Yale of Gilead North (Alberta)
@ydbelanger.bsky.social
Partner, prof, pups’ pop, aversion to alliteration. Pseudo-intellectual. Treaty 7. I will post about housing & homelessness policy. Opinions on local #Lethbridge govt? Just ask! Animal welfare advocate. Hippy at heart who may tell you to PFO. 🤣
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The Candidate, the Professor, and the Missing Link
University of Lethbridge students recently organized a candidates’ forum in anticipation of the October 20th municipal election. Nearly every council candidate and three mayoral candidates attended…
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Enjoy "The Candidate, the Professor, and the Missing Link." Some more insight into the #Lethbridge mayoral campaign.
#YQL #abpoli #LocalDemocracyMatters #WhoGovernsMatters
@misterhistory.bsky.social @colbecky.bsky.social @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social @cmartincathy.bsky.social @tsbh.bsky.social
#YQL #abpoli #LocalDemocracyMatters #WhoGovernsMatters
@misterhistory.bsky.social @colbecky.bsky.social @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social @cmartincathy.bsky.social @tsbh.bsky.social
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The UCP has abandoned conservatism. Not just Lougheed's brand. Klein's brand, too.
The party lost its grip years ago.
It's time for conservatives in this province to speak up about it.
www.readtheline.ca/p/jared-wesl...
The party lost its grip years ago.
It's time for conservatives in this province to speak up about it.
www.readtheline.ca/p/jared-wesl...
November 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The UCP has abandoned conservatism. Not just Lougheed's brand. Klein's brand, too.
The party lost its grip years ago.
It's time for conservatives in this province to speak up about it.
www.readtheline.ca/p/jared-wesl...
The party lost its grip years ago.
It's time for conservatives in this province to speak up about it.
www.readtheline.ca/p/jared-wesl...
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This is great and I will sign the petition. Thank you, Corb!
However, is it only "foreign" ruination that concerns us? Are we OK if Canadian companies obliterate the Eastern Slopes and destroy the Oldman headwaters? (spoiler: I'm not)
#ABPoli #ABLeg
However, is it only "foreign" ruination that concerns us? Are we OK if Canadian companies obliterate the Eastern Slopes and destroy the Oldman headwaters? (spoiler: I'm not)
#ABPoli #ABLeg
A first for Alberta - a legislative petition, not just a policy petition, demanding the prohibition of all new coal mines (including Grassy) on the eastern slopes of the Rockies.
Way to go Corb.
#ableg #abpoli @cpawsnab.bsky.social @cpawssab.bsky.social @albertawilderness.bsky.social
Way to go Corb.
#ableg #abpoli @cpawsnab.bsky.social @cpawssab.bsky.social @albertawilderness.bsky.social
Corb Lund launches Alberta-wide petition against foreign ruination of the Rocky Mountains
Alberta’s favourite musician continues to light fires in Smith's murky coal bin
www.crowsnestheadwaters.ca
November 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Email sent to Tanya Fir. (My email signature contains my name but didn’t fit in the photo.
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Email sent to Tanya Fir. (My email signature contains my name but didn’t fit in the photo.
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Is Piggy referring to his attempted coup on January 6th?
November 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Is Piggy referring to his attempted coup on January 6th?
Congratulations to Sydney Whiting, BA (Hon) in Political Science at the University of Lethbridge, who was awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, Class of 2026.
A truly deserving honour.
#Uleth #Lethbridge
A truly deserving honour.
#Uleth #Lethbridge
Sydney Whiting
www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk
November 20, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Congratulations to Sydney Whiting, BA (Hon) in Political Science at the University of Lethbridge, who was awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, Class of 2026.
A truly deserving honour.
#Uleth #Lethbridge
A truly deserving honour.
#Uleth #Lethbridge
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A first for Alberta - a legislative petition, not just a policy petition, demanding the prohibition of all new coal mines (including Grassy) on the eastern slopes of the Rockies.
Way to go Corb.
#ableg #abpoli @cpawsnab.bsky.social @cpawssab.bsky.social @albertawilderness.bsky.social
Way to go Corb.
#ableg #abpoli @cpawsnab.bsky.social @cpawssab.bsky.social @albertawilderness.bsky.social
Corb Lund launches Alberta-wide petition against foreign ruination of the Rocky Mountains
Alberta’s favourite musician continues to light fires in Smith's murky coal bin
www.crowsnestheadwaters.ca
November 20, 2025 at 5:09 AM
A first for Alberta - a legislative petition, not just a policy petition, demanding the prohibition of all new coal mines (including Grassy) on the eastern slopes of the Rockies.
Way to go Corb.
#ableg #abpoli @cpawsnab.bsky.social @cpawssab.bsky.social @albertawilderness.bsky.social
Way to go Corb.
#ableg #abpoli @cpawsnab.bsky.social @cpawssab.bsky.social @albertawilderness.bsky.social
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Annnnnd, don’t forget the other turd beneath the turd. The UCP is turdception.
$100M. Wasted in failed privatization.
Anyone see the shadow of Sam Mraiche in here?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
$100M. Wasted in failed privatization.
Anyone see the shadow of Sam Mraiche in here?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta's bid to privatize lab services wasted more than $100M: auditor general | CBC News
Alberta's auditor general has released a report detailing numerous failures in process and lack of due diligence by the province in its attempt to privatize community lab services.
www.cbc.ca
November 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Annnnnd, don’t forget the other turd beneath the turd. The UCP is turdception.
$100M. Wasted in failed privatization.
Anyone see the shadow of Sam Mraiche in here?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
$100M. Wasted in failed privatization.
Anyone see the shadow of Sam Mraiche in here?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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During the same week that the UCP is expanding privatization, the auditor general finds that government interference cost taxpayers over $100 million.
How can anyone deny it’s the government that’s the problem?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
How can anyone deny it’s the government that’s the problem?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
Alberta wasted more than $100M in lab privatization effort: Auditor general report
dynalifey
edmontonjournal.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:18 PM
During the same week that the UCP is expanding privatization, the auditor general finds that government interference cost taxpayers over $100 million.
How can anyone deny it’s the government that’s the problem?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
How can anyone deny it’s the government that’s the problem?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
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“The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) strongly condemns the Alberta government’s introduction of legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to shield three laws that directly threaten the rights of trans and gender-diverse people in the province.”
ccla.org/press-releas...
ccla.org/press-releas...
CCLA Condemns Alberta’s Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Undermine Rights of Trans and Gender Diverse Youth - CCLA
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) strongly condemns the Alberta government’s introduction of legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to shield three laws that directly threaten t...
ccla.org
November 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
“The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) strongly condemns the Alberta government’s introduction of legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to shield three laws that directly threaten the rights of trans and gender-diverse people in the province.”
ccla.org/press-releas...
ccla.org/press-releas...
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The UCP's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause is further evidence of their populist approach to policymaking.
Pluralists -- whether progressives committed to minority rights or libertarians prizing checks & balances on government power -- must stand together against this over-reach.
Pluralists -- whether progressives committed to minority rights or libertarians prizing checks & balances on government power -- must stand together against this over-reach.
Our research team has been studying polarization in Alberta for the past 5 years.
I'm becoming increasingly convinced that the elite-level divisions are not so much left-vs-right, but pluralist vs populist.+
I'm becoming increasingly convinced that the elite-level divisions are not so much left-vs-right, but pluralist vs populist.+
November 19, 2025 at 2:01 AM
The UCP's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause is further evidence of their populist approach to policymaking.
Pluralists -- whether progressives committed to minority rights or libertarians prizing checks & balances on government power -- must stand together against this over-reach.
Pluralists -- whether progressives committed to minority rights or libertarians prizing checks & balances on government power -- must stand together against this over-reach.
“Who’s next?”
What an age to live in!!👇👇
What an age to live in!!👇👇
Who's next?
Now that the notwithstanding clause has become a routine policymaking tool for the UCP, we need to look ahead to their next targets.
This month's AGM will provide clues.
Now that the notwithstanding clause has become a routine policymaking tool for the UCP, we need to look ahead to their next targets.
This month's AGM will provide clues.
November 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
“Who’s next?”
What an age to live in!!👇👇
What an age to live in!!👇👇
Reposted by Yale of Gilead North (Alberta)
Who's next?
Now that the notwithstanding clause has become a routine policymaking tool for the UCP, we need to look ahead to their next targets.
This month's AGM will provide clues.
Now that the notwithstanding clause has become a routine policymaking tool for the UCP, we need to look ahead to their next targets.
This month's AGM will provide clues.
November 19, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Who's next?
Now that the notwithstanding clause has become a routine policymaking tool for the UCP, we need to look ahead to their next targets.
This month's AGM will provide clues.
Now that the notwithstanding clause has become a routine policymaking tool for the UCP, we need to look ahead to their next targets.
This month's AGM will provide clues.
Reposted by Yale of Gilead North (Alberta)
The UCP: the NOT WORTH STANDING government.
Call the Premier’s office:
780-427-2251 (Edmonton)
Toll free: 310-0000 (in Alberta)
Call the Premier’s office:
780-427-2251 (Edmonton)
Toll free: 310-0000 (in Alberta)
November 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The UCP: the NOT WORTH STANDING government.
Call the Premier’s office:
780-427-2251 (Edmonton)
Toll free: 310-0000 (in Alberta)
Call the Premier’s office:
780-427-2251 (Edmonton)
Toll free: 310-0000 (in Alberta)
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“Please note there is zero tolerance for abuse, threats, or expectation of human rights”
November 18, 2025 at 10:55 PM
“Please note there is zero tolerance for abuse, threats, or expectation of human rights”
I've generally avoided doing press interviews for the last decade. Today, I re-entered the fray to speak with CBC New Brunswick. Just like riding a bike!! 😂
November 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I've generally avoided doing press interviews for the last decade. Today, I re-entered the fray to speak with CBC New Brunswick. Just like riding a bike!! 😂
Hey folks – this is Nate.
Nate is a #UCP MLA for #Lethbridge East.
Nate, for the second time in a month, voted to implement the Notwithstanding Clause.
Even though I heard he disagrees with the NWC's use.
This all sounds rather cowardly.
I'll have something more to say about Nate.
Stay tuned.
Nate is a #UCP MLA for #Lethbridge East.
Nate, for the second time in a month, voted to implement the Notwithstanding Clause.
Even though I heard he disagrees with the NWC's use.
This all sounds rather cowardly.
I'll have something more to say about Nate.
Stay tuned.
November 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Hey folks – this is Nate.
Nate is a #UCP MLA for #Lethbridge East.
Nate, for the second time in a month, voted to implement the Notwithstanding Clause.
Even though I heard he disagrees with the NWC's use.
This all sounds rather cowardly.
I'll have something more to say about Nate.
Stay tuned.
Nate is a #UCP MLA for #Lethbridge East.
Nate, for the second time in a month, voted to implement the Notwithstanding Clause.
Even though I heard he disagrees with the NWC's use.
This all sounds rather cowardly.
I'll have something more to say about Nate.
Stay tuned.
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UCP introduces Bill 9; Protecting Alberta's Children (from accessing healthcare) Act
Notwithstanding rights afforded to them by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; notwithstanding rights protected in the UCPs "Alberta Bill of Rights"; notwithstanding Human Rights.
#ableg #abpoli
Notwithstanding rights afforded to them by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; notwithstanding rights protected in the UCPs "Alberta Bill of Rights"; notwithstanding Human Rights.
#ableg #abpoli
a girl with pink hair is sitting in a chair holding a key and says your rights have been revoked .
ALT: a girl with pink hair is sitting in a chair holding a key and says your rights have been revoked .
media.tenor.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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‘Berta: number one in measles, syphilis, and tuberculosis!
And we’re last in human rights!
Dani’s Berta is literally diseased. 🖕
And we’re last in human rights!
Dani’s Berta is literally diseased. 🖕
November 19, 2025 at 4:34 AM
‘Berta: number one in measles, syphilis, and tuberculosis!
And we’re last in human rights!
Dani’s Berta is literally diseased. 🖕
And we’re last in human rights!
Dani’s Berta is literally diseased. 🖕
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“it “begs the question of whether the terminations were for legitimate performance reasons or if this is political interference in the prosecutorial function.”
On the same day that Smith overrides the courts, concerns are again raised about interference.
edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/q...
On the same day that Smith overrides the courts, concerns are again raised about interference.
edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/q...
Questions swirl as Edmonton chief prosecutor and deputy out of jobs
Edmonton's top Crown prosecutor and a deputy are out of their jobs, with little explanation being offered either publicly or to their former colleagues.
edmontonjournal.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:18 AM
“it “begs the question of whether the terminations were for legitimate performance reasons or if this is political interference in the prosecutorial function.”
On the same day that Smith overrides the courts, concerns are again raised about interference.
edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/q...
On the same day that Smith overrides the courts, concerns are again raised about interference.
edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/q...
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Premier D. Smith, AB: “This legislation is not about denying care."
Yes, Madam Premier. That is exactly what your legislation does.
#ABPoli #ABLeg #ABuseofPower
Yes, Madam Premier. That is exactly what your legislation does.
#ABPoli #ABLeg #ABuseofPower
NEWS: Alberta government invokes notwithstanding clause on transgender legislation
Alberta government invokes notwithstanding clause on transgender legislation
Bill 9 shields three controversial laws from Charter challenges for five years, affecting health care, education and sports for trans youth.
dlvr.it
November 19, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Premier D. Smith, AB: “This legislation is not about denying care."
Yes, Madam Premier. That is exactly what your legislation does.
#ABPoli #ABLeg #ABuseofPower
Yes, Madam Premier. That is exactly what your legislation does.
#ABPoli #ABLeg #ABuseofPower
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Reposted by Yale of Gilead North (Alberta)
Premier D. Smith, AB: “This legislation is not about denying care."
Yes, Madam Premier. That it exactly what your legislation does.
#ABPoli #ABLeg #ABuseofPower
Yes, Madam Premier. That it exactly what your legislation does.
#ABPoli #ABLeg #ABuseofPower
NEWS: Alberta government invokes notwithstanding clause on transgender legislation
Alberta government invokes notwithstanding clause on transgender legislation
Bill 9 shields three controversial laws from Charter challenges for five years, affecting health care, education and sports for trans youth.
dlvr.it
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Premier D. Smith, AB: “This legislation is not about denying care."
Yes, Madam Premier. That it exactly what your legislation does.
#ABPoli #ABLeg #ABuseofPower
Yes, Madam Premier. That it exactly what your legislation does.
#ABPoli #ABLeg #ABuseofPower
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With this leaked document it will be difficult for the UCP to deny their endgame is to privatize healthcare in Alberta. As is the case with the dismantling of AHS, there is no evidence to support this. To the contrary, both will further weaken the public healthcare system.
SCOOP: Alberta intends to allow doctors working in the public health care system to simultaneously offers services in a parallel private market, according to draft amendments obtained by The Globe and Mail
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
Alberta plans to allow doctors to deliver public and private services
Draft legislation would establish a model for medicine unlike any other in Canada
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
With this leaked document it will be difficult for the UCP to deny their endgame is to privatize healthcare in Alberta. As is the case with the dismantling of AHS, there is no evidence to support this. To the contrary, both will further weaken the public healthcare system.