Reform debate swells over Battle River Crowfoot byelection
Elections Canada allows voters to spell a candidate name loosely in the August 18 Alberta byelection amid the Longest Ballot Committee push for many candidates and protests against first past the post. The drive echoes across Canada with comparisons to New Zealand and Germany as reform discussions reference mixed member proportional systems and the influence of 91 candidates in Carleton in April 2025. Conservative Pierre Poilievre is a candidate in Battle River Crowfoot, while Damien Kurek's resignation in another riding is cited in the reform argument.
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Funky Findz marks year of community outreach and growth
A year since Funky Findz opened its doors the store has become a community hub. Volunteers and donors helped spark a mission beyond municipal bounds with cash gifts totaling 2512.46 and monthly church tithes of 10 percent. Donations extended to Winnipeg Regina Lanigan Moose Jaw Swift Current and Brandon. The non profit, cash only, relies on rent utilities and volunteer time while sharing updates via Facebook.
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Rainforest Energy eyes clean fuel from Western biomass
A Western Canadian startup Rainforest Energy claims to convert waste biomass and natural gas into clean gasoline and propane without ethanol or subsidies. It argues higher energy fuel at lower cost from plants serving tens of thousands of vehicles annually, creating about 40 jobs per plant and inviting First Nations investment.
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