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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 2h

“Alberta Health Services (AHS) says it has started the “elimination” of approximately 100 filled and 300 vacant positions…

In a statement, AHS said some of the positions include roles in IT, human resources, and communications.”

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

AHS lays off about 100 employees in corporate services

AHS says it has started the “elimination” of approximately 100 filled and 300 vacant positions, mainly impacting corporate services.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 15h

When politicians make guarantees, they must be held accountable. Albertans were promised no out-of-pocket costs for healthcare — no exceptions. A $100 vaccine fee isn’t just a bill, it’s a broken promise. #Alberta #Accountability #HealthCare #AxeTheCaxTax #ABleg #ABpoli

A mock greeting card styled as an official government communication from Alberta. On the left side of the open card is a fake invoice labeled “Government of Alberta” with the provincial crest at the top. The address reads “Alberta Health, 10025 Jasper Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1G.” The heading says “INVOICE – ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE,” with details showing a charge of $100 for a COVID-19 vaccination administrative fee. A large red rubber stamp diagonally across the invoice reads “RETURN TO SENDER” in bold block letters. Below, faint text clarifies “SAMPLE – SATIRE / NOT OFFICIAL.”

On the right-hand side, a printed letter is addressed to “Premier Smith.” The text reads:

Dear Premier Smith,
In April 2023, you made Health Care Guarantee, assuring Albertans that no one would ever have to pay out of pocket to see their doctor or receive the medical treatment they need — no exceptions.

I recently received a $100 administrative bill for a COVID-19 vaccine.

In the spirit of your promise, I am therefore returning this bill to your office for correction.

A Tax-Paying Albertan

The card combines political satire and protest imagery, criticizing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for an alleged contradiction between a public healthcare promise and a supposed out-of-pocket vaccine fee. The “RETURN TO SENDER” stamp symbolizes the sender’s rejection of the bill and their demand that the government honor its guarantee of no-cost healthcare. The overall tone is formal, ironic, and defiant, intended to highlight perceived inconsistency in provincial healthcare policy while emphasizing that the image is parody, not an authentic government document.

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Rosegarden54 @rosegarden54.bsky.social · 6h

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Bob Geiger @bobgeiger.bsky.social · 6h

Seems like a good summary.

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Spudislander45 🇨🇦❤️🌎💪🫡 @spudislander45.bsky.social · 7h

#HopeforWildlife is a charitable #wildliferehabilitation and education organization located in Seaforth, #NovaScotia.

Since 1997, we have rescued, rehabilitated, and released over 90,000 injured and orphaned wild animals representing over 250 species.

Raccoon made these paw-portraits that were a cute fundraiser.

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 9h

The Premier's new mandate letters do nothing to address Alberta's urgent health care issues.

“Every time this government talks about choice in health care, what they really mean is further privatization, & Albertans paying more out of pocket for the care that they need," says FOM's Chris Gallaway.

Critics speak out about mandates to Alberta health ministers - Red Deer Advocate

‘Cohesive, patient-centred health system’ needed, says AMA

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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 10h

If you haven't voted in the municipal election yet, read this first. The UCP injected party politics and big money into these elections to appease Take Back Alberta. No one wanted it. Danielle Smith herself said she was against party politics in municipal elections. albertaviews.ca/parties-over...

Municipal Parties Over People - Alberta Views

Danielle Smith was being lobbied to legislate municipal parties. Third-party advertiser Take Back Alberta (TBA) was in fact behind the push.

albertaviews.ca

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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 11h

Let’s have a frank conversation about Health in our community.

This is NOT about right or left wing politics… it’s about the right care at the right time.

Medicine Hat deserves a HC system that works for them.

Spread the word and let’s have an honest discussion!

Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 13h

We'll be in Medicine Hat on Nov. 4 to join your hometown Dr, @pfparks.bsky.social, for a townhall on what Albertans are dealing with in our health care.

Join us for a real talk about solutions we urgently need to better our lives & our health!

➕Info & RSVP: friendsofmedicare.org/healthcareme...

An urgent conversation: Public Health Care in Medicine Hat

Join @friendsofmedicare and Dr. Paul Parks for an urgent conversation on Public Health Care in Medicine Hat November 4!

friendsofmedicare.org

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Flemming Madsen 🇩🇰 @tazornissen.bsky.social · 10h

I want Jack Smith to show up and just be like "I don't know anything about it, I was on the other side of the world. Any other stupid questions that you could have answered with a Google search?"

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Mattslew Batberg-Mothfit (any/all) @mbrobergmoffitt.bsky.social · 7h

Adorable 😍

Mrs. N @btwnthesepages.bsky.social · 7h

Gingerbread Hedgehog 🦔
#CookieParty

A batch of gingerbread hedgehog with chocolate sprinkles as their spikes and mini chocolate chip noses.

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RichardJR @electricbluesfan.bsky.social · 7h

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🇨🇦 B.C. OSTRICH FARM CULL AMIDST THREATS OF VIOLENCE 🇨🇦

The union for #CanadianFoodInspectionAgency ( #CFIA) employees says its members face disturbing threats as tensions escalate over a cull order at a #B.C. #ostrich #farm infected with #H5N1.

Jen St. Denis, The Tyee.
#BCpoli #PublicHealth

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Dr. Bast 🇨🇦 @bastsbest.bsky.social · 10h

Americans, this is who we are now...

Jake @my2bits4u.bsky.social · 11h

Just spoke to a lifelong friend in Canada, who is selling their winter home in America and refuses to spend another dollar here as it would be supporting terrorism. She views our government as a terrorist organization and refuses to buy any American products of any sort.

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 8h

This and next week, the #ForeverCanadian Unity Bus and I will be in:

Mundare
Vegreville
Vermillion
Wainwright
Viking
Camrose
Stettler
Strathmore
Brooks
Medicina Hat
Lethbridge
High River
Calgary
Canmore
Banff

I look forward to meeting with proud Canadians everywhere.

#cdnpoli

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JeffTrnka @jefftrnka.bsky.social · 11h

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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 10h

At one time in my life I wouldn't donate to fundraisers if I only had a little to give. It seemed too small to make a difference so why bother? Now I know that goals get achieved when LOTS of people give those small amounts! Let's smash this hay drive one $8 bale at a time. 🍂

Merrymac Farm Sanctuary @merrymacsanctuary.bsky.social · 10h

Truly, every bale matters and you can give one today for only $8! donorbox.org/mmfs-2025-ha...

2025 Hay Drive | Merrymac Farm Sanctuary (Powered by Donorbox)

Hay, grain and supplements are the #1 expense at MMFS. It's part of the foundation of the farm's daily activities. As you may imagine, we go through a LOT of it, and it's not cheap - costing $8 per ba...

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Save the CBC 🇨🇦✌️ @savethecbc.bsky.social · 9h

🇨🇦 Liam Johnston was just 27 when a trench collapsed on him at work in Calgary. His family is still fighting for justice — CBC is making sure Canada listens.
Hundreds die on the job every year. CBC tells their stories when others look away.

🔗 r.pebmac.ca/https://www....

#SaveTheCBC #WorkersRights

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Aryn Toombs @aryn.bsky.social · 9h

Bit of an odd result here, namely for the few parents who have school aged kids believing strongly that teachers get enough money to take care of their child (or children) all day, as it is.

Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 11h

New Angus Reid polling on Alberta teachers' strike, private school funding, etc.:

"Teachers make enough money as it is":
15% strongly agree
24% agree
31% disagree
25% strongly disagree
5% not sure / can't say

Do you think private schools should...
10% receive more public funding than they do now
23% receive about the same
25% receive less public funding than they do now
35% receive no public funding at all
8% not sure / can't say

"Do you think the provincial government under Danielle Smith has done a good job or a poor job handling public education?"
10% very good job
22% good job
14% poor job
48% very poor job
7% not sure / can't say

(Among those aware of the teachers strike): In this dispute between the Alberta government and the teachers, would you say your sympathies are more with ...
58% the teachers
21% the government
18% neither
3% not sure / can't say

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John Henry @priveteye.bsky.social · 12h

Zohran Mamdani is a self confessed socialist. Be careful New Yorkers - you could end up like socialist Denmark...

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Don't Fret. It Adores You @seed-corn-thoughts.bsky.social · 10h

Something that I think people need to consider is that when Pinochet lost the 1990 referendum he refused to cede power and ordered his military to rally and oppress the people. Pinochet had full unilateral control of the military with no meaningful legal checks. He wrote their paychecks.

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 9h

“a new report shows teachers in Alberta are the most stressed in the world, and their workload is among the most demanding.”

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...

Alberta teachers among the world's most stressed, new report shows

ATA president Jason Schilling said the report shows his agency’s findings that teachers feel stressed out, overworked and underappreciated.

edmontonjournal.com

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Pacificnorthwestkate @pnwkate.bsky.social · 9h

Red tailed hawk and a hummingbird 😄 youtube.com/shorts/BWT7h...

Tues 14 Oct 2025 Red Tailed hawk screaming Delta BC🇨🇦

YouTube video by Pacificnorthwestkate

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Dr Karen Pinder 🇨🇦 🔬 @drkarenpinder.bsky.social · 9h

I am just going to start wearing this sweatshirt every day.

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NBB @nbb76.bsky.social · 9h

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LisaToddSutton @lisatoddsutton.bsky.social · 1d

President was able to get 140 hostages released. Where were the accolades then?

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 13h

We'll be in Medicine Hat on Nov. 4 to join your hometown Dr, @pfparks.bsky.social, for a townhall on what Albertans are dealing with in our health care.

Join us for a real talk about solutions we urgently need to better our lives & our health!

➕Info & RSVP: friendsofmedicare.org/healthcareme...

An urgent conversation: Public Health Care in Medicine Hat

Join @friendsofmedicare and Dr. Paul Parks for an urgent conversation on Public Health Care in Medicine Hat November 4!

friendsofmedicare.org

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