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Judith Clark @judithc.bsky.social · 6d

Albertans, please sign if you haven’t yet. Lots of signing locations!
#forevercanadian

www.forever-canadian.ca

Join the Forever Canadian campaign to affirm Alberta remains in Canada. Volunteer, donate, or help collect signatures for this citizen‑initiated petition.

www.forever-canadian.ca

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 11d

When RCMP Sergeant pulls up behind the #ForeverCanadian Unity Bus, it’s not to write a ticket, it’s to sign the petition.

Thank you, Officer!!!

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 15d

“No one man can terrorize a whole nation, unless we are all his accomplices.” -Edward R. Murrow

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KJ Charles @kjcharleswriter.com · 14d

/adds to lexicon/

Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 14d

I just saw someone use the abbreviation “AI;DR” and I’ll be laughing for a while.

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Ghouly Hoye 🇨🇦 👻 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 14d

It’s smart of the ATA to shine a light on the issue of private schools. I’ll bet a lot of Albertans think it’s bonkers that we fund them at 70%.

marniebeaudoin.bsky.social @marniebeaudoin.bsky.social · 14d

www.stalbertgazette.com/local-news/a...

Alberta’s private school funding draws scrutiny amid public education debate

Read the full story and comment on stalbertgazette.com

www.stalbertgazette.com

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 14d

Today, I’m off on the #ForeverCanadian Unity Bus to Wetaskiwin, Ponoka, Lacombe, Calmar and Leduc.

It is important to me that all Albertans have an opportunity to show their support for Canada by signing the petition.

See you there!!!

#ableg #CdnPoli

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 14d

We’re not there yet.

We still have 21 days to reach our 300,000 signatures. Please, take a moment and sign the petition. It’s up to you now.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6NW...

#ForeverCanadian

Forever-Canadian.ca because the only independence Alberta should have…

YouTube video by Lisab0923

www.youtube.com

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Ghouly Hoye 🇨🇦 👻 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 19d

“LaGrange is urging vaccination, particularly among those who are planning a family.”

"Anyone planning a pregnancy should ensure they have received two doses of measles-containing vaccine prior to conception, as vaccination during pregnancy is not recommended”

Jen Lee @jenleecbc.bsky.social · 19d

Tragic news in Alberta

The province is reporting its first measles death since its outbreaks began in March

A baby, born prematurely, after the mother contracted measles

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Alberta baby born prematurely dies due to measles, in province's first death | CBC News

Alberta is reporting its first measles death since outbreaks of the highly contagious illness began in the province in March. The province says a baby, who was born prematurely after the mother became...

www.cbc.ca

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 18d

The death of the premature baby born after their mother contracted measles highlights the danger of more and more people refusing vaccines.

An individual is contagious 4 days before the rash appears.

Imagine a child with measles at a daycare full of babies too young to be vaccinated.

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Ada Palmer @adapalmer.bsky.social · 18d

Exceptional Doctorow piece on the solar rollout, why it's unstoppable, & why many old downsides of solar aren't factors anymore. The entire material mining needed 4 a global solar transition = only 17% of the fossil fuel mining we do every year! & then we're done! doctorow.medium.com/https-plural...

Decarbonization at a distance

A post-American century that runs on sunshine.

doctorow.medium.com

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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 23d

I might not have set a specific goal, but I'm thrilled to have hit my first 500 signatures on the #ForeverCanadian petition! Honestly, every single sign-up made my heart skip a beat. A massive thank you to all the amazing Albertans who are standing up to remain part of Canada! #500 got a high-five.

Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · Aug 28

A day in the life of a #ForeverCanadian volunteer canvasser. #ABleg #ABpoli If you need some positiveness in these dark times volunteer. This is the typical interaction I have been having. #ABleg #ABpoli
www.forever-canadian.ca

“A Typical Day Volunteering for Forever Canadian.”

Description of the Comic

Panel 1: A volunteer with a clipboard asks, “Do you agree that Alberta should remain in Canada?”

Panel 2: A smiling person enthusiastically replies, “Hell yeah!”

Panel 3: The volunteer follows up with, “Are you 18+, Canadian, and an Alberta resident?”

Panel 4: The volunteer thanks the person, saying, “Thank you for signing!”

Panel 5: Another character expresses gratitude to the volunteer: “Thank you for doing this and volunteering!”

Panel 6: Two characters look more serious, one stating, “We shouldn’t even have to do this.”

Interpretation

The comic illustrates a scene where volunteers gather support for keeping Alberta within Canada, likely in response to separatist movements or political debates. It highlights:

The ease with which people agree with the idea of remaining in Canada.

The necessary but somewhat frustrating bureaucracy of needing signatures from eligible residents.

A sentiment of frustration, reflected in the last panel: the feeling that unity should be obvious and not require organized petitioning.

Overall Tone

The tone is lighthearted yet carries an undertone of seriousness. It both thanks volunteers and supporters while also pointing out the absurdity—at least in the eyes of the comic’s creator—that reaffirming Alberta’s place in Canada even requires this type of effort.

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Leeta 🇨🇦 @micropainter.bsky.social · 24d

Our little family just signed up our 1,000 loyal #Canadian in #Alberta for the #ForeverCanadian petition!

And we’re aren’t done yet.

Please find a pop up at Forever-Canadian.ca and sign the petition!

#Canada #CanadaSky #yyc #yeg #cdnpoli #abpoli #ableg @lukaszukab.bsky.social @coreyhogan.ca

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 20d

While some are working on betrayal of Canada, #ForeverCanadian volunteers are working feverishly to keep Canada united, strong and free.

Please, do your part and sign the petition.

www.msn.com/en-ca/news/c...

MSN

www.msn.com

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John Cusack @johncusack.bsky.social · 19d

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 21d

What I would give for a completely honest, anonymous assessment of this appalling and ludicrous spectacle from the commanders in the room.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 21d

the president of the united states wants to use the american military to kill american citizens on american soil. that's the whole story!

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Judith Clark @judithc.bsky.social · 21d

“…[T]he key to being a working artist is simple: Try new things. Take risks. If they don’t work, then get up, dust yourself off, and keep going. Art is as much about failure as it is about success.”

—Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Judith Clark @judithc.bsky.social · 23d

pluralistic.net/2025/09/27/e...

Pluralistic: The real (economic) AI apocalypse is nigh (27 Sep 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow

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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 23d

Donald Trump is authorizing the military to use deadly force on an American city that is just existing, bluely.

If that doesn't get you to the "maybe we should focus on this" bar, please step down for someone who can actually meet the moment.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Sep 21

“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”

It costs a lot less to house people.

Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me

In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.

thebetter.news

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 26d

“A red and white ‘Unity Bus’ adorned with maple leaves will be hitting the highways of rural Alberta in an effort to collect enough signatures for a petition to keep the province in Canada.”
#ForeverCanadian

#ableg #cdnpoli

‘Unity Bus’ will travel across rural Alberta for signatures to keep province in Canada

A red and white ‘Unity Bus’ adorned with maple leaves will be hitting the highways of rural Alberta in an effort to collect enough signatures for a petition to keep the province in Canada.

ca.headtopics.com

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 27d

Introducing the “Unity Bus”.

Coming to a small town near you! I’m heading on the road to bring the #ForeverCanadian petition to more Albertans. As the weather gets cooler, outdoor pop-ups will no longer be fun. So, we are pivoting! We need to push to hit 300,000 signatures.

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 27d

Today, there are 107 #ForeverCanadian petition signatures collection locations across Alberta. Please, take a minute to show your support for strong and united Canada.

Your signature really matters. We need your signature to reach the 300,000 goal.

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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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 26d

“If you told me five years ago, I’d be standing in the street trying to save the country, I’d have laughed at you," he said. "But no, we’re here."

#ForeverCanadian

St. Albert volunteers collect signatures for Forever Canadian campaign

Read the full story and comment on stalbertgazette.com

www.stalbertgazette.com

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 26d

Unity Bus bringing the #ForeverCanadian petition to your town.

www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/vid...

#ableg #cdnpoli

'Forever Canadian' movement gathering support in rural Alberta

Former MLA Thomas Lukaszuk is drumming up support in rural Alberta for his petition to make the UCP declare staying in Canada as its official policy.

www.ctvnews.ca

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