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Ben Rowley🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 @benjaminrowley78.bsky.social · 10h

Of course, teachers in Alberta are the most stressed in the world, it's a load of bullshit, teachers deserve better, kids deserve better, Alberta deserves better 🤬 #abpoli #ableg #yeg #yyc #yql

The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 15h

“a new report shows teachers in Alberta are the most stressed in the world, and their workload is among the most demanding.”

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...

Alberta teachers among the world's most stressed, new report shows

ATA president Jason Schilling said the report shows his agency’s findings that teachers feel stressed out, overworked and underappreciated.

edmontonjournal.com

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 19h

From the DM’s…

Looks like multiple complaints have been launched regarding Dani’s “Manufacturing Consent on the Taxpayers Dime Tour”

Sorry…

That’s the “Alberta Next” panel.

Potato, poh-tah-toe

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Ben Rowley🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 @benjaminrowley78.bsky.social · 19h

I thought Jesus loved everyone 🤬

a man wearing a harley davidson shirt says this

ALT: a man wearing a harley davidson shirt says this

media.tenor.com

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 1d

From the DM’s…

This is Danielle Smith’s disintegrated system she swore she would fix in 90 days.

3 years ago.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Llyr Kellow 🇨🇦✍️👨🏻‍🦳🦋🌈📚🇨🇦 @llyrkellow.bsky.social · 1d

No taxpayer money to ANY private school!

Ben Rowley🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 @benjaminrowley78.bsky.social · 1d

This is a reminder of why Webber Academy doesn't need public education funds; they have sports facilities that are nicer than those in some towns. Plus a 500-seat theatre, no one is going to convince me that private schools need public education funds #abpoli #ableg

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🇨🇦 YYC for Carney Vote Liberal @vote4trudeau.bsky.social · 1d

Fuck private schools. None of them should be receiving public dollars.

Ben Rowley🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 @benjaminrowley78.bsky.social · 1d

This is a reminder of why Webber Academy doesn't need public education funds; they have sports facilities that are nicer than those in some towns. Plus a 500-seat theatre, no one is going to convince me that private schools need public education funds #abpoli #ableg

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Ben Rowley🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 @benjaminrowley78.bsky.social · 1d

This is a reminder of why Webber Academy doesn't need public education funds; they have sports facilities that are nicer than those in some towns. Plus a 500-seat theatre, no one is going to convince me that private schools need public education funds #abpoli #ableg

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Ben Rowley🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 @benjaminrowley78.bsky.social · 1d

This is some BS 🤬

a woman with a bandana on her head is smiling and says aint nobody got time for that

ALT: a woman with a bandana on her head is smiling and says aint nobody got time for that

media.tenor.com

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Chad :mstdn: @chad.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 2d

#Alberta teachers - if you need a good cry, listen to these students supporting you.

#ableg #abpoli #abed @thebreakdown

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReKD6Mnjxkc

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Yale of Gilead North (Alberta) @ydbelanger.bsky.social · 1d

I will post "The Candidate, the Professor, and the Missing Link" every day until Oct 20.👇
You can vote between now & October 20!
#YQL #Lethbridge #abpoli #LocalDemocracyMatters #WhoGovernsMatters

yalebelanger.wordpress.com/2025/10/12/t...

The Candidate, the Professor, and the Missing Link

University of Lethbridge students recently organized a candidates’ forum in anticipation of the October 20th municipal election. Nearly every council candidate and three mayoral candidates attended…

yalebelanger.wordpress.com

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 1d

On our new episode, Alberta students speak out on education and share their thoughts on the teachers strike!

And they have messages for Alberta’s teachers that both teachers and the government need to hear!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Jaimé "Ghost" Turner @jaimeturner.bsky.social · 1d

Stop funding PRIVATE SCHOOLS with PUBLIC TAXPAYER DOLLARS.

#abed #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #FireTheUCP

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Nandana @nandanainthegarden.bsky.social · 1d

Clear cut, coal mining, when will they stop trying to rape the eastern slopes in #Alberta!! #UCPFAILURE #DanielleSmith #abpoli #ableg #NoToCoal
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All Eyes on the Highwood: Citizen Watch Request - Report Any New Construction Activity

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Ben Rowley🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 @benjaminrowley78.bsky.social · 2d

I am grateful to be born in Canada, and I don't want that taken away by some crazy person, which is why I support the Forever Canadian petition

Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 2d

Forever Canadian supporters are the best! They don't just sign; they proactively confirm their support and thank us again. That's next-level commitment you rarely see! This powerful shared purpose truly fuels the movement. Please sign if you haven't yet and THANK YOU! #ForeverCanadian #ABpoli #ABleg

Panel 1: Two volunteers sit at a table while one person signs. A couple approaches on a path. Panel 2: The approaching couple stops, and one person waves, saying, "We have already signed." Panel 3: A volunteer says, "Thank you for signing," and the couple replies, "Thank you for doing this." The comic highlights the dedicated support for the Forever Canadian cause.

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Yale of Gilead North (Alberta) @ydbelanger.bsky.social · 2d

Enjoy "The Candidate, the Professor, and the Missing Link." Some more insight into the #Lethbridge mayoral campaign.
#YQL #abpoli #LocalDemocracyMatters #WhoGovernsMatters

@misterhistory.bsky.social @colbecky.bsky.social @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social @cmartincathy.bsky.social @tsbh.bsky.social

The Candidate, the Professor, and the Missing Link

University of Lethbridge students recently organized a candidates’ forum in anticipation of the October 20th municipal election. Nearly every council candidate and three mayoral candidates attended…

yalebelanger.wordpress.com

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Ben Rowley🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 @benjaminrowley78.bsky.social · 2d

Running for Mayor in a city like Lethbridge requires the ability to handle criticism effectively. Throughout my years living in Lethbridge, I have seen a variety of candidates run for Mayor, but I believe that Ryan Mennie is the least suitable candidate for the position. #yql

Yale of Gilead North (Alberta) @ydbelanger.bsky.social · 2d

Enjoy "The Candidate, the Professor, and the Missing Link." Some more insight into the #Lethbridge mayoral campaign.
#YQL #abpoli #LocalDemocracyMatters #WhoGovernsMatters

@misterhistory.bsky.social @colbecky.bsky.social @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social @cmartincathy.bsky.social @tsbh.bsky.social

The Candidate, the Professor, and the Missing Link

University of Lethbridge students recently organized a candidates’ forum in anticipation of the October 20th municipal election. Nearly every council candidate and three mayoral candidates attended…

yalebelanger.wordpress.com

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tea’s ready 🇨🇦🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @teasready.bsky.social · 3d

It’s back on!
#abpoli

Poster describing the Enough is Enough / Ban the Ban rally ar the Alberta Legislature on October 26, 2025.

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 3d

Sunday night!

Bruce “Spanky” McAllister shut down one students mic during the “Alberta Next” panel so that young man couldn’t get his message across…

Well…

Evan’s back.

AND he brought a bunch of friends for a panel discussion on Alberta Education!

#abpoli #cdnpoli #abed

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Yale of Gilead North (Alberta) @ydbelanger.bsky.social · 3d

For those still looking for some insights, this is a terrific incumbent interview full of thoughtful responses!! @jschmidtrempel.bsky.social
#YQL
#Lethbridge
#abpoli
#LocalDemocracyMatters
#WhoGovernsMatters
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbA1...

What’s Working, and What Still Needs to Change in Lethbridge | Councillor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel

YouTube video by Bridge City News

www.youtube.com

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 3d

From the DM’s…

Hey #yyc!

Students are organizing their own rallies and protests!

Let’s make sure that they know they aren’t alone!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed

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Yale of Gilead North (Alberta) @ydbelanger.bsky.social · 3d

This!! 👇👇
Need help getting to the polling station(s)? Just reach out.
#YQL #Lethbridge #abpoli

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belindacrowson.bsky.social @belindacrowson.bsky.social · 3d

And for those who are not disabled yet are still having trouble getting to the two polling stations, reach out to me and I'll help arrange a ride for you. Volunteers are standing by...

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@CharlotteWolters @charlottewolters.bsky.social · 3d

Living in #Lethbridge & thankful for being #Canadian, then share your thankfullness & sign the #ForeverCanadian petition this #Thanksgiving weekend.
Check out the table Across from the #yql Farmers Market. Takes under 5 minutes to sign & support your fellow #Albertans & #Canadians
#ableg #abpoli

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Ben Rowley🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 @benjaminrowley78.bsky.social · 3d

I took the bus to vote. It was easy to do, hopefully everyone gets out to vote

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M A Shane @mindfultalk.bsky.social · 3d

Worth rereading.

#ableg #abpoli #abed

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Ben Rowley🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 @benjaminrowley78.bsky.social · 3d

Smith and Trump both need to go and FUCK OFF 🤬

Nandana @nandanainthegarden.bsky.social · 3d

The #Trumpette #DanielleSmith #abpoli #ableg

thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

Smith’s Electoral ‘Reforms’ Are Straight from Trump’s Playbook | The Tyee

It’s no accident the changes were announced as attention was focused on the federal election.

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