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Kim Kelln @kimkelln.bsky.social · 1d

OMG! It's almost like they're yelling "squirrel" to distract from all the other disasters they've inflicted on Albertans.

CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 1d

Alberta asserts sovereignty with Bill 1; critics call it distraction from labour unrest
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Alberta asserts sovereignty with Bill 1; critics call it distraction from labour unrest

Alberta’s United Conservative government has made provincial sovereignty its top legislative priority, tabling Bill 1, the International Agreements Act.

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 1d

Forcing teachers back to school without addressing any of their concerns is the biggest abuse of democratic rights in Alberta’s history.

Alberta’s New Democrats stand with teachers and unequivocally condemn this attack on public education, on workers and their unions, and democracy itself. /1

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 23d

TODAY, there are more than 85 #ForeverCanadian petition locations across Alberta. Please, take a minute to look up your closest location and sign the petition.

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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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 29d

After the UCP increased co-payments by 40% on seniors’ drug plans, this leaked cabinet document reveals that Danielle Smith has secret plans to charge Albertans hundreds of millions more for their prescription drugs.

Read more: www.albertandpcaucus.ca/news/post/uc...

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · Sep 20

Danielle Smith often calls herself the most 'freedom-loving' politician in Canada, yet she's repeatedly infringed on your fundamental human rights.

Her actions are simply cruel, wrong, and politically motivated.

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Danielle Smith is stripping away your fundamental human rights.

YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · Sep 19

For the first time in Alberta history, Danielle Smith will use the notwithstanding clause preemptively to shield her bills targeting vulnerable trans children from legal scrutiny.

Her actions are simply cruel and wrong.

Read my full statement below:

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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · Sep 19

The first time an Alberta government invoked the notwithstanding clause, public outrage forced a reversal in less than 24 hours. I wish to God Albertans would show the same moral fury now, when school children are outed & bullied by the government that is supposed to protect them. #ableg #abpoli

Stripping Away Rights Using the Notwithstanding Clause. - Alberta Views

After a week of rancorous debate, Klein announced he would not invoke the notwithstanding clause on the landmark gay rights decision...

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · Sep 18

We once had the best public education in the world, a reliable healthcare system, and a thriving economy.

But under the UCP, we've all but lost our advantage.

It doesn't have to be this way.

With Alberta's New Democrats, better is possible.

youtube.com/shorts/KGrLP...

Together, we can bring back the Alberta Advantage. Better is possible.

YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi

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Kim Kelln @kimkelln.bsky.social · Sep 13

The one from 24th Avenue NW west bound to Crowchild Trail NW north bound was remodelled and fitted with traffic lights. Great improvement because that was another killer pork-chop intersection, the scene of many vehicle-pedestrian/cylist crashes.

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Kim Kelln @kimkelln.bsky.social · Sep 13

Maybe it'll recommend getting rid of those killer pork-chop intersections, especially to/from high-speed streets.

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David J. Climenhaga @djclimenhaga.bsky.social · Sep 12

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According to Danielle Smith, any additional pay for teachers means Alberta can’t afford for more teachers - Alberta Politics

SYDNEY, Australia – Let me take a few moments out of my Antipodean sojourn to make a couple of observations about Danielle Smith’s fairy tale about how the Government of Alberta lacks the funds to giv...

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · Sep 2

Once again, the UCP's attempts to distract from their horrific record have backfired. Their own incompetence and inability to manage complex files have led to wasted time, wasted money, and unneeded stress.

Albertans deserve better.

Read my full statement on their book ban 'pause' ⬇️

UCP government pauses their own book ban

The UCP government's own incompetence and inability to manage complex files has led to wasted time, wasted money, and unneeded stress.

www.albertandpcaucus.ca

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · Aug 30

Braid: Teachers, government trade barbs as Smith fumes over school board book bans

Premier Danielle Smith is furious at Edmonton board for banning so may books, as Alberta edges toward a teacher strike or lockout

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Sharif Haji @sharifhajimla.bsky.social · Aug 5

Premier Smith is blaming immigrants for government failures.

The UCP launched "Alberta is Calling” yet, ignored services like housing, healthcare,& education

They’re dividing Albertans by blaming newcomers.

The problem is bad leadership, not newcomers.

Alberta immigrant support groups seeing recent uptick in anger, rise of racist narratives | CBC News

Alberta resident Shamaila Akram says she can handle the increase in racial slurs and derogatory comments being thrown at her, but she worries about her newcomer and immigrant clients.

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BikeBike In Calgary @bikebikeyyc.bsky.social · Aug 3

Alberta's provincial government punching down - again - to distract from the chaos they are causing everywhere #yycbike www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

ANALYSIS | Alberta minister threatens to axe bike lanes. Can he make his case? | CBC News

Province claims urban bike lanes worsen congestion. Ontario said the same thing — then a judge found they lacked evidence to back up their point.

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BikeBike In Calgary @bikebikeyyc.bsky.social · Jul 30

"In his decision, Schabas highlighted expert evidence "which establishes that bicycle lanes, and in particular separated or

👉protected bicycle lanes👈

reduce motor vehicle traffic congestion by providing an alternative method of transportation that is safer for all users of the roads." #yycbike

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Cycle Toronto @cycletoronto.bsky.social · Jul 30

We won 🚲

www.cycleto.ca/cycle_toront...

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Sara F.L. Kirk @sflkirk.bsky.social · Jul 26

Cellphone use while driving is so normalized that drivers don't even hide it. With driver mode & hands free, there's no excuse but enforcement is non-existent & our elected 'leaders' would sooner pick on people using active mobilty than address these dangerous behaviours. h/t @tomflood.bsky.social

A young male driver in a blue convertible is using his cellphone while driving down the street. There are buildings in the background and some trees.

Image courtesy of Tom Flood from Rovelo Creative, black text on a white background that reads "we ask everyone outside of the car to be safe so that drivers can be dangerous: that's the entirety of our approach to road safety".

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Alberta NDP @albertandp.ca · Jul 25

“[Danielle Smith] clearly isn’t listening to the average Albertan, although she is pretending to. How many more millions of dollars will she waste, chasing after appearances?”

We’re all wondering the same thing.

www.rmoutlook.com/vox-populi/l...

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BikeBike In Calgary @bikebikeyyc.bsky.social · Jul 22

Wait till you hear about cars.

"It’s time to stop pretending we’re protecting the public from some great e-bike emergency. The real emergency is that we’ve accepted cars killing people as a fair trade for getting to Costco five minutes faster." electrek.co/2025/07/20/i...

If you think electric bikes are bad, there’s a much bigger menace hitting our roads

Electric bikes are a menace. They go almost as fast as a car (if the car is parking), they’re whisper...

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Lloyd Alter @lloydalter.bsky.social · Jul 23

@cycletoronto.bsky.social has issued a terrific report discussing how good cycling is for the health of older adults, (don't call them seniors!) and what cities can do to encourage and support them.

Bikes are a miracle pill for older adults, but they won't take it unless they feel safe

A new report from Cycle Toronto calls for better infrastructure and an understanding of the needs of older adults.

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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · Jul 19

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Jason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · Jul 18

What a headline www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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David J. Climenhaga @djclimenhaga.bsky.social · Jul 17

Last night’s Alberta Next town hall ‘couldn’t have been more contrived if it were a one-star Fringe show’ - albertapolitics.ca/2025/07/last...

Last night’s Alberta Next town hall ‘couldn’t have been more contrived if it were a one-star Fringe show’ - Alberta Politics

Despite the United Conservative Party’s best efforts to do so, there’s no way Premier Danielle Smith’s “Alberta Next” travelling townhall tour can be described as a public consultation on this provinc...

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · Jul 15

This summer, I'm travelling across Alberta with our team.

We’ll be knocking doors, listening to communities, and talking about what it truly takes to build a strong future for our province and our country.

Albertans want leadership that builds bridges, not walls.

We know we’re #BetterTogether.

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