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Laura Shutiak
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bikes = freedom
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Just a week until #givingtuesday Please consider #youthenroute and Give Freedom. Our quote today is from a student after they'd had a few months to enjoy their new skills and bike.

www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
November 26, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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There is zero political will in Calgary to do anything about the never ending bloodbath on our roads.

So sad. So senseless. And zero interest from leadership to stop it.
November 26, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Another horrendous, yet completely preventable tragedy. Spoke to #yyccc about this. Yes, traffic lights. But also slower speed limits are needed.
November 26, 2025 at 5:30 AM
this is great! #mayorontrain

Also, great work on keeping those of us who go off script in line. Hope it doesn't go until 10 p.m again!
Caught my train at Westbrook on my way to City Hall for Day 2 of Budget Week. Join us for the public hearing at 9:30am. Big thanks to our @calgarytransit Operators & snow crews out in the cold. Your new Council team is working hard to make mobility safer & affordable. #yyccc
November 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Argh. #yyccc can't believe I had my timing off and got cut off! My presentation should be in the agenda! Thanks to everyone for listening!
November 25, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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Kidical Mass this weekend! #calgary
KIDICAL MASS YYC: Our final ride of 2025 is this Sunday. Route looks clear & forecast looks good. Bust out your winter gear & join us for a nice little family-friendly ride. Route info & sign-up here: linktr.ee/kidicalmassyyc #yycbike #kidicalmass
November 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Another lock library ready to go to a school - this time Father Lacombe HS. This is a simple way to encourage bike riding for teens. No carrying heavy lock, improved security at school! #yycbike #yyccc #yyc
November 21, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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For #givingtuesday we are sharing quotes from teens telling us how having a bike has impacted their lives. (Spelling, grammar as is - no editing!)

If you are able to support our work, we appreciate every donation. #givefreedom www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati... #yycbike
November 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Great turnout for the #transdayofremembrance protest. #yyc #abpoli
November 21, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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After yesterday, this might be the most disgusting thing the UCP had ever released.
And here's the UCP statement on the Transgender Day of Remembrance from Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir.

www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
November 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Campaign update:
1 donor to date: Goal is 100
$1000 raised: Goal is $25,000

Every donation is a gift of Freedom.
$10 = 2 bottles of chain lube
$25 = U-lock
$100 = helmet, lock, pump, tools, lube to give away with refurbished bike
$1000 One day of school instruction with bike fleet, 2 staff
November 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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We asked kids how having a bike impacted their lives. For #givingtuesday, we're sharing what we heard.
Help #youthenroute deliver freedom and confidence to more #yyc teens by supporting our work. #yycbike
Your donation won't sit gathering interest, but will be spent in 2026 on our programming.
November 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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NO EXCUSES. THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE. YOUR RIGHTS ARE BEING TAKEN AWAY ***RIGHT NOW*** BY THE ALBERTA GOVERNMENT. IT'S TIME TO TAKE A STAND.

McDougall Centre from 5-7 pm. it's time to STAND UP or get rolled over
#NotwithstandingClause #CharterRightsAndFreedoms #yyc #abpoli #ableg
November 20, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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"It also brought out the mechanic in me because i had to pump the tyres and oil the chain."

Biking delivers more than just exercise - it helps build resilience and problem solving skills. Help us deliver freedom for teens in #yyc with biking programs and #bikes
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
November 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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"It has helped me and my family a lot. When we need to do small errands that are close by, we don’t need to use the car. It’s really efficient for us all." #yycbike
Quote from a student after they received a bike from #youthenroute
Please help us #givefreedom: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
November 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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The plans for building out the 5A Network in Ward 5 in Calgary have been released with details on what will be constructed in 2026.
#yycbike

engage.calgary.ca/ward5connect...
Ward 5 Connections
The City of Calgary is enhancing the communities of Falconridge, Taradale, Martindale, Saddle Ridge and Castleridge with new pathway and bikeway improvements.
engage.calgary.ca
November 19, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Hey, pop into the City of Calgary Climate Symposium webinar on our FCC climate resiliency grant. Just about to start! #yycbike #yycccc
November 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Oooohhhhh. This looks great! very excited to share with @youthenroute.bsky.social and students!
We’re excited to share the final designs for Ward 5’s future pathways and bikeways! 🚲🚶‍♀️

See how input from Castleridge, Falconridge, Martindale, Taradale & Saddle Ridge residents, shaped safer, better-connected routes.

Learn more: engage.calgary.ca/ward5connections
November 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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We've been asking kids how they use the bikes we've given them. For #givingtuesday we are sharing the comments. Listen and you can hear your donation at work!

Consider our small charity to deliver freedom to more kids this giving season. www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati... #yycbike #yycgiving #charity
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Its the time of the year to give back. Please consider Youth en Route for your charitable donation. We're hoping to raise $25,000 to get 3,000 kids rolling at five schools in Calgary. #yycbike #yyc #givingtuesday

www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
November 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
love teenagers. go girl.
Way to go! 🔥👍💯❤️👏
This 14-year-old girl hands Megyn Kelly her ass for her utterly disgusting minimization of child sexual abuse.
You go girl! #cdnpoli
November 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Leading medical publication the British Medical Journal recognises SUVs as a danger to public health in a new editorial co-authored by T&E’s James Nix: bit.ly/4hVDlBC

Large SUVs are a danger to pedestrians, cyclists & other drivers.

It's time to take action to reduce their presence in urban areas.
November 12, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Things have felt so busy this month & I haven't had a chance to promote #kidicalmass too much, but we are doing one more ride before taking a break for winter. Join us November 23 at 11 am from the Simmons in the East Village. Route decisions TBD by weather. #yycbike
November 13, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Hey #abpoli #yyccc I think we need this in #AB

I would have thought that this was already pretty obvious, but guess we need to make it more so.
Drivers stop at crosswalks in Poland now because they passed presumed liability, and they ran a public awareness campaign to promote it. The driver is presumed to be at fault if they hit a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
The zebra stripes in Poland have magical power that the ones in America don’t. Even on a fast divided highway, a pedestrian in the shadows, well back from the curb, can stop traffic.
November 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Speed kills, kids.
Guaranteed this move will lead to more crashes with more severe outcomes. I'd be curious what local police and fire think about this proposal from Alberta's transport minister who seems to consistently do the opposite of what is safe. #roadsafety calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Bell: Danielle Smith UCP wants to hike speed limits on Alberta divided highways
Danielle Smith government wants to increase the speed limit to 120 km/h on Alberta divided highways, saying they are made for higher speed
calgaryherald.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM