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believe2025h.bsky.social @believe2025h.bsky.social · 5h

Let's get it done.

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 6h

About to go on live with our #ForeverCanadian volunteers. Two weeks to go. We’re getting organized for the final stretch of the campaign.

#ableg #cdnpoli

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 6h

From the DM’s…

Not looking like there’s going to be a quick end to the teachers strike…

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 9h

This and next week, the #ForeverCanadian Unity Bus and I will be in:

Mundare
Vegreville
Vermillion
Wainwright
Viking
Camrose
Stettler
Strathmore
Brooks
Medicina Hat
Lethbridge
High River
Calgary
Canmore
Banff

I look forward to meeting with proud Canadians everywhere.

#cdnpoli

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The Hill Times @hilltimes.com · 14h

Scott Taylor: Accountability needed after forged documents used to smear journalist and compromise House committee

www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...

Accountability needed after forged documents used to smear journalist and compromise House committee

Now that documents used to allege that David Pugliese is a Russian spy have been debunked as forgeries, the Public Safety and National Security Committee must summon Chris Alexander to ascertain who…

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Jenny Yeremiy, P. Geoph 🪶🌿🇵🇸🇳🇬🇱🇧🇨🇦 @jennyyeremiy.bsky.social · 12h

👏After the Rally in Bowness 👇, join the Calgary High School Students Rally to Support Teachers

📆Thursday Oct 16th
🕔 5:00-6:30 pm
📍Shouldice Center Field
(Monserrat Drive NW, Calgary)

#WearRedForEd #Reclaim #Preserve #Public #Education #abpoli #abed

2️⃣ 👏Then join the Calgary High School Students Rally to Support Teachers

📆Thursday Oct 16th
🕔 5:00-6:30 pm
📍Shouldice Center Field
(Monserrat Drive NW, Calgary)

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 20h

“she described meeting with the group that spearheaded Project 2025, the plan to rapidly overhaul the U.S. government under President Donald Trump“

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...

Smith Reveals Meeting with the US Heritage Foundation After Trump Win | The Tyee

The Alberta premier said she met with the right-wing think tank because of its influence on the president.

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Laurie W 🇨🇦 @lauriedw.bsky.social · 20h

Really not shocked on this one.

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Jaimé "Ghost" Turner @jaimeturner.bsky.social · 1d

Stop funding PRIVATE SCHOOLS with PUBLIC TAXPAYER DOLLARS.

#abed #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #FireTheUCP

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 15h

TODAY, there are 110 #ForeverCanadian signature collection locations across Alberta. Certainly, there is one not too far from you.

Please, take a moment to sign this important petition. We need your signature to reach our goal to keep Alberta in Canada.🇨🇦
www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...

Forever Canadian Official Campaign Website

Forever Canadian campaign is a grassroots coalition of Canadians aimed at reinforcing Canadian unity. It is a proactive vehicle to secure Alberta's continued place in Canada.

www.forever-canadian.ca

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 15h

From the DM’s…

Looks like multiple complaints have been launched regarding Dani’s “Manufacturing Consent on the Taxpayers Dime Tour”

Sorry…

That’s the “Alberta Next” panel.

Potato, poh-tah-toe

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Audric Moses 🇨🇦 @audricmoses.bsky.social · 1d

The #ForeverCanadian petition needs a final push to get the required 300K signatures. If you're proud to be Canadian and think Alberta should remain part of Canada, PLEASE find a signing location and add your name! There are 241 AB locations, so it should be quick & easy 😁🇨🇦!

#ableg

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believe2025h.bsky.social @believe2025h.bsky.social · 1d

1982 Israel attacked Lebanon, and images of the massacre were televised, so this was their next move ...

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 1d

Exciting news!

If you’re wondering how to get involved or sign the petition to make sure that public dollars only go to public schools, we’re going to have its proponent…

At our October 25th show in #yyc!

Plus we’re announcing another panelist tomorrow!

#abpoli #cdnpoli

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Jenny Yeremiy, P. Geoph 🪶🌿🇵🇸🇳🇬🇱🇧🇨🇦 @jennyyeremiy.bsky.social · 1d

👋 #yyc Take Action in Calgary-Bow! Join us, send a message to the Minister of Ed!

📣Show Up, Bring Signs, Wear Red
Let’s Reclaim Public Ed
RecallNicolaides.ca #AbEd @abresistance.bsky.social
@forourkidscanada.bsky.social
@pialberta.bsky.social @sosalberta.bsky.social @yycraggrannies.bsky.social

Let’s Reclaim Public Education
Thurs, Oct 16, 2:30- 5:00 pm
Bowness Ratepayers
Scout & Guide Hall, Calgary

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 1d

“in Alberta, where Premier Danielle Smith is expected to invoke the notwithstanding clause to ban gender-affirming care for children like him, he’ll be forced to go through female puberty.

“We’ll be moving if she enacts that. For the safety of our child”

www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

‘We’ll be moving’: Alberta transgender children, families brace for legal changes

Football decals plaster the walls of his bedroom. A San Francisco 49ers bedspread and a binder full of trading cards make it clear the seven-year-old loves sports.

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 1d

We are so close to our goal. Please, look up your closest petition signing location on this website and take a minute to add your name to the list of proud Canadians.

Our #ForeverCanadian volunteers are at 68 locations across Alberta. Find them here:

www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...

Forever Canadian Official Campaign Website

Forever Canadian campaign is a grassroots coalition of Canadians aimed at reinforcing Canadian unity. It is a proactive vehicle to secure Alberta's continued place in Canada.

www.forever-canadian.ca

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PWHL @thepwhl.com · 1d

Today, on Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor the enduring presence, strength and contributions of Indigenous communities across North America.

Visit the resources in our post to learn more about Indigenous communities near you and how you can support their continued leadership in sport and beyond.

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🇨🇦 YYC for Carney Vote Liberal @vote4trudeau.bsky.social · 1d

Sign this petition if you care about Canada. Sign it if you care about Alberta.

Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 2d

Even though it is a Thanksgiving weekend, our #ForeverCanadian volunteers are hard at work collecting signatures.

We are getting close to 300,000 signatures and there are only 16 days left.

You can sign the petition at 50 locations across Alberta:

www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...

Forever Canadian Official Campaign Website

Forever Canadian campaign is a grassroots coalition of Canadians aimed at reinforcing Canadian unity. It is a proactive vehicle to secure Alberta's continued place in Canada.

www.forever-canadian.ca

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 1d

Bruce “Spanky” McAllister shut down a students mic during the “Alberta Next” panel so that young man couldn’t get his message across…

Well…

Evan’s back.

AND he brought friends for a panel discussion on Alberta Education!

#abpoli #cdnpoli #abed

podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Episode 7.35 -Alberta's Students Speak Out!

Podcast Episode · The Breakdown With Nate Pike · 2025-10-13 · 1h 39m

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 2d

Even though it is a Thanksgiving weekend, our #ForeverCanadian volunteers are hard at work collecting signatures.

We are getting close to 300,000 signatures and there are only 16 days left.

You can sign the petition at 50 locations across Alberta:

www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...

Forever Canadian Official Campaign Website

Forever Canadian campaign is a grassroots coalition of Canadians aimed at reinforcing Canadian unity. It is a proactive vehicle to secure Alberta's continued place in Canada.

www.forever-canadian.ca

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Tallgirl6234 @tallgirl6234.bsky.social · 3d

Of course Trump got the flu shot and the Covid booster. He’s probably had shingles and pneumonia shots too because he’s old. His followers may hate vaccines, but his doctors don’t. He likes stupid people. It doesn’t mean his doctors are stupid.

Vaccines work.

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Canadian 🇨🇦 @lovewildernessbsky.bsky.social · 4d

"would derail the scheme by the premier and her closest advisors to blackmail Canada into conferring near-national status on Alberta by threatening an easy-to-manipulate Brexit-style separation referendum followed by quick recognition by the premier’s MAGA allies.

thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...

The ‘Forever Canadian’ Petition Could Bring a Snap Alberta Election | The Tyee

Danielle Smith is unlikely to allow a referendum based on the pro-Canada question promoted by Thomas Lukaszuk.

thetyee.ca

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believe2025h.bsky.social @believe2025h.bsky.social · 3d

There is also this regarding her flip flop on coal, which has cost Alberta billions.

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Canadian In Alberta @canadianinalberta.bsky.social · 4d

And we wonder why BC doesn't want our pipelines

The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 4d

“A pipeline rupture that sparked a 2024 wildfire in west-central Alberta was caused by a crack, says a report released Thursday.”

If we’re debating what can cause a wildfire still…

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

TSB releases findings on Alberta pipeline rupture that caused explosion, wildfire | CBC News

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada published its findings on the causes of the rupture of a natural gas pipeline near Edson, Alta.

www.cbc.ca

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