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Markham Hislop @markhamhislop.bsky.social · 5h

"Province-Wide Action" Looms if Smith Forces Teachers Back to Work

What are DanielleSmith's options? What if she orders 51k striking teachers back to work and invokes the Notwithstanding Clause?

AFL president Gil McGowan explains.
#ABleg #ABpoli
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"Province-Wide Action" Looms if Smith Forces Teachers Back to Work

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A Dave you know you know @notjustdave.bsky.social · 5h

Just like former energy minister Sonya Savage's claims about the Allan report. And like Kenney's claims of exoneration when the RCMP declined to lay charges after their "investigation" into his UCP leadership campaign.

The party is more full of shit than all the feed lots in Alberta. #AbLeg

The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 6h

Premier Danielle Smith’s claims about the Wyant report into the Alberta Health Services contract scandal are contradicted by the report itself. #abpoli

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Smith Still Faces Questions in the Dodgy Contracts Scandal | The Tyee

The premier said a report on AHS procurement practices cleared her government. It didn’t.

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 4h

But municipalities don't have unlimited funding. This is another example of the GoA downloading the costs of many of its policies (in this case its luddite approach to selected elements of technology) on to municipalities.
It's Smith and Smith alone that has to wear this shit show.

JTG 🇨🇦 @shiftfocus99.bsky.social · 4h

They’ll blame the municipalities…and I don’t think it will be entirely unjustified. They knew the rules and the date. In the case of my polling place more staff could have moved things along more quickly. And I know at least one person who applied to work the election and was never contacted.

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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 6h

Premier Danielle Smith’s claims about the Wyant report into the Alberta Health Services contract scandal are contradicted by the report itself. #abpoli

thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...

Smith Still Faces Questions in the Dodgy Contracts Scandal | The Tyee

The premier said a report on AHS procurement practices cleared her government. It didn’t.

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 3h

Solidarity with those persevering to vote today. We voted in the advance polls but I was still amazed at the physical paperwork involved; hadn't thought thro the consequences of election day.
Do remember at next election who is responsible for this shit show: Ms Smith and @albertaucp.bsky.social

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Martin Grasdal 🍁 @mgrasdal.bsky.social · 2h

When the government gets to vet who can run in an election, you know you are not living in a democracy.

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Ritz 🍁 @ritzmotu.bsky.social · 2h

🔥🔥🔥 Congratulations #bluejays !!!

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 4h

As long as you’re in line by 8 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote — so don’t leave the line!

Thanks to all the election workers and volunteers helping make today possible.

The lines may be long and the process a bit slower than usual, but it’s always worth it to have your say in our democracy.

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 4h

And let's be clear who is responsible for this shit show.
It's Premier Smith and @albertaucp.bsky.social
#abpoli

Claire O’Gorman @claire-o.bsky.social · 6h

I’m so mad. Our voting line is over 2.5 hours long. People are leaving. Parents don’t have childcare during the strike. Kids can’t wait that long.

Check on your neighbours. Offer childcare. Bring an extra camping chair and toque and water for someone in line.

#yyc #electionyyc

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Ritz 🍁 @ritzmotu.bsky.social · 4h

Only the "serious"... Who gets to decide? How will they decide ~ a test? a survey? a frontal lobotomy? a pledge to dear leader? You know who isn't serious...this 🤬 s**t show of a gov't. #abpoli #ableg

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Don Braid @donbraid.bsky.social · 6h

Get ready - UCP is about to pass a law saying who's allowed to run in elections next time. Only the "serious" need apply. Is this partisan? No answer to that. Column.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #abpol #cdnpoli #ableg #ableg #yycvote #yyc #yyccc

Braid: UCP will decide who can run for office next time; only the "serious" allowed

UCP plans new rules to limit who can run in provincial and civic elections. There's a bill coming soon.

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Jeffrey Coffman @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social · 5h

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What the …?

And you introduce the idea ON the day of a municipal election?

What problem is trying to be solved, here? “Democracy?”

#ABLeg #ABPoli

Don Braid @donbraid.bsky.social · 6h

Get ready - UCP is about to pass a law saying who's allowed to run in elections next time. Only the "serious" need apply. Is this partisan? No answer to that. Column.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #abpol #cdnpoli #ableg #ableg #yycvote #yyc #yyccc

Braid: UCP will decide who can run for office next time; only the "serious" allowed

UCP plans new rules to limit who can run in provincial and civic elections. There's a bill coming soon.

calgaryherald.com

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liseabetta.bsky.social @liseabetta.bsky.social · 4h

#Abpoli #Ableg #Alberta

Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 6h

Those of you standing in long lines for municipal elections in Alberta today:

1) stay in line; your voice matters
2) the long lines are a direct consequence of the conspiracy-driven policy changes brought forward by the UCP government (and not your beleaguered election workers); be kind

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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 6h

Those of you standing in long lines for municipal elections in Alberta today:

1) stay in line; your voice matters
2) the long lines are a direct consequence of the conspiracy-driven policy changes brought forward by the UCP government (and not your beleaguered election workers); be kind

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David J. Climenhaga @djclimenhaga.bsky.social · 23h

Seriously? We only have until Dec. 15 this year to order flu and COVID vaccines for next year? albertapolitics.ca/2025/10/seri... #ableg #abpoli #abhealth #COVID19

Seriously? We only have until Dec. 15 this year to order flu and COVID vaccines for next year? - Alberta Politics

Is Alberta’s United Conservative Party Government seriously proposing to make anyone who wants an influenza or COVID-19 vaccination next year order it during an unannounced 78-day window that is alrea...

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MandalaMushroom.bsky.social @mandalamushroom.bsky.social · 1d

#ENOUGHisENOUGH
Rally. October 26. Legislature steps. Edmonton.
Let’s show Danielle Smith that we won’t accept her lies and manipulation.
#IStandWithAlbertaTeachers and students and parents.
#abpoli

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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 1d

The problematic contracts are still in play and at least 50M missing… w useless never needed product about to expire on shelves while our taxpayer money pays to store it!

And the Premier refuses to acknowledge ANY responsibility or take any meaningful action.
6/6

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 2d

There was an incredible turnout across small-town USA! Many events weren’t even on our radar. Our coalition initially tracked around 3,000 events, but the number has now surged past 4,000 and counting.

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Taking Alberta Forward, We Stand With Canada🍁 @asytsema.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Breaking News: #Alberta #CalgaryBow🚨

Education: This citizen-initiated recall petition, approved by Elections Alberta, empowers Calgary Bow with a clear, democratic voice to defend this right. #RecallNicolaides

All over Alberta, people want Calgary Bow to sign. Be part of it: recallnicolaides.ca

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

This is what solidarity looks like. Together, we will win.

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Anonymous Choice @tcepser.bsky.social · 1d

I just saw this ... 😂
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 1d

LICE 😂
Seattle, Washington
No Kings

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 2d

I urge my fellow Albertans to read the Wyant report. It's actually not that long! It's not as well organized as one might hope but it is damning. #abpoli #ableg
open.alberta.ca/publications...
Take this, for example:

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Markham Hislop @markhamhislop.bsky.social · 2d

Alberta Recall Movement Challenges UCP Education Agenda

#yyc parent Jenny Yeremiy has filed a recall petition to remove #Alberta Education Minister @demetriosnAB as MLA for Calgary-Bow.

Another incompetent @ABDanielleSmith cabinet minister.
#ABleg
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Alberta Recall Movement Challenges UCP Education Agenda

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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 1d

Alberta this is a great listen!
#ABleg #ABpoli #UCPCorruption #CorruptCare #ABEd

Markham Hislop @markhamhislop.bsky.social · 2d

Alberta Recall Movement Challenges UCP Education Agenda

#yyc parent Jenny Yeremiy has filed a recall petition to remove #Alberta Education Minister @demetriosnAB as MLA for Calgary-Bow.

Another incompetent @ABDanielleSmith cabinet minister.
#ABleg
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Alberta Recall Movement Challenges UCP Education Agenda

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Chad :mstdn: @chad.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 1d

A recall petition has been filed to recall MLA Demetrios Nicolaides, the Minister of Education.

If you live in Calgary-Bow, go sign and help force a by-election!

#yyc #ableg #abpoli

https://recallnicolaides.ca/

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