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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Summer’s Coming… Maybe? ☀️❄️🕳️ This week the divas are back and covering EVERYTHING from Alberta’s confused weather patterns to potholes big enough to qualify for municipal addresses. We’re talking:  Summer plans vs. surprise winter  BBQ season essentials 🍔  Small-town life and community events  County and Town Council chatter  Boundaries… because apparently some people still don’t understand them 👀  Road conditions, cons...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602742/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><b>Summer’s Coming… Maybe? ☀️❄️🕳️</b></p><p>This week the divas are back and covering EVERYTHING from Alberta’s confused weather patterns to potholes big enough to qualify for municipal addresses.</p><p>We’re talking:</p><ul><li> Summer plans vs. surprise winter </li><li> BBQ season essentials 🍔 </li><li> Small-town life and community events </li><li> County and Town Council chatter </li><li> Boundaries… because apparently some people still don’t understand them 👀 </li><li> Road conditions, construction frustrations, and THE potholes </li><li> And of course… a couple of classic diva rants along the way </li></ul><p>If you love local conversations, unfiltered opinions, small-town humour, and a little chaos mixed in with community talk — this episode is for you.</p><p>2divas1rant@gmail.com</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail May the 4th be With you! This week, we’re all over the map—and honestly, that’s how we like it. We kick things off by catching you up on our week (the good, the chaotic, and everything in between), then roll straight into some hockey talk—because you know we’ve got opinions. From there? Buckle up. We dive into local events, what’s happening around town, and yes… gas prices (because apparently that’s a personality trait now). If it’s been talked about this week, chances are we...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602742/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>May the 4th be With you!</p><p>This week, we’re all over the map—and honestly, that’s how we like it. We kick things off by catching you up on our week (the good, the chaotic, and everything in between), then roll straight into some hockey talk—because you <em>know</em> we’ve got opinions.</p><p>From there? Buckle up. We dive into local events, what’s happening around town, and yes… gas prices (because apparently that’s a personality trait now). If it’s been talked about this week, chances are we’ve got something to say about it.</p><p>No script, no filter—just real talk, a few laughs, and maybe a rant or two.</p><p><b>Where local news meets local attitude.</b></p><p>2divas1rant@gmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602742/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>May the 4th be With you!</p><p>This week, we’re all over the map—and honestly, that’s how we like it. We kick things off by catching you up on our week (the good, the chaotic, and everything in between), then roll straight into some hockey talk—because you <em>know</em> we’ve got opinions.</p><p>From there? Buckle up. We dive into local events, what’s happening around town, and yes… gas prices (because apparently that’s a personality trait now). If it’s been talked about this week, chances are we’ve got something to say about it.</p><p>No script, no filter—just real talk, a few laughs, and maybe a rant or two.</p><p><b>Where local news meets local attitude.</b></p><p>2divas1rant@gmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail This week on 2 Divas 1 Rant, we dig into Alberta’s controversial Bill 28 — the Municipal Affairs and Housing Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 — and unpack what it could mean for municipalities, libraries, and local control across the province. From changes to the Municipal Government Act to new amendments affecting the Libraries Act, Bill 28 is being sold as modernization by the province — but critics say it gives Edmonton more power over local decisions, restricts public library...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602742/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This week on <em>2 Divas 1 Rant</em>, we dig into Alberta’s controversial Bill 28 — the Municipal Affairs and Housing Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 — and unpack what it could mean for municipalities, libraries, and local control across the province.</p><p>From changes to the Municipal Government Act to new amendments affecting the Libraries Act, Bill 28 is being sold as modernization by the province — but critics say it gives Edmonton more power over local decisions, restricts public library autonomy, and creates confusion for communities already stretched thin. Alberta library groups have raised alarms about censorship, privacy, and increased workload, while municipal organizations are questioning whether this is collaboration… or provincial overreach. </p><p>We’ll rant about:</p><ul><li> Why municipalities are worried about losing decision-making power </li><li> How Bill 28 could affect Alberta public libraries, including rural communities like ours </li><li> Whether “streamlining governance” is really code for centralizing control </li><li> What this means for taxpayers, local councils, and the future of community voice </li></ul><p>Is Bill 28 fixing problems — or creating new ones nobody asked for?</p><p>Because when provincial politics hits local communities, you know the Divas have opinions.<br/> <b>Where local news meets local attitude!</b></p><p>2divas1rant@gmail.com</p><p>2divas1rant@gmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602742/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This week on <em>2 Divas 1 Rant</em>, we dig into Alberta’s controversial Bill 28 — the Municipal Affairs and Housing Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 — and unpack what it could mean for municipalities, libraries, and local control across the province.</p><p>From changes to the Municipal Government Act to new amendments affecting the Libraries Act, Bill 28 is being sold as modernization by the province — but critics say it gives Edmonton more power over local decisions, restricts public library autonomy, and creates confusion for communities already stretched thin. Alberta library groups have raised alarms about censorship, privacy, and increased workload, while municipal organizations are questioning whether this is collaboration… or provincial overreach. </p><p>We’ll rant about:</p><ul><li> Why municipalities are worried about losing decision-making power </li><li> How Bill 28 could affect Alberta public libraries, including rural communities like ours </li><li> Whether “streamlining governance” is really code for centralizing control </li><li> What this means for taxpayers, local councils, and the future of community voice </li></ul><p>Is Bill 28 fixing problems — or creating new ones nobody asked for?</p><p>Because when provincial politics hits local communities, you know the Divas have opinions.<br/> <b>Where local news meets local attitude!</b></p><p>2divas1rant@gmail.com</p><p>2divas1rant@gmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail 2Divas1Rant is your bimonthly deep dive into the stories, debates, and drama shaping life in our town and county. Every two weeks, your hosts break down the hottest local issue, tackle the decisions coming out of council chambers and weigh in on the provincial, federal, and global events that hit close to home.  From spirited debates and unapologetic rants to community shout-outs and local event spotlights, each episode brings a fresh mix of personality, perspective, and...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602742/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>2Divas1Rant is your bimonthly deep dive into the stories, debates, and drama shaping life in our town and county. Every two weeks, your hosts break down the hottest local issue, tackle the decisions coming out of council chambers and weigh in on the provincial, federal, and global events that hit close to home. </p><p>From spirited debates and unapologetic rants to community shout-outs and local event spotlights, each episode brings a fresh mix of personality, perspective, and hometown pride, or the pulse of the community, we’re here to talk about what everyone else is thinking. </p><p>2divas1rant@gmail.com</p>]]></description>
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