Lawrence of Alberta
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I will get around to it someday...but not today.
What I am getting around to is supporting Canada. #BuyCanadian Support Ukraine. #SlavaUkrani
What I am getting around to is supporting Canada. #BuyCanadian Support Ukraine. #SlavaUkrani
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I think this is actually the most ethical choice the UCP has made.
The Alberta Next Panel was a partisan exercise dressed up as public engagement. Not forcing public service professionals to lie about that was a good thing.
#ableg #abpoli
The Alberta Next Panel was a partisan exercise dressed up as public engagement. Not forcing public service professionals to lie about that was a good thing.
#ableg #abpoli
So the UCP knew that the sole sourced contract to a company with multiple previous government employees was sketchy and questionable…
And they went ahead with it anyway.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.stalbertgazette.com/beyond-local...
And they went ahead with it anyway.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.stalbertgazette.com/beyond-local...
Beyond Local: Government communications department worried public may question sole-source contract
The Communications and Public Engagement department hired Mash Strategy to run the campaign for the Alberta Next Panel.
www.stalbertgazette.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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This library needs your support today!
Please sign the petition and help @everylibrary.bsky.social fight for libraries in the United States. www.fightforthefirst.org/petitions/pr... @everylibrary.bsky.social
Please sign the petition and help @everylibrary.bsky.social fight for libraries in the United States. www.fightforthefirst.org/petitions/pr... @everylibrary.bsky.social
Protect Equity and Intellectual Freedom at FVRLibraries
Equity and intellectual freedom are core values of public libraries. As a district serving diverse populations across multiple counties, FVRLibraries must ensure resources are distributed fairly and t...
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December 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This library needs your support today!
Please sign the petition and help @everylibrary.bsky.social fight for libraries in the United States. www.fightforthefirst.org/petitions/pr... @everylibrary.bsky.social
Please sign the petition and help @everylibrary.bsky.social fight for libraries in the United States. www.fightforthefirst.org/petitions/pr... @everylibrary.bsky.social
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It's 16 minutes past 3. The sun has set in #Orkney. Just 6 hours and 19 minutes of daylight today.
We are almost at the shortest day but there will still be 9 minutes less daylight on the #WinterSolstice.
And then the light returns. 💡
We are almost at the shortest day but there will still be 9 minutes less daylight on the #WinterSolstice.
And then the light returns. 💡
December 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
It's 16 minutes past 3. The sun has set in #Orkney. Just 6 hours and 19 minutes of daylight today.
We are almost at the shortest day but there will still be 9 minutes less daylight on the #WinterSolstice.
And then the light returns. 💡
We are almost at the shortest day but there will still be 9 minutes less daylight on the #WinterSolstice.
And then the light returns. 💡
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Are your sheep always turning up late for work? Are they taking too long on their lunch break or simply struggling to get through the workload? Are they always just mucking about?
Then you need some
Then you need some
September 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Are your sheep always turning up late for work? Are they taking too long on their lunch break or simply struggling to get through the workload? Are they always just mucking about?
Then you need some
Then you need some
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Haven’t done the best sleeping for the last couple of days as some things on my mind.This morning I have been awake since 4:27am. I’m hopeful of more sleep but my normal sleep music isn’t doing it so I put on Green Day live at the BBC and the irony of this track coming on isn’t lost on me 😂😳😂
December 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Haven’t done the best sleeping for the last couple of days as some things on my mind.This morning I have been awake since 4:27am. I’m hopeful of more sleep but my normal sleep music isn’t doing it so I put on Green Day live at the BBC and the irony of this track coming on isn’t lost on me 😂😳😂
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And that's why it won't happen. Governments don't govern for the working class. The oligarchy is systemic.
Capitalist greed fucks over anyone that's not wealthy.
Capitalist greed fucks over anyone that's not wealthy.
Canadian postal bank could be transformative—both to the post office, and to Canada’s monopolized financial sector. By @rromard.bsky.social @policyalternatives.ca #cdnpoli
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Crunching the numbers on postal banking in Canada - CCPA
Among the many proposals to transform Canada Post, one stands out: postal banking. It’s a program that could contribute to solving multiple policy problems at once—help support our postal service with...
www.policyalternatives.ca
December 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
And that's why it won't happen. Governments don't govern for the working class. The oligarchy is systemic.
Capitalist greed fucks over anyone that's not wealthy.
Capitalist greed fucks over anyone that's not wealthy.
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AHOY THERE!
AUTONOMOUS FERRYS-
OPEN THE LOADING BAY DOORS, HAL
'The initiative could "become one of the solutions" to Japan's worsening labor shortage and ensure transportation to remote inhabited islands.'
AUTONOMOUS FERRYS-
OPEN THE LOADING BAY DOORS, HAL
'The initiative could "become one of the solutions" to Japan's worsening labor shortage and ensure transportation to remote inhabited islands.'
Passenger ferry in western Japan to run autonomously in world 1st
A passenger ferry operating between Okayama and Shodoshima Island in western Japan will begin using technology enabling autonomous navigation in a world first, the Nippon Foundation said Wednesday.
english.kyodonews.net
December 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
AHOY THERE!
AUTONOMOUS FERRYS-
OPEN THE LOADING BAY DOORS, HAL
'The initiative could "become one of the solutions" to Japan's worsening labor shortage and ensure transportation to remote inhabited islands.'
AUTONOMOUS FERRYS-
OPEN THE LOADING BAY DOORS, HAL
'The initiative could "become one of the solutions" to Japan's worsening labor shortage and ensure transportation to remote inhabited islands.'
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She is the worst premier Alberta has ever had. What a curse.
"Danielle Smith becomes first Alberta premier in 90 years to face citizen recall."
Will the far right #MapleMaga separatist traitor lose the recall?
nationalnewswatch.com/2025/12/10/d...
#cdnpoli #able
Will the far right #MapleMaga separatist traitor lose the recall?
nationalnewswatch.com/2025/12/10/d...
#cdnpoli #able
Danielle Smith becomes first Alberta premier in 90 years to face…
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
nationalnewswatch.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:05 AM
She is the worst premier Alberta has ever had. What a curse.
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I’ve worked in public libraries for 20 years, today was the first time we’ve had to tell someone they couldn’t bring their chainsaw in the library.
December 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I’ve worked in public libraries for 20 years, today was the first time we’ve had to tell someone they couldn’t bring their chainsaw in the library.
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Just announced! Calgary launch party for my new album Hardscrabble Hope!
I'll be joined by 3 stellar musicians: Producer Shannon Johnson, Jeremiah McDade, Solon McDade
Jan 9, 2026 at 8pm
Ironwood Stage
#CalgaryAB
Tix $30
Reservations: Ironwood (403) 269-5581
OR EMAIL [email protected]
I'll be joined by 3 stellar musicians: Producer Shannon Johnson, Jeremiah McDade, Solon McDade
Jan 9, 2026 at 8pm
Ironwood Stage
#CalgaryAB
Tix $30
Reservations: Ironwood (403) 269-5581
OR EMAIL [email protected]
December 9, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Just announced! Calgary launch party for my new album Hardscrabble Hope!
I'll be joined by 3 stellar musicians: Producer Shannon Johnson, Jeremiah McDade, Solon McDade
Jan 9, 2026 at 8pm
Ironwood Stage
#CalgaryAB
Tix $30
Reservations: Ironwood (403) 269-5581
OR EMAIL [email protected]
I'll be joined by 3 stellar musicians: Producer Shannon Johnson, Jeremiah McDade, Solon McDade
Jan 9, 2026 at 8pm
Ironwood Stage
#CalgaryAB
Tix $30
Reservations: Ironwood (403) 269-5581
OR EMAIL [email protected]
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Alberta Small-c Conservatives Should be Appalled by Smith's Attacks on Judges
@UAlberta polisci prof @DrJaredWesley urges Alberta to call, write, or email their MLA demanding change.
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
youtu.be/wjr0duRTd9c
@UAlberta polisci prof @DrJaredWesley urges Alberta to call, write, or email their MLA demanding change.
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
youtu.be/wjr0duRTd9c
Alberta Small-c Conservatives Should be Appalled by Smith's Attacks on Judges
YouTube video by Energi Media
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December 9, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Alberta Small-c Conservatives Should be Appalled by Smith's Attacks on Judges
@UAlberta polisci prof @DrJaredWesley urges Alberta to call, write, or email their MLA demanding change.
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
youtu.be/wjr0duRTd9c
@UAlberta polisci prof @DrJaredWesley urges Alberta to call, write, or email their MLA demanding change.
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
youtu.be/wjr0duRTd9c
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Governments Make Laws, Judges Interpret Them
Judicial independence is a cornerstone of representative government.
@abdaniellesmith would like you to think otherwise.
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/government...
Judicial independence is a cornerstone of representative government.
@abdaniellesmith would like you to think otherwise.
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/government...
Governments Make Laws, Judges Interpret Them
Albertans need to shout that message to their power-hungry premier
markhamhislop.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Governments Make Laws, Judges Interpret Them
Judicial independence is a cornerstone of representative government.
@abdaniellesmith would like you to think otherwise.
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/government...
Judicial independence is a cornerstone of representative government.
@abdaniellesmith would like you to think otherwise.
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/government...
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While Canada’s residential school era has become a key piece of our national identity, there has been an eruption of late of what some academics call denialism.
That eruption & efforts to counter it, is the focus of the new episode of APTN Investigates:
That eruption & efforts to counter it, is the focus of the new episode of APTN Investigates:
Denialism close-up - an APTN Investigates
APTN Investigates Dismantling Denialism by correspondent Christopher Read delves into residential school denialism.
www.aptnnews.ca
December 8, 2025 at 11:51 PM
While Canada’s residential school era has become a key piece of our national identity, there has been an eruption of late of what some academics call denialism.
That eruption & efforts to counter it, is the focus of the new episode of APTN Investigates:
That eruption & efforts to counter it, is the focus of the new episode of APTN Investigates:
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Happy 76th Birthday, Tom Waits!
December 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Happy 76th Birthday, Tom Waits!
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The JAS 39 Gripen Has A Message for Canada and the F-35 Fighter
The U.S. propaganda machine is working overtime on behalf of the F-35
#cdnpoli #canada
#boycottusa #fascistusa #racistusa #maga
www.19fortyfive.com/2025/12/the-...
The U.S. propaganda machine is working overtime on behalf of the F-35
#cdnpoli #canada
#boycottusa #fascistusa #racistusa #maga
www.19fortyfive.com/2025/12/the-...
The JAS 39 Gripen Has A Message for Canada and the F-35 Fighter
Canada’s F-35 drama isn’t over: a switch to Sweden’s Gripen could save flying costs but sacrifice stealth, combat edge and Canadian aerospace jobs.
www.19fortyfive.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:37 AM
The JAS 39 Gripen Has A Message for Canada and the F-35 Fighter
The U.S. propaganda machine is working overtime on behalf of the F-35
#cdnpoli #canada
#boycottusa #fascistusa #racistusa #maga
www.19fortyfive.com/2025/12/the-...
The U.S. propaganda machine is working overtime on behalf of the F-35
#cdnpoli #canada
#boycottusa #fascistusa #racistusa #maga
www.19fortyfive.com/2025/12/the-...
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On, this is brilliant. Look of the reflected image in the collee pot.
December 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
On, this is brilliant. Look of the reflected image in the collee pot.
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Monday Masking #MaskUp #VirusesAreAirborne yes, Norovirus, flu, and more that is circulating! All airborne, just like the one we aren't allowed to name.
December 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Monday Masking #MaskUp #VirusesAreAirborne yes, Norovirus, flu, and more that is circulating! All airborne, just like the one we aren't allowed to name.
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This is the most important thing you will read today. Excellent advice on how we can make a positive difference in our fight for democracy in AB, by @jaredwesley.ca .
People often ask: what can ordinary people do to stop populists like Trump and Smith from running roughshod over democratic norms?
Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people."
Anything that punctures that myth helps. +
Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people."
Anything that punctures that myth helps. +
December 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM
This is the most important thing you will read today. Excellent advice on how we can make a positive difference in our fight for democracy in AB, by @jaredwesley.ca .
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Don't be fooled. Bill 13 (the Jordan Peterson law) isn’t about free speech or even off-duty conduct of professionals.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
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'Jordan Peterson law': Alberta seeks to protect professionals from discipline for off-duty conduct
The so-called Jordan Peterson law would restrict professional regulatory bodies from disciplining their members for off-duty conduct.
edmontonjournal.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Don't be fooled. Bill 13 (the Jordan Peterson law) isn’t about free speech or even off-duty conduct of professionals.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Monday Favs
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December 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Peace Sacrificed on FIFA's Altar
(satire)
“I proudly accept the Inaugural Substack Leader of Peace Award, SLOP, from the global community of readers who recognize my tireless, unimpeachable pursuit of world peace”
open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
(satire)
“I proudly accept the Inaugural Substack Leader of Peace Award, SLOP, from the global community of readers who recognize my tireless, unimpeachable pursuit of world peace”
open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
Peace Sacrificed on FIFA's Altar
A glittering stage and endless accolades cannot change the facts: peace requires courage and compassion, yet Trump weaponizes human suffering for show and applause.
open.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Peace Sacrificed on FIFA's Altar
(satire)
“I proudly accept the Inaugural Substack Leader of Peace Award, SLOP, from the global community of readers who recognize my tireless, unimpeachable pursuit of world peace”
open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
(satire)
“I proudly accept the Inaugural Substack Leader of Peace Award, SLOP, from the global community of readers who recognize my tireless, unimpeachable pursuit of world peace”
open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...