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

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Danielle Smith selling hospitals with Bill 55 Alberta Healthcare #abpoli #DanielleSmith

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

The UCP's Bill 55 allows the Health Minister to appoint non-provincial entities (i.e., private, for-profit interests) to operate Alberta's hospitals. This is exactly what American-style two-tier healthcare looks like. #Bill55 #ABleg #Abpoli #DanielleSmith

A political cartoon depicting a woman in a green suit standing on a pedestal labeled “SOLD: Alberta Healthcare.” She holds a hospital model in one hand and a “SOLD! To US Interests” sign in the other. Beside her stands a dog dressed in an American flag suit holding cash, also with a “SOLD! To US Interests” sign. The image criticizes the perceived privatization of Alberta’s healthcare system and the influence of U.S. interests.

A poster-style warning about Alberta’s Health Statutes Amendment Act (Bill 55, 2025). The top features a large warning icon, and below it text describes the bill as dismantling Alberta Health Services, creating two new agencies, and enabling private, for-profit hospitals. The design includes a LEGO-style figure resembling a politician riding a wrecking ball, symbolizing destruction of public healthcare. The text warns of weakened oversight and increased privatization, emphasizing that the system favors the wealthy.

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Laurie W 🇨🇦 @lauriedw.bsky.social · 4h

Come join me and my friend who is hoping to collect her 1000th signature!
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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

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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 5h

For St. Albert they list #ABpoli

Mayor Wes Brodhead #WesBrodhead
Councillor Amanda Patrick #AmandaPatrick
Councillor Kevin Malinowski #KevinMalinowski
Councillor Neil Korotash #NeilKorotash
Councillor Skye Vermeulen #SkyeVermeulen

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Regional Candidate Endorsements – Edmonton District Labour Council

We have received a lot of feedback from affiliates, delegates and supporters asking when we will be releasing our endorsements for cities in the capital region. As we continue to grow our presence out...

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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 16h

The stakes are undeniably high this municipal election. Among my friends, the mission is simple and united: we will vet every single name on the ballot—City Council and School Trustee alike—to ensure none of us accidentally casts a vote for a TBA-aligned candidate. #ABpoli

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moe-rosie.bsky.social @moe-rosie.bsky.social · 9h

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Exactly this 👇

How the Alberta Teachers’ Strike Could Be the UCP’s Breaking Point

Interview With Evan Li

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🇨🇦 Ken Robinson: Proud/ NASTY CANADIAN in AB 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @kprobinson0155.bsky.social · 6h

Not acceptable!

Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 19h

My heart is with the family and the EMS crew, who faced unimaginable moral distress due to systemic failure. Unplanned closures are literally killing people. #RuralHealthCrisis #ABleg #ABpoli

Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 22h

RURAL ED CLOSURES - REAL AB Case #2

- Pt in their 40s, witnessed cardiac arrest
- EMS responds and begins resuscitation
- Only mins from nearest Hospital, but the ED is CLOSED
- Adjacent Hospital ED Closed too
- EMS crew NOT aware of ED closures
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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 6h

Hands off my #CPP #ABpoli
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CPP hands off my cpp #DanielleSmith #abpoli #CPP

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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 14h

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I'll tell you what I want Danielle Smith step down #abpoli #DanielleSmith

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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 16h

The stakes are undeniably high this municipal election. Among my friends, the mission is simple and united: we will vet every single name on the ballot—City Council and School Trustee alike—to ensure none of us accidentally casts a vote for a TBA-aligned candidate. #ABpoli

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Markham Hislop @markhamhislop.bsky.social · 22h

No, Premier Smith — Your Pipeline Won’t Build Canada

@abdaniellesmith believes in @OPEC's vision of oil's future: growth long past 2050.

OPEC's assumptions, unfortunately for her, are already falling apart.

Her pipeline will be a disaster.
@MarkJCarney
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No, Premier Smith — Your Pipeline Won’t Build Canada

YouTube video by Energi Media

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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 20h

The Canadian Covid Society @cancovsoc.bsky.social is entirely volunteer run, and is a non-profit, so it can't give out tax receipts. We're reliant on people who care about helping those with long COVID, masks in health care, and clean air to help push for change.
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Home - Canadian Covid Society

The Canadian Covid Society is cutting through the noise to bring you the latest science-backed knowledge and advice, so you can stay safe.

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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 19h

My heart is with the family and the EMS crew, who faced unimaginable moral distress due to systemic failure. Unplanned closures are literally killing people. #RuralHealthCrisis #ABleg #ABpoli

Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 22h

RURAL ED CLOSURES - REAL AB Case #2

- Pt in their 40s, witnessed cardiac arrest
- EMS responds and begins resuscitation
- Only mins from nearest Hospital, but the ED is CLOSED
- Adjacent Hospital ED Closed too
- EMS crew NOT aware of ED closures
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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 19h

Alberta deserves steady, ethical leadership — not someone stumbling from one misstep to another. Time to step down, Danielle Smith. #StepDownDani #ableg #abpoli

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

💯 and thank you for all you do

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rainetschooltruste.bsky.social @rainetschooltruste.bsky.social · 1d

I am 63 I volunteer with an inner city hospice and I have a brother dealing with cancer. I need the vaccine to keep myself healthy so I can continue to help others while also keeping them safe! Get HER OUT!

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

Queen Dani seems to have tight control.

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

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

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

So in our 2 tier health system there will be no tracking of the public supply and he province will say demand was down. Then what about those that don't have insurance? #AxeTheVaxTax #ABleg #ABpoli

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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 3d

How can anyone look at the dashboard and think, “Sure, let’s reduce COVID vaccine uptake—and just deal with the fallout in hospitals”? #AxeTheVaxTax #ABleg #ABpoli

Respiratory virus dashboard-Alberta
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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 1d

The AB government's decision to ignore public health principles will prove more costly in the end. 💸 #AxeTheVaxTax #Abeg #Abpoli

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

We have heard so many things about the UCP caucus. One thing we know for sure is they have no spines. Is it because they are deep in the corruption too? #Ableg #Abpoli #UCPcorruption #CorruptCare #DanielleSmith #UCP

somebody's gotta start singing public inquiry

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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 2d

This isn’t about Right or Left Politics, this is about the RIGHT CARE at the right place at the right time.

Come out and discuss HC Access in your community.

You Deserve Safe and Timely Health Care.

Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 2d

We're coming to a town near YOU!

1st stop: Lethbridge! Join FOM & @pfparks.bsky.social Nov. 2 for an urgent townhall conversation about issues Albertans are experiencing in our health care system & solutions to make our lives & health better.

➕Info & RSVP: www.friendsofmedicare.org/healthcarele...

Red text graphic: "An urgent conversation: Public Health Care in Lethbridge. Join Friends of Medicare & Emergency Physician, Dr. Paul Parks: Sunday, November 2. Doors 2:30 pm, Townhall 3:00 pm. Southminster United Church (1011 4th Ave S). friendsofmedicare.org/HealthCareLethbridge"

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

Guess what your letters helped! Elections Alberta is starting an Investigation. Thanks everyone who sent the letters. It matters. 👏

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

How Dani sees herself vs How Alberta sees Dani. #ABpoli #ABLeg #DanielleSMith

Alt text: Side-by-side political cartoon showing contrasting views of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. On the left, titled “How Dani Sees Herself,” she stands on a marble pedestal wearing a crown and holding a “Separation” sign, flanked by men labeled “Alberta Prosperity Project” and “UCP Grassroots.” On the right, titled “How Alberta Sees Dani,” she stands in a bakery display between clown-themed cakes labeled “APP” and “UCP Fringe,” holding the same “Separation” sign.

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