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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 7d

🎃 Had a blast volunteering w/ the Heather Sweet team at the Manning Monster Mash this afternoon! Between bouncy castles, balloon art, & mountains of treats — the energy was spooktacular! 👻 So many amazing costumes & smiles — this is what community looks like! 🧡

#EdmontonManning #yeg #MonsterMash

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 21d

🔥 Proud to stand with Alberta’s teachers & students today. This fight is about more than wages — it’s about packed classrooms, growing challenges & a govt that won’t listen. 💪 When we fight, we win. And when we win, every student wins.

#ABEducation #ABLeg #ABPoli #BevClare #EdmontonManning

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · Sep 9

🎉 Edmonton gave the Liberal caucus a big welcome today! 💥

Spoke with Finance Minister Champagne—told him: Don’t Backtrack on Pharmacare. Canadians like me depend on it.

👉 Plus, check our new Hwy 2 billboards 👀🚗

#PharmacareNow #Pump4Life #T1D #CanHealth #Cdnpoli

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · Sep 2

Spent #LabourDay at the Edmonton & District Labour Council BBQ 🌭 I come from labour (IBEW 2228) & giving back to our community is what keeps me going. Great food, great people, & a reminder that when we stand together, we’re stronger ✊

#ABLabour #CanLab #ABPoli #CDNPoli #EdmontonManning #BevClare

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · Sep 1

✊ This #LabourDay, I’m proud to stand with the workers who built this country and keep it running

New Democrats will always fight for free collective bargaining, strong unions, and workers’ rights — because when workers are strong, our communities are strong too #CanLab #ABLabour #CDNPoli #ABPoli

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · Aug 24

🍋 Had such a fun time visiting lemonade stands across Northeast Edmonton today! 💛 Amazing to see our community come together to support the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation — and I definitely enjoyed some freshening lemonade along the way.
#LemonLoveYEG #EdmontonManning #BevClare

Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · Aug 24

🍋 What a day for lemonade! I’m out visiting stands across the community in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital 💛

First stop: Cy Becker, where Gray served up some fantastic lemonade! Excited to see more of these young changemakers making a difference, one cup at a time. 🙌

#LemonLoveYEG

Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · Aug 23

🌈 Had such a fun day at the Edmonton Pride Parade! Walked with @heathermcpherson.bsky.social & our Federal NDP crew, and loved bumping into old friends along the way. Love is Love🧡

#YEGPride #NDP #EdmontonManning

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · Aug 19

3rd E-Day of 2025 for me. Out in Camrose this evening for the Battle River - Crowfoot by-election. Scrutineering the vote count for Katherine Swampy for Battleriver - Crowfoot. 🧡

#NDP

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · Aug 17

Back out on the line w/ Air Canada’s Flight Attendants. Workers have the right to strike.
Trying to legislate workers back to work is an attack on workers’ rights.
Nothing has changed with the Liberal govt — they don’t have the backs of Canadians. I stand w/ workers. ✊

#canlab #cdnpoli #AirCanada

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · Aug 17

Clareview spirit was out in full force today at the 2nd Annual Skatepark Skillsfest! 🛹💙

So proud to volunteer with Bannerman, Hairsine & South Clareview—our community shines when we come together! 🌟

#UnityofCommunity #yeg

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · Aug 16

✈️✊ Proud to stand in solidarity with Air Canada flight attendants on the picket line at Edmonton International Airport this morning.
Enough is enough — work without pay is criminal. No More Unpaid Work!

When we fight, we win! 💪🔥

#Solidarity #AirCanada #WorkersUnite
@cupealberta.bsky.social

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · Jul 1

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

Spending the day volunteering alongside my MLA Peggy Wright at the Beverly Towne Farmers’ Market; sunshine, community spirit, and so many amazing conversations.

There’s no better way to celebrate than with friends & neighbours. 🧡

#CanadaDay #YEG

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · Jul 1

It’s plus 27 with a heat warning in effect so I did the only sensible thing—hit up Queen Elizabeth Pool with Liam. Sunshine, water…it’s Summer Time, my favourite time of the year. ☀️💦

Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · Jun 24

Just because it was a full workday doesn’t mean I’d miss a chance to help pull the vote in Ellerslie tonight! 🚊 Took the LRT all the way from Clareview to Mill Woods—end to end, and I gotta say, I love the transportation options we have here in #yeg . 🧡

#GetOutTheVote #BetterIsPossible #ABNDP

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Heather McPherson MP @heathermcpherson.bsky.social · Jun 21

Today on #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honour the strength, culture, and leadership of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.

True reconciliation means action—not just words. That means respecting Indigenous rights, upholding treaties, and delivering justice. Always.

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · Jun 20

Anti-scab legislation is now law — a HUGE win for workers! The NDP made this happen.

While Liberals force workers back on the job & Conservatives back billionaires, we fight for you.

No scabs. No sellouts. Just solidarity.
✊🏽🧡

#canlab #cdnpoli #NDP #EdmontonManning

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · Jun 14

Stopped by the Lemonade Stand for Hope at Anne Fitzgerald School! 🍋💛

These amazing students are raising funds to support families in need this summer.

They are serving up lemonade & collecting food donations until 3pm today.

#LemonadeForHope #EdmontonManning #CommunityCare #yeg

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · Jun 6

You can’t keep me away from a good door knock! Out in Ellerslie today helping @gurtejsinghbraryeg.bsky.social connect with voters. We used to work together at OMNI TV—now we’re fighting for a better Alberta. Vote Gurtej & AB NDP June 23! 🧡✊ #ableg #ABElxn #VoteForBetter #EdmontonEllerslie

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · Jun 1

Joined CUPW and our posties today! These workers keep our communities running—and they deserve fair pay, respect, and safe conditions. I come from labour. I stand with workers, and I always will.

#CUPW #Solidarity #SupportPostalWorkers #HandsOffMyPostOffice

Heather McPherson MP @heathermcpherson.bsky.social · May 31

I joined CUPW folks (& my pal, Lesley Thompson) to demand that Canada Post treat its workers fairly.

Postal services are vital in Canada and CUPW is fighting hard to make sure this essential public service and the workers who provide it are treated right! #handsoffmypostoffice #supportyourposties

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · Apr 29

For everyone who has a Lesley sign on your lawn, please leave it there as our team is out picking up signs today and tomorrow.

#EdmontonManning #NDP

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · Apr 29

The results weren’t what we hoped for, but we built something powerful in Edmonton Manning — a movement rooted in courage and community. Thank you for your trust. I’m still here, still fighting, and we’re not done yet. The best is yet to come. 🧡

#EdmontonManning #NDP #yeg #CDNPoli

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · Apr 28

It’s Election Day! 🧡

If you’re ready for a fighter who knows what it’s like to take on tough battles — and WIN — I’m ready to be your voice in Ottawa.

Vote Lesley Thompson. Vote #NDP. Let’s make it happen!

Polls are open — grab your ID, bring a friend,& let’s flip #EdmontonManning!

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · Apr 27

It’s National Volunteer Week and I’m so grateful for our unstoppable team!
 Your energy, heart, and hard work are building a movement for real change in Edmonton Manning.
 Thank you, #TeamLesley — let’s keep pushing all the way to victory!
 #NDP #EdmontonManning

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · Apr 27

I am horrified and deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of 9 people and the many more injured in Vancouver last night during a Lapu Lapu Day celebration.

My thoughts are with the Filipino community in Vancouver and throughout Canada.

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