Social media watch: What's at steak, questionable claims, Gotfried vs. Leach

As Alberta rolled into the new year awash with sunshine and comparative warmth, we resolved to shine more light on the social media messages shot into cyberspace by elected representatives, parties and the PACs that support them. 
Each week, we’ll give you a roundup of the outrage, the posturing and the downright weird unfolding on social media.
Where’s the beef? Right here. 
Environment Minister Shannon Phillips caused a kerfuffle on Twitter this week when she suggested Al