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Tag: Mackenzie County

  • Marcone Investigates Ep. 6: How minimum wage laws destroy jobs

    Minimum wage is jumping to $15/hour in Alberta and Ontario, which will be devastating for lesser skilled workers, teenagers and small businesses in Canada. In the sixth episode of Marcone Investigates, we explain why minimum wage laws directly harm the very people they intend to help. * The $100/hour minimum wage thought experiment is not…

  • Marcone Investigates Ep 5: Testing the Wim Hof Method in -39C

    In the fifth episode of Marcone Investigates, I teach Jordan Maskell how to use the Wim Hof breathing method to trigger the release of adrenaline and survive the extreme cold. Wim’s method is the first to show conclusive proof that we have the ability to strengthen and influence our own immune systems, allowing us to…

  • Mackenzie County considering surveillance cameras

    By: Matthew Marcone Mackenzie County’s administration has been asked to gather information and cost estimates to install video surveillance cameras, which was presented at a regular council meeting on November 7, 2017. Doug Munn, Director of Community Services, said that ten cameras could be installed for $53,000 but hat the cost can vary depending on…

  • Virtual maps highlight caribou habitat destruction

    Matthew Marcone Alberta Wilderness Association, Ontario Nature and The David Suzuki Foundation have released new maps that they say identify critical caribou habitat destruction “hot spots” in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec. These groups are calling on respective provincial governments to meet with Indigenous and stakeholder groups to develop range plans for protecting critical caribou habitat,…

  • The Maskell Sessions Ep 241: With Marcone and Dave

    Marcone joins me on The Maskell Sessions as our friend and former professor; Dave calls in to the show! We discuss topics including the Ontario college teachers strike, academic freedom, new media trends, podcasts, inspiring young people, apps, monetization, live shows, our La Crete Sawmills video, being entrepreneurial, news coverage, sexual misconduct in Hollywood, going on the record…

  • La Crete Sawmills: How lumber products are made!

    We take a tour through La Crete Sawmills in northwestern Alberta, Canada, a company that employs over 100 people. Here we were taken through the entire process of how lumber products are made; from harvesting to shipping.

  • Minister Phillips speaks with Liberty Multimedia on caribou plan during northern visit

    By: Matthew Marcone and Jordan Maskell Alberta’s Minister of Environment and Parks Shannon Phillips met with Liberty Multimedia during her recent visit to northern Alberta, where she addressed the province’s incoming caribou range management draft plan. The plan has been a major topic of discussion in northwest Alberta, in particular fears surrounding its potential to eliminate…

  • Fort Vermilion Airport renamed Wop May Memorial Airport

    By: Matthew Marcone The Hamlet of Fort Vermilion hosted a special ceremony unveiling the Wop May Memorial Airport, which was officially renamed from Fort Vermilion Airport on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Wilfred Reid “Wop” May is perhaps best known for evading The Red Baron during World War II in his first aerial combat mission. The…

  • Marcone Investigates: Fake news

    This week I explain how the whole fake news phenomenon is really about censoring alternative media. If you like what we’re doing and want to support us, please like our video, subscribe to our channel and leave a comment!

  • Marcone Investigates: Islamophobia and M-103

    What is Islamophobia? In the third episode of Marcone Investigates, I look at M103 in Canada introduced by Mississauga, Ontario Liberal MP Iqra Khalid, who says thousands of Muslims are currently being victimized by hate and fear. The motion highlights a greater issue surrounding freedom of speech, the importance of criticizing religious institutions and recognizing…