Canada Action is an energy advocacy group that was started by a local Calgary Real Estate guru in Cody Battershill way back in 2010. I started by asking one simple question of Cody, and that is how does a real estate guy find himself advocating passionately for resource development? Over an hour later my noggin was filled with so many stats and figures on our own sector I couldn't wait to share what new things I had learned. This is one of the single greatest discussions I've had on what our energy sector does for our Country. Please Enjoy and share the heck out of it!

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Also: For Energy Industry Information and Data regarding Emission Reductions, Environmental Protection and Energy Initiatives visit the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers:

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Dr. Robert Dickson is a long time Calgary physician. Most importantly he is a health advocate and founder at Safe Water Calgary. Happening very soon, we once again will be putting fluoride back into Calgary's water. Calgary has voted on the hotly contested issue of fluoridation in our city's water supply 7 times dating back to the 1950s! In fact, it's hotly contested everywhere! In a landmark case in the State of California in September 2024, lead attorney Michael Connett smashed out a victory for the people, and a precedence setter! In this case the Judge ruled that thanks to the scientific studies showing fluoride is proven to lower IQ in children, and causes potential harms to all of us, he had no choice but to rule in favour. The federal court in California ruled that the EPA must strengthen regulations for fluoride in drinking water, finding that current levels pose an unreasonable risk to children's developing brains, requiring the EPA to engage in a regulatory response. We will see where this goes... But Dr. Bob, as he's affectionately known as, gives all the goods on the potential risks from ingesting fluoride and at what levels. I learned a ton in this one, and you will too! Stay informed kids!

If you have concerns about fluoride sign the petition here, to put a moratorium on the city plan: https://www.safewatercalgary.com/

View the presentation on the Federal Court Case (its amazing!):

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Andrew McMurray is the CEO of Calgary based ShearFRAC. It's a revolutionary company that provides the missing link between completions, geology and reservoir engineering through their unique fracture diagnostic measurement technologies. Their live-streaming technology platform, FracBRAIN®,, displays second-by-second fracture measurements and active fracture guidance to visualize rock response and optimize fracture surface area stimulation operations during each completion stage. Full disclosure, I had to copy and paste some of the first paragraph from their website because I was completely of my depth in this conversation. But Andrew is an exceptional human being who is completely committed to his craft, and he conveyed to me the ins and outs of fracking. In this episode we dive into his path growing up in the Oilpatch, as his father was a Geologist. His school, where naturally we bonded with pride over his time at Acadia University, my alma mater. How Andrew cut his chops working in the field for the Energy Sector and plenty more. I always wondered what the big controversy was surrounding fracking, having only ever read mainly hit pieces presented from main stream media. We get right to it in this one. He also informs me of new technology his company has that is capable of predicting earthquakes, which apparently is happening all the time under our feet in Alberta. It's called the Richter Predictor. Great handle! I foresee great things for the company. Given the tariff situation currently going on between Canada and the United States, I feel its prudent to stay on the energy path currently, to inform and educate as many people as I can. I sure needed this information as well!! You will find this episode extremely informative as Andrew is a character who happens to also be highly talented, well-spoken, wildly intelligent and an all around good family man. Enjoy the yap!

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Sean Alexander is a former Canadian Oil-Patcher turned CEO at Kailani Outdoors. His path to get there was unconventional to say the least. In this episode we tip our toes briefly into Sean's up-bringing, which includes him being forced to live on is own at the age of 16, and having already switched schools 14 times by grade eight. Eventually he would drop out of high school to go make a life for himself.

Sean later found himself working in Corporate Calgary downtown peddling various Oil and Gas services products. He was doing well, and he enjoyed it. But he was always searching for something new, given his uprbringing this kind of makes a lot of sense to always be looking for something. Sean was, as per usual, side hustling some Paddle Boards which were kind of blowing up everwhere frankly. He speaks of his life working on the side out of his garage selling his own paddle boards from China, and going to his day job every morning. Once he got good at the importing/exporting game, he later got his on eye coolers. This is where it truly begins. He became a travelling cooler salesman, but not just any cooler! Everyone knows about the Yeti, well he found this bad boy and tested it himself in his garage, his lab if you will, and discovered this thing was pretty darn comparable, if not the same. But cheaper! BOOM, the hook. $$$
He speaks of immediate sales and not being able to keep up, once he branded his newly formed company, Kailani Outdoors, which in Hawaiin means "Sea, Sky or Heavenly Sea". Once he knew had something and started to blow up, he eventually would find himself raising more capital and even landing a stint on Dragon's Den, we discuss his time on the show.

In this episode we also inevitably get into Politics and the Donald Trump tariffs situation in Canada. How Canada desperately needs an election. Mark Carney being the Trudeau clone. The Freedom Convoy. Trumps inauguration. And so much more. Sean's story is truly one of Triumph and Determination. As his story unfolds in front of our eyes, I would hope to see more great things from this young man and suspect we might even see his story told in books perhaps!

To shop or purchase Kailani Outdoors products you can hit Canadian Tire, Costco or via website:

https://kailanioutdoors.com/

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Sean's Pitching Kailani Outdoors on Dragon's Den:

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Adam Tiller is a stand-up comedian and podcast host located in Seattle, WA. He performs regularly at Laughs Comedy Club, Tacoma Comedy Club, Nate Jackson's Super Funny Comedy Club, and Club Comedy. He was a Participant in the "World Series of Comedy" Festival and a semifinalist in Nate Jackson's "Funniest MF" Competition. He has also opened for the following Headliners: Sam Morril, Doug Stanhope, Kyle Kinane, Joe List, Jon Dore, Erica Rhodes, Dusty Slay, Alonzo Bodden, Zolta Kaszas, Caitlin Peluffo, and Jackie Kashian. Adam hosts and produces a podcast titled, “Fadam & Friends,” and co-produces the comic strip “Beefcake & Butterball.” Adam happened to be swinging through Calgary on the grinding comedy circuit, so we thought, hey, let's sit down and have a good yap! In this episode we get into all kinds of goodies from his path into full time comedy, hockey in Canada vs. hockey in the States, Clint Malarchuk and his gory neck injury back in the 80s, where Canada sits on its political stances in terms of East vs West, and porno theatres! Yes, they still exist. Get out and see him when he comes to your town, you WILL NOT be disappointed the kid can throw it down!

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Caylan Ford was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta and is the current Founder and owner/operator at her recently expanded Alberta Classical Academy. They're up to 3 locations already in Alberta in a very short amount of time. But how she got here is a story still unfolding. Caylan was one of the brightest up-and-coming star political candidates for the UCP, running for a spot in her riding of Calgary-Mountain View. But a charismatic, and rather dark character would soon emerge to completely ruin her life through a series of bold moves and ridiculous accusations. Karim Jivraj and Caylan struck up a working relationship while both considering their next moves in the political space. They ultimately both decided to relocate from Ontario to Alberta. Caylan got the nod to represent the UCP to run for her riding of Mountain View. But 29 days before the writ drop to announce the election, she received an ominous email from Press Progress saying they had information to suggest she was a racist whom supported "white supremacy" and "echoed white nationalist sentiments" and asked if she cared to comment, within 3 hours. It all arose from lengthy online conversations she'd had over Facebook Messenger some years prior with Karim. We dive into almost every greasy detail and dirty move that not only Karim pulled on Caylan's potential career, but once leaked to the press, CBC, Toronto Star and others simply ran with the story. In 2020 she filed a 7.65 Million defamation claim against the defendants including: CBC, NDP, Toronto Star, Press Progress and a slew of other individuals who did not take the time to check the source for verification. In short, the conversation was taken completely out of context. Calyan found herself unemployable and isolated and lost almost all of her so called "friends" In this episode we also share a clip from her documentary "When the Mob Came".

DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE-IT WILL SIMPLY BLOW YOUR MIND ON THE AWFUL OUTCOMES OF CANCEL CULTURE.

For more information on her ongoing litigation, and how to support her through purchasing her documentary on her site, or simply by donating at:

https://www.caylanford.com/litigation

For information on her schools The Alberta Classical Academy, which is a tuition-free, classical education K-9 school:

https://www.classicalacademy.ca/

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Meet Brittany. She is outstanding Social Media content creator, turned political promoter for all things Conservatism. Based on her core values she decided to dive deeper into having more of a voice for the conservative movement in Canada. She found herself pumping messaging for @canadaproud7022 while garnering hundreds of thousands of views. While most of the responses were positive, with the good always comes the bad of course. She then wedged herself into the BC Elections assisting in door-knocking with her Conservative candidate for the October 19, 2024 vote. She documented much of this and tells me about her experience there. Immediately after this she headed off to the UCP AGM in Red Deer, AB. Again she worked her magic in getting the behind the scenes messaging out and got to meet some of her favorite Politicians such as @ABDanielleSmith and @PierrePoilievre In this episode we engage in some great banter on the Donald Trump election win, Kamala Harris loss and their social media games. Our thoughts on Justin Trudeau and his obvious hatred towards the west, via their attack on the Energy sector disguised as climate initiatives. What some of her potential next moves might be in regards to her social platforms. What it takes to make great posts that drive engagement or invoke feelings. And our desire as citizens to see more politicians on podcasts thanks to the Joe Rogan special involving Donald Trump, Elon Musk and JD Vance. AND so much more, cso ome along for another great northern discussion! Follow Brittany on X, Instagram or Tik Tok: X: @by__brittany Instagram: @by.brittany Tik Tok: @by.brittany Intro/Outro Tunes: Back on the Farm-Shoot the Lights Out https://stlo.rocks/ Episode Sponsor-Lonestar Directional Drilling: https://lonestardirectional.com/ Location: Calgary, Alberta: https://www.studiolumayyc.com/

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Sonya Sharp is a Ward 1 born and raised City of Calgary Councillor. She is a rare-breed indeed for two reasons, the first being a City Councillor whom was born and raised in her own Ward, although it does happen from time to time. The second being that, not only does she represent where she has spent her entire life, but she also worked for the City of Calgary for 20 years before deciding to enter into municipal politics. Sonya is a breath of fresh air whom seemingly ALWAYS votes on Notice of Motions downtown Calgary with her constituents in mind. This does not always happen. In this episode we get into the divide at City Hall, and the repetitive nature of almost of ALL of the NOM's brought forward ending in a final vote of 8-6. Some of the local newspapers have dubbed the larger majority voting block "The Hateful Eight". We get into the Green Line Debacle, the Climate Emergency declaration on Day 1 by Mayor Gondek, and what the hell does this even mean. We get into the current Tabled Budget, and of course the famous Water Main Break that occurred in Bowness. Grab the popcorn folks. Sonya has no problems calling things like she see's them and calling people out. It's a fantastic discussion. Could she be Calgary's next Mayor????

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