Community volunteer, compassionate conservative engaged in local issues.
Calgary, AB
Joined May 2009
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It’s not often that a person gets the chance to follow their passion!
I just wanted to send out a quick thank you for all the messages and notes of encouragement today. While the election result was definately not what we wanted, I appreciate the kind words.
Also, as of writing this, the winner of Ward 12 is too close to call and likely will
need a recount. I want to offer my congratulations to either Sarah Ferguson or Mike Jamieson on their win today.
I also want to thank my family for standing behind me and encouraging me every step of the way. When I decided to run for city council in the spring, they were 100 percent on board and I couldn’t have considered this without them. Becky has been my rock through this and learned more about politics and people true nature more than she probsbly ever wanted to. It was crucial to me that I showed Kyron and Austin that you have to stand up for what you believe in and take risks in life.
I learned a lot during this campaign. A lot about myself, a lot about my friendships and a lot about life. It was truly and eye opener for me and it’s amazing to learn some of these lessons at 48 years old.
While I am disappointed that I let people down by not winning this campaign, I am proud of what we were able to accomplish. We had a very small donation base and zero volunteers, which is unheard of in a campaign. In fact, Kyron was my only volunteer ( and huge thanks to Jaxon for helping lit drop) and I am extremely proud of how hard he worked and how passionate he was.
Thank you to everyone that had the courage to support me publicly, voted for me, helped by sharing my content, taking a lawn sign, donating to my campaign and encouraging me over the past 5 months. I will never forget it.
I am not sure of what my next steps are yet, or where my next adventure begins.
Thanks again! It was an experience of a lifetime.
Shane
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BREAKING: On Veterans Day, a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery had to SHOUT at a group that included Pete Hegseth and other senior officials after laughter broke out, demanding silence and respect.
This is one of the most sacred places in America, honoring service members who gave their lives and whose identities remain unknown.
Kyron’s podcast interview is live. Cool hour long interview. On Apple Podcasts/Spotify also. 🎤 youtu.be/1dqsNu3p9DY?si=r-5-…
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Today the Mayor asked Admin for the potential "overall" property tax number: 6.9% for 2027.
That's a blended figure which mixes and hides an important fact.
- The City's portion, which Council controls: proposed 15%. Admin confirmed it would be the largest municipal increase going back to at least 1996.
- The provincial education portion: coming down, which pulls the blended number lower from 15% to 6.9%
The Mayor then argued 6.9% is lower than last year's 8.1%. But last year the City's portion was 1.2%. The jump was the provincial education tax. This year it's the reverse. The jump is all ours.
Council is going to try and hide behind the AB GOV to cover up the City's tax increase.
Calgarians shouldn't have to read the fine print to find out what their own Council is doing to their bill. The Province's cut doesn't make a 15% City increase go away. It just hides it.
We can still fix this.
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Fernando Mendoza will take over as Raiders starting QB. (via @AdamSchefter, @RapSheet)
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A big question I get asked is what citizens can do to help out. Well, I need help with this.
The City’s proposed 2027–2030 budget documents are now live.
I want to hear from Calgarians. Where should we reduce spending? Where should we invest more? What trade-offs make sense for taxpayers? What is an essential service you want protected?
If you have specific ideas that could become amendments, send them to [email protected]
calgary.ca/our-finances/2027…
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Please give this man a job so he can stop wasting his talent in front of a computer. Do your thing Internet. @espn @Sportsnet @TSN_Sports
#Flames
Quick beer at @fourdogs_sales on 1St Street before Kyron’s concert tonight. Cool spot! I used to love this street (and the Taz Nightclub) back in 1995. Hahah. #yyc
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What a way to go!! 🕺🏻 🪩
California man, 97, dies at his own birthday party moments after dancing to Bee Gees' 'Stayin' Alive' trib.al/5DwKmb8
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I hope the Canadian conservative party’s take note of the US midterms. Stop the rhetoric and get back to the important stuff. Economy, healthcare, education, immigration etc. Enough with the rage bait. #cdnpoli
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Jarome Iginla is facing a battle far removed from the rink.
@EricFrancis spoke to the Flames legend about the health issues he's dealing with and where he goes from here. sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/fla…
