and province. MAGA political operatives came to Calgary to help carve up our country. Meanwhile, separatist leaders went to Washington promising our water, our oil, and our land. If you want to live in the United States, move to the United States.

Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas

99,589 views • 1 month ago

It's time to cut through the bullshit about the Cowboys tent. Stampede succeeds because Calgarians welcome millions of people into our city. That goodwill matters. A few operators do not get to treat neighbours like garbage and damage the reputation of an event that belongs to all of us. By now you've seen the coordinated smear campaign from out-of-town politicians. They think you're stupid and want you to believe that we're somehow cancelling Stampede by asking the big tents to use the same rules in place at Coachella, Lollapooloza and all the other world class festivals. That's the first piece of bullshit. We're not talking about Stampede at all. We're talking about a few off-site tents that have been treating their neighbors like garbage. Here's the truth. In the last few years, the tents were given a special exemption way above and beyond what was in place up until about 2019. People living near these tents were told to call 311 and wait. Their windows shook and broke. Their shelves rattled. Music ran on weeknights until 2 or 3 a.m. They dealt with property damage, public disorder, and excessive intoxication outside their homes. Thousands of Calgarians raised their concerns. And just like when we repealed blanket rezoning, the city chose to listen to the people rather than answer to the money. The second piece of bullshit is that Calgary's rules suck compared to everywhere else. In fact, the changes are modest. There's no change on weekends. But on weeknights, concerts now need to wrap up by 1230am. Even with this change, it means that Calgary still allows outdoor music later than anywhere else in North America. The third piece of bullshit is that this was done last minute. This wasn't a last minute change. The big tents knew in February that their exemption was under review. Cowboys was told again in May. Their exemption depended on managing noise, safety, and impacts on nearby residents. They did not meet that standard. But what isn't bullshit is that as your mayor I'm fighting for you. I want you to know that a permit is not a licence to bully a neighbourhood. It is not a profit guarantee. I was elected to stand up for Calgarians, not to take orders from wealthy donors, lobbyists, or politicians protecting their friends. I am more than happy to seek compromise and work with operators who respect Calgarians. But I answer to the nurse on an early shift, the parent getting kids ready for school, and the worker who needs sleep. So no. We are not cancelling Stampede. We are protecting it. Stampede succeeds because Calgarians welcome millions of people into our city. That goodwill matters. A few operators do not get to damage the reputation of an event that belongs to all of us. If you want to do business in Calgary, respect the people who live next door.

It's time to cut through the bullshit about the Cowboys tent. Stampede succeeds because Calgarians welcome millions of people into our city. That goodwill matters. A few operators do not get to treat neighbours like garbage and damage the reputation of an event that belongs to all of us. By now you've seen the coordinated smear campaign from out-of-town politicians. They think you're stupid and want you to believe that we're somehow cancelling Stampede by asking the big tents to use the same rules in place at Coachella, Lollapooloza and all the other world class festivals. That's the first piece of bullshit. We're not talking about Stampede at all. We're talking about a few off-site tents that have been treating their neighbors like garbage. Here's the truth. In the last few years, the tents were given a special exemption way above and beyond what was in place up until about 2019. People living near these tents were told to call 311 and wait. Their windows shook and broke. Their shelves rattled. Music ran on weeknights until 2 or 3 a.m. They dealt with property damage, public disorder, and excessive intoxication outside their homes. Thousands of Calgarians raised their concerns. And just like when we repealed blanket rezoning, the city chose to listen to the people rather than answer to the money. The second piece of bullshit is that Calgary's rules suck compared to everywhere else. In fact, the changes are modest. There's no change on weekends. But on weeknights, concerts now need to wrap up by 1230am. Even with this change, it means that Calgary still allows outdoor music later than anywhere else in North America. The third piece of bullshit is that this was done last minute. This wasn't a last minute change. The big tents knew in February that their exemption was under review. Cowboys was told again in May. Their exemption depended on managing noise, safety, and impacts on nearby residents. They did not meet that standard. But what isn't bullshit is that as your mayor I'm fighting for you. I want you to know that a permit is not a licence to bully a neighbourhood. It is not a profit guarantee. I was elected to stand up for Calgarians, not to take orders from wealthy donors, lobbyists, or politicians protecting their friends. I am more than happy to seek compromise and work with operators who respect Calgarians. But I answer to the nurse on an early shift, the parent getting kids ready for school, and the worker who needs sleep. So no. We are not cancelling Stampede. We are protecting it. Stampede succeeds because Calgarians welcome millions of people into our city. That goodwill matters. A few operators do not get to damage the reputation of an event that belongs to all of us. If you want to do business in Calgary, respect the people who live next door.

Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas

287,364 views • 4 months ago

It’s time to cut through the bullshit again, this time about your property taxes. By now, you’ve probably seen a huge number leaked out of City Hall, and a rage-farming City politician thinks that you are stupid and will believe that this is the tax increase coming your way. That’s the first piece of bullshit. As reported in the media, the number is what you get when you take every department request, every proposed program, every spending increase, every want and every wish, every downloaded responsibility from the provincial government, add them all together. That’s a wish list, not a tax increase. The second piece of bullshit is the accusation that Council desperately wanted to keep this secret from you. When private personal information involved, we don’t have a choice. As mayor, I’m leading a serious budget process that is looking at everything. Potential cuts. Staffing changes. Contracts. Negotiations. Agreements with outside partners. There are real people and real livelihoods behind those numbers. This is information we are legally required to protect. We do not get to throw somebody’s private information into the public because a politician thinks you are too stupid to read past the headline. And ignoring those obligations puts you, the taxpayer on the hook for potentially major legal claims and liabilities. The third piece of bullshit is pretending this number is inevitable. We heard that same garbage when this Council took office. We started with a number around 6% and brought it down to 1.2%. We went through the budget. We challenged assumptions. We found savings. We made choices about what Calgary needs and what City Hall simply wants. We prioritized public safety and we made hard decisions to fund the replacement to the Bearspaw Feedermain. But what isn’t bullshit is our record. We brought that 6% number all the way down to a 1.2% municipal tax increase, while the provincial government increased their share by more than 20%. Calgary families are under pressure. Your groceries cost more. Your mortgage or rent costs more. Your utilities cost more. At the same time, we need police officers responding to calls. We need firefighters showing up when you need them. We need buses and trains running. We need roads maintained and clean water coming out of your tap. Those are the kinds of needs we’re going to fight like hell to prioritize.

It’s time to cut through the bullshit again, this time about your property taxes. By now, you’ve probably seen a huge number leaked out of City Hall, and a rage-farming City politician thinks that you are stupid and will believe that this is the tax increase coming your way. That’s the first piece of bullshit. As reported in the media, the number is what you get when you take every department request, every proposed program, every spending increase, every want and every wish, every downloaded responsibility from the provincial government, add them all together. That’s a wish list, not a tax increase. The second piece of bullshit is the accusation that Council desperately wanted to keep this secret from you. When private personal information involved, we don’t have a choice. As mayor, I’m leading a serious budget process that is looking at everything. Potential cuts. Staffing changes. Contracts. Negotiations. Agreements with outside partners. There are real people and real livelihoods behind those numbers. This is information we are legally required to protect. We do not get to throw somebody’s private information into the public because a politician thinks you are too stupid to read past the headline. And ignoring those obligations puts you, the taxpayer on the hook for potentially major legal claims and liabilities. The third piece of bullshit is pretending this number is inevitable. We heard that same garbage when this Council took office. We started with a number around 6% and brought it down to 1.2%. We went through the budget. We challenged assumptions. We found savings. We made choices about what Calgary needs and what City Hall simply wants. We prioritized public safety and we made hard decisions to fund the replacement to the Bearspaw Feedermain. But what isn’t bullshit is our record. We brought that 6% number all the way down to a 1.2% municipal tax increase, while the provincial government increased their share by more than 20%. Calgary families are under pressure. Your groceries cost more. Your mortgage or rent costs more. Your utilities cost more. At the same time, we need police officers responding to calls. We need firefighters showing up when you need them. We need buses and trains running. We need roads maintained and clean water coming out of your tap. Those are the kinds of needs we’re going to fight like hell to prioritize.

Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas

131,987 views • 2 months ago

Alberta separation could hammer Calgary families with $5,500 more in taxes plus $5,500 less in income for a typical worker. Talk to your neighbours and get involved. Calgary cannot afford to sit this one out.

Alberta separation could hammer Calgary families with $5,500 more in taxes plus $5,500 less in income for a typical worker. Talk to your neighbours and get involved. Calgary cannot afford to sit this one out.

Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas

96,425 views • 1 month ago

Should Danielle Smith be able to order your local council to vote to approve rezoning for a massive AI data centre? And threaten to fire your democratically elected mayor if they vote against it? This latest provincial overreach isn't about density. It's about your legal right to a fair hearing.

Should Danielle Smith be able to order your local council to vote to approve rezoning for a massive AI data centre? And threaten to fire your democratically elected mayor if they vote against it? This latest provincial overreach isn't about density. It's about your legal right to a fair hearing.

Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas

51,525 views • 27 days ago

They preach "Alberta First" while promising the Americans our water, oil, and land. I joined Edmonton's Mayor Andrew Knack on Power & Politics to call out the hypocrisy of the Alberta separatist movement. You don’t defend Alberta by putting our province up for sale to the United States.

They preach "Alberta First" while promising the Americans our water, oil, and land. I joined Edmonton's Mayor Andrew Knack on Power & Politics to call out the hypocrisy of the Alberta separatist movement. You don’t defend Alberta by putting our province up for sale to the United States.

Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas

48,884 views • 1 month ago

Thanks to Prime Minister Mark Carney and the federal government, Calgary's water system is getting a major upgrade. Canada is investing $29M alongside $94M from the City to build a new route north from Bearspaw. Kudos to Councillor Jennifer Wyness, whose years of advocacy helped get it moving.

Thanks to Prime Minister Mark Carney and the federal government, Calgary's water system is getting a major upgrade. Canada is investing $29M alongside $94M from the City to build a new route north from Bearspaw. Kudos to Councillor Jennifer Wyness, whose years of advocacy helped get it moving.

Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas

84,682 views • 2 months ago

Calgary, come join me, Thomas Lukaszuk, and Prime Minister Mark Carney TONIGHT at the BMO Centre for the Forever Canadian rally! You don't have to choose between loving Alberta and loving Canada. Let's celebrate both! Doors open at 5pm. Free registration:

Calgary, come join me, Thomas Lukaszuk, and Prime Minister Mark Carney TONIGHT at the BMO Centre for the Forever Canadian rally! You don't have to choose between loving Alberta and loving Canada. Let's celebrate both! Doors open at 5pm. Free registration:

Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas

31,493 views • 24 days ago

I looked into reports of the City workers removing some referendum signs. They made a mistake. While I don't direct staff and was not personally involved, I am genuinely sorry that our team got it wrong. They were returned. I strongly oppose separation. But the rules must apply equally to everyone, including people I disagree with.

I looked into reports of the City workers removing some referendum signs. They made a mistake. While I don't direct staff and was not personally involved, I am genuinely sorry that our team got it wrong. They were returned. I strongly oppose separation. But the rules must apply equally to everyone, including people I disagree with.

Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas

42,509 views • 1 month ago

Alberta separation would put our jobs, investment, and economic future at risk. Calgary has the highest employment rate of any major Canadian city, and unemployment is down to 6.3%. Even with tariffs and trade uncertainty, we're holding our own. We need more jobs & investment, not separation chaos.

Alberta separation would put our jobs, investment, and economic future at risk. Calgary has the highest employment rate of any major Canadian city, and unemployment is down to 6.3%. Even with tariffs and trade uncertainty, we're holding our own. We need more jobs & investment, not separation chaos.

Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas

30,130 views • 26 days ago

A new report puts a price tag on Alberta separation: up to 69,000 fewer Calgary jobs and a $9-billion annual hole in Alberta's finances. Calgary depends on trade, investment, and talent. We should be building that strength, not putting it at risk.

A new report puts a price tag on Alberta separation: up to 69,000 fewer Calgary jobs and a $9-billion annual hole in Alberta's finances. Calgary depends on trade, investment, and talent. We should be building that strength, not putting it at risk.

Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas

41,795 views • 1 month ago

I just voted in the referendum today, and I've been thinking about what we can do to help after the tragedy at CFB Wainwright. If you're able, please step up and donate blood or plasma.

I just voted in the referendum today, and I've been thinking about what we can do to help after the tragedy at CFB Wainwright. If you're able, please step up and donate blood or plasma.

Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas

22,025 views • 20 days ago

I had the honour of introducing Prime Minister Carney at last night’s Forever Canadian rally in Calgary. But my heart was with the victims of the tragic bus crash in northeast Calgary, their loved ones, and the first responders. Our entire city stands with you in grief.

I had the honour of introducing Prime Minister Carney at last night’s Forever Canadian rally in Calgary. But my heart was with the victims of the tragic bus crash in northeast Calgary, their loved ones, and the first responders. Our entire city stands with you in grief.

Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas

24,853 views • 23 days ago

I'm heartbroken by the tragic collision involving two Calgary Transit buses near Saddletowne Station. Three people have died and ten are injured, including a Calgary Police Service member who attended on scene. My deepest condolences to the families grieving. We will provide updates ASAP.

I'm heartbroken by the tragic collision involving two Calgary Transit buses near Saddletowne Station. Three people have died and ten are injured, including a Calgary Police Service member who attended on scene. My deepest condolences to the families grieving. We will provide updates ASAP.

Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas

25,259 views • 23 days ago

Country Thunder cannot blame City noise rules that it said, two days ago, would not affect their event. I was really disappointed to see Country Thunder throw the City and music fans under the bus today by falsely blaming our noise rules for cancelling their concert. They are plainly trying to take advantage of the noise and misinformation around this and bluntly hoping that you wouldn't look at the facts. Just two days ago, Country Thunder told CityNews that things were going well and that the City’s noise rules would not affect its event. This and other articles clearly state that the organizers say the changes won't impact their operations. Their own staff are quoted saying, “Our curfew for our festival has always been 11 p.m.” So blaming a midnight music cutoff for shutting down your concert that ends at 11 p.m. is absolutely bogus. Country Thunder was never part of the debate over whether the downtown tents should end at 2am or midnight. In fact, the City actually increased the allowable music volume for Country Thunder this year. Now, two days after saying things were going great, Country Thunder says sound limits made their event impossible. Those statements do not line up. Even their statements about construction are easily debunked, because our teams have been working really closely with them for months now. I am not going to speculate about why they made this decision to so grossly mislead the public. I'm not going to speculate on how the massive rain this weekend was going to impact their sales. And I'm not going to speculate on how the news of their headliner Kane Brown pulling out of concerts was going to impact sales. But it's crystal clear Country Thunder made a business decision that cannot blamed on the city noise rules. I'm really disappointed for ticket holders, workers, vendors, performers, local businesses, and every music fan who planned to attend. Calgary supports great events, live music, tourism, and jobs. But the facts matter. And organizers need to be honest with their customers and take responsibility for their decisions.

Country Thunder cannot blame City noise rules that it said, two days ago, would not affect their event. I was really disappointed to see Country Thunder throw the City and music fans under the bus today by falsely blaming our noise rules for cancelling their concert. They are plainly trying to take advantage of the noise and misinformation around this and bluntly hoping that you wouldn't look at the facts. Just two days ago, Country Thunder told CityNews that things were going well and that the City’s noise rules would not affect its event. This and other articles clearly state that the organizers say the changes won't impact their operations. Their own staff are quoted saying, “Our curfew for our festival has always been 11 p.m.” So blaming a midnight music cutoff for shutting down your concert that ends at 11 p.m. is absolutely bogus. Country Thunder was never part of the debate over whether the downtown tents should end at 2am or midnight. In fact, the City actually increased the allowable music volume for Country Thunder this year. Now, two days after saying things were going great, Country Thunder says sound limits made their event impossible. Those statements do not line up. Even their statements about construction are easily debunked, because our teams have been working really closely with them for months now. I am not going to speculate about why they made this decision to so grossly mislead the public. I'm not going to speculate on how the massive rain this weekend was going to impact their sales. And I'm not going to speculate on how the news of their headliner Kane Brown pulling out of concerts was going to impact sales. But it's crystal clear Country Thunder made a business decision that cannot blamed on the city noise rules. I'm really disappointed for ticket holders, workers, vendors, performers, local businesses, and every music fan who planned to attend. Calgary supports great events, live music, tourism, and jobs. But the facts matter. And organizers need to be honest with their customers and take responsibility for their decisions.

Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas

115,912 views • 4 months ago

Calgary City Council voted for a strong, united Canada. Now I’m taking that message to Alberta’s municipal leaders. We have far more to gain by working together than by pulling apart. Calgary is proud to be Albertan, proud to be Canadian, and ready to help lead.

Calgary City Council voted for a strong, united Canada. Now I’m taking that message to Alberta’s municipal leaders. We have far more to gain by working together than by pulling apart. Calgary is proud to be Albertan, proud to be Canadian, and ready to help lead.

Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas

43,884 views • 1 month ago