True Oak
@trueoak.bsky.social
🇨🇦 🇺🇦
Proud Canadian that happens to live in Alberta.
Truth.Science.Rule of Law.
1984 is a cautionary tale not a user guide.
Have lovingly tend a pair of oak trees for 30 years.
Gardening soothes the soul as does our laddie.
Oilers.Elks.Spurs(FB not BB)
Proud Canadian that happens to live in Alberta.
Truth.Science.Rule of Law.
1984 is a cautionary tale not a user guide.
Have lovingly tend a pair of oak trees for 30 years.
Gardening soothes the soul as does our laddie.
Oilers.Elks.Spurs(FB not BB)
Hmm. Apparently what #Alberta teachers have said for years, went on strike over and were forced back to work without resolving is known elsewhere.
Class size matters.
#SupportPublicSchool
Class size matters.
#SupportPublicSchool
Exactly this.
One of the old-timers at the school I used to teach at (a k-8 building) used to say that he could predict low test scores and behavior problems simply by looking at the student-teacher ratios in kindergarten.
Class sizes matter when it comes to k-12 classrooms.
One of the old-timers at the school I used to teach at (a k-8 building) used to say that he could predict low test scores and behavior problems simply by looking at the student-teacher ratios in kindergarten.
Class sizes matter when it comes to k-12 classrooms.
Every decade, we hear "the kids can't read or write!"
Interventions that don't work are proposed. Those that do work are ignored: reducing class sizes, making kids & families feel safe at school and welcome, becoming a community resource.
When their expensive reform fails, they yell at us again.
Interventions that don't work are proposed. Those that do work are ignored: reducing class sizes, making kids & families feel safe at school and welcome, becoming a community resource.
When their expensive reform fails, they yell at us again.
November 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Hmm. Apparently what #Alberta teachers have said for years, went on strike over and were forced back to work without resolving is known elsewhere.
Class size matters.
#SupportPublicSchool
Class size matters.
#SupportPublicSchool
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oops Schultz an error paperwork still not approved, but #RecallDyck paperwork approved - so 9 with paperwork approved.
November 15, 2025 at 2:54 AM
oops Schultz an error paperwork still not approved, but #RecallDyck paperwork approved - so 9 with paperwork approved.
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Brazen lying here by @daniellesmithab.bsky.social. As reported, unchallenged, by @nytimes , Smith's govt stopped Chief Medical Officer of Health Mark Joffe from making statements at critical times during the measles outbreak.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/w...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/w...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Alberta premier says loss of measles elimination status concerning, urges vigilance
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Canada’s recent loss of its measles elimination status is concerning, but her government did what it could to remind people to get vaccinated.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 15, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Brazen lying here by @daniellesmithab.bsky.social. As reported, unchallenged, by @nytimes , Smith's govt stopped Chief Medical Officer of Health Mark Joffe from making statements at critical times during the measles outbreak.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/w...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/w...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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🤩Late breaking Friday news- 3 MLA recalls have had paperwork approved. We will soon welcome #RecallSigurdson #RecallMcIver and #RecallSawhney to signature collecting approved stage. #RecallThemALL #TotalRecall #ABleg #ABpoli #PoliticalSatire
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November 15, 2025 at 12:32 AM
🤩Late breaking Friday news- 3 MLA recalls have had paperwork approved. We will soon welcome #RecallSigurdson #RecallMcIver and #RecallSawhney to signature collecting approved stage. #RecallThemALL #TotalRecall #ABleg #ABpoli #PoliticalSatire
operationtotalrecall.ca
operationtotalrecall.ca
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Alberta premier says loss of measles elimination status concerning, urges vigilance
From me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
From me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
Alberta premier says loss of measles elimination status concerning, urges vigilance
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Canada recently losing its measles elimination status is concerning, but her government might not have many options on the table to help get it back.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
November 15, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Alberta premier says loss of measles elimination status concerning, urges vigilance
From me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
From me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
The U.S. Postal Service said on Friday it was seeking new administrative and legislative reforms as it reported a $9 billion yearly loss, down slightly from the prior fiscal year results.
November 15, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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It is crucial to understand that a tragic number of people dangerously believe that the word "freedom" means not the expansion of freedom for others, but the freedom for themselves to oppress others, to control others, and to force their beliefs on others.
November 13, 2025 at 5:28 AM
It is crucial to understand that a tragic number of people dangerously believe that the word "freedom" means not the expansion of freedom for others, but the freedom for themselves to oppress others, to control others, and to force their beliefs on others.
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Are you on board with these proposed UCP resolutions?
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
Flags, vaccines and buying the RCMP: 35 resolutions proposed for upcoming UCP AGM
Members of Alberta's governing United Conservative Party will vote on a raft of policy proposals this month.
edmontonjournal.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Are you on board with these proposed UCP resolutions?
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
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Looks like Bruce 'Spanky' McAllister just coined the UCP's new motto:
"Too Bad - Deal with it"
#abpoli #ableg #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #cdnpoli
"Too Bad - Deal with it"
#abpoli #ableg #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #cdnpoli
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Looks like Bruce 'Spanky' McAllister just coined the UCP's new motto:
"Too Bad - Deal with it"
#abpoli #ableg #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #cdnpoli
"Too Bad - Deal with it"
#abpoli #ableg #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #cdnpoli
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Another treasonous Alberta delegation heads to Mar-a-Lago to negotiate Trump’s 51’st state fantasy and USA’s takeover of Canadian natural resources.
Please, register at Forever-Canadian.ca and donate to our effort to keep Alberta in Canada. #cdnpoli #AbLeg
nationalpost.com/news/another...
Please, register at Forever-Canadian.ca and donate to our effort to keep Alberta in Canada. #cdnpoli #AbLeg
nationalpost.com/news/another...
Another Alberta separatist leader is courting U.S. conservatives in Washington and Mar-a-Lago
The Republican Party of Alberta’s leader says he's meeting with U.S. officials to advocate for Alberta independence and strengthen ties.
nationalpost.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Another treasonous Alberta delegation heads to Mar-a-Lago to negotiate Trump’s 51’st state fantasy and USA’s takeover of Canadian natural resources.
Please, register at Forever-Canadian.ca and donate to our effort to keep Alberta in Canada. #cdnpoli #AbLeg
nationalpost.com/news/another...
Please, register at Forever-Canadian.ca and donate to our effort to keep Alberta in Canada. #cdnpoli #AbLeg
nationalpost.com/news/another...
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Many regular Albertans still believe that if the O&G corps are making money that they will do well financially
This is not true
Gone are the days when O&G needed Albertan workers & paid them well
Automation has stolen those jobs
& the UCP don't care
#ableg #cdnpoli
www.lse.ac.uk/research/res...
This is not true
Gone are the days when O&G needed Albertan workers & paid them well
Automation has stolen those jobs
& the UCP don't care
#ableg #cdnpoli
www.lse.ac.uk/research/res...
Tax cuts for the wealthy only benefit the rich | LSE Research
Trickle-down economic policies are destined to fail, research suggests. David Hope explains why the issue is so controversial.
www.lse.ac.uk
November 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Many regular Albertans still believe that if the O&G corps are making money that they will do well financially
This is not true
Gone are the days when O&G needed Albertan workers & paid them well
Automation has stolen those jobs
& the UCP don't care
#ableg #cdnpoli
www.lse.ac.uk/research/res...
This is not true
Gone are the days when O&G needed Albertan workers & paid them well
Automation has stolen those jobs
& the UCP don't care
#ableg #cdnpoli
www.lse.ac.uk/research/res...
Reminder of the Reagan speech on tariffs. Reagan didn’t like tariffs. Reagan promoted free trade.
Trump hated being called out on his lies about Reagan and tariffs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t5Q...
Trump hated being called out on his lies about Reagan and tariffs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t5Q...
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
www.youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Reminder of the Reagan speech on tariffs. Reagan didn’t like tariffs. Reagan promoted free trade.
Trump hated being called out on his lies about Reagan and tariffs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t5Q...
Trump hated being called out on his lies about Reagan and tariffs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t5Q...
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Signing locations for Airdrie! Go make your voice heard.
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Signing locations for Airdrie! Go make your voice heard.
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I wonder if the United States can learn anything from the last time a major industrialized country decided to isolate itself from the rest of the world?
Almost a decade after the Brexit vote, GDP in the UK is around 6-8% lower relative to peer countries. (Source: www.nber.org/papers/w34459)
Almost a decade after the Brexit vote, GDP in the UK is around 6-8% lower relative to peer countries. (Source: www.nber.org/papers/w34459)
November 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I wonder if the United States can learn anything from the last time a major industrialized country decided to isolate itself from the rest of the world?
Almost a decade after the Brexit vote, GDP in the UK is around 6-8% lower relative to peer countries. (Source: www.nber.org/papers/w34459)
Almost a decade after the Brexit vote, GDP in the UK is around 6-8% lower relative to peer countries. (Source: www.nber.org/papers/w34459)
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Once again: Russia can end the war at any point by simply going home. Nobody is "stalling" the peace process but them.
Kremlin says it wants war to end but peace process is 'stalled'
The Kremlin said on Monday it wanted the Ukraine war to end as soon as possible but that efforts to resolve it had stalled.
www.reuters.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Once again: Russia can end the war at any point by simply going home. Nobody is "stalling" the peace process but them.
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11/11 #AFL president Gil #McGowan called the Back to School Act a "turning point" in Alberta politics and said the govt should be worried.
He said unions are still meeting to plan for a possible (and illegal) general strike.
Janet French, CBC News
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
He said unions are still meeting to plan for a possible (and illegal) general strike.
Janet French, CBC News
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Poll suggests half of Albertans oppose government's use of notwithstanding clause in dispute with teachers | CBC News
Half of Alberta adults believe the provincial government’s use of the notwithstanding clause to impose a contract on teachers and order them back to work was inappropriate, results from a recent surve...
www.cbc.ca
November 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
11/11 #AFL president Gil #McGowan called the Back to School Act a "turning point" in Alberta politics and said the govt should be worried.
He said unions are still meeting to plan for a possible (and illegal) general strike.
Janet French, CBC News
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
He said unions are still meeting to plan for a possible (and illegal) general strike.
Janet French, CBC News
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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10/11 POLL SHOWS SLIM MAJORITY SUPPORTS A GENERAL STRIKE
Perhaps the poll's most stunning finding: 51% of those surveyed would support a general strike of Alberta workers in response to the government’s use of the notwithstanding clause.
31% were opposed.
#GeneralStrike #Alberta #AbPoli #AbLeg
Perhaps the poll's most stunning finding: 51% of those surveyed would support a general strike of Alberta workers in response to the government’s use of the notwithstanding clause.
31% were opposed.
#GeneralStrike #Alberta #AbPoli #AbLeg
November 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
10/11 POLL SHOWS SLIM MAJORITY SUPPORTS A GENERAL STRIKE
Perhaps the poll's most stunning finding: 51% of those surveyed would support a general strike of Alberta workers in response to the government’s use of the notwithstanding clause.
31% were opposed.
#GeneralStrike #Alberta #AbPoli #AbLeg
Perhaps the poll's most stunning finding: 51% of those surveyed would support a general strike of Alberta workers in response to the government’s use of the notwithstanding clause.
31% were opposed.
#GeneralStrike #Alberta #AbPoli #AbLeg
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4/11 THE POLITICAL FALLOUT
As a result of the government's handling of the strike, about half of Albertans said their perception of the government worsened.
Only 16% said their opinion improved.
#AbLeg #AbPoli #UCPfail #RecallSmith
As a result of the government's handling of the strike, about half of Albertans said their perception of the government worsened.
Only 16% said their opinion improved.
#AbLeg #AbPoli #UCPfail #RecallSmith
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
4/11 THE POLITICAL FALLOUT
As a result of the government's handling of the strike, about half of Albertans said their perception of the government worsened.
Only 16% said their opinion improved.
#AbLeg #AbPoli #UCPfail #RecallSmith
As a result of the government's handling of the strike, about half of Albertans said their perception of the government worsened.
Only 16% said their opinion improved.
#AbLeg #AbPoli #UCPfail #RecallSmith
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Will you look at how many polls in Matt Jeneroux's Edmonton riding went Liberal in the last election.
Closest Conservative win in the city; 5%. (narrower than Griesbach flipping from NDP, and South East, where mayor/ex-MP Sohi ran for Libs)
map via X's @RealAlbanianPat
Closest Conservative win in the city; 5%. (narrower than Griesbach flipping from NDP, and South East, where mayor/ex-MP Sohi ran for Libs)
map via X's @RealAlbanianPat
November 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Will you look at how many polls in Matt Jeneroux's Edmonton riding went Liberal in the last election.
Closest Conservative win in the city; 5%. (narrower than Griesbach flipping from NDP, and South East, where mayor/ex-MP Sohi ran for Libs)
map via X's @RealAlbanianPat
Closest Conservative win in the city; 5%. (narrower than Griesbach flipping from NDP, and South East, where mayor/ex-MP Sohi ran for Libs)
map via X's @RealAlbanianPat
4 ways Dani Smith & UCP teacher back to work law is undemocratic, contrary to what Dani says:
1)In the last election the UCP never ran on using the Not Withstanding Clause to execute their agenda. May have been discussed in their little UCP bubbles but that does not give them a mandate to use it.
1)In the last election the UCP never ran on using the Not Withstanding Clause to execute their agenda. May have been discussed in their little UCP bubbles but that does not give them a mandate to use it.
Premier Danielle Smith says courts should be more 'constrained' in making decisions calgaryherald.com/news/premier...
November 10, 2025 at 11:28 PM
4 ways Dani Smith & UCP teacher back to work law is undemocratic, contrary to what Dani says:
1)In the last election the UCP never ran on using the Not Withstanding Clause to execute their agenda. May have been discussed in their little UCP bubbles but that does not give them a mandate to use it.
1)In the last election the UCP never ran on using the Not Withstanding Clause to execute their agenda. May have been discussed in their little UCP bubbles but that does not give them a mandate to use it.