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Dr Lindsay Tedds
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Policy prof. Feminist. Gender, Policy, Taxes, Life, Equity, intersectionality. Personal account. TBI survivor. Government-funded. Difficult/Immodest/Condescending. 🇨🇦🇬🇧🇮🇪www.lindsayTedds.ca
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Bit of a tricky commute I hear but gorgeous from a warm interior
Snowy Calgary
November 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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To my family veterans on this day of remembrance

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.
Eric Watkin Mervyn Tedds Len Tedds
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Me with my morning coffee cc @effinbirds.com
Coffee mug with infamous vulgarian logo
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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P’s culinary offering of spaetzle, German cucumber salad, and rouladen
German dinner
November 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Behold this beautiful metal poppy hand crafted by my step brother, a veteran who was deployed in the former Yugoslavia in 1993
Metal poppy hand crafted by a veteran, my stepbrother Metal poppy hand crafted by my step brother. A veteran
November 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Brand new pizza shop just opened up in the hood, two blocks away. Yes to 15 minute cities!
New pizza shop in the hood
November 6, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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Always smacks

This Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2:00 a.m. local time, marking the end of daylight saving time the Stonehenge workers will be busy!
A busy afternoon at Stonehenge as workers move the stones back one hour
November 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Thank you for standing by your children, for supporting our teachers, and for believing in the power of public education. Together, we will build a better, brighter future for every student in Alberta. With deep gratitude and determination, Danielle Smith Premier of Alberta
October 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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We have heard loud and clear from teachers and parents that with over 80,000 new students entering our system over the past three years – supports to address class size and increasing classroom complexity is necessary. Passing the Back to School Act, means we are investing in our teachers with a 12-17% salary increase, a recognition of the essential role they play in shaping our children’s futures. The Back to School Act will also commit the government to hiring 3,000 new teachers and 1,500 educational assistants over the next three years. This in on top of the $8.6 billion dollars we’ve already committed to build 130 new schools by 2030. This means smaller class sizes, more support for students, and less strain on educators. But we know that funding alone isn’t enough. That’s why we are dedicating the next two years to fixing the deeper issues in our education system. Our plan includes: School Infrastructure: Through the Schools Now Program, we are fast-tracking the construction and modernization of 130 schools by 2030, prioritizing Alberta’s fastest-growing communities and schools most in need of upgrades. A New Task Force to address class size and complexity: The Minister of Education will also be creating a Class Size and Complexity Task Force to ensure our government is able to hear directly from teachers, educational assistants, parents, superintendents and trustees when we make decisions or develop new policy. Safer Classrooms: Work is already underway to develop new policies and supports to address violence and aggression in schools, ensuring every student and teacher feels safe and respected. Individualized Student Supports: We are expanding access to assessments and interventions for students with complex needs, including those with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and language barriers. Modernizing Education Funding: We are overhauling how education dollars are allocated and will soon have a new model to ensure fundi…
October 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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And a letter from the premier
Letter to Alberta Parents and Guardians Dear Parents and Guardians, Over the past three weeks, families across Alberta have faced uncertainty, stress, and disruption. I want to begin by saying thank you. Thank you for your patience, your strength, and your unwavering support for your children during this difficult time. The teachers’ strike has been hard on everyone, including teachers, but especially on students and their families. I know how deeply you care about your children’s education, and I understand the frustration and worry that comes when schools are closed and routines are upended. I want you to know that I hear you, and I am committed to making things better. Today, I’m sharing important news. Our government has introduced the Back to School Act, which will bring students back into the classroom, starting Wednesday, October 29. But this is not just about ending a strike. It’s about beginning a new chapter for education in Alberta, one that puts students, families, and teachers at the heart of everything we do. We did not take this step lightly. After multiple attempts at bargaining with the teachers’ union and even reaching multiple tentative offers, all of which were rejected, last week we offered the Alberta Teachers’ Association a path forward through enhanced mediation, a process that would have allowed teachers to return to classrooms while negotiations continued with the help of a neutral third party. Unfortunately, union leaders declined this offer. At the same time, the government received clear and urgent warnings from education experts, parents, and community leaders. After three weeks of missed school, the evidence was undeniable: students were beginning to suffer irreparable harm academically, socially, and emotionally. Prolonged school closures can lead to increased anxiety, especially for students in key transition years like Grade 6 and Grade 9. High school students also expressed fears about falling behind in their s…
October 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Classes to resume on Wednesday so if you signed up and paid for alternative stuff during the strike, too bad so sad.
Dear CBE Families: Back-to-work legislation has been passed by the government to end labour action and bring Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) members back to schools. This means teachers and students are expected to return to class on Wednesday, Oct. 29. If your child takes transportation to school, buses will also be running but be prepared for potential delays and do not leave your child alone at a bus stop. Our top priority is ensuring a smooth transition back to school that supports student learning and success. When ATA members return to work, they will be focused primarily on teaching and learning in classrooms. Activities and events such as athletics, performances, field trips, extracurriculars, school council meetings and other school events may be delayed, rescheduled or cancelled. We can expect it will take some time for a full return to normal operations. It is important to recognize that labour action has impacted everyone differently. While we look forward to a return to more typical operations, we will all need to be patient as the details are confirmed. We will have more updates in the coming days and share information as it becomes available. Updates will continue to be made on the labour action page Premier Danielle Smith has also provided a letter for families. Sincerely, Joanne Pitman Chief Superintendent of Schools
October 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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ATA response to bill 2
ATA to file a legal challenge against bill 2
October 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Bill 2 has been posted and it’s a dark day docs.assembly.ab.ca/LADDAR_files...
Bill 2 shall operate notwithstanding the Charter, Alberta Bill of Rights, and Alberta Human Rights Act
October 28, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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In case your wondering what David Parker of Take Bake Alberta thinks of the outcome of Calgary’s Mayoral race

“I tried to warn you. Now Calgary has a NDP ally as mayor.”
I tried to warn you. Now Calgary has a NDP ally as mayor.
October 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Me too!
Black cat on owners lap
October 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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On Saturday from 11-1, ceteris paribus, I will be at the UofC open house womaning the economics booth. Chat we me to discover what makes UofC's economics program stand out. Your questions answered. Your future starts here.

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Curious about economics? Join us at this week's Open House to explore career paths, chat with faculty, and discover what makes UofC's economics program stand out. Your questions answered.
October 22, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Looking good ward 7!
Councillor for Ward 7 Number of voting opportunities reporting: 41 of 72 * Incumbent Results for Councillor for Ward 7. * Incumbent Candidate Local political party (if applicable) Total votes Total Total 19,140 AMORUSO, Greg None 602 ASCUE, Anthony A Better Calgary Party 838 ATKINSON, Myke None 7,244 BARRETT, David None 2,136 MCRAE, Heather The Calgary Party 2,418 WONG, Terry* Communities First 5,902
October 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Ward 7 is trickling in…would love to see Terry shown the door
AMORUSO, Greg None 41 ASCUE, Anthony A Better Calgary Party 171 ATKINSON, Myke None 487 BARRETT, David None 145 MCRAE, Heather The Calgary Party 266 WONG, Terry* Communities First 377
October 21, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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Two horses and one might be just starting to look to be pulling ahead. Might. Still early
FARKAS, Jeromy 28.8% 9291 SHARP, Sonya Communities First 26.5% 8543 GONDEK, Jyoti * 20.3% 6555 DAVISON, Jeff 11.7% 3775 THIESSEN, Brian The Calgary Party 10.3% 3323 ELDER, Sarah 1.0% 324 PRIOR, Grant 0.7% 235 HEATHER, Larry R. 0.4% 121 GUSTAFSON, Jaeger 0.3% 99
October 21, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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I did though preorder to next year
October 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Trying to book our Covid-19 vaccinces
October 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Anywho please use your thinking caps imparted by a teacher to critically think about the government’s spin. Thank you and good day
I support AB teachers
October 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Our previous two loved their harnesses and leashes. I’ve actually never had to train one who wants to outside on one before. Patience as perseverance
Orange cat on harness and leash snoozing in sun outside Fluffy brown cat on harness and leash sitting on patio furniture in the sun
October 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Lexi loves going outside. Lexi hates wearing a harness. We did some harness training yesterday. She yowled the whole time despite being able to freely explore the yard. She is still pissed with me. 🤷🏻‍♀️
Black cat out side with a harness on a leash
October 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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It’s happened
Gas under $1/ litre in some places in Calgary
October 16, 2025 at 1:11 AM