Lorna Anton
@lornaanton.bsky.social
Public service employee trying to do the right thing regardless of... all this. I like cats.
Introvert. she/her
Introvert. she/her
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On Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Sam Mraiche
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
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Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy
A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny
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November 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
On Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Sam Mraiche
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
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Today‘s column is about the reaction to the UCP board voting to quash an Alberta separatism debate at the party’s AGM and how Danielle Smith's pipeline deal with Mark Carney could get more jeers than cheers at the biggest political gathering of the year.
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Quashing Alberta separatism debate could spark fireworks at UCP AGM
Smith's pipeline deal with Carney could get more jeers than cheers by some at the UCP AGM
daveberta.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Today‘s column is about the reaction to the UCP board voting to quash an Alberta separatism debate at the party’s AGM and how Danielle Smith's pipeline deal with Mark Carney could get more jeers than cheers at the biggest political gathering of the year.
daveberta.substack.com/p/quashing-a...
daveberta.substack.com/p/quashing-a...
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Don't expect this Carney-Smith deal to get the Alberta UCP base all excited at this weekend's party convention.
They want so, so much more from Ottawa. (And so much less from Ottawa) www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... by me
They want so, so much more from Ottawa. (And so much less from Ottawa) www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... by me
ANALYSIS | How Danielle Smith's deal with Ottawa will go over with her anti-Ottawa base | CBC News
Alberta-federal accord? Many activists at this weekend's UCP AGM will have separation on the mind instead.
www.cbc.ca
November 27, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Don't expect this Carney-Smith deal to get the Alberta UCP base all excited at this weekend's party convention.
They want so, so much more from Ottawa. (And so much less from Ottawa) www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... by me
They want so, so much more from Ottawa. (And so much less from Ottawa) www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... by me
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Bill 12 introduced in the #ABleg yesterday allows the government to reassign individuals from AISH to the new ADAP program, with benefits $200 lower than AISH ($1,740 vs. $1,940). See media release by Inclusion Alberta inclusionalberta.org/connections/...
Media release: Bill 12 erodes rights and deepens poverty for Albertans with disabilities - Inclusion Alberta
For immediate release – November 26, 2025 Inclusion Alberta is deeply disappointed with the introduction of Bill 12, which enables a 10% benefit cut to tens of thousands of AISH recipients who will b...
inclusionalberta.org
November 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Bill 12 introduced in the #ABleg yesterday allows the government to reassign individuals from AISH to the new ADAP program, with benefits $200 lower than AISH ($1,740 vs. $1,940). See media release by Inclusion Alberta inclusionalberta.org/connections/...
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Alberta's introducing a law protecting AIMCo, its pension fund manager, from lawsuits based on massive losses suffered due to lousy investment decisions. It will also protect companies accused of misleading investors about environmental credentials #abpoli #yyc #yeg #yql www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta tries to legislate ban on lawsuits about AIMCo losses | CBC News
The Alberta government is proposing new legislation to prevent public sector pensions from suing the Alberta Investment Management Corp., or AIMCo, for decisions made before November 2024.
www.cbc.ca
November 26, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Alberta's introducing a law protecting AIMCo, its pension fund manager, from lawsuits based on massive losses suffered due to lousy investment decisions. It will also protect companies accused of misleading investors about environmental credentials #abpoli #yyc #yeg #yql www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Around 150,187 COVID-19 vaccine doses had been administered for free so far this year. The vaccine is free to people with certain conditions and experts are urging Albertans to double-check if they qualify.
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Think you’re not eligible for a free COVID shot in Alberta? Double check, experts urge | CBC News
Health experts are urging Albertans to double check if they qualify for a free COVID-19 shot, warning the province’s controversial fall immunization campaign is sparking ongoing confusion.
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Around 150,187 COVID-19 vaccine doses had been administered for free so far this year. The vaccine is free to people with certain conditions and experts are urging Albertans to double-check if they qualify.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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“None of this was something that Albertans were asked about in an election. And now it's being rammed through the legislature without any consultation with stakeholders, let alone Albertans,” said FOM's executive director, Chris Gallaway.
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Alberta medical leaders want more consultation after new bill unveiled featuring dual health-care system | CBC News
A new bill aimed at allowing Alberta physicians to practise in both private and public health-care systems will keep family doctors out of the private system — for now.
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
“None of this was something that Albertans were asked about in an election. And now it's being rammed through the legislature without any consultation with stakeholders, let alone Albertans,” said FOM's executive director, Chris Gallaway.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Recall campaigns were approved this morning targeting UCP MLAs Glenn van Dijken, Jackie Lovely, Nathan Neudorf, Jason Stephan, and Searle Turton. That brings the total number of current MLA recall campaigns to 14.
🤠Total Recall: Nine UCP MLAs are now facing recall petitions in their ridings and MLA Dale Nally lashed out at constituent organizing recall effort in Morinville-St. Albert. 😬 Read all about it.
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Total Recall: Nine UCP MLAs now facing recall petitions in their ridings
MLA Dale Nally lashed out at constituent organizing recall effort in Morinville-St. Albert
daveberta.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Recall campaigns were approved this morning targeting UCP MLAs Glenn van Dijken, Jackie Lovely, Nathan Neudorf, Jason Stephan, and Searle Turton. That brings the total number of current MLA recall campaigns to 14.
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Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) and Exposed Wildlife Conservancy are asking the Ethics Commissioner to investigate the conduct of Todd Loewen, Alberta Minister of Forestry and Parks.
albertawilderness.ca/news-release...
#Alberta #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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#Alberta #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
News Release: Call for Ethics Investigation into Minister Todd Loewen - Alberta Wilderness Association
November 24, 2025 Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) and Exposed Wildlife Conservancy are asking the Ethics...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) and Exposed Wildlife Conservancy are asking the Ethics Commissioner to investigate the conduct of Todd Loewen, Alberta Minister of Forestry and Parks.
albertawilderness.ca/news-release...
#Alberta #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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#Alberta #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Note the UCP's meme 👇.
In this particular case, the government has broken commitments to preserve public healthcare.
More worrisome, they're keeping more promises than they made in their 2023 platform.
From @daveberta.bsky.social: open.substack.com/pub/davebert...
In this particular case, the government has broken commitments to preserve public healthcare.
More worrisome, they're keeping more promises than they made in their 2023 platform.
From @daveberta.bsky.social: open.substack.com/pub/davebert...
November 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Note the UCP's meme 👇.
In this particular case, the government has broken commitments to preserve public healthcare.
More worrisome, they're keeping more promises than they made in their 2023 platform.
From @daveberta.bsky.social: open.substack.com/pub/davebert...
In this particular case, the government has broken commitments to preserve public healthcare.
More worrisome, they're keeping more promises than they made in their 2023 platform.
From @daveberta.bsky.social: open.substack.com/pub/davebert...
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In 2001, Alberta got 80% of its electricity from coal.
In 2015, the province announced coal power would be phased out by 2030.
In 2024, the last coal plant shut down, six years ahead of schedule.
In 2025, Alberta's premier is musing about bringing coal power back.
🔗: youtu.be/WEgu3im_22I?...
In 2015, the province announced coal power would be phased out by 2030.
In 2024, the last coal plant shut down, six years ahead of schedule.
In 2025, Alberta's premier is musing about bringing coal power back.
🔗: youtu.be/WEgu3im_22I?...
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In 2001, Alberta got 80% of its electricity from coal.
In 2015, the province announced coal power would be phased out by 2030.
In 2024, the last coal plant shut down, six years ahead of schedule.
In 2025, Alberta's premier is musing about bringing coal power back.
🔗: youtu.be/WEgu3im_22I?...
In 2015, the province announced coal power would be phased out by 2030.
In 2024, the last coal plant shut down, six years ahead of schedule.
In 2025, Alberta's premier is musing about bringing coal power back.
🔗: youtu.be/WEgu3im_22I?...
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"A Postmedia analysis showed professional body rulings related to free speech have been rare in Alberta. Just one such case was found among the combination of dozens of disciplinary decisions from the College of Physicians & Surgeons, Law Society of Alberta, & the College of Alberta Psychologists"
November 20, 2025 at 10:10 PM
"A Postmedia analysis showed professional body rulings related to free speech have been rare in Alberta. Just one such case was found among the combination of dozens of disciplinary decisions from the College of Physicians & Surgeons, Law Society of Alberta, & the College of Alberta Psychologists"
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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I hope Albertans will remember that trans kids and teens are living breathing humans who just want to be themselves, without fear of hate and discrimination. Demonizing kids merely to score political points in some weird culture war is craven and cruel.
November 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I hope Albertans will remember that trans kids and teens are living breathing humans who just want to be themselves, without fear of hate and discrimination. Demonizing kids merely to score political points in some weird culture war is craven and cruel.
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News: the association representing Alberta Crown prosecutors is speaking out after two top lawyers were allegedly fired last week. No explanation has been given, though some fear political interference. edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
Alberta prosecutors' association worried after alleged firing of two top Edmonton Crowns, calls for new employment protections
An association representing Alberta prosecutors is calling for new employment protections in the wake of the alleged firing of two top Edmonton Crowns.
edmontonjournal.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
News: the association representing Alberta Crown prosecutors is speaking out after two top lawyers were allegedly fired last week. No explanation has been given, though some fear political interference. edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
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A quote from former Alberta premier Ralph Klein I hadn't come across before (in a column @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social wrote in 2024).
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November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A quote from former Alberta premier Ralph Klein I hadn't come across before (in a column @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social wrote in 2024).
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albertaviews.ca/stripping-aw...
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‘This is the Alberta government saying that the rights of trans kids to receive life-saving health care, go by their own pronouns at school or play on sport teams don’t matter as much as the Smith government’s right to dictate their lives.’ By @melwoods.me thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
Danielle Smith Goes Nuclear on Trans Rights | The Tyee
Alberta’s premier is overriding Charter protections. Here’s a fact check on her claims.
thetyee.ca
November 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
‘This is the Alberta government saying that the rights of trans kids to receive life-saving health care, go by their own pronouns at school or play on sport teams don’t matter as much as the Smith government’s right to dictate their lives.’ By @melwoods.me thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
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The Alberta government putting out a statement for Trans Day of Remembrance two days after using the Notwithstanding Clause to override trans kids rights feels like parody at this point
"Our government remains a dedicated partner of transgender Albertans.”
"Our government remains a dedicated partner of transgender Albertans.”
November 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The Alberta government putting out a statement for Trans Day of Remembrance two days after using the Notwithstanding Clause to override trans kids rights feels like parody at this point
"Our government remains a dedicated partner of transgender Albertans.”
"Our government remains a dedicated partner of transgender Albertans.”
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We're back today with Edmonton's Winters - the Good, the Bad, and the Data (Part 2).
Let's talk snow!
(Our only snowfall measurement is at the airport, which is quite a bit colder than the city. But it's what we've got, so we'll use it)
edmontonweathernerdery.blogspot.com/2025/11/were...
#yegwx #yeg
Let's talk snow!
(Our only snowfall measurement is at the airport, which is quite a bit colder than the city. But it's what we've got, so we'll use it)
edmontonweathernerdery.blogspot.com/2025/11/were...
#yegwx #yeg
Edmonton's Winters - the Good, the Bad, and the Data (Part 2)
Weather history for Edmonton Alberta, from a year-round active-commuter. Trends and records for the northernmost city of 1M people in North America.
edmontonweathernerdery.blogspot.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
We're back today with Edmonton's Winters - the Good, the Bad, and the Data (Part 2).
Let's talk snow!
(Our only snowfall measurement is at the airport, which is quite a bit colder than the city. But it's what we've got, so we'll use it)
edmontonweathernerdery.blogspot.com/2025/11/were...
#yegwx #yeg
Let's talk snow!
(Our only snowfall measurement is at the airport, which is quite a bit colder than the city. But it's what we've got, so we'll use it)
edmontonweathernerdery.blogspot.com/2025/11/were...
#yegwx #yeg
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Alberta wasted more than $100M in lab privatization effort: Auditor general report
dynalifey
edmontonjournal.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Confirmation from Premier Danielle Smith that Alberta is moving towards a Dual Practice Model, which allows doctors to work in both public and private settings, while adding "No Albertan will need to pay out of pocket".
November 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Confirmation from Premier Danielle Smith that Alberta is moving towards a Dual Practice Model, which allows doctors to work in both public and private settings, while adding "No Albertan will need to pay out of pocket".
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The narrative that we are being sold that our children's safety is somehow threatened by trans people participating in all aspects of public life as their authentic selves is the exact same bullshit that was peddled about queer folks 30 years ago. It was a lie then and it's a lie now.
November 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The narrative that we are being sold that our children's safety is somehow threatened by trans people participating in all aspects of public life as their authentic selves is the exact same bullshit that was peddled about queer folks 30 years ago. It was a lie then and it's a lie now.
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Appreciate @nationalobserver.com underlining the threat these lawsuits pose to our democracy:
“One way to help preserve an independent media is to protect them from vindictive US-style lawsuits… we must be free to report fairly without the threat of expensive lawsuits designed solely to shut us up”
“One way to help preserve an independent media is to protect them from vindictive US-style lawsuits… we must be free to report fairly without the threat of expensive lawsuits designed solely to shut us up”
Alberta lawsuit is trying to silence the messenger
Former UCP candidate Caylan Ford's scattergun defamation lawsuit against the media and others sends a free press chill through Alberta
www.nationalobserver.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Appreciate @nationalobserver.com underlining the threat these lawsuits pose to our democracy:
“One way to help preserve an independent media is to protect them from vindictive US-style lawsuits… we must be free to report fairly without the threat of expensive lawsuits designed solely to shut us up”
“One way to help preserve an independent media is to protect them from vindictive US-style lawsuits… we must be free to report fairly without the threat of expensive lawsuits designed solely to shut us up”
Love this thread
Whether you're a newcomer to Edmonton, or an oldtimer, today we hope to shed a little light on our darkest season with a little something called: Edmonton's Winters - the Good, the Bad, and the Data (Part 1).
edmontonweathernerdery.blogspot.com/2025/11/edmo...
#yegwx #yeg
edmontonweathernerdery.blogspot.com/2025/11/edmo...
#yegwx #yeg
Edmonton's Winters - the Good, the Bad, and the Data (Part 1)
Weather history for Edmonton Alberta, from a year-round active-commuter. Trends and records for the northernmost city of 1M people in North America.
edmontonweathernerdery.blogspot.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Love this thread
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Of note: UCP 2023 campaign platform included 217 promises.
The terms 'parental rights', 'pronoun', 'consent', 'sexual education' and 'gender identity' appear nowhere in those pledges.
Below is the only transgender reference found in the campaign platform. #yeg #yyc #ableg
The terms 'parental rights', 'pronoun', 'consent', 'sexual education' and 'gender identity' appear nowhere in those pledges.
Below is the only transgender reference found in the campaign platform. #yeg #yyc #ableg
November 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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I am pretty sure that when Merv Leitch and Peter Lougheed first created the notwithstanding clause, they didn’t mean it to be deployed to bully and oppress literal school children. #ableg #abpoli #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Alberta #notwithstandingclause
Alberta to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges | CBC News
The Alberta government has tabled legislation that seeks to invoke the notwithstanding clause to shield a suite of bills that affects transgender youth and adults from legal challenges.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I am pretty sure that when Merv Leitch and Peter Lougheed first created the notwithstanding clause, they didn’t mean it to be deployed to bully and oppress literal school children. #ableg #abpoli #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Alberta #notwithstandingclause