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Boo-tiful Edmonton: Malmo Plains home ups the ante with yearly Halloween decorations, ongoing storyline

Source article ↗ · Edmonton Journal · outlet lean: center-right · owner: Postmedia (corporate)
published 2026-10-29T11:00:10 · ingested 2026-10-29T07:15:55.833949
Bias Analysis · B.I.A.S.
CENTER-RIGHT score: 0.20 vv3
The article is generally neutral but leans slightly towards positive coverage of the Kendricks' Halloween decorations, which could be seen as a form of local entertainment and community engagement.
Trigger phrases: elaborate decorationsbeacon for trick-or-treaterswork pays off
computed at 2026-10-29T07:40:38.650408
ML Bias Signal · DistilBERT Zero-Shot (v2)
CENTER score: 0.000 confidence: 39% valhalla/distilbart-mnli-12-3
computed at 2026-10-29T07:39:49.055146-04:00
Ensemble (heuristic + ML v2)
CENTER score: 0.000
Analysis Tier
Tier: quick_v1+full
Tier-1 at: 2026-10-29T07:41:44.300898
Tier-2 at: 2026-10-29T08:38:17.122971
AI analyzed: ✓ at 2026-10-29T07:40:38.650408
Geographic Extraction · L.O.C.A.L.
Country: CA
Province: AB
Scope: provincial
Fact-Check Claims · V.E.R.I.F.Y. (3)
true The Kendricks have been creating elaborate Halloween displays for 14 years in the neighborhood, with a continuous storyline since 2024.
The article provides specific details about their long-standing tradition and the ongoing narrative they've developed over time.
P.R.O.O.F. · 2026-10-29T08:38:17.122971
true Their decorations include detailed props, projections, sound, and live tarot card readings.
The article describes the complexity of their displays and mentions specific elements such as props, projections, and interactive features like tarot card readings.
P.R.O.O.F. · 2026-10-29T08:38:17.122971
true The Kendricks' decorations have become a local attraction, drawing trick-or-treaters from throughout the neighborhood.
The article states that their home is a beacon for trick-or-treaters and includes quotes about neighbors admiring their work.
P.R.O.O.F. · 2026-10-29T08:38:17.122971
Cross-Outlet Cluster · I.N.K.
Boo-tiful Edmonton: Malmo Plains home ups the ante with yearly Halloween decorations, ongoing storyline 1 article across outlets
clustered at 2026-10-29T07:15:55.840948
Governance — C.R.E.E.D.
A+
overall grade
100.0
By Category
Accountability {'events': 0, 'grade': 'A+', 'note': 'no events recorded', 'provisional': True, 'score': 100.0}
Environmental {'events': 0, 'grade': 'A+', 'note': 'no events recorded', 'provisional': True, 'score': 100.0}
Fairness {'events': 3, 'grade': 'A+', 'note': 'below minimum volume (3 events; minimum 100 for a non-provisional score)', 'provisional': True, 'score': 100.0}
Privacy {'events': 0, 'grade': 'A+', 'note': 'no events recorded', 'provisional': True, 'score': 100.0}
Safety {'events': 0, 'grade': 'A+', 'note': 'no events recorded', 'provisional': True, 'score': 100.0}
Transparency {'events': 0, 'grade': 'A+', 'note': 'no events recorded', 'provisional': True, 'score': 100.0}
Ethics audit by C.R.E.E.D. Institute · 3 events tracked
Raw Audit Trail (2 events)
  1. ingested
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    "signal_detected": false
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  2. bias_v2_scored
    payload 
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