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Kim Siever @kimsiever.bsky.social · 9h

A supporter of The Alberta Worker sent in a $25 donation yesterday.

You also can be a paid supporter of independent labour journalism in Alberta.

albertaworker.ca/support

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Laurie W 🇨🇦 @lauriedw.bsky.social · 9h

Yup, same in Alberta. Soon they will be doing full on operations in the hallways.

Laurie W 🇨🇦 @lauriedw.bsky.social · 14h

I thought we were better than that, apparently not.

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Kim Siever @kimsiever.bsky.social · 16h

The latest news story I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social

The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 16h

Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social

Rajko Dodic most absent Lethbridge city councillor

Between Nov 2021 and Sep 2025, Dodic missed 1 in 11 council meetings, more than any other member of council, but fewer than Joe Mauro missed in the previous term.

albertaworker.ca/news/rajko-d...

Rajko Dodic most absent Lethbridge city councillor

Between November 2021 and September 2025, Rajko Dodic missed more 1 in 11 council meetings, more than any other member of council, but less than Joe Mauro missed in the previous term.

albertaworker.ca

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Laurie W 🇨🇦 @lauriedw.bsky.social · 16h

Really not shocked on this one.

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

“in Alberta, where Premier Danielle Smith is expected to invoke the notwithstanding clause to ban gender-affirming care for children like him, he’ll be forced to go through female puberty.

“We’ll be moving if she enacts that. For the safety of our child”

www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

‘We’ll be moving’: Alberta transgender children, families brace for legal changes

Football decals plaster the walls of his bedroom. A San Francisco 49ers bedspread and a binder full of trading cards make it clear the seven-year-old loves sports.

www.ctvnews.ca

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

Exciting news!

If you’re wondering how to get involved or sign the petition to make sure that public dollars only go to public schools, we’re going to have its proponent…

At our October 25th show in #yyc!

Plus we’re announcing another panelist tomorrow!

#abpoli #cdnpoli

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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 1d

Must read here for all Albertans via @ximenaka.bsky.social.
Inside the Right-Wing Attack on Alberta's Public Education via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

Inside the Right-Wing Attack on Alberta's Public Education | The Tyee

MAGA’s Project 2025 has become a blueprint for undermining Canada’s schools in the name of profit and privilege.

thetyee.ca

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

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

Well…

Evan’s back.

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

Listen now everywhere!

#abpoli #cdnpoli #abed

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Kim Siever @kimsiever.bsky.social · 1d

The latest news story I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social

The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 1d

Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social

Alberta gained 42,500 jobs in last month

But they lost nearly 31,000 jobs in July and August, so this is not as large of an increase as it first appears. And most of them were part-time.

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Alberta gained 42,500 jobs in Sep 2025

But they lost nearly 31,000 jobs in July and August, so this is not as large of an increase as it first appears. And most of them were part-time.

albertaworker.ca

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Laurie W 🇨🇦 @lauriedw.bsky.social · 1d

That's awesome!

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David J. Climenhaga @djclimenhaga.bsky.social · 1d

What’s with the Alberta post-secondary funding panel’s detour into anti-DEI crusading? albertapolitics.ca/2025/10/what...

What’s with the Alberta post-secondary funding panel’s detour into anti-DEI crusading? - Alberta Politics

The report of the so-called Expert Panel on Post-Secondary Institution Funding and Alberta’s Competitiveness released last week calls for the government to stop telling universities, colleges and tech...

albertapolitics.ca

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Laurie W 🇨🇦 @lauriedw.bsky.social · 2d

Next Saturday 🙂

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Laurie W 🇨🇦 @lauriedw.bsky.social · 2d

It is!

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Laurie W 🇨🇦 @lauriedw.bsky.social · 2d

We have Handmaid costumes for sale as well.
Come join us!

DasHeibz @dasheibz.bsky.social · 2d

📣 Video updated! Calling all advocates and supporters for October 26th in Edmonton at 1:00PM - Alberta Legislature North Steps. Help raise awareness and hear our speakers cover many topics and what to expect going forward. Things are going to heat up!

youtu.be/57-ZVaES3Ws

October 26TH BAN BAD POLICY RALLY

YouTube video by DasHeibz

youtu.be

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Laurie W 🇨🇦 @lauriedw.bsky.social · 2d

Come join me and my friend who is hoping to collect her 1000th signature!
forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...

Jackie Parker Park - Petition Signing

Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at 4450 50 Street NW, Edmonton, T6L 1W6. #ForeverCanadian

forever-canadian.ca

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Jeff Day @thejeffday.bsky.social · 2d

Autumn colours along a creek in Alberta, Canada's Bow Valley. It's Canada's Thanksgiving tomorrow but we are celebrating today. I remain thankful for love, joy, compassion, and the strength to keep moving and seeing scenes like this.
#Stunday
#Autumn
#Nature
#Reflections
#Photography
#Beautiful

Autumn colours along a creek in Alberta, Canada's Bow Valley, looking west from a bridge.

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Laurie W 🇨🇦 @lauriedw.bsky.social · 2d

Yes! Much positive vibes sent from Canada to our US friends!

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Laurie W 🇨🇦 @lauriedw.bsky.social · 2d

❤️

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

Hands off my #CPP #ABpoli
www.tiktok.com/@givevoiceab...

CPP hands off my cpp #DanielleSmith #abpoli #CPP

TikTok video by Give Voice AB

www.tiktok.com

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 2d

Even though it is a Thanksgiving weekend, our #ForeverCanadian volunteers are hard at work collecting signatures.

We are getting close to 300,000 signatures and there are only 16 days left.

You can sign the petition at 50 locations across Alberta:

www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...

Forever Canadian Official Campaign Website

Forever Canadian campaign is a grassroots coalition of Canadians aimed at reinforcing Canadian unity. It is a proactive vehicle to secure Alberta's continued place in Canada.

www.forever-canadian.ca

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Laurie W 🇨🇦 @lauriedw.bsky.social · 2d

Are you going to Warburg Tuesday?

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Jenny Yeremiy, P. Geoph 🪶🌿🇵🇸🇳🇬🇱🇧🇨🇦 @jennyyeremiy.bsky.social · 2d

Not to step over the illegitimacy of a $30 B LNG supplier👇but…

Shell CEO Wael Sawan says “the number of final investment decisions being taken surprises me, if I’m honest, because it’s at the higher end of the cost curve… So it’s not economically fully rational.”
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Venture Global’s $1 billion arbitration loss gives booming US LNG sector black eye: Bousso | BOE Report

Venture Global's loss in a massive arbitration case with BP is a black eye for the wider U.S. LNG industry, whose breakneck growth looks set to contribute to a global supply glut and far more headache...

boereport.com

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Edmonton Raging Grannies 🇨🇦🍁 @yegraginggrannies.bsky.social · 2d

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Laurie W 🇨🇦 @lauriedw.bsky.social · 3d

Our rally has change to Oct 26th! Please share with friends.
Edmonton Legislature
Oct 26th 1pm-3pm
bantheban.ca

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Laurie W 🇨🇦 @lauriedw.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you!

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