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  GND#57-Unfilteredwithkels Data Centres and Alberta Separation! "We Need To Take Our Power Back" 14.09.2026 1ч 17мин

  I had Kels back in the studio, to unpack some of her more recent findings, namely we get into the hottest topic on the globe right now, and that is ai data centres. Kels is a spiritual soul, who isn't afraid to seek the truth, and share her findings rightly or wrongly, but as you will find after this episode, it's starting take a toll on her. Is there a pivot in her future?? Dive in! Follow Kels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredwithkels/?hl=en Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/unfilteredwithkels TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unfilteredwithkels?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow Me ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatnortherndiscussions/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatnortherndiscussions/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@greatnortherndiscussions?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Intro/Outro Tunes: Back on the Farm-Shoot the Lights Out  https://www.stlo.rocks/ Episode Sponsors:  https://lonestardirectional.com/ Location: Location: Indelible Studios, Calgary AB  https://indelible.co/
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  GND#56 Dean Burns-The Legend of Patrick Burns: "Alberta's Greatest Citizen" 09.07.2026 1ч 19мин

  Patrick Burns was a Canadian politician, rancher, meat packer, businessman, and philanthropist. A self-made man of wealth, he built one of the world's largest integrated meat-packing empires, P. Burns & Co., becoming one of the wealthiest Canadians of his time. He is honoured as one of the Big Four western cattle kings who started the Calgary Stampede in Alberta in 1912. He worked in the meat industry and owned cattle ranches. Burns's 700,000 acres (2,800 km2) of land in Southern Alberta extended from Cochrane to the US border. In 1931, he was appointed to the Canadian Senate as a representative for Alberta. On October 16, 2008, the Calgary Herald named Burns as Alberta's Greatest Citizen. Dean Burns is a descendant of Pat's and I sat with him to ride through the historical journey of Pat coming to Calgary with nothing but a shirt on his back, and a determination to succeed. Dean is a historical juggernaut with a wealth of knowledge, and is a successful entrepreneur himself right here in Calgary. This was a phenomenal discussion and if you're a history buff, this one is for you! Books of Interest as discussed with Dean: Cattle King The Accidental Superpower Follow Me ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatnortherndiscussions/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/greatnortherndiscussions/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greatnortherndiscussions X: https://x.com/greatnorthernds Intro/Outro Tunes: Back on the Farm-Shoot the Lights Out https://www.stlo.rocks/ Episode Sponsors: https://lonestardirectional.com/ Location: Indelible Studios, Calgary AB https://indelible.co/
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  GND#55 Keith Wilson Let Alberta Decide: Independence Movement Gains Momentum! 26.06.2026 1ч 23мин

  Keith Wilson is a prominent Alberta constitutional and rights lawyer based in Alberta. He is well-known for his advocacy work, including landowner rights, and for co-chairing "Let Alberta Decide," a prominent campaign pushing for provincial independence. We deep dive into the topic of a potential "Yes" vote in the upcoming October Referendum, when it flipped for Keith and finally got him on board with thought of separating from Canada, the legal pathway, what would happen to investment, the 400bn dollar price tag Danielle Smith Claims it would cost, and so much more. Keith is calm, concise, extremely likeable and an excellent communicator. This is easily the most informative discussion I've had on the subject to date. If you have questions, I believe plenty will be answered for you in this episode! Follow Keith and Tanya Clemens at Let Alberta Decide: https://letalbertadecide.com/ Follow Me ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatnorthe... Facebook   / greatnortherndiscussions   TikTok:   / greatnortherndiscussions   X: https://x.com/greatnorthernds Intro/Outro Tunes: Back on the Farm-Shoot the Lights Out https://www.stlo.rocks/ Episode Sponsors: https://lonestardirectional.com/ Location: Indelible Studios, Calgary AB https://indelible.co/
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  GND#54 Bek MacIntosh-Canada's Largest Ai Data Center-Olds AB Concerns Of Environmental Impacts 10.06.2026 1ч 35мин

  Rebecca MacIntosh moved to Olds, Alberta from rural Ontario in hopes of living the small town life. Surrounded by like-minded neighbours, from blue collar, to farmers and ranchers former corporate hustlers and nature, LOTS of nature. Enter Synapse Data Center-the largest hyperscale ai hub of its kind currently proposed for Bek's new lovely town. The catch? It's IN TOWN. Literally. She is currently the loudest voice vehemently opposed to this project, given the sheer size, over 300 acres, and power required to run this thing. The power includes over 600 diesel generators, a battery plant, and water, lots and lots of water, for cooling. We dive into exactly what this beast is, and its potential harms but most importantly the speed at which this thing is being proposed to approval. She is wondering, where exactly is the scrutiny, when is our world famous regulatory framework going to enter the fray? So far, it has not. Is there corruption going on here? Why the big push? Is this simply a provincial agenda for Danielle Smith in conjunction with Mark Carney and the Global Elites? Or is this simply a town looking to cash in? Before this sit down, I had virtually no knowledge on this subject and I wasn't necessarily opposed to data centres, but building one of this size and magnitude so close to town, raises many question. We get into it all folks. This will not disappoint! Follow Me ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatnorthe... Facebook   / greatnortherndiscussions   TikTok:   / greatnortherndiscussions   X: https://x.com/greatnorthernds Intro/Outro Tunes: Back on the Farm-Shoot the Lights Out  https://www.stlo.rocks/ Episode Sponsors:  https://lonestardirectional.com/ Location: Indelible Studios, Calgary AB  https://indelible.co/
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  GND#53-RealCitizen Podcast-David Craig/Jeremy Prest 300K Signatures Obtained To Trigger Alberta Referendum 11.05.2026 1ч 17мин

  The Alberta Referendum looks to be on the horizon thanks to the legal threshold of obtaining AND surpassing the 177K signatures required to trigger it. The  @RealCTZN  boys stopped by so we could dissect all things Canadian Politics, and of course Alberta politics, given we are Podcast neighbours here in the province. We also get into Mark Carney's performance thus far, and his green ideology and how that could potentially affect Canadians. Pierre Poilievre's podcast performance and even a bit of golf!! Always love hanging with Jeremy and David, we will definitely be hanging lots more in the future this is a great northern discussion! Follow Real Citizen: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@realctzn?si=a3OXxZb8UjtWnzxi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realctzn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realctzn/?hl=en  Follow Me ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatnortherndiscussions/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/greatnortherndiscussions/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greatnortherndiscussions?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc X: https://x.com/greatnorthernds  Intro/Outro Tunes: Back on the Farm-Shoot the Lights Out  https://www.stlo.rocks/ Episode Sponsors: https://lonestardirectional.com/ Location:  Studio Luma, Calgary Alberta : https://www.studiolumayyc.com/
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  GND#52 Chanse Vigen-World Champion : Patch, Politics and Purse Pursuits! 22.04.2026 1ч 15мин

  Chanse Vigen makes his return to the studio for the second time, AFTER his return to the Podium for the 3rd Time! He was joined by his lovely wife Brie Vigen in the studio, and was happy to provide Chanse some moral support, as the "Rangeland Derby Rockstar" was completely hungover! (Racing Season was a few days away) Chanse has pulled of 3 World Titles in a row for the Chuckwagon Driver of the year honours, and is gunning for his 4th this season putting himself into elite status territory. He's a good ole Albertan boy through and through, and I was delighted to sit down with the champ and share some vino & dip packets, while swapping some good stories.  We hammer down on some of Chanse's races, his scary Wagon flip from last season, his busted up ankle, the elusive Calgary Stampede Dash for Cash, and naturally (as I tend to do) it veers off into politics a tad. Alberta Separation does come up again in this one, as does our Oil Patch. In addition we touch on the "I'm Your Huckleberry" initiative started by Brie, that gives back to families in need. They've partnered this season with Paul Van Ginkel, a Calgary artist, who painted a stunning re-capturing of Chanse and his hoses mid-race from a previous still photo, taken by Shellie Scott. It is insane! There will be many size variations available for purchase with the proceeds also going to the "I'm Your Huckleberry" charity. I'd say Buckle Up, but it's a given for this one! Follow Chanse Vigen: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialChanseVigenOutlaws Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chansevigen/?hl=en I'm Your Huckleberry: https://www.imyourhuckleberry.ca/ Paul Van Ginkel (his artwork-and Chanse Vigen Painting for Purchase) https://paulvanginkel.com/ Follow Me ON:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@greatnortherndiscussions Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/greatnortherndiscussions/?hl=en Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/greatnortherndiscussions/ TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@greatnortherndiscussions?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc X: https://x.com/greatnorthernds Intro/Outro Tunes: Back on the Farm-Shoot the Lights Out   https://www.stlo.rocks/ Episode Sponsors:  https://lonestardirectional.com/  Location: Studio Luma, Calgary Alberta :  https://www.studiolumayyc.com/    
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  GND#51 Unfilteredwithkels : Liberals Steal Their Majority-Trudeau Under Fire, Will Canadian Conservative Influencers Be Banned? 15.04.2026 1ч 31мин

  This was a great yap @unfilteredwithkels , a Canadian political commentator who is currently on a stratospheric rise thanks to her hot takes on social media. We cover everything under the sun in this one from the WEF, 15 minute cities, Justin Trudeau and the serious allegations agianst him currently, Alberta Separation, Bill C9 (will they come after us?) and of course the recent authoritarian style grab by the Liberals for a Majority via floor crossings. Canada is not in a good spot, and we do not hold back in this one. I had such a blast in this discussion, and I KNOW you will too!  Hey, let's be pals, amigo's and chums! Follow Me ON:  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@greatnortherndiscussions Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/greatnorthe... Facebook    / greatnortherndiscussions   TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@greatnorthern... Follow Kels: https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredwithkels?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unfilteredwithkels     Intro/Outro Tunes: Back on the Farm-Shoot the Lights Out  https://www.stlo.rocks/ Episode Sponsors:  https://lonestardirectional.com/  Location: Studio Luma, Calgary Alberta :  https://www.studiolumayyc.com/
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  GND#50 Dawn's Dirt-RURAL CANADA UNDER SEIGE! The Fight to Save the Family Farm 25.02.2026 59мин

  Dawn Buschert is a former farmer-turned homesteader. She lost her original farm due to unfortunate circumstances both in her personal life, and also in business. The bloated bureaucracy and ever-increasing regulatory on the farming and agriculture sectors in Canada has slowly been strengthening its grip on our farmers. We dive into some of the issues affecting our food pricing in Canada, and the recent traceability regs that have put a burden onto the already full work days of our farmers. This is especially concerning for our smaller farms in this country. It's added both fear, and confusion across the ag industry. Dawn now runs her own Podcast called "Dawn's Dirt" where she hopes to teach people how to grow their own food, a true farm to table business from their homes, or even their apartments! She is also a staunch advocate for farming in general, but most importantly she is trying to help stop the deterioration in the small-farm businesses. This was a great northern discussion, and I have become a big fan of Dawn's. She is a great speaker, with a huge heart! Follow Dawn's Dirt Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MEAoimlzhwXnex7KDhZBK?si=8f230a812966475f Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DawnsDirt Follow Me ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatnortherndiscussions/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/greatnortherndiscussions/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greatnortherndiscussions?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc X: https://x.com/greatnorthernds Intro/Outro Tunes: Back on the Farm-Shoot the Lights Out https://www.stlo.rocks/ Episode Sponsors: https://lonestardirectional.com/ Location: Studio Luma, Calgary Alberta : https://www.studiolumayyc.com/  
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  GND#49 Rod Giltaca-CEO CCFR The GREAT CANADIAN GUN MESS! $Billion Buyback Blunder 18.02.2026 1ч

  Rod Giltaca is the CEO at the Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights. I messed it up right out of the gate! Maybe it's fitting I did looking back, as I'm pretty green on the gun scene, but I am a big proponent of property rights in this country! Rod is also a media personality with 2 television shows and also hosts and produces firearm-related content including "The CCFR Radio-On The Air" podcast.  Rod starts by indulging me in the re-telling of "where his love for guns origins story" It's a pretty wild tale to be honest, as he was not always a gun-guy. The crux of this episode was really to dive into the Liberal Gun Buy-Back program currently underway in Canada. There is a lot to unpack, and we do so. Plenty of chatter on Gary Anandasangaree, the Minister of Public Safety Canada, as we play some "leaked audio" from a brave gun-owner who confronted "Big Gar" in his own apartment building. We also get into a couple of different guns that would be deemed "illegal" by this Liberal Government, and show off what the guns actually look like, and what their actual capabilities are, automatic not being one of them! Rod is an excellent speaker, highly intelligent, and extremely thoughtful. He comes across as a kind human who truly cares about gun-owners in this country. It's an uphill battle currently, but it's a fight he's more than capable of taking on and he is proud to be a voice for the so many of the MOST VETTED CANADIANS in our country.  Follow the CCFR: https://firearmrights.ca/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@ccfrtv?si=9U9OCTviN2VbHhjf Follow Me ON:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/greatnortherndiscussions/?hl=en Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/greatnortherndiscussions/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@greatnortherndiscussions?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Intro/Outro Tunes: Back on the Farm-Shoot the Lights Out  https://www.stlo.rocks/ Episode Sponsors:  https://lonestardirectional.com/  Location: Studio Luma, Calgary Alberta :  https://www.studiolumayyc.com/
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  GND#48 Dallas Brodie-Graves or Guess Work? The Kamloops Narrative & OneBC Party 11.02.2026 1ч 16мин

  It's safe to safe to say that the Kamloops Graves discovery and eventual discovery of the "anomalies' via radar rocked the nation. Cries of genocide done by Candians on Indigenous children is a serious claim and will affect the course of Canadian history. Enter Dallas Brodie.  Dallas Brodie is a former lawyer-turned Politician who suddenly found herself at the epicentre of one of the most contentious issues Canada has ever witnessed. She was handed a file one day and asked to look into it. The rest is now only the beginning. Dallas decided to called out the fact that the residential school in Kamloops had received some 12 million dollars in funding, part of which was meant for the excavation of the unmarked graves. Nothing was done. And so the narrative grew, all with virtually no evidence, no witnesses, no parents seeking missing children, no statements from extended families corroborating their missing family members, nothing.  Dallas has since been calling it out, very loudly, leading to her being shunned from the Conservative Party in British Columbia, by John Rustad. She would go on to form the OneBC Party and seeking to right the wrongs of the Indigenous narrative that has been consuming the province, taking in gobs of funding, seeking to take property rights via land claims, the land acknowledgements that have become front and centre of every school and sporting event, and so on. She went on to make the Youtube documentary Making A Killing, which has garnered hundreds of thousands of views and growing, and we dissect some pieces of the film. Safe to say the documentary is eye-opening and should scare the living hell out of Canadian Citizens. We also discuss her recent visit to UBC where she was met with massive protests.  You don't want to miss the episode. Dallas is a warrior. She calls it like she see's it, right or wrong. Something that has been truly lacking from our Politicians in this country for some time.  To Watch Making A Killing: https://youtu.be/TSRn8BzpvLc?si=I6r7n14avEJKOgRh OneBC Party: https://1bc.ca/ Socials: https://x.com/Dallas_Brodie?s=20 Follow Me ON:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/greatnortherndiscussions/?hl=en Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/greatnortherndiscussions/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@greatnortherndiscussions?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc   Intro/Outro Tunes: Back on the Farm-Shoot the Lights Out  https://www.stlo.rocks/ Episode Sponsors:  https://lonestardirectional.com/  Location: Studio Luma, Calgary Alberta :  https://www.studiolumayyc.com/
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  GND#47-John Carpay President Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms MAID + Censorship 06.02.2026 1ч 2мин

  John Carpay is the Excecutive Director and President of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms. He is no stranger to controversy. John has, from a very young age, felt compelled to defend those whom have had their "freedoms" of speech, freedom of expression or bodily autonomy unjustly prosecuted. He is a staunch defender of patriots.  We specifically tackle the Invocation of the Emergencies Act, recently deemed "illegal" and "unconstitutional". The recent win against the Governments' attempt to seize "Big Red", the large truck utilized by Freedom Convoy lead protestor Chris Barber. This was a huge win for Chris and his family, as his truck is literally his livelihood.  Most importantly we dissect Medical Assistance In Dying in Canada. Where it started. What its original purpose was for, and where certain lobbyists are currently trying to take it. This is an alarming topic as the push to increase MAID for Canadians suffering from mental illness, to military veterans suffering from depression is drastically shooting upwards. What is the purpose here exactly? We discuss.  Secondly we dissect the Liberal Online Censorship Bills in C11, C18 and C63. Why such a push to limit our freedoms on the internet here in Canada? This is a great open discussion on all things relevant to protecting our freedoms under the constitution and charter of rights.  Buckle up folks, it's a doozy! To follow all the recent and ongoing cases for JCCF: https://www.jccf.ca/ Socials: https://x.com/JCCFCanada Follow Me ON:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/greatnortherndiscussions/ Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/greatnortherndiscussions/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@greatnortherndiscussions Intro/Outro Tunes: Back on the Farm-Shoot the Lights Out  https://www.stlo.rocks/ Episode Sponsors:  https://lonestardirectional.com/  Location: Studio Luma, Calgary Alberta :  https://www.studiolumayyc.com/  
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  GND#46 Wyatt Claypool-What Happened to the B.C. Conservatives? | OneBC | M.O.U. | & Dissecting Canadian Politics 26.01.2026 1ч 16мин

  Wyatt Claypool is the founder and lead editor/host of The National Telegraph. He also currently helps advise the newly formed OneB.C. party there on the West Coast in Canada. At the ripe old age of 26 this young political commentator, X agitator and Youtube news-giver is a hustler, no doubt. Wyatt has grown his YouTube Channel to over 85 Thousand subscribers and I always enjoy his "whiteboarding"! (see his YT) We dig into how Wyatt truly got his start, beginning with his education and how he eventually got into in politics. He later ran as an MP for the Signal-Hill riding in Calgary, AB after building a healthy following on his Youtube and Social Media accounts via his commentary on The National Telegraph.  We breakdown the razor thing Federal Election in British Columbia where John Rustad lost one of the tightest races in history. What followed after is only described here as a "dog's breakfast" from in-fighting to an eventual coup to oust Rustad from his seat. Wyatt would go on to help the OneBC party and it's controversial new leader in Dallas Brodie. Dallas has been extremely outspoken regarding the Indigenous "mass graves" findings, and the Land Grabs that have been going on in British Columbia. We break down several other Canadian political topics, one of the most eye-opening being the Memorandum of Understanding between the Carney government and Danielle Smith here in Alberta. We discuss it's importance, or lack thereof and its affect on his own caucus and his voting base. We also touch on the most recent Mayoral Race here in Calgary and what is next for Wyatt, OneBC and the National Telegraph.  Wyatt Claypool knows the political landscape inside and out folks and I had a pleasure sitting with him. I always appreciate his candor and willingness to voice his strong opinions politics and insights on national pollings.  Follow The National Telegraph: https://youtube.com/@tnt-wyattclaypool?si=0CcjoTHBQILriQiL X: https://x.com/wyatt_claypool Follow Me ON:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/greatnorthe... Facebook    / greatnortherndiscussions   TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@greatnorthern... X :  https://x.com/greatnorthernds Intro/Outro Tunes: Back on the Farm-Shoot the Lights Out  https://www.stlo.rocks/ Episode Sponsors:  https://lonestardirectional.com/  Location: Studio Luma, Calgary Alberta :  https://www.studiolumayyc.com/
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  GND#45 Army of Great Men: One Man's Journey From Rock Bottom to A Voice for Albertans 20.01.2026 1ч 28мин

  Adam Derges was a broken man. He once contemplated ending it all. Then he dug deep within himself to find a great purpose in life.  In this episode, not going to lie, it takes a HARD LEFT right out of the gate as we get to the crux of how Adam found himself being an influential voice on social media via podcasting and voicing his opinions daily. It's the prior journey that's important to hear.  We go on a psychedelic tour, if you will, that sees Adam taking prescribed ketamine first, and later leading to a flight to Columbia and doing work on himself under guided spiritual trips via ayahuasca. It's fascinating to hear the metamorphosis he went through while under the influence. It changed him. He knew what to do now. Help others. So he created the Army of Great Men, to help others who've gone through various adversities and needed a safe space to just talk, learn and grow.  EVENTUALLY, we get to the topic of Alberta Separation, as Adam has become a staunch advocate for some much needed change in the West. We also touch on the power of the various conservative social media influencers currently making a difference and applying pressure on the current Liberal Canadian Government.  Buckle up folks, THIS IS A TRIP! Follow Army of Great Men Podcast: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@armyofgreatmen Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armyofgreatmen?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Follow Me ON:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/greatnortherndiscussions/?hl=en TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@greatnortherndiscussions?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Intro/Outro Tunes: Back on the Farm-Shoot the Lights Out  https://www.stlo.rocks/ Episode Sponsors:  https://lonestardirectional.com/  Location: Studio Luma, Calgary Alberta :  https://www.studiolumayyc.com/
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  GND#44 MartyUpNorth Oil-Rich Alberta: Cash-Poor Canada with Marty Belanger 13.01.2026 1ч 16мин

  Martin Belanger, a.k.a. @martyupnorth (X) spent his life in the Canadian Oil Patch. Oil, as he says, "was very good to me" Now retired at the nice young age of 58, he spends most of his time pissing people off on X, OR inspiring countless others with his no holds barred takes on all things politically triggering. Are they really triggering though, or is he simply callingn out truths? Either way, it's hard not to respect his honesty, and to also thank him for his years of service trying to get our oil and gas out of the ground and delivered to the masses, while helping create thousands of jobs.  In this episode we spend A LOT of time digging up old war stories and specifically hilighting some of the missed opportunities that would've been good for Canada, like Goldboro LNG. Marty played a key role in the failed project that would've brought thousands of jobs to Maritimers on the East Coast of Canada. We also reminisce fondly of some of his other projects including an awesome tale of his time spent drilling wells in, QUEBEC of all places. This story is phenomenal! While the story of drilling Quebec wells are hilarious, it also exposes the absurdity of the regulatory framework here in Canada.  Naturally we explore Alberta Separation and the Alberta Prosperity Project along with the potential incoming referendum which is likely slated for the fall of 2026. I'm a big fan of this guy, and I believe we owe him a debt of gratitude here in Alberta. Follow Marty: X: https://x.com/Martyupnorth Follow Me ON:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/greatnortherndiscussions/?hl=en TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@greatnortherndiscussions?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Intro/Outro Tunes: Back on the Farm-Shoot the Lights Out  https://www.stlo.rocks/ Episode Sponsors:  https://lonestardirectional.com/ https://www.modernmiraclenetwork.org/about Location: Studio Luma, Calgary Alberta :  https://www.studiolumayyc.com/
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  GND#43 Oil, Taxes and Freedom-The Shocking Case For Alberta Separation:Alberta Prosperity Project 04.11.2025 1ч

  "The Alberta Prosperity Project is an inspiring initiative to educate and unite all Albertans, businesses, and organizations to protect their prosperity, individual freedoms, rights, and sovereignty by empowering the Alberta government to restructure Alberta's relationship with Canada." I had the pleasure of sitting down and having an open and honest conversation with Tanya Clemens, a Farmer, Educator, Advocate for Agriculture and Politically Engaged hustler who now joins in the education for Albertans via the Alberta Prosperity Project. We talk all possibilities on the potential for Alberta as it pertains to sovereignty within and without Canada. Hot topics like Alberta's Oil and Gas revenues, equalization, taxes, quebec, lack of representation in the form of seats at all levels of government, and exactly who are these "separatists" and why are they so angry? Are we all hillbillies, racists and extremists, or are we simply fed up with the lack of cooperation from Ottawa. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation, Tanya is not only a sweetheart, but she's an excellent communicator with a passion for defending western interests. Right in my wheelhouse folks!! For more information on the movement: https://albertaprosperityproject.com/ Also Follow Tanya and her wicked Ag work from her farm: https://www.instagram.com/farm_geek?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Follow Me ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatnortherndiscussions/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greatnortherndiscussions?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Intro/Outro Tunes: Back on the Farm-Shoot the Lights Out https://www.stlo.rocks/ Episode Sponsor: https://lonestardirectional.com/ Location: Studio Luma, Calgary Alberta : https://www.studiolumayyc.com/
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  GND#42 Chris Barber-Canadian Liberal Government Coming for "Big Red" A Symbol For Freedom 29.10.2025 1ч 13мин

  Chris Barber and Tamara Lich helped organize the now infamous Freedom Convoy of 2022 that took place in Ottawa, Ontario Canada. I say "helped" because it was a large group of freedom-loving Truckers, lawyers, ex-rcmp, everyday workers and military veterans that came together to set it in motion, and somehow keep it on the tracks.  What unfolded as the Trucks began to roll from West to East, is that it picked up other eager truckers and disgruntled Canadians with regards to the mandates during the pandemic, and a massive amount of fanfare and followers cheering the patriots on. There of course, were many who disagreed with this group, most notably the Federal Government and their favourite Liberal-funded MSM would pile on to help paint a much different narrative. Chris was handed a 12 month sentence of House Arrest-followed by 6 months of curfew and 100 hours of community service. He now has a LOT of time on his hands, and a LOT to say. So much so that Tamara Lich and Chris have fired up their own weekly podcast aptly titled "House Arrest" which will air weekly on YOUTUBE, and other Social Media Platforms every Thursday. We dive into how it all started, who were some of the key players, what it was like as they travelled across Canada to unite and Protest. We then get into what it was like on the ground in Ottawa and go over some of the incidents that occurred like the "flag" that mysteriously appeared and was captured in a photo, the woman who was trampled by the horse, the statue that was apparently urinated on and desecrated. We get into the invoking of the emergencies act of course and the emergency senate debate regarding Justin Trudeau's unleashing of these unprecedented  powers that resulted in the freezing of many innocent Canadians' bank accounts. We also touch on his love for Tamara and how strong that woman actually is! Are they heroes or villains? You decide. Chris is a salt of the earth, blue collar, all around good ole Saskatchewan boy who was just fed up with what was happening to Canadians and their rights. He took it to the next level, and now has to pay the piper. It was the longest trial for mischief in Canadian history! Enjoy a trip down memory lane.  Follow "House Arrest":  https://youtube.com/@housearrest-18?si=FZPCoOagyS3PilOl Chris on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@bigred19755?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow Me ON:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatnortherndiscussions/?hl=en TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@greatnortherndiscussions?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Intro/Outro Tunes: Back on the Farm-Shoot the Lights Out  https://www.stlo.rocks/ Episode Sponsor:  https://lonestardirectional.com/ Location: Studio Luma, Calgary Alberta :  https://www.studiolumayyc.com/
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  GND#41 John Pantazopoulos Walks Away From Oil To Drill Into Calgary City Hall 18.10.2025 55мин

  John Pantazopoulos, running for City of CalgaryCouncillor Ward 6 (my ward) is a former Top 40 Under 40 as given the nod in Avenue Magazine for Calgary Alberta. He is currently the CEO of Lucky Strike Energy, and has been behind several other Oil and Gas and Lithium start ups including E3 Metals which holds Canada's largest high-confidence lithium resource. So why does a guy who seemingly has it all want to walk away for the not-so-glorious City Halls of Calgary? Turns out the Blanket Rezoning recently imposed on YYC was the last straw for the astute entrepreneur.  We get into his gripes with the previous council, and what he looks to bring to the new council if elected, is his business savy from lives past which also includes being a CFO at Petroreef whre he was the youngest of all on the TSX Venture, and in addition as part of the executive leadership team, Pantazopoulos helped raise 180 million in equity capital for Tangle Creek.  We talk about safety, transit, fiscal responsibility and various other topics including my favorite, drilling wells! John has been pounding the pavement for 7 months and had a great head start on his opponents, and he has tracked every step, every conversation and every door missed, that was ear marked for a return visit. John is meticulous, methodical, analytical, well-spoken and charismatic. This guy is one sharp cookie, and I believe he's one to keep an eye on down the road in politics, and feel he'd be an excellent councillor for Ward 6! Who knows, this guy just might be Mayor potential. Time will Tell! For Information about John: https://john4ward6.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnp4ward6?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Follow Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatnortherndiscussions/?hl=en TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@greatnortherndiscussions?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Intro/Outro Tunes: Back on the Farm-Shoot the Lights Out  https://www.stlo.rocks/ Episode Sponsor:  https://lonestardirectional.com/ Location: Studio Luma, Calgary Alberta :  https://www.studiolumayyc.com/ 
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  GND#40-GEDfest, "The Hip Still Owns This Country" 13.10.2025 45мин

  It's no secret what The Tragically Hip MEANT to Canada. They touched so many in different ways, and after the last show ever from the energic band, it also touched Keith Dyck. GEDfest, an annual live music festival now in its 8th Season, was created to continue to not only celebrate the life and music of The Hip, but to help restore the sense of community, by coming together and also giving back, while displaying what the band stilll MEANS to Canadians.  Keith Dyck, who hails from Calgary, Alberta, is no different than any other music-loving patriot. He works in the financial sector for Wellington-Altus, and has for some time, raises his family, bangs the drums, swings the odd golf club, reads, travels, and gives back to the community. In this episode we get into when the idea for creating a music festival first hit Keith and his wife Julie square in the face.  If you were one of the lucky ones to see the last tour ever for the Tragically Hip, after Gordon Edgar Downie was diagnosed with Brain Cancer, then you would've witnessed a celebration like no other. It was exciting, sad and tearful, bittersweet, emotional and created warmth with a sense of togetherness as fans watched Gord pour his soul into every lyrical act.  We swap Hip stories in this one, some of our favorite songs, where our love for them got its origins, and how Keith began playing drums later in life, leading to his formation of what he calls a Tribute band which covers The Hip expertly in Trickle Down.  GEDfest was born with the purpose of continuing what the band did for Canadians, it brought us together to watch live performances, as that's what the band was known for, touring. Gedfest, now in its 8th Season will be held in 6 cities including Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Regina, Saskatoon and Winnipeg On October 18th, and 25th. It's likely to continue to spread to Ontario and beyond. The concerts also feature local up and coming acts before the Hip covers take the stage. DO NOT MISS A SHOW.  Each show is dedicated with proceeds going to local Cancer-related charities.  For information on GEDfest and how to buy tickets go to: https://www.gedfest.ca/ Follow Gedfest on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gedfest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Intro/Outro Tunes: Back on the Farm-Shoot the Lights Out  https://www.stlo.rocks/ Episode Sponsor:  https://lonestardirectional.com/ Location: Studio Luma, Calgary Alberta :  https://www.studiolumayyc.com/  
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  GND#39 Dallas Alexander-The FOOTAGE we almost LOST JTF2 Sniper Legend & Country Music's Rising Star 07.10.2025 40мин

  *CAVEAT-the audio kept dropping out on us, after the fact, so while there are some obvious cuts in here, this episode was too good not to RELEASE! Please be patient with the drops... Dallas Alexander, who hails from right here in Alberta, Canada, rose to his new found fame, initially after appearing on the  @ShawnRyanShow  to speak on his life in the military, obtaining his now infamous World Record farthest shot and what ensued after. His abrupt exit from the Canadian Military after refusing to comply with their COVID19 mandates. We speak of that interview a bit in here... Dallas is now a rising country music star. How the hell did he get here? We get into all kinds of goodies including some hockey talk, seeing as Dallas as it turns out was no slouch on the ice. We also get into some of his work in the Oilfields and we even get into the prospect of Alberta Separating from Canada! The Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2) is a highly secretive and elite special operations unit of the Canadian Armed Forces, specializing in counter-terrorism operations, both at home and abroad. Dallas Alexander and his JTF2 Sniper Team were responsible for landing the world's farthest shot, breaking every record before it. Checkout Dallas Alexander: Website: https://www.dallasalexander.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdallasalexander?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdallasalexander?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc X: https://x.com/dallasalexandr Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5iXE5iocUV7kCWdl0b4iJv?si=L7JIW9R1RES2u6mEknLosw  Follow Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatnortherndiscussions/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greatnortherndiscussions?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GMcsYQVccSY4ef77MTsJT?si=7c00e5fac7df405c Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/great-northern-discussions/id1721177922 Intro/Outro Tunes: Back on the Farm-Shoot the Lights Out https://www.stlo.rocks/ Episode Sponsor: https://lonestardirectional.com/ Location: Studio Luma, Calgary Alberta : https://www.studiolumayyc.com/  
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  GND#38-Mayor or Bust: Sonya Sharp Claps Back! 16.09.2025 53мин

  Sonya Sharp is running to be Mayor for the City of Calgary, after spending most of her adult life working her way up through the ranks at City Hall. This is her second appearance on the show, and last time she appeared she had yet to decide fully whether throw her hat into the ring or not. Calgary should be grateful she did. Sonya intends to RESCIND the Climate Emergency, previously declared by Jyoti Gondek, on Day 1. She regrets having voted in favor of the Notice of Motion and we dive further into that time. She also intends to RESCIND blanket rezoning, as many of the candidates do. We spend a large portion of this discussion talking about Safety and Crime and the City. She plans to hire 500 new Police Officers. She also CLAPS back at Jeff Davison for accusations of a Conflict of Interest regarding Communities First lead volunteer Marc Henry, and his involvement with Think HQ, a firm currently contracted to Enmax. Lastly, I informed her I was concerned about another Vote-Splitting scenario that seems to be rearing it's ugly head again as we head into yet another divided Calgary Election. I for one am happy Sonya is running for the City of Calgary, I truly believe she has the constituents best interests at heart, as does her team at Communities first, that could help change the voting landscape the City has been craving for so long. Sonya can be found currently knocking on doors, doing live debates, making public announcements and working her tail off to earn our trust. Enjoy this listen, it's important folks!!!! For information on all Calgary Candidates Running: https://www.sprawlcalgary.com/calgary-election-candidates-2025 To find out your Ward AND current Council Members: https://www.calgary.ca/council/findyourcouncillor.html For more information on Sonya Sharp: https://sharpformayor.ca/ Follow Me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/greatnortherndiscussions/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greatnortherndiscussions?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  Intro/Outro Tunes: Back on the Farm-Shoot the Lights Out https://www.stlo.rocks/ Episode Sponsor: https://lonestardirectional.com/ Location: Studio Luma, Calgary Alberta : https://www.studiolumayyc.com/