---------- Original message ----------
From: "Higgs, Premier Blaine (PO/CPM)"<Blaine.Higgs@gnb.ca>
Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2021 22:10:56 +0000
Subject: Automatic reply: YO Drew Barnes Remember me? Well its seems that Howie Anglin lost another big job but he forgot his buddy Jamie Huckabay did too EH Dave Naylor and Jason Kenney???
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>

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From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2021 20:18:20 -0400
Subject: Fwd: YO Drew Barnes Remember me? Well its seems that Howie
Anglin lost another big job but he forgot his buddy Jamie Huckabay did
too EH Dave Naylor and Jason Kenney???
To: lisa.young@ucalgary.ca, r_northey@hotmail.com, avadmin@albertaviews.ca
Cc: motomaniac333 <motomaniac333@gmail.com>, contact@wildrose.party,
info@westernstandardonline.com

https://albertaviews.ca/should-alberta-separate/

 Should Alberta Separate?
By Lisa Young & Rick Northey December 26, 2020

Lisa Young, the professor of political science at U of C says no

Rick Northey, the Wildrose Independence Party president says yes

https://wildrose.party/announcement-of-leadership-contest-dates/

Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta
PO Box 20044
Beverly, Edmonton
T5W 5E6

https://wildrose.party/executive/#executive

Rick Northey, President

My name is Rick Northey and I am the current President of the Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta. I was born in Peterborough Ontario but have lived half my life in Alberta. I have experienced the both the boom times and the financial hardships that can follow.

My political involvement started at the University of Windsor when I joined the Reform party. In hindsight, I suppose, it only made sense to move to Calgary.

I was active for several years as a volunteer with the old Wildrose party. I have worked on many election campaigns filling almost every possible position at one time or another.  I have also been the President of Wildrose and UCP constituency associations so I know the hard and unglamorous work that goes on behind the scenes of political parties.

During this last year, I was the Chair of the Committee which wrote our current interim Constitution and I helped negotiate the last phase of the FCP/Wexit merger. I have tried to adapt and learn from the mistakes of both Wildrose and the UCP, developing policies and procedures based on past successes and failures. Several months of work is now being submitted for Member’s approval to be the broad framework of the next phase of Wildrose.

Paul Mitchell, Vice President of Communications

• Parliamentary Assistant for Bob Mills, Reform MP for Red Deer
• Reform Party Foreign Affairs Researcher, Parliament Hill
• Reform Party Parliamentary Defence Committee Researcher
• Board of Directors for People’s Party of Canada
• Co-wrote multiple PPC policies for 2019 election campaign
• PPC Candidate for Red Deer Mountain View, lives in Didsbury
• Was in top 3 PPC vote-getters in Canada for the 2019 federal election
• Wrote 3 Private Members Bills for 2019 federal election (Property Protection Act, Rural Protection Act and Protection of Preborn Children Act)
• Board of Directors for People’s Party of Alberta
• Board of Directors for Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta
• Member of Wildrose Communications Committee
• Member of Wildrose Policy and Governance Committee

Twitter: @PaulMitchell_AB

Parler: @RealPaulMitchell

 

James Goransrud, Vice President of Fundraising

Hello my name is James Goransrud. I am a 4th generation Albertan. My ancestors walked here and put down roots on the same land I ranch today in the Camrose area. My family homesteaded in the spruce Coulee area of Central Alberta just east of a little town called Donalda, AB. My grandfather was born in a log home that his father built from the spruce trees growing on his property  in 1905.

 

I am humbly asking for your support to run for the Board of Directors for the Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta (WIPA). I want to give my children and your children the same opportunities that I have had in Alberta.

 

I have been self employed for over 40 years. I am a tradesmen, businessman, and rancher. I have employed up to thirty Albertans and have had good times and weathered bad times in my business as many have.

 

My sheet metal company worked on  many projects across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon, North West Territories in both industrial, commercial, and residential. In 2010 I decided to wind down my sheet metal and ventilation business and focus on being a bison rancher. The aftermath of that transition being the success of four ranches, home to one thousand head of bison.

 

I am getting involved in politics because I see no future for my six children and ten grandchildren. I believe in an honest days work for an honest days pay. My generation allowed this beautiful rich province to be oppressed by the elite of Toronto and Quebec, who treat us as a colony. This MUST end.

 

The countless lies and oppressive policies of both Conservative and Liberal governments have had devastating effects on Alberta year after year after year.

 

Suffice it to say that I am a proud and strong Albertan. I believe we must form our own country and very much want to do my part to help WIPA get the job done. I promise to put Albertans first always.

 

Sincerely,

James Goransrud

780-678-0450

 

Sonny Batra, Edmonton Regional Director

sonnybatra@protonmail.com

 

Bonnyville Cold Lake

 

Paul Gullackson, Northern Alberta Regional Director

780-812-6612

lynngullackson@outlook.com

 

Strathcona-Sherwood Park

CA Contact

jerryamilford@gmail.com

 

 

Congratulations to Red Deer North on forming their CA!

The President is Will Steyer (403.391.6450/ wstayer@gmail.com) and the CFO is an accountant named John Blomme (403.506.0753 johnblomme10@gmail.com).

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From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2021 18:07:51 -0400
Subject: YO Drew Barnes Remember me? Well its seems that Howie Anglin
lost another big job but he forgot his buddy Jamie Huckabay did too EH
Dave Naylor and Jason Kenney???
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https://westernstandardonline.com/2021/03/ucp-caucus-rift-grows-over-kenneys-covid-lockdown/

UCP caucus rift grows over Kenney’s COVID lockdown

Published 5 days ago on March 4, 2021

By Dave Naylor

 

More cracks are developing in Premier Jason Kenney’s UCP caucus after four more MLAs have come forward blasting the government’s current COVID-19 lockdown policies.

Medicine Hat UCP MLA Michaela Glasgo has joined colleagues Todd Loewen, Dave Hanson, Ron Orr, Angela Pitt and Drew Barnes in condemning current regulations.

“I’ve heard loud and clear the frustration from Albertans, and my own constituents, since (Monday’s) announcement of delayed reopenings and partially lifted restrictions. Know that I am listening, I hear you, and I believe that you have every right to feel this way — I do too,” Glasgo wrote on her Facebook page.

“Many people have questions about some of the inconsistent rules and moving goalposts. I know this and other issues have shaken the trust of Albertans. I committed to building trust with you, my constituents and intend to continue that.”

“I have always supported the regional approach to COVID. We have done an exceptional job with municipalities reaching and maintaining zero cases. We know there are physical and mental health benefits to safely opening more activities in gyms and allowing families and friends to spend time together.

“You have made considerable sacrifices on all levels. As an MLA, I learned about (the) announcement the same time and way as most Albertans did: on Facebook live. I will take the concerns of my constituents back to my government colleagues in hopes it will make a difference.”

It was the exact same post as the one put up by Loewen, UCP MLA for Centrel Peace-Notley.

“(EDIT: For those wondering, I discussed this post with several MLAs and staff before I posted it. After I posted it, other MLAs reached out to me to see if I would mind if they used it or shared it. I happily obliged. I hope more who share the views expressed here will also feel comfortable using and sharing it.) Loewen wrote.

The Calgary Sun’s Rick Bell reported MLAs Dave Hanson and Ron Barr are also opposing the restrictions.

Barnes and Pitt have also joined the “End the Lockdown Caucus” a group of politicians from across the country who are working to see the regulations are removed.

Kenney announcement of only libraries and gyms being allowed to resume some operations in Phase 2 caught many by surprise because the province has already exceeded many benchmarks to have started Phase 3.

Barnes said his Cypress-Medicine Hat constituents are “suffering extreme fatigue” because of the restrictions.

“Some of my colleagues (in caucus) are finally starting to push back – it’s going to be an interesting few weeks in politics,” Barnes said in an interview with the Western Standard.

“The government has lost the trust of some people here. The benchmarks were set and met. Albertans have done the hard work. But now the mental and economic crisis is just as bad as the COVID crisis.”

When questioned by reporters Wednesday on caucus criticism, Kenney said MLAs were free to speak their minds.

“I’m not at all surprised Albertans have a range of opinions,” Kenney said.

“We welcome the input of ideas from all MLAs.”

“The government cannot wish these things away. We can’t let politics get in the way.”

Drew Barnes
Free Speech is crucial component of our democracy and democratic
system. I spoke to this on March 8th 2021 in the Legislature.

cypress.medicinehat@assembly.ab.ca,
(403) 528-2191

http://www.michaelaglasgo.com/
(403) 527-5622
brooks.medicinehat@assembly.ab.ca

https://toddloewenucp.ca/
(780) 835-7211
centralpeace.notley@assembly.ab.ca

Ron Orr
(403) 782-7725
lacombe.ponoka@assembly.ab.ca

http://www.AngelaPitt.ca/
(403) 948-8741
airdrie.east@assembly.ab.ca

http://www.davehanson.ca/
(780) 826-5658
bonnyville.coldlake.stpaul@assembly.ab.ca

 

https://westernstandardonline.com/2021/01/exclusive-fired-kenney-chief-of-staff-lands-60k-severance-payout/

EXCLUSIVE: Fired Kenney chief of staff lands $60K severance payout

After refusing to answer Western Standard questions about Jason Kenney’s former chief of staff Jamie Huckabay’s severance package, the Premier’s Office finally released the numbers.

The Western Standard has been asking Kenney’s office daily since last Friday whether Huckabay would get a severance package – but has been met with complete silence. Western Standard reporters have also been denied the right to ask questions of Kenney in press conferences.

Minutes after the Western Standard published a story on Wednesday afternoon about the refusal to answer, the Premier’s Office said that Huckabay’s severance payout was less than the $130,000 pocketed by former Alison Redford chief of staff Stephen Carter.

“Sincere apologies for the length of time it has taken me to respond to your inquiry,” wrote Kenney’s chief spokesman Christine Myatt.

“The terms for severance are outlined in staff contracts – contracts that are publicly posted for all to see. These terms for political staffers are standard, longstanding, and not unique to the current government.

“I’d note that the NDP government paid out severance of close to $6 million in public funds for their government staff after the 2019 election.

“Mr. Huckabay had served as the now-Premier’s Chief of Staff since his time in opposition going back to 2018. Mr. Huckabay’s severance is in the range of $60,000 (pre-tax) – in line with the terms of his contract.”

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation wasn’t happy with the severance.

“Taxpayers shouldn’t be on the hook for Huckabay’s severance,” said Franco Terrazzano, the CTF’s Alberta Director.

“Someone messed up but it wasn’t taxpayers, so we shouldn’t be paying for the mistake.”

The last time a (COS) got replaced mid-term was in 2012, when Stephen Carter left the job with then-premier Alison Redford.

Even though he had only been on the job for six months, Carter left the job in April 2012, with a $130,000 cheque.

Carter, whose company defaulted on $600,000 in court-ordered payments, was Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi’s campaign chair in 2010.

A huge hubbub erupted when Carter’s severance was initially not made public.

Redford said she couldn’t release the figure because of FOIP laws but announced the provincial government would be forming a new policy that would see all salary and severance information for senior government employees disclosed by the end of the year.

In the end, Carter tweeted the amount of severance himself on October of 2013. He said he had negotiated his own severance contract that paid him the $130,000.

Huckabay was fired by Kenney during the UCP snowbird scandal, when it was discovered at least 10 MLAs and staffers had jetted out of the province for warmer climes, despite health recommendations advising against non-essential travel. Huckabay flew to the U.K.

The province was also in lockdown, meaning Christmas was cancelled for most people because household gatherings were banned. The measures meant people were not able to visit relatives in long term care centres over the holiday.

The Municipal Affairs Minister Tracy Allard lost her cabinet position – and the $60,000 bump in salary that came with it – after she was ordered back to the province from Hawaii, where she was having “a 17-year-traditional” Christmas gathering.

Huckabay’s publicly posted contract, dated April 30, 2019, lists his salary as $8,620.69 every two weeks – for a yearly total of $224,137,94.

It is not known whether he negotiated his own severance package.

Huckabay was a longtime Kenney ally, working with him on his UCP leadership campaign.

Hukabay’s contract can be reviewed here.

Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard
dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com
Twitter.com/nobby7694

Dave Naylor

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Main Office:
Suite 1220
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 Jamie Huckabay

Jamie Huckabay was born and raised in Lethbridge, Alberta. He was the
Chief of Staff to the Honourable Jason Kenney, Premier of Alberta,
until January 2021. In addition to his time in public service, he is
an experienced business executive having managed small and large
organizations, from start-ups to corporations internationally.

Jamie was a Director at Taplytics, a mobile technology firm in Toronto
and San Francisco, helping global companies create digital experiences
with artificial intelligence. He was Vice President at Gerson Lehrman
Group in Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney. Building companies from the
ground up and knowing firsthand the successes and challenges of the
start-up world, Jamie was CEO of ushi.com in Shanghai, China and Head
of International at 08liter.com in Seoul, Korea. Jamie has a track
record of building strong relationships, leading cross-cultural teams
and operating in diverse markets after living and working in almost
ten countries - Canada, UK, USA, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong,
Myanmar, Korea, and China.

His personal and continued commitment to public service prompted his
return to Alberta, where he served as a key member for Jason Kenney’s
PC Leadership Campaign, leading convention operations before returning
to the team as Chief of Staff.

Jamie graduated from the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, where he
received the Faculty of Arts Gold Medal. He continued his education as
a Fulbright Scholar at Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced
International Studies (SAIS) in Washington D.C., where he earned his
Masters degree in International Relations and Economics. Jamie also
attended the University of Oxford in England. At Oxford, he received
his Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate degree and met
his wife.


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Howard Anglin <howard.anglin@gov.ab.ca>
Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2021 21:15:55 +0000
Subject: Automatic reply: At DKS DATA we are always 'only a phone call
away' YEA RIGHT Just like you and your pal Kenney, his minion Howie
Anglin and the other corrupt cops and Premeirs are N'esy Pas Higgy???
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>

I am no longer with the Alberta Government. If you need to reach me,
please email me at howard.anglin@gmail.com. If you have ka
government-related inquiry, please contact Jamie Huckabay.


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Office of the Premier <Premier@gov.ab.ca>
Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2021 21:15:55 +0000
Subject: Automatic reply: At DKS DATA we are always 'only a phone call
away' YEA RIGHT Just like you and your pal Kenney, his minion Howie
Anglin and the other corrupt cops and Premeirs are N'esy Pas Higgy???
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>

Thank you for contacting the Premier of Alberta.

COVID-19 remains a public health threat. Mandatory health measures are
in effect across the province. For the latest and most accurate
information related to the COVID-19 response, visit
alberta.ca/covid19<http://www.alberta.ca/covid-19> and
canada.ca/covid-19<https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html>.

As COVID-19 hospitalizations decline, Alberta will move ahead with its
plan to gradually ease restrictions. Details are available at A Path
Forward<https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx#PathForward>.

Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine
program<https://www.alberta.ca/covid19-vaccine.aspx> is also underway.
Albertans 75+ (born in 1946 or earlier) can book an appointment
online<https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page17295.aspx> or
call Health Link at 811.

Workplace guidance and supports to help businesses and non-profits
affected by COVID-19 are available at
www.alberta.ca/biz-connect<https://www.alberta.ca/biz-connect.aspx>.
For information about the Critical Worker Benefit, visit
www.alberta.ca/critical-worker-benefit<https://www.alberta.ca/critical-worker-benefit.aspx>.
To connect with program staff, email
cwb@gov.ab.ca<mailto:cwb@gov.ab.ca>.

Stay safe.


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Higgs, Premier Blaine (PO/CPM)"<Blaine.Higgs@gnb.ca>
Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2021 21:15:57 +0000
Subject: Automatic reply: At DKS DATA we are always 'only a phone call
away' YEA RIGHT Just like you and your pal Kenney, his minion Howie
Anglin and the other corrupt cops and Premeirs are N'esy Pas Higgy???
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>

Thank you for taking the time to write to us.

Due to the high volume of emails that we receive daily, please note
that there may be a delay in our response. Thank you for your
understanding.

If you are looking for current information on Coronavirus, please
visit www.gnb.ca/coronavirus<http://www.gnb.ca/coronavirus>.

If this is a Media Request, please contact the Premier’s office at
(506) 453-2144.

Thank you.


Bonjour,

Nous vous remercions d’avoir pris le temps de nous écrire.

Tenant compte du volume élevé de courriels que nous recevons
quotidiennement, il se peut qu’il y ait un délai dans notre réponse.
Nous vous remercions de votre compréhension.

Si vous recherchez des informations à jour sur le coronavirus,
veuillez visiter
www.gnb.ca/coronavirus<http://www.gnb.ca/coronavirus>.

S’il s’agit d’une demande des médias, veuillez communiquer avec le
Cabinet du premier ministre au 506-453-2144.

Merci.


Office of the Premier/Cabinet du premier ministre
P.O Box/C. P. 6000
Fredericton, New-Brunswick/Nouveau-