David Shepherd
dshepyeg.bsky.social
David Shepherd
@dshepyeg.bsky.social
MLA for Edmonton-City Centre • Shadow Minister for Public Safety & Emergency Services • Cyclist • Musician • Mild Comic Book Geek •
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November 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Danielle Smith is doubling down on bringing American-style healthcare to Alberta where your ability to pay may determine your quality of & access to care.

The UCP didn’t campaign on this dangerous, destructive policy. If they want it, let them call an election & let Albertans decide. 1/2 #abpoli
November 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Albertans & their elected leaders have are clear - they don’t want a provincial police force.

But Danielle Smith & the UCP keep barrelling ahead creating a product their intended customers have told them they don’t want.

I asked why. #ableg
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Albertans know we can do amazing things when we work together.

But Danielle Smith & the UCP just want power - to pick fights & tear things down.

We need change. We deserve an ethical, competent government that’s in this for you.

Help us get there:

volunteer.albertandp.ca/ECTR #abpoli
November 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Very excited to see the opening of O-day’min Park between 106 & 108 Streets downtown!

Over the next week, the City of Edmonton will be hosting a range of events to celebrate. You can go to edmonton.ca/events to see them all.

I encourage everyone to stop by and check it out! #ableg #yegdt
November 7, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Condo owners in City-Centre are having to pay tens of thousands of $ for repairs & security due to social disorder.

That’s not the fault of police or the city - it’s on the UCP.

If, as they claim, they’re doing all the right things already, why does this problem keep getting worse? #ableg
November 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
After 6 years under the UCP, social disorder is getting worse & that’s costing businesses.

Housing & supports for mental health & addiction are provincial responsibilities.

So I asked about it.

The UCP’s response?

“Everything is fine & you’d be worse.”

Albertans deserve better. #abpoli
November 6, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Albertans are concerned about the UCP’s failures on healthcare & education & the growing evidence of their corruption.

UCP? They want to focus on conspiracies about voting machines & “electromagnetic allergies.”

Albertans deserve a government focused on them, not extremists in their party. #ableg
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Danielle Smith & the UCP don’t love freedom - they love power.

And they’re happy to trample the rights of anyone who gets in their way.

Albertans deserve better than a government of cowardly bullies.

And better is possible. #abpoli
November 5, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The UCP are happy to extend the contract for a private surgical company connected to the CorruptCare scandal…

…but not for the Auditor-General who’s investigating it.

Because the most power-hungry Premier & government in Canada isn’t in this for Albertans - they’re in this for themselves. #abpoli
November 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The UCP have been claiming they were willing to enter mediation to reach a fair deal with teachers.

But as I explain, the UCP’s reaction when a mediator recently ruled against them makes it pretty clear they can’t be trusted to keep any deal that doesn’t favour them.

#ableg
October 31, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Albertans want a government that works on things that make their lives better.

But Danielle Smith & her government seem more interested in turning conspiracy-driven UCP member proposals into law.

I asked if we can expect the UCP legislate on more crazy resolutions from their upcoming AGM. #ableg
October 30, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Today I paid tribute to someone who was a friend & inspiration to many of us, Darren Markland.

One of the best humans I’ve ever known.

In the shadow of the challenges our world faces today, we need more people like Darren.

Perhaps the best tribute we can pay is to be more like him. #abpoli
October 28, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Part 2
October 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Yesterday, with Bill 2, Danielle Smith & the UCP showed us exactly who they are.

A government drunk on power with no respect for anyone who disagrees with them.

One actively undermining both public education & democracy.

Better is possible.

It’s time to demand it. #ableg
October 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Pt 2/2
October 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM